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Yemeni gov’t forces, Houthis trade blame for deadly strikes on Taiz market
Yemen’s government forces and Houthi rebels are blaming each other for a deadly strike on a market in Taiz, with conflicting claims about what caused dozens of civilian casualties.
Russia’s land gains in Ukraine dwindle as its diesel ‘goes unsold’
Russia’s territorial gains in Ukraine have plummeted to 117 square kilometers in the first ten months of this year, compared with over 5,000 square kilometers in 2025, according to independent analysis.
Armed men kill at least 33 in village in Ebola-hit eastern DRC
Armed men linked to an ISIS-affiliated group raided a village in eastern DRC, killing at least 33 people and forcing Ebola patients to flee a health facility during an outbreak.
Trump appoints adviser Stephen Miller as new White House chief of staff
President Trump has appointed Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles who will transition to the Trump Political Operation.
Israel closes Hebron’s Ibrahimi Mosque to Palestinians for Jewish holiday
Israeli authorities closed Hebron’s Ibrahimi Mosque to Palestinians during a Jewish religious holiday, restricting movement throughout the Old City and deploying hundreds of security personnel.
Three ways Democrats could reshape U.S. foreign policy after the midterms
Democrats controlling Congress after midterm elections could reshape U.S. foreign policy through spending restrictions, investigations, and Ukraine support legislation, though presidential veto power remains a significant constraint.
Why one Republican won a redrawn Texas district despite blue tsunami
Republican Jace Yarbrough won Texas’s 32nd congressional district this week, becoming the only Republican to flip a Texas seat despite Democratic gains statewide. His victory came after the district was redrawn to favor Republicans.
US Justice Department sues Penn State over undocumented students’ tuition
The US Justice Department sued Pennsylvania State University on Thursday, claiming its in-state tuition policy for undocumented students violates federal law by offering preferential treatment not available to all US citizens.
Why is Iran exempting India, China, Qatar, Iraq from Hormuz restrictions?
Iran has exempted ships from India, China, Iraq, and Qatar from Strait of Hormuz restrictions, according to a senior Iranian lawmaker, as part of a strategy involving transit fees and diplomatic trade-offs.
Why one Republican won a redrawn Texas district despite blue tsunami
Republican Jace Yarbrough won Texas’s 32nd congressional district this week, becoming the only Republican to flip a Texas seat despite Democratic gains statewide. His victory came after the district was redrawn to favor Republicans.
US Justice Department sues Penn State over undocumented students’ tuition
The US Justice Department sued Pennsylvania State University on Thursday, claiming its in-state tuition policy for undocumented students violates federal law by offering preferential treatment not available to all US citizens.
Why is Iran exempting India, China, Qatar, Iraq from Hormuz restrictions?
Iran has exempted ships from India, China, Iraq, and Qatar from Strait of Hormuz restrictions, according to a senior Iranian lawmaker, as part of a strategy involving transit fees and diplomatic trade-offs.
Israel’s President Herzog to name candidate to form government on Sunday
Israel’s President Herzog announced he will name a candidate to form the next government on Sunday, after lawmakers backed opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Indonesia names fourth wiretapping suspect as political intrigue deepens
Indonesian police have named a fourth suspect in an alleged wiretapping scandal involving President Prabowo Subianto, deepening political tensions with his predecessor Joko Widodo.
Lebanese pack bags and stock up amid fears of new Israeli escalation
Lebanese residents are preparing for a potential new Israeli escalation, packing emergency bags, stockpiling food and medication, and grappling with trauma from previous conflicts and economic hardship.
Court grants ex-Malaysian PM Najib house arrest after $12m royal pardon
Malaysia’s former Prime Minister Najib Razak has been transferred to house arrest after a royal pardon and his party paid a $12 million fine, following his 2022 conviction for corruption.
Denmark’s top court to rule on ‘parallel societies’ after ‘non-western’ people evicted
Denmark’s supreme court will rule on whether the state’s classification of residents with ‘non-western’ backgrounds constitutes racial discrimination in cases involving evictions from housing deemed ‘parallel societies.’
What can Britain learn from backlash to Dutch slavery apology?
Britain plans a formal state apology for slavery, following the Netherlands’ example from 2021, though the Dutch experience shows apologies alone did not resolve historical grievances or satisfy descendants seeking reparations.
‘Wrong on every count’: How the Guardian reported the 1956 Suez crisis
The Guardian opposed Britain and France’s 1956 military intervention in Egypt over the Suez Canal nationalization, facing public hostility and government pressure for its critical coverage.
How elderly ‘unsung heroes’ powered Lula’s historic fightback in Brazil
Over 1 million elderly Brazilians who skipped the first round voted in the runoff election on 25 October, helping President Lula achieve an unprecedented comeback victory and becoming celebrated as the election’s unsung heroes.
Joint List says it will back Eisenkot to form Israel’s next government
The Joint List alliance of Arab-led parties announced it will recommend Gadi Eisenkot to form Israel’s next government following last week’s election.
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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...