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What to watch in the US’s Delaware primary elections
Delaware holds its final state primary election before November midterms this week, with races for US Senate, House, and state offices on the ballot in the heavily Democratic state.
Gulf states postpone strait of Hormuz talks with Iran as Yemen conflict intensifies
Gulf states postponed a critical meeting with Iran regarding the strait of Hormuz amid disagreements over regional consensus and escalating Yemen conflict involving Iranian-backed Houthi rebels.
Africa’s richest man aiming to make $23bn from continent’s biggest-ever IPO
Africa’s richest person Aliko Dangote seeks to raise $23bn through the continent’s largest-ever initial public offering of his Nigerian petroleum refinery, potentially boosting his net worth to nearly $60bn.
Leaders of Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland unite for self-determination
Leaders of Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland’s main political parties signed a joint agreement affirming their right to self-determination and constitutional change at a meeting in Cardiff.
How Israel systematically dismantles Palestinian life in occupied West Bank
An Israeli rights group argues that seemingly isolated incidents of Israeli violence and Palestinian displacement across the West Bank are part of a systematic plan to make Palestinian life unsustainable and establish permanent Israeli control.
EU states to raise game as Arctic becomes strategic geopolitical frontier
EU member states agreed to increase Arctic investment, designating the region a geopolitical hotspot amid competition for resources and security advantages from Russia, China, and the United States.
India to supply Nepal electricity after floods wrecked hydropower projects
India will supply up to 654 megawatts of electricity daily to Nepal through December 31 following catastrophic flooding last month that damaged hydropower infrastructure across the country.
Trump says calls for more control on AI are a ‘SICK conspiracy’
President Trump dismissed calls for increased government oversight of artificial intelligence as a “sick conspiracy,” arguing that regulation would benefit China and that strong presidential leadership is the only control needed.
Israeli minister threatens to revoke filmmakers’ citizenship over Gaza film
Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar threatened to revoke the citizenship of filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor after their Gaza documentary won an award at Venice Film Festival.
India to supply Nepal electricity after floods wrecked hydropower projects
India will supply up to 654 megawatts of electricity daily to Nepal through December 31 following catastrophic flooding last month that damaged hydropower infrastructure across the country.
Trump says calls for more control on AI are a ‘SICK conspiracy’
President Trump dismissed calls for increased government oversight of artificial intelligence as a “sick conspiracy,” arguing that regulation would benefit China and that strong presidential leadership is the only control needed.
Israeli minister threatens to revoke filmmakers’ citizenship over Gaza film
Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar threatened to revoke the citizenship of filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor after their Gaza documentary won an award at Venice Film Festival.
Protests break out across Syria over fuel price increases
Syria’s government raised fuel prices by up to 40 percent on diesel and 28 percent on petrol, sparking protests in multiple cities and highway blockades.
Animated map shows spread of illegal Israeli settlements across Palestine
An animated map traces the expansion of Israeli settlements across Palestinian territories in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, now housing approximately 750,000 Israelis across 163 illegal communities.
US Kennedy Center faces bankruptcy, Washington Post reports
The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts faces potential bankruptcy and possible closure as early as Tuesday, with its Trump-led board considering renaming the venue to secure funding and avert financial collapse.
Why Bangladesh has lost 1,000 lives to measles despite record vaccine drive
Bangladesh faces a measles epidemic that has killed over 1,000 people since March despite vaccinating nearly 20 million children in an emergency campaign launched in April.
Yemen gov’t forces advance in Taiz as Houthis claim attack on Saudi Arabia
Yemen’s government forces advanced in Taiz province against Houthis with air support, while the Houthis claimed attacking Saudi Arabia with dozens of missiles and drones targeting military facilities.
At least one dead, 25 missing after boat carrying migrants sinks off Greece
A migrant boat sank off a Greek island near Crete, leaving one person dead and 25 missing, while 51 others were rescued by nearby vessels.
Afghan woman deported from US in first use of ‘alien terrorist’ court
An Afghan woman with US permanent residency was deported after proceedings in a secretive terrorism court established in 1996 but never previously used, marking the first-ever case heard before the Alien Terrorist Removal Court.
Critics celebrate Céline Dion’s ‘risky’ comeback show in Paris
Céline Dion returned to performing in Paris after a six-year hiatus due to stiff person syndrome, delivering an emotionally charged opening show that critics praised as a remarkable comeback.
Who are the 514 people accused of starting French wildfires and what motivates them?
French authorities arrested 514 people this summer for suspected wildfire arson, including 198 minors, as blazes consumed a record 115,000 hectares across the country.
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The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
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Common Problems Faced by PMAY Applicants in India
Initially launched in 2015 to address the problem of homelessness in our country, the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana or PMAY list of benefits is pretty extensive. It includes affordable housing for all urban classes at subsidised home loan interest rates, eco-friendly...
South Korea’s Comfort Women Suffer Embezzlement From Their Own Government
In May, former comfort woman turned activist Lee Yong-soo went public with accusations against Yoon Mee-hyang, the former head of The Korean Council for Justice and Remembrance, South Koreans, to the dismay of the South Koreans. The 92-year-old was a regular fixture...