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Pakistan precinct suspends all 78 officers and staff over alleged rape at police station
Authorities in Lahore, Pakistan, have suspended all 78 officers and staff at a police precinct following allegations that a 20-year-old woman with learning disabilities was raped at the station by an officer.
Under China’s new ‘unity’ law, Tibetans fight to preserve language and culture
China’s new “ethnic unity” law implemented in July mandates Mandarin as the primary language in schools and government, prompting concerns about cultural erosion among Tibetans and other minorities.
Top Arab, Muslim diplomats launch plan to protect Jerusalem religious sites
Arab and Muslim foreign ministers established a mechanism to document and publicize Israeli actions at religious sites in occupied East Jerusalem, according to a joint declaration adopted Wednesday in Jordan.
Puerto Rican cities hit with water rationing measures during record drought
Puerto Rico implements water rationing across major cities including San Juan, affecting over 180,000 residents for 48-hour periods on a rotating basis starting Friday amid severe drought conditions.
Pope Leo XIV to visit Peru, Argentina and Uruguay in November
Pope Leo XIV will visit Peru, Argentina, and Uruguay in November, marking his first trip to Latin America as head of the Catholic Church and the first papal visit to Argentina in nearly 40 years.
Head of drone manufacturer critically injured in car bomb in Russia
Vladimir Tkachuk, founder of Russian drone manufacturer Uraldronzavod, was critically injured when a bomb exploded beneath his vehicle near Ekaterinburg. His bodyguard was killed in the blast.
Israel strikes southern Lebanon killing one and injuring 11
An Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon killed one person and injured 11, marking one of the deadliest bombings since a June ceasefire began.
Puntland forces seize government-held camp in Somalia’s Galkayo
Armed forces from Somalia’s Puntland state attacked a federal government military camp in Galkayo, with regional leadership characterizing it as a security operation against alleged federal overreach.
Malaysia vows not to return Rohingya refugees to Myanmar if lives at risk
Malaysia stated it will not repatriate 5,000 Rohingya refugees to Myanmar if their lives face danger, as government officials review a proposal announced earlier in the week.
Trump administration drops Reflecting Pool vandalism charge and admits ‘botched’ repairs
US prosecutors have dropped vandalism charges against a former Olympian, admitting that damage to Washington DC’s Reflecting Pool resulted from faulty contractor installation rather than intentional destruction.
Ethiopians on death row in Saudi Arabia: Prisoners calling the BBC from their cells
Ethiopian migrants on death row in Saudi Arabia are calling the BBC from prison cells, alleging inadequate legal representation and unfair trials. At least 17 Ethiopians have been executed in the first seven months of this year.
How police in US are using the power of podcasts to crack unsolved murders
Police departments across the US are launching podcasts about cold cases and unsolved murders to generate tips and engage wider audiences, with several cases already benefiting from the investigative tool.
CJP protest: India’s ‘Cockroach’ protesters have wounds consistent with pellet-gun fire, experts say
Independent ballistic experts confirmed that injuries sustained by protesters during a July 20 Delhi demonstration were caused by pellet guns, contradicting official police denials of their use.
US military says F-35B jet fighter crashes in California, pilot safe
An F-35B stealth fighter jet crashed near San Diego’s Miramar airbase on Friday, but the pilot ejected safely and sustained only non-life-threatening injuries, the Marine Corps reported.
Liberia’s kush crisis: The hidden trade behind a generation at risk
Liberia faces a growing kush crisis affecting young people, with families seeking treatment amid limited rehabilitation options and questions about whether enforcement targets major traffickers or street-level users.
Is Israel really ready to withdraw from Gaza?
A disarmament agreement requiring Israeli withdrawal from Gaza has drawn criticism from Israeli officials and politicians, despite U.S. President Trump’s support for the deal.
Yemen’s Houthis deny plan to charge ships transiting Red Sea
Yemen’s Houthi rebels denied plans to impose fees on ships transiting the Red Sea, stating passage through the vital Bab al-Mandeb Strait remains free of charge.
Beneath Tunisia’s silence, public anger simmers
Five years after President Kais Saied’s 2021 power consolidation, Tunisia faces deteriorating conditions including widespread blackouts, wildfires, and public demonstrations amid government crackdowns on media and opposition figures.
Iranian Kurdish parties in Iraq face a delicate balance amid Iran attacks
Iranian Kurdish opposition parties based in Iraq face mounting pressure as their military assets are heavily attacked by Iran amid ongoing conflict with the US and Israel.
Singapore fines French teen for iJooz vending machine straw-licking stunt
A 19-year-old French student studying in Singapore was fined S$600 for licking a straw from a juice vending machine and returning it to the dispenser.
Five members of same family killed in Russian missile attack, Zelensky says
Ukraine’s President Zelensky reported that a Russian missile attack killed five members of the Voronov family near his hometown of Kryvyi Rih, calling it a “horrific crime” amid a broader barrage of over 70 missiles and 280 drones.
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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...
3 Arguments for Cannabis Legalization
Cannabis legalization is a hot topic, with several American states and many countries around the world choosing to permit the plant for medical or recreational use. Colorado was the first US state to legalize recreationally in 2014, while Canada became the first...
Vietnam Agrees Economic Treaty With South Korea 40 Years On From Wartime Massacres
In December 2015, the Free Trade Agreement between South Korea and Vietnam came into effect. This will strengthen economic ties and increase trade through tariff benefits and investments into Vietnam. It will open up 400,000 job opportunities for the Vietnamese young...
A global village to raise a child – work being done by Mully Children’s Organization and Apotex
Despite global AIDS rates declining, the lasting impact of this often fatal disease will stretch into the coming decades, especially in Africa. In a 2014 United Nations report, the global advocacy organization suggested the AIDS epidemic that had gripped the world...