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India to supply Nepal electricity after floods wrecked hydropower projects
India will supply up to 654 megawatts of electricity daily to Nepal through December 31 following catastrophic flooding last month that damaged hydropower infrastructure across the country.
Trump says calls for more control on AI are a ‘SICK conspiracy’
President Trump dismissed calls for increased government oversight of artificial intelligence as a “sick conspiracy,” arguing that regulation would benefit China and that strong presidential leadership is the only control needed.
Israeli minister threatens to revoke filmmakers’ citizenship over Gaza film
Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar threatened to revoke the citizenship of filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor after their Gaza documentary won an award at Venice Film Festival.
Protests break out across Syria over fuel price increases
Syria’s government raised fuel prices by up to 40 percent on diesel and 28 percent on petrol, sparking protests in multiple cities and highway blockades.
Animated map shows spread of illegal Israeli settlements across Palestine
An animated map traces the expansion of Israeli settlements across Palestinian territories in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, now housing approximately 750,000 Israelis across 163 illegal communities.
US Kennedy Center faces bankruptcy, Washington Post reports
The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts faces potential bankruptcy and possible closure as early as Tuesday, with its Trump-led board considering renaming the venue to secure funding and avert financial collapse.
Why Bangladesh has lost 1,000 lives to measles despite record vaccine drive
Bangladesh faces a measles epidemic that has killed over 1,000 people since March despite vaccinating nearly 20 million children in an emergency campaign launched in April.
Yemen gov’t forces advance in Taiz as Houthis claim attack on Saudi Arabia
Yemen’s government forces advanced in Taiz province against Houthis with air support, while the Houthis claimed attacking Saudi Arabia with dozens of missiles and drones targeting military facilities.
At least one dead, 25 missing after boat carrying migrants sinks off Greece
A migrant boat sank off a Greek island near Crete, leaving one person dead and 25 missing, while 51 others were rescued by nearby vessels.
US court blocks Trump administration plan to cut disaster agency workforce
A federal judge ruled the Trump administration unlawfully ordered workforce cuts at FEMA, finding the Department of Homeland Security exceeded its authority in restricting the disaster agency’s ability to manage personnel.
Lightning Houthi advance in Yemen may bring dangerous new dimension to Iran war
Iranian-backed Houthis have rapidly captured approximately 130 kilometers of strategically important Yemeni coastline, now controlling two critical maritime chokepoints and threatening global shipping routes.
Why brazen museum thefts keep happening nearly a year after Louvre heist
Museum thefts across Europe have grown increasingly brazen following the Louvre robbery last October, with experts attributing the rise to copycat crimes and improved criminal tactics targeting high-value portable items.
Firefighters say glutathione helped them – their union warns it could be risky
Firefighters report symptom relief after inhaling glutathione following major wildfires, but their union warns the treatment lacks scientific evidence and poses potential safety risks.
NSW police seize 36 illegal ebikes on northern beaches that are now destined for the crusher
NSW police seized 36 illegal ebikes on the northern beaches following a coordinated operation, with units capable of exceeding safe speed limits now destined for destruction.
North Korea fires ballistic missiles off eastern coast, Seoul says
North Korea fired ballistic missiles off its eastern coast on Saturday, with South Korea’s military detecting the launch from the Wonsan area traveling about 250 kilometers.
Mexico rescues eight from clandestine clinic run by violent Jalisco cartel
Mexican authorities rescued eight people forcibly recruited by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel from a clandestine clinic on a farm, with six suspected guards arrested.
‘War on terror’: How 9/11 changed the language of conflict
The “war on terror” phrase, introduced after the September 11 attacks, employed sanitized language like “enhanced interrogation” and “extraordinary rendition” that masked controversial US military and security policies.
Sweden heads to the polls: What’s at stake in the knife-edge election?
Sweden holds a close general election on Sunday between a center-left coalition and a right-wing bloc that may bring the Sweden Democrats, a party with neo-Nazi roots, into government for the first time.
Guatemalan judge clears deputy minister, three leaders of terrorism charges
A Guatemalan court dismissed terrorism charges against a deputy minister and three Indigenous leaders who organized protests in 2023 against a prosecutor accused of obstructing the president’s election.
Kenyan crackdown on foreign traders prompts fear: ‘It’s like a dog set loose on us’
Kenya’s president ordered a crackdown on foreign traders operating small businesses, prompting fear and harassment among migrants from neighboring countries who say they face threats and potential expulsion.
After 900 years, the Bayeux Tapestry returns to England and goes on display in London
The Bayeux Tapestry, a nearly 230-foot medieval embroidered cloth depicting the 1066 Norman Conquest, is on display at London’s British Museum after nearly 900 years in France.
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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...
What Are the Major Risks for the European Real Estate in 2019-2020?
The European real estate market continues to be one of the most popular in the world, yet like other markets, there are several factors that could have a negative impact on future performance. Unfortunately, most of the important reasons don’t have anything to do with...
Why Developed Countries Maintain Such High Car Sales
Why Car Sales Are Still So High Car sales are booming in developed countries around the world, especially in countries like the United States and Australia. People are buying new vehicles on a consistent basis, and it doesn’t appear that purchases are slowing down...
New Research Reveals American Attitudes Towards Climate Change
A new survey published uncovers Americans’ thoughts and attitudes towards climate change, showing more 50 percent of Americans don’t know what The Paris Agreement is, a global initiative to combat climate change that President Donald Trump’s administration famously...