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Seoul court orders North Korea to pay $32.5m for blowing up office
A Seoul court has ordered North Korea to pay approximately $32.5 million in damages for destroying an office building in Kaesong in 2020 that was established to promote inter-Korean cooperation.
US charges five people over alleged Russian plots
The US has charged five people, including Russian nationals and Cuban and Venezuelan nationals, with conspiring to finance terrorism and carry out Russia-linked surveillance and murder plots.
‘We are prey’: discovery of seven women’s bodies fuels anger over femicide in South Africa
Seven women’s bodies discovered near Johannesburg’s airport in recent weeks have intensified public outcry over femicide rates in South Africa, prompting calls for government action.
Saudi Arabia says it shot down Houthi drone south of Mecca
Saudi Arabia claims it intercepted a Houthi drone targeting Mecca, while the Iran-backed group denies the allegation and accuses the kingdom of fabricating reports.
Athletes’ container huts face complaints ahead of Asian Games in Japan
Japan’s Asian Games in Nagoya face accommodation criticism as wooden container huts designed for 2,000 athletes generate complaints about tight conditions and maintenance issues ahead of the opening.
US scraps limits on emissions from coal and gas power plants
The EPA announced it is scrapping emissions limits for coal and gas power plants, saying the move will save $310 billion and reduce energy prices, while environmental groups warned of significant health and environmental costs.
Bob Mackie: Legendary costume designer dies aged 87
Bob Mackie, the renowned “Sultan of Sequins” who designed iconic costumes for Cher, Elton John, and other entertainment legends, has died at age 87. The Tony and Emmy-winning designer shaped decades of performance fashion history.
Donald Trump Jr and Bettina Trump say Putin ally paid for some wedding festivities as a ‘gift’
Donald Trump Jr’s wife confirmed that a Russian oligarch with ties to Vladimir Putin partially funded their May wedding in the Bahamas, paying hundreds of thousands of dollars for celebration events.
Geneva talks put Rwanda-DRC peace deal to the test
Officials from the DRC and Rwanda are meeting in Geneva to discuss implementation of their 2025 peace agreement, with ongoing fighting and unresolved security commitments complicating progress.
Bob Mackie: Legendary costume designer dies aged 87
Bob Mackie, the renowned “Sultan of Sequins” who designed iconic costumes for Cher, Elton John, and other entertainment legends, has died at age 87. The Tony and Emmy-winning designer shaped decades of performance fashion history.
Donald Trump Jr and Bettina Trump say Putin ally paid for some wedding festivities as a ‘gift’
Donald Trump Jr’s wife confirmed that a Russian oligarch with ties to Vladimir Putin partially funded their May wedding in the Bahamas, paying hundreds of thousands of dollars for celebration events.
Geneva talks put Rwanda-DRC peace deal to the test
Officials from the DRC and Rwanda are meeting in Geneva to discuss implementation of their 2025 peace agreement, with ongoing fighting and unresolved security commitments complicating progress.
Trump administration suffers double legal setback over immigration rules
A federal judge blocked Trump administration visa caps for students and journalists, while Democratic-led states sued to stop residency restrictions tied to public benefit use.
Internet shutdown crosses 100 days in Pakistan-administered Kashmir
Internet services have remained restricted in Pakistan-administered Kashmir for over 100 days following protests demanding electoral reforms, disrupting banking, business, and education.
Palestine weekly: Settlement sanctions spark diplomatic crisis
Western nations announced sanctions on Israeli settlements this week, prompting Israel to order the UK consulate’s closure and retaliate against perceived critics, while violence and humanitarian deterioration continued across Gaza and the West Bank.
Hungary to amend anti-LGBTQ law to align with EU standards
Hungary’s government submitted a bill to amend anti-LGBTQ rules for minors introduced under Viktor Orban, aiming to align the legislation with EU standards and remove references to banning homosexuality promotion.
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.
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Sheikh Youssef Al Shelash: Spreading Saudi Arabian Brands Overseas
Yousef Al Shelash’s name has become synonymous with haute design and the ultimate in luxury living. As the chairman and founder of Dar Al Arkan, he has partnered with some of the most sought-after brands in the fashion industry, including Missoni and Versace Under...
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
The Perebyinis family The photograph has become a worldwide symbol of Russia’s brutality toward Ukrainian civilians. Four people lay near an intersection in Irpin, a Kyiv suburb, on Sunday. All were dead or soon would be, from the force of Russian mortars. There had...
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...