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Former Iraqi provincial governor arrested as graft crackdown continues
Former Iraqi provincial governor Ahmed al-Jubouri was arrested in Baghdad on Saturday on corruption charges, allegedly embezzling funds from Saladin province contracts during his 2013-2014 tenure.
Thai PM vows to introduce stricter gun laws after eight killed in shooting
Thailand’s prime minister pledges stricter gun control laws after a 14-year-old opened fire at a school in Nonthaburi, killing eight people and injuring 22 others.
Will Pakistan-Saudi-Turkiye defence pact change US strategy?
Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan signed a mutual defence agreement in Mecca, with a provision treating attacks on any signatory as attacks on all, potentially impacting US strategy and Arab-Israeli normalisation efforts.
Solar eclipse to occur next week. Here is what to know
A solar eclipse will be visible from Europe and parts of the U.S. next week, with total eclipse conditions in Iceland, Greenland, northern Russia, Spain, and Portugal.
Crews recover 19 bodies from rubble of destroyed Gaza building
Nineteen bodies, mostly women and children, were recovered from a destroyed residential building in Gaza City after a four-day search operation concluded on Saturday.
Four killed in helicopter crash in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro
Four people, including three Colombian women, were killed in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro during a sightseeing flight. The incident has prompted local officials to call for enhanced safety oversight.
Hungary nominates former Supreme Court chief Andras Baka for presidency
Hungary’s Tisza party nominates Andras Baka, a former Supreme Court chief removed by Viktor Orban’s government in 2012, as its presidential candidate following its April election victory.
Ukraine war briefing: Turkey calls for ‘moratorium’ on Black Sea attacks by Russia and Ukraine
Turkey’s foreign minister called for a moratorium on Black Sea attacks by Russia and Ukraine following strikes on civilian vessels, while Ukraine faces winter power shortages amid Russian missile strikes.
Pilot and crew member die in helicopter crash battling Utah fire
A pilot and crew member died when their firefighting helicopter crashed while battling the Widemouth 2 fire in central Utah on Friday near Richfield.
Abdul El-Sayed’s victory sends tremors through Democratic Party
Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary on left-wing platform, defeating establishment-backed opponent Haley Stevens despite heavy financial disadvantage, setting up competitive general election race.
Nato to ‘urgently’ get air defences for Ukraine, as Zelenskyy warns of surge in Russian missile production
NATO pledges to urgently supply Ukraine with air defenses after Russia’s ballistic missile attack. President Zelenskyy warns of increased Russian missile production and diminished Western interceptor supplies heading into winter.
Thursday briefing: Is this the final whistle for Gianni Infantino at Fifa?
Fifa president Gianni Infantino faces mounting pressure after his proposed Fifa Forward Enterprise scheme to sell competition stakes to investors sparked international backlash and resignations.
Livestreamer’s murder raises questions over relations between Mexico’s creators and cartels
A young Mexican influencer was fatally shot while livestreaming in Sinaloa state, prompting scrutiny of content creators’ connections to criminal cartels operating in the violence-plagued region.
India-Bangladesh relations hit new low over exiled PM’s speech to press in Delhi
Bangladesh condemned India for permitting exiled PM Sheikh Hasina to address journalists in New Delhi, with Hasina vowing to return despite facing a death sentence for crimes against humanity.
Iran aims to ban U.S. and Israeli ships from Strait of Hormuz and charge others a toll
Iran’s parliament is reviewing a proposal to ban U.S. and Israeli vessels from the Strait of Hormuz and levy tolls on other commercial ships transiting the critical waterway.
Trump again limits US birthright citizenship with new executive orders
President Trump signed two executive orders Thursday to restrict birthright citizenship for children of non-citizens and ban birth tourism, weeks after the Supreme Court rejected his earlier attempt to eliminate the constitutional right.
‘No red line’: South Lebanon residents outraged as Israel resumes strikes
Israel has resumed military strikes in southern Lebanon and issued forced evacuation orders, with residents expressing anger as ongoing ceasefire negotiations continue between Lebanese and Israeli officials.
Doge overstated claims to have saved Americans $110bn, watchdog finds
A government watchdog found that the Department of Government Efficiency overstated savings claims, with many lacking supporting evidence or relying on unverifiable calculation methods.
After the floods, hunger: Mozambique’s second disaster
Months after devastating floods swept through Mozambique, survivors face a second crisis as food prices surge and agricultural livelihoods collapse across affected provinces.
Brazil formally accuses 16 people over 2024 Voepass deadly plane crash
Brazil’s federal police have formally accused 16 current and former Voepass airline employees in connection with an August 2024 crash that killed 62 people, citing negligence and maintenance failures.
Israeli raid in West Bank’s Qalandiya injures 51 Palestinians
An Israeli raid in the Qalandiya refugee camp in the occupied West Bank injured at least 51 Palestinians on Thursday, with forces demolishing shops and imposing curfews on nearby areas.
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The Pitfalls of Pro Se (Self-Representation) When Facing Criminal Charges
Are you facing criminal charges and wondering if you should try to represent yourself? If so, you’re considering a risky move that will probably result in a conviction. Hiring a private attorney is your best chance for a reduced sentence or even getting your charges...
Norsk Tipping issues warning for those betting on elections
Norsk Tipping, one of the two state-owned gambling operators in Norway has issued a warning to its population against betting on the results of the local elections. It says that such bets encourage poll manipulation and could thus be dangerous. Earlier, the Norwegian...
How and Where to Start an Offshore Company
An offshore company typically refers to a type of business that is incorporated outside the country (or countries) in which its investors reside or outside the country where a parent company has set its headquarters of its main business operations in a specific...
South Korean comfort women- what you did not know!
While the issue of comfort women has always been around, it made it to the limelight in the 90s. A Yoshimi Yoshiaki, a Japanese historian, publication coupled with a report by the UN aggravated the issue. In his publication, Yoshimi Yoshiaki stated that he had...