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‘Rhetoric differs’: How the UK’s relationship with Israel took a downturn
The UK is set to announce trade restrictions on illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, marking another shift in British-Israeli relations under the new Labour government.
Kosovo signs up to US-led Gaza stabilisation force
Kosovo has agreed to join a US-led International Stabilization Force in Gaza, signing a formal agreement Monday as part of efforts to implement a Trump administration peace plan for the region.
Serbian government sets up snap vote with call to dissolve parliament
Serbia’s government has proposed dissolving parliament to hold snap elections in late October, a move aimed at consolidating President Aleksandar Vucic’s control amid years of anti-government protests.
Russia shutters German consulate as diplomatic freeze deepens
Russia ordered the closure of Germany’s St. Petersburg consulate by September 18, escalating tensions following Berlin’s accusation that Moscow orchestrated a failed drone attack on a German airport.
Trump threatens to block Canada’s Bombardier sales unless planes made in US
President Trump threatened to block Bombardier aircraft sales in the US unless the Canadian manufacturer shifts production to American facilities, escalating tensions between the nations.
Syria detains Assad-era general accused of bloody crackdown on protests
Syrian authorities have detained a former general accused of involvement in a 1982 massacre and directing troops to fire on unarmed protesters in 2011.
The domestic armed threat facing Iran
Iranian authorities have arrested members of alleged anti-revolutionary groups and are monitoring pro-monarchy sentiment and ethnic armed groups along its borders amid ongoing conflict and economic unrest.
Dozens feared trapped in collapsed building in Delhi
A five-storey residential building housing students collapsed in Delhi’s Satya Niketan neighbourhood, with dozens feared trapped and at least three confirmed dead.
Bosnian Serbs strengthen ties with Israel amid tensions
The Israeli Chamber of Commerce opened an office in Banja Luka this week, strengthening ties between Israel and Republika Srpska amid broader international criticism of Israel’s military actions.
Rescue of Nepal hydropower workers ‘triumph for humans and humanity’, tunnelling expert says
Two workers were rescued alive from a flooded Nepal hydropower tunnel nine days after glacial collapse triggered devastating floods along the Nepal-Tibet border, with hundreds more missing.
‘To challenge deadly blockade’: New flotilla mission sets sail for Gaza
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition announced a new international mission attempting to reach Gaza in October, with vessels currently stopping at European ports to challenge Israel’s blockade.
After Pretoria peace deal, old enemies in Ethiopia’s Tigray find new ground
Nearly four years after Ethiopia’s 2022 peace agreement with the Tigray People’s Liberation Front, the TPLF has repositioned itself politically while retaining military leverage, with renewed clashes and recruitment reports raising questions about the accord’s durability.
Malaysia declares emergency in Sarawak as haze from Indonesia worsens
Malaysia declared an emergency in Sarawak’s Serian Division after hazardous haze from Indonesian wildfires worsened air pollution, closing schools and government offices.
US imposes sanctions on Turkish bank, prompting legal threat
The US Treasury sanctioned a Turkish bank for allegedly facilitating tens of millions in transactions for Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, prompting the bank to threaten legal action and deny the allegations.
At least five killed in Sudan’s South Kordofan in attack by rebel group
At least five people have been killed in an artillery attack on residential areas in Sudan’s South Kordofan province, with a medical organization accusing a rebel group of the assault.
UAE pardons Egyptian dissident-poet al-Qaradawi facing 10 years in prison
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has pardoned Egyptian dissident-poet Abdul Rahman al-Qaradawi, who was sentenced to 10 years in prison on August 27.
Pentagon polygraphs dozens of US military staff over media leaks
Pentagon investigators subjected approximately 50 Joint Staff members to polygraph examinations following unauthorized leaks about US military ammunition reserves and weapons stockpiles.
How could US-Iran conflict end? Three experts give their views
US-Iran conflict enters seventh month with little sign of resolution as both sides exchange strikes and reject compromise, despite economic blockade and expired ceasefire agreement.
‘They’ll be finding bodies next year’: a renowned forensic scientist on Nepal’s ‘extreme challenges’
A renowned forensic scientist warns that many victims of Nepal’s recent devastating flood may never be found or identified, citing difficult terrain and inadequate resources hampering recovery efforts.
Germany’s far-right AfD party is poised for power in a state election
Germany’s far-right AfD party leads polls ahead of a state election in Saxony-Anhalt that could make it the first far-right party to govern a German state since World War II.
Trump asks SCOTUS to OK changes to mail-in ballots. And, diesel prices hit record high
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to block a judge’s restraining order on mail-in ballot restrictions. Meanwhile, diesel prices have hit record highs at $5.85 per gallon nationwide.
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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...