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Air campaign against Houthis under way in Yemen, says Saudi-led coalition
A Saudi-led coalition launched a broad air campaign with 100 fighter jets against Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen on Monday, while allied ground forces advanced along the Red Sea coast.
Far right on the march and Lula’s failures: key drivers of Flávio Bolsonaro’s Brazil surge
Flávio Bolsonaro secured a shock first-round victory in Brazil’s presidential election, attributed to evangelical church influence, urban violence concerns, and dissatisfaction with Lula’s governance.
The Blue Planet and Gandhi composer George Fenton dies aged 76
George Fenton, the Oscar-nominated composer behind Gandhi, Groundhog Day, and Blue Planet, has died at age 76. His death came unexpectedly just weeks after signing a new publishing deal.
Saudi Arabia urged to spare Sri Lankan sentenced to death over Facebook post
A 24-year-old Sri Lankan migrant worker faces execution in Saudi Arabia after being convicted of blasphemy over a Facebook comment insulting the Prophet Muhammad. Sri Lankan authorities and civil society groups are seeking clemency through diplomatic channels.
Nifty: Five reasons India’s markets are sinking even when its economy is growing
India’s economy grows over 7% annually, yet its stock market has posted losses for eight consecutive weeks—the longest streak in 25 years—eroding investor wealth by approximately 15% this year.
Fuel from South Korea being shipped to Russia as Ukraine war grinds on
South Korean ports shipped over 176,000 tonnes of fuel to Russia via sanctioned tankers in July and August, complicating Seoul’s stated support for Ukraine amid the ongoing war.
UN rights council condemns attacks on civilians in Sudan, calls for truce
The UN Human Rights Council condemned drone strikes and attacks on civilians in Sudan, extending a fact-finding mission’s mandate and calling for an immediate ceasefire without preconditions.
How hunger is devastating Yemen’s children
More than 2.2 million children under five in Yemen face acute malnutrition amid a 12-year conflict that has displaced millions. The country has received only one-fifth of the $2.2 billion needed for humanitarian assistance this year.
Malaysia’s Anwar to host Myanmar leader as repatriations near 10,000
Malaysia has repatriated approximately 10,000 people to Myanmar since January, drawing criticism from human rights organizations and the UN over safety concerns for returnees, particularly Rohingya minorities.
Air campaign against Houthis under way in Yemen, says Saudi-led coalition
A Saudi-led coalition launched a broad air campaign with 100 fighter jets against Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen on Monday, while allied ground forces advanced along the Red Sea coast.
Far right on the march and Lula’s failures: key drivers of Flávio Bolsonaro’s Brazil surge
Flávio Bolsonaro secured a shock first-round victory in Brazil’s presidential election, attributed to evangelical church influence, urban violence concerns, and dissatisfaction with Lula’s governance.
The Blue Planet and Gandhi composer George Fenton dies aged 76
George Fenton, the Oscar-nominated composer behind Gandhi, Groundhog Day, and Blue Planet, has died at age 76. His death came unexpectedly just weeks after signing a new publishing deal.
Saudi Arabia urged to spare Sri Lankan sentenced to death over Facebook post
A 24-year-old Sri Lankan migrant worker faces execution in Saudi Arabia after being convicted of blasphemy over a Facebook comment insulting the Prophet Muhammad. Sri Lankan authorities and civil society groups are seeking clemency through diplomatic channels.
Nifty: Five reasons India’s markets are sinking even when its economy is growing
India’s economy grows over 7% annually, yet its stock market has posted losses for eight consecutive weeks—the longest streak in 25 years—eroding investor wealth by approximately 15% this year.
Fuel from South Korea being shipped to Russia as Ukraine war grinds on
South Korean ports shipped over 176,000 tonnes of fuel to Russia via sanctioned tankers in July and August, complicating Seoul’s stated support for Ukraine amid the ongoing war.
UN rights council condemns attacks on civilians in Sudan, calls for truce
The UN Human Rights Council condemned drone strikes and attacks on civilians in Sudan, extending a fact-finding mission’s mandate and calling for an immediate ceasefire without preconditions.
How hunger is devastating Yemen’s children
More than 2.2 million children under five in Yemen face acute malnutrition amid a 12-year conflict that has displaced millions. The country has received only one-fifth of the $2.2 billion needed for humanitarian assistance this year.
Malaysia’s Anwar to host Myanmar leader as repatriations near 10,000
Malaysia has repatriated approximately 10,000 people to Myanmar since January, drawing criticism from human rights organizations and the UN over safety concerns for returnees, particularly Rohingya minorities.
Kenya confirms first case of Ebola Bundibugyo virus
Kenya has confirmed its first case of Ebola Bundibugyo virus in a Kenyan national who recently traveled from the Democratic Republic of Congo and died days after arriving in Nairobi.
South Korea considers steps to force North Korea apology for DMZ mine blast
South Korea is considering measures to compel North Korea to apologize after a landmine blast in the DMZ wounded three soldiers, with investigations confirming North Korean responsibility.
Palestine weekly: Olive harvest opens under assault
Palestinian olive harvesters faced attacks from Israeli settlers and military forces across the West Bank this week, with incidents of beatings, fires, theft, and closures threatening a difficult harvest season ahead.
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Sheikh Youssef Al Shelash: Spreading Saudi Arabian Brands Overseas
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Are American’s Better Drivers than Europeans?
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The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
The Perebyinis family The photograph has become a worldwide symbol of Russia’s brutality toward Ukrainian civilians. Four people lay near an intersection in Irpin, a Kyiv suburb, on Sunday. All were dead or soon would be, from the force of Russian mortars. There had...