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Battle lines redrawn in Spain’s snap election after latest train disaster
A deadly train collision in Spain this week has reshaped the political landscape ahead of next month’s snap election, potentially undermining Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s momentum and shifting focus to railway safety.
Human rights lawyer couple sentenced to 10 years’ prison in Pakistan
A Pakistani court has sentenced human rights lawyers Imaan Mazari and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha to 10 years in prison over allegations related to a security incident during a cricket tour in 2024.
Israel is in a political deadlock. What comes next?
Israel faces political deadlock after elections, with neither Prime Minister Netanyahu nor challenger Eisenkot able to form a majority government without compromising campaign promises.
‘Swift justice’: Student List supporters focus on cleaning up Serbia’s rotten institutions
Serbia’s Student List, a direct democracy movement, won Sunday’s election and vowed to clean up institutions after 14 years under populist leader Aleksandar Vučić, calling for dismissals of senior law enforcement officials and anti-corruption reforms.
Prominent Russian newspaper shuts down under pressure from authorities
Novaya Gazeta, a prominent Russian independent newspaper operating for three decades, has shut down after receiving an eviction order and losing its donation system simultaneously, amid escalating pressure from authorities.
Alaska Senate candidate denies knowing about alleged plot to put 2 Dan Sullivans on ballot
Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola denies knowledge of an alleged scheme involving two Dan Sullivans in Alaska’s closely watched Senate race, as federal investigations and lawsuits escalate.
Pope Leo votes in US midterms in first known political ballot for any pontiff
Pope Leo, the first American pontiff, voted in US midterm elections by mail, marking the first known instance of a sitting pope casting a ballot in any political election.
Police in Scotland launch Andrew and Epstein royal castle investigation
Police in Scotland have initiated an investigation into former Prince Andrew’s time at the royal Balmoral estate with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, following the release of US documents.
Campaign pushes racist and anti-Qatar ads across Europe, US: Report
Academics uncovered a years-long paid influence campaign promoting racist and Islamophobic content across 30 countries, with evidence suggesting Israeli backing and targeting Qatar as a scapegoat for European immigration concerns.
Pope Leo votes in US midterms in first known political ballot for any pontiff
Pope Leo, the first American pontiff, voted in US midterm elections by mail, marking the first known instance of a sitting pope casting a ballot in any political election.
Police in Scotland launch Andrew and Epstein royal castle investigation
Police in Scotland have initiated an investigation into former Prince Andrew’s time at the royal Balmoral estate with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, following the release of US documents.
Campaign pushes racist and anti-Qatar ads across Europe, US: Report
Academics uncovered a years-long paid influence campaign promoting racist and Islamophobic content across 30 countries, with evidence suggesting Israeli backing and targeting Qatar as a scapegoat for European immigration concerns.
How cuts under Colombia’s de la Espriella threaten a key human rights court
Colombia’s transitional justice court faces significant budget cuts under President de la Espriella, threatening investigations into disappearances during the country’s six-decade armed conflict.
Oman rescues 25 from burning oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Oman rescued 25 crew members from a burning crude oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, amid ongoing incidents affecting vessels in the strategic waterway.
Israel demolishes homes of Palestinians blamed for attack on soldiers
Israeli forces demolished homes of two Palestinian brothers blamed for killing two Israeli soldiers in Hebron last week, displacing thousands during an ongoing military offensive in the occupied West Bank.
Pakistan army ‘cautiously optimistic’ about US-Iran mediation efforts
Pakistan’s military chief has expressed cautious optimism about US-Iran mediation efforts, with the army chief visiting Tehran twice this month alongside Saudi and Turkish officials.
Texas grand jury indicts ICE officer accused of running over man in Houston
A Texas grand jury has indicted an ICE officer accused of deliberately running over a Mexican construction worker with an unmarked vehicle during an enforcement operation in Houston earlier this month.
Canada and EU announce new alliance open to like-minded countries
Canada and the EU announced a new Alliance for the Future to provide stability and opportunity for like-minded nations, with discussions planned on deeper market integration and Canada’s potential associate EU membership.
Democrats have an identity crisis – it won’t be an easy fix
The Democratic Party faces internal divisions between centrist and left-wing factions with competing visions for the party’s future, complicating efforts to maintain unity ahead of next Tuesday’s midterm elections.
Israeli opposition accuses Netanyahu of trying to ‘delegitimise’ election
Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot accused Prime Minister Netanyahu of attempting to delegitimize election results following a vote that saw Netanyahu’s coalition lose its parliamentary majority.
Google value plunges by $500bn as AI search hits ad sales
Alphabet’s stock plummeted nearly 13% after revealing that AI-powered search summaries are reducing advertising revenue, erasing $500 billion in market value in a single day.
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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...