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Trump calls Kim Jong Un a ‘friend’ and plays down N Korea’s nuclear arsenal
President Trump described North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as a friend and downplayed concerns about Pyongyang’s nuclear arsenal during remarks in Washington on Tuesday.
‘Dire situation’: Lebanese prisoners on hunger strike for 18 days
Approximately 400 inmates at Lebanon’s largest prison have been on hunger strike for over two weeks, protesting the suspension of an amnesty law. Medical conditions have deteriorated significantly, with daily ambulance removals reported.
Indian firm building $15bn Trump-announced steel mill has deep Russia ties
Indian conglomerate Essar Group, whose cofounder stood behind President Trump during announcement of a $15bn steel mill project in Iowa, maintains deep ties to Russian energy interests under Western sanctions.
CDC reports two measles deaths in US as cases hit 35-year high
The CDC confirms 3,659 measles cases this year, marking a 35-year high, with two measles deaths reported amid ongoing debates over vaccine safety and fatality tracking.
Yemen’s war disrupts roads and ports, deepening humanitarian crisis
Renewed fighting in Yemen has displaced thousands and disrupted critical roads and ports, worsening an already severe humanitarian crisis affecting millions.
Russian nuclear-capable bomber plane crashes, killing six people
A Russian Tu-95 nuclear-capable bomber crashed during a training flight in the Amur region, killing at least six crew members and injuring one, according to the Ministry of Defence.
‘New path’: UK’s Burnham promises huge expansion of public services
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham promised major expansions of public services including healthcare, housing, and utilities during his first Labour conference speech, vowing to put Britain on a new path of equitable growth.
Ethiopia blames regional rivals as risk of conflict spillover rises
Ethiopia’s government accuses Eritrea, Sudan and Egypt of backing armed opposition groups as renewed fighting spreads across northern regions, raising concerns about potential regional conflict spillover.
Lindsay Clancy appears in court as her lawyer pushes for murder case to be dismissed
Lindsay Clancy appeared in court Tuesday as her defense team sought dismissal of murder charges in the deaths of her three children, with prosecutors arguing they presented sufficient evidence of guilt.
Trump calls Kim Jong Un a ‘friend’ and plays down N Korea’s nuclear arsenal
President Trump described North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as a friend and downplayed concerns about Pyongyang’s nuclear arsenal during remarks in Washington on Tuesday.
‘Dire situation’: Lebanese prisoners on hunger strike for 18 days
Approximately 400 inmates at Lebanon’s largest prison have been on hunger strike for over two weeks, protesting the suspension of an amnesty law. Medical conditions have deteriorated significantly, with daily ambulance removals reported.
Indian firm building $15bn Trump-announced steel mill has deep Russia ties
Indian conglomerate Essar Group, whose cofounder stood behind President Trump during announcement of a $15bn steel mill project in Iowa, maintains deep ties to Russian energy interests under Western sanctions.
CDC reports two measles deaths in US as cases hit 35-year high
The CDC confirms 3,659 measles cases this year, marking a 35-year high, with two measles deaths reported amid ongoing debates over vaccine safety and fatality tracking.
Yemen’s war disrupts roads and ports, deepening humanitarian crisis
Renewed fighting in Yemen has displaced thousands and disrupted critical roads and ports, worsening an already severe humanitarian crisis affecting millions.
Russian nuclear-capable bomber plane crashes, killing six people
A Russian Tu-95 nuclear-capable bomber crashed during a training flight in the Amur region, killing at least six crew members and injuring one, according to the Ministry of Defence.
‘New path’: UK’s Burnham promises huge expansion of public services
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham promised major expansions of public services including healthcare, housing, and utilities during his first Labour conference speech, vowing to put Britain on a new path of equitable growth.
Ethiopia blames regional rivals as risk of conflict spillover rises
Ethiopia’s government accuses Eritrea, Sudan and Egypt of backing armed opposition groups as renewed fighting spreads across northern regions, raising concerns about potential regional conflict spillover.
Lindsay Clancy appears in court as her lawyer pushes for murder case to be dismissed
Lindsay Clancy appeared in court Tuesday as her defense team sought dismissal of murder charges in the deaths of her three children, with prosecutors arguing they presented sufficient evidence of guilt.
Knife-wielding schoolboy kills teacher, injures two in Slovakia
A 13-year-old student stabbed a 61-year-old teacher to death in northwestern Slovakia on Tuesday, also injuring two others. The boy was arrested and is being investigated for premeditated murder.
Stuck between superpowers: How Australia navigates the China-US rivalry
Australia deepens military ties with the US while maintaining crucial trade relationships with China, navigating tensions between its security ally and largest economic partner amid rising geopolitical competition.
UNGA 81: Five key takeaways from general debate
The 81st UN General Assembly concluded with debates dominated by artificial intelligence, the Israel-Palestine conflict, and US-Israel military actions against Iran, according to speeches from world leaders.
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The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
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