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Most Americans oppose Trump’s taxpayer-funded ‘golden age’ ads: Poll
An overwhelming majority of Americans, including most Republicans, oppose using taxpayer funds for government advertisements featuring Trump and his cabinet, according to a new poll.
Saudi Arabia says Houthi attacks on airports killed three foreign nationals
Saudi authorities report that Houthi attacks on two international airports killed three foreign nationals and wounded 36 others during attacks on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Witnesses spot Eritrean troops inside northern Ethiopia as tensions flare
Witnesses report seeing Eritrean troops in uniform operating inside northern Ethiopia near Adigrat, days after the neighboring countries severed diplomatic ties amid renewed armed conflict.
Ultra-Orthodox rabbi’s anti-Zionist remarks stir Israel election row
A 96-year-old ultra-Orthodox rabbi’s remarks suggesting Jews may have been better off without a state have ignited controversy in Israel ahead of parliamentary elections scheduled for October 27.
Rahul Gandhi: Delhi police detain opposition leader demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation
Delhi police detained opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and other MPs during a protest demanding India’s chief election commissioner’s resignation over controversial voter roll revisions.
Paramount-Warner Bros merger: Four ways the deal could affect you
Paramount Skydance completed its $110bn merger with Warner Bros Discovery, combining major Hollywood studios and their streaming platforms while facing conditions on film production and newsroom independence.
State parliament elects Germany’s first far-right speaker since second world war
Germany’s Alternative für Deutschland party secured its first regional parliament speaker position since World War II after Tobias Rausch’s election in Saxony-Anhalt, marked by other parties breaking informal agreements to isolate the far-right group.
At least 11 killed as Russia launches ‘massive’ attack on Ukraine
Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine using drones and missiles, killing at least 11 people and causing significant damage to energy infrastructure and residential areas across multiple regions.
Has Russia’s fuel crisis given Iranian oil an opening in Central Asia?
Central Asian nations are turning to Iranian oil supplies as Russian fuel shortages mount amid Ukrainian attacks on Moscow’s energy infrastructure, with Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan establishing new trade agreements.
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.
‘Hitting the right nail’: Refugee rescue group defiant as Greece targets it
A Greek court begins trial proceedings against Tommy Olsen, a Norwegian who runs Aegean Boat Report, an independent monitor that alerts authorities to distressed vessels in the Aegean Sea carrying asylum seekers.
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Townsville Mayoral Candidate Received $100k From Clive Palmer Despite Denials
The Townsville Bulletin reports that Townsville independent mayoral candidate Greg Dowling received $100,000 from one of Clive Palmer’s companies a day before he announced his candidacy. This strikes many in Townsville as odd, to say the least, because Dowling told...
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For Veterans, Readjusting to Civilian Life Presents Challenges The general public typically has a healthy appreciation for members of the military and, in particular, those who are deployed overseas and/or serve on combat missions. But what the average American...
Anna Palmer’s Shady Finances Should Frighten Banks Following Regulators’ Probe
Annastacia Topalov (nee Sokolov), better known as Anna Palmer, wife of flamboyant businessman Clive Palmer, doesn’t make too many headlines. That’s why it’s easy to forget that when the two got married in 2007, eyebrows were raised; Palmer’s first wife of 22 years,...