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How the US far-right weaponised ‘inshallah’ against Abdul El-Sayed
An Al Jazeera investigation documents a coordinated anti-Muslim campaign on X targeting Michigan Democratic Senate primary winner Abdul El-Sayed, centered on his use of the Arabic phrase “inshallah” during his election night speech.
Jean hoped bird flu wouldn’t come to Australia. Then it arrived – and she saw a tern ‘trembling and swaying’
South Australia confirms its first H5 bird flu case, prompting bird enthusiasts to join a volunteer network identifying and reporting potentially infected birds in their communities.
‘They need each other’: What’s behind the new Syria-Russia accord?
Syria and Russia have reached a memorandum of understanding regarding Moscow’s military bases following the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024, allowing both nations to preserve their strategic relationship on new terms.
Sudan’s army chief holds unannounced talks on national dialogue
Sudan’s military chief has held unannounced talks with political and civil society groups aimed at establishing conditions for national dialogue, with participants agreeing on steps including dropping capital charges against opposition leaders.
‘We’ve had a lot of close calls’: Canada wildfire evacuees wonder if they still have homes
A rapidly spreading wildfire in British Columbia’s Okanagan region has forced over 12,000 residents to evacuate, with officials still assessing the damage to homes and drought conditions worsening the situation.
30 years later, a former rival will stand trial for Tupac’s murder
Duane Davis, a 63-year-old former gang leader, will stand trial for the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas, charged with murder with gang intent and facing life in prison if convicted.
Ebola started in DR Congo earlier and officials are playing catch-up, WHO warns
The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo began three months before official declaration on 15 May, with over 1,900 deaths recorded, making it the second-worst outbreak in history.
Zuckerberg’s yacht crew did not hear call for help, says spokesperson
Mark Zuckerberg’s yacht Launchpad did not respond to a Coast Guard call for assistance when a nearby boat ran out of fuel off Alaska, as the crew did not receive the request in time, according to his spokesperson.
Oman trying to contain extensive oil spill from stricken tanker
Oman is attempting to contain an extensive oil spill covering approximately 400 square kilometers off its southern coast from a tanker stranded in a protected marine area for over a month.
Daniel Kinahan: Suspected crime boss returning to Ireland amid tight security
Daniel Kinahan, a 49-year-old suspected crime boss, has been extradited from the UAE to Ireland on a government jet to face charges of directing a criminal organization.
Child among three dead in Russian nightly strikes near Kyiv
At least three people, including a child, were killed in overnight Russian ballistic missile strikes near Kyiv, as Ukraine faces critical shortages of Western-donated air defense interceptors.
Todd Blanche, Trump’s ex-lawyer, narrowly confirmed as attorney general
Trump’s former lawyer Todd Blanche has been narrowly confirmed as U.S. attorney general in a 50-49 Senate vote, with two Republicans joining all Democrats in opposition.
US offers $1bn to Colombia on new right-wing president’s first day of office
The US pledged $1 billion to Colombia on its new right-wing president’s inauguration day, as he vowed an aggressive crackdown on drug cartels and criminal organizations.
UAE says Iran targeted ADNOC tanker in Strait of Hormuz, no casualties
The UAE accused Iran of striking an ADNOC tanker with a missile in the Strait of Hormuz, drawing condemnation from Gulf and Arab governments. The company reported 15 vessels attacked since the conflict began.
Lebanon ‘detains’ former al-Assad-era general, weighs handing him to Syria
Lebanese authorities have arrested a former Syrian general who served under ousted President Bashar al-Assad, with officials considering whether to extradite him to Syria to face charges.
Serbia and Ukraine pledge closer economic ties, eye free trade deal
Serbia and Ukraine pledged to finalize a long-stalled free trade agreement by year-end, with Serbian President Vucic hosting Ukrainian counterpart Zelenskyy in Belgrade and committing economic cooperation and humanitarian support.
Gaza health chief urges action to ‘save’ Dr Abu Safia before it’s too late
Gaza’s health ministry director calls for urgent action to save detained pediatrician Hussam Abu Safia, citing reports of assault and deteriorating health conditions during his detention by Israeli forces since 2024.
Ukraine mourns ‘collector of souls’ Oleksiy Yukov, killed recovering war dead
Oleksiy Yukov, a Ukrainian known for recovering war dead across frontlines for decades, was killed by a landmine during an exhumation mission in Donetsk on Aug. 5. Thousands mourned the 40-year-old at a funeral service in Kyiv on Saturday.
Fast-moving Canada wildfire doubles in size forcing thousands to flee homes
A rapidly spreading wildfire in British Columbia has doubled in size since Friday, forcing approximately 20,000 residents from two communities to evacuate as authorities struggle to contain the blaze.
Yemen’s government forces attack Houthis amid renewed shelling of Marib
Yemeni government forces launched counterattacks against Houthis following renewed shelling of Marib city, raising concerns about escalation in the years-long conflict.
US slams Chinese ‘nature reserve’ as effort to claim South China Sea
The US State Department rejected China’s designation of a ‘nature reserve’ at Scarborough Reef in the South China Sea, calling it a territorial grab that denies Filipino fishermen access to traditional fishing grounds.
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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...
Brexit Negotiations Are Poised to Become Chaotic
European policymakers rejected the latest Brexit plan from UK British Prime Minister Boris Johnson saying that the plan was unworkable. While the plan was not rejected outright, EU leaders said that in its current form it could not go forward. Basically, the plan in...
Bulat Utemuratov receives share in private school from Glencore
Glencore, the world’s biggest commodities trader, handed out a large portion of its share in a Kazakh private school to a trusted lieutenant of the country’s ruling dictator, in an under the radar deal that uncovers the companies close ties with the repressive regime....
Trends in Responsible Gambling Around the World
For an activity that has been going on since Ancient times, gambling still manages to cause quite a stir in modern society. Countries have attempted to regulate or even ban it outright several times in the past, but no avail. In fact, strong-arm attempts to enforce...