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Cuba accuses US of threatening countries ahead of UN embargo vote
Cuba has accused the US of threatening countries with tariffs and visa restrictions to change their votes on an upcoming UN resolution calling for an end to the decades-long economic embargo.
Deadly fire at Canada military base moved a kilometre ‘in 30 to 60 seconds’
A fire at a Canadian military base in Alberta killed four service members and injured 39 others on Saturday, spreading approximately one kilometre in 30 to 60 seconds due to strong winds.
Nato increases Black Sea deployment amid escalating deadly Russian attacks
Nato is deploying additional military assets to the Black Sea as Russian attacks on merchant vessels intensify, with five more cargo ships targeted on Tuesday alone.
Jane Doe says embattled Cornell head Kotlikoff doubted her gang-rape claim
A Cornell student alleging gang rape says university President Michael Kotlikoff questioned why she delayed reporting the incident, leaving her feeling unsupported, ahead of a faculty no-confidence vote.
Alberta’s decision to stay in Canada gives Carney backing to take on Trump
Alberta voters overwhelmingly chose to remain in Canada in a referendum, with over two-thirds supporting unity. The result strengthens Prime Minister Mark Carney’s position as he navigates trade tensions with the United States.
Far from fringe: How Israel’s mainstream parties vote with the far right
Israeli voters head to polls on October 27 amid ongoing regional conflicts. Mainstream opposition parties frequently vote alongside far-right coalition members on Palestinian-related legislation, shifting the political spectrum rightward.
Anthropic posts $80bn loss in first half of 2026: WSJ
Anthropic reported an $80 billion net loss in the first half of 2026, primarily driven by accounting charges related to convertible notes, as the AI company prepares for its anticipated IPO.
Helen Haines: Australian MP loses both legs after alleged car attack, husband says
Australian MP Helen Haines has lost both legs following an alleged deliberate car attack outside her office. A 43-year-old man faces multiple charges including dangerous driving causing serious injury.
Five ways El Niño is affecting the weather around the world
El Niño is intensifying global weather patterns, triggering record wildfires in Indonesia, heightened hurricane activity in the eastern Pacific, suppressed Atlantic storms, reduced monsoon rainfall in India, and severe typhoons affecting East Asia.
Anthropic posts $80bn loss in first half of 2026: WSJ
Anthropic reported an $80 billion net loss in the first half of 2026, primarily driven by accounting charges related to convertible notes, as the AI company prepares for its anticipated IPO.
Helen Haines: Australian MP loses both legs after alleged car attack, husband says
Australian MP Helen Haines has lost both legs following an alleged deliberate car attack outside her office. A 43-year-old man faces multiple charges including dangerous driving causing serious injury.
Five ways El Niño is affecting the weather around the world
El Niño is intensifying global weather patterns, triggering record wildfires in Indonesia, heightened hurricane activity in the eastern Pacific, suppressed Atlantic storms, reduced monsoon rainfall in India, and severe typhoons affecting East Asia.
Fleeing the frontline: Yemeni families cross Red Sea to Djibouti as Houthi conflict rages
Thousands of Yemeni families are fleeing to Djibouti across the Red Sea as fighting between Houthi forces and Saudi-backed government troops intensifies, with over 900 killed and 250,000 displaced since August.
Huge setback for Alberta’s separatist movement after decisive defeat
Alberta voters decisively rejected separation in a referendum, with more than two-thirds voting to remain in Canada, dealing a significant setback to the separatist movement that had campaigned for over a year.
The US has revoked over 300,000 visas in Trump’s second term, DoS says
The Trump administration reports revoking over 300,000 visas issued to foreign nationals, citing violations including criminal activity, fraud, and national security threats.
Turkiye moves to ratify Mecca defence pact with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia
Turkey has submitted a trilateral defense pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia to parliament for ratification, establishing a joint defense framework similar to NATO’s Article 5.
As Macron visits Gulf, can France forge its own energy-for-security future?
French President Macron is touring the Gulf region to secure energy supplies and strengthen defense partnerships amid global fuel disruptions from the US-Israel conflict with Iran.
Nigeria confirms first Ebola case amid concerns about continental spread
Nigeria confirmed its first Ebola case in the capital Abuja after a woman travelled from Uganda tested positive, amid outbreak concerns affecting multiple African countries.
CDC reports third measles death in the United States this year
The CDC has confirmed a third measles death in the United States as the nation experiences its largest outbreak in decades, with over 4,400 cases reported nationwide.
Lula challenges Bolsonaro to release personal records before election
Brazilian President Lula has challenged right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro to release personal financial and communications records ahead of the second round of the presidential election, with corruption emerging as a central campaign issue.
Oxfam analysis finds Peru’s richest captured 42 percent of all new wealth
Oxfam analysis shows Peru’s wealthiest 1 percent captured 42 percent of new wealth between 2019 and 2025, while the poorest half received just 1.4 percent, highlighting persistent inequality concerns.
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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...