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Could Morocco’s football chief Fouzi Lekjaa become its next prime minister?
Morocco’s budget minister and football federation president Fouzi Lekjaa has joined a political party ahead of parliamentary elections on September 23, sparking debate about managerial competence versus traditional politics.
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim undergoes medical procedure
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is undergoing medical examinations and procedures on specialist advice, with observation expected to last two days. The announcement coincided with his 79th birthday.
Israeli forces kill one in Gaza as another body recovered from rubble
Israeli forces have killed at least one Palestinian in Gaza, with another body recovered from rubble, as attacks continue in the war-affected territory.
Pakistan-administered Kashmir votes in reduced third phase amid unrest
Pakistan-administered Kashmir held its third and final phase of Legislative Assembly elections on Monday, though only four of eleven planned constituencies participated due to regional unrest and security concerns.
Ukrainian drone attack kills 13 in Russia’s Tatarstan, officials say
At least 13 people, including one child, were killed in a Ukrainian drone strike on the Russian city of Nizhnekamsk in Tatarstan, with 39 others injured, officials said.
‘Like the movies’: How Ukraine’s ground robots are changing rules of war
Ukraine is deploying ground robots manufactured by startups to transport ammunition, supplies, and wounded soldiers, reducing casualty risks as the country faces manpower shortages in its conflict with Russia.
Israel’s ‘Green Rafah’ plan aims to fragment Gaza, experts say
Israel has approved infrastructure development in eastern Rafah, dubbed “Green Rafah,” which experts say is designed to permanently fragment Gaza and reshape Palestinian territorial control.
Italy condemns Spain’s ‘unacceptable’ border controls as Ceuta fallout intensifies
Italy’s foreign minister condemned Spain’s retaliatory border checks on Italian travelers as “completely unacceptable,” escalating tensions between the two nations over migration policy and a recent influx into the Spanish territory of Ceuta.
Concerns mount over integrity of Israel’s upcoming October elections
Israel’s October 27 election faces mounting integrity concerns from political leaders and civil rights groups, with nearly three-quarters of Jewish Israelis worried about the vote’s fairness amid claims of government interference.
Israel’s ‘Green Rafah’ plan aims to fragment Gaza, experts say
Israel has approved infrastructure development in eastern Rafah, dubbed “Green Rafah,” which experts say is designed to permanently fragment Gaza and reshape Palestinian territorial control.
Italy condemns Spain’s ‘unacceptable’ border controls as Ceuta fallout intensifies
Italy’s foreign minister condemned Spain’s retaliatory border checks on Italian travelers as “completely unacceptable,” escalating tensions between the two nations over migration policy and a recent influx into the Spanish territory of Ceuta.
Concerns mount over integrity of Israel’s upcoming October elections
Israel’s October 27 election faces mounting integrity concerns from political leaders and civil rights groups, with nearly three-quarters of Jewish Israelis worried about the vote’s fairness amid claims of government interference.
Pentagon urges faster US weapons production amid stockpile concerns
The Pentagon is pushing US defense contractors to significantly accelerate weapons production to address depleted munitions stockpiles following the ongoing conflict with Iran.
Incumbents secure Hawaii primary wins, defying progressive challengers
US Representative Ed Case defeated a progressive Democratic challenger in Hawaii’s primary, securing 57% of the vote against state Senator Jarrett Keohokalole’s 34%, setting up a November general election matchup.
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.
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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...