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US open to Cuba talks on government change, Marco Rubio says
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Washington is open to discussions with Cuba about government transition and potentially ending the decades-old trade embargo, while President Trump calls Cuba a ‘failed state.’
Israel’s ambassador to the US says son injured in West Bank car-ramming
Israel’s ambassador to the United States reported his son, a soldier, was injured in an alleged car-ramming incident at a West Bank checkpoint. A Palestinian man was shot dead by Israeli forces following the incident.
Milei says UN ‘looking the other way’ on Falkland Islands dispute
Argentine President Javier Milei accused the UN of ignoring Argentina’s sovereignty dispute over the Falkland Islands and criticized a UK-backed oil project he called illegal.
Trump administration to defend its ban of major news outlets in court
The Trump administration is defending its ban of CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from White House grounds in federal court, citing national security concerns and claiming the outlets failed professional standards.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy calls for sustained pressure to end ‘Putin’s crazy war’
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy addressed the UN General Assembly, calling for sustained economic pressure on Russia and criticizing Putin’s conduct of the war, while Russia signaled willingness to negotiate for lasting peace.
Houthis try to push deeper into western Yemen, upending life, witnesses tell NPR
Houthi fighters captured the Yemeni port city of Mokha this month, displacing around 125,000 people and disrupting healthcare services amid ongoing civil conflict.
Autopsy shows Hayden Panettiere died from overdose of fentanyl and other drugs
Actress Hayden Panettiere died from toxic effects of fentanyl and other drugs including Xanax, a muscle relaxant, and antipsychotic medication, according to an autopsy.
US judge blocks deportation of DoorDash driver shot by ICE
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the deportation of a Venezuelan man shot by ICE agents in Texas, scheduling an in-person court hearing for next week.
In Senegal, a mother’s ordeal exposes a health system under strain
A Senegalese trainee nurse gave birth hours before a major health strike, exposing severe shortages in hospital infrastructure and resources plaguing the country’s underfunded medical system.
Brazil’s Lula announces higher welfare payments and free weight-loss jabs ahead of election
Brazil’s President Lula announces a 15% increase in welfare payments and free weight-loss injections weeks before the election, drawing criticism from opponents who claim the timing is politically motivated.
Not all AI workers think the tech could kill everyone
Not all AI industry workers believe artificial intelligence poses existential risks to humanity, with some dismissing recent high-profile warnings about uncontrolled development as vague and speculative.
Turkiye backs Saudi Arabia’s security amid escalating Houthi attacks: FM
Turkey’s foreign minister stated that Ankara would consider military support for Saudi Arabia under a trilateral defense pact with Pakistan amid escalating Houthi attacks on the kingdom.
DR Congo rolls out Ebola vaccine for health workers as death toll rises
Health workers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have begun receiving an Ebola vaccine as cases surge during the fastest-growing outbreak in history.
Michelle Bachelet exits UN chief race after low poll support
Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet has withdrawn from the UN secretary-general race after receiving minimal support in recent polling, ending her bid to become the first woman to lead the organization.
Australia seeks big tech support for internet safety, AI regulation
Australia’s government is seeking support from major technology companies to strengthen online safety laws and artificial intelligence regulations, with Prime Minister Albanese meeting Apple’s executives to discuss child protection initiatives.
Tunisian protesters demand release of four Sumud activists
Dozens of protesters in Tunis demanded the release of four Global Sumud Flotilla activists, with one detainee now in his second month of a hunger strike amid serious health deterioration.
State funeral honours Hong Kong’s first post-colonial leader Tung Chee-hwa
Hong Kong held a state funeral for Tung Chee-hwa, its first post-colonial chief executive, who died on September 8 at age 89, marking only the third such honour since the 1997 handover.
Russia holds parliamentary vote in areas it seized from Ukraine in the war
Russia held parliamentary elections in territories it seized from Ukraine, marking the first time residents of the annexed regions voted in Russian elections, despite international condemnation of the process.
Israeli attacks kill four Palestinians including son of Gaza’s health chief
Israeli drone strikes killed four Palestinians in Gaza on Saturday and Friday, including the son of Gaza’s health ministry director, amid ongoing attacks since a ceasefire was announced.
Syria says blast at military site in Deir Az Zor killed 11
Eleven soldiers were killed in an explosion at a Syrian military weapons cache in Deir Az Zor, with nine others wounded. The blast marks the second incident at a Syrian military site in under two weeks.
Demonstrators in US form human chain to protest Kennedy Center closure vote
Thousands of protesters formed a human chain around the Kennedy Center in Washington DC to oppose its closure and contest President Trump’s control over the institution.
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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,...
Townsville Workers Movement Pushes for Compensation Amidst Election Promises
Townsville workers are voicing their concerns about Clive Palmer’s campaign promises, namely a pledge to pay back Queensland Nickel entitlements to 800 workers who lost their jobs when the refinery closed in 2016. The problem: the money is set to be paid exactly 3...
China and Taiwan: A One China Policy In Name Only?
The outcome of the U.S.-China summit did not get attention at all because of a cruise missile attack on Syria occurred during the meeting. President Trump made a comment on this meeting’s achievement, “The relationship developed by President Xi and myself I think is...
Matthew Bryden off Sahan Africa: IGAD’s efforts in Ethiopia and Sudan
IGAD (intergovernmental authority on development) is an alliance of African countries in the horn of Africa, the Nile valley and the African great lakes. The coalition is composed of 8 member states: Djibouti, Somalia, Ethiopia, Sudan, South Sudan, Eritrea, Kenya and...