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US courts clear way for deportations of South Sudan, Myanmar nationals
Federal judges cleared the way for the Trump administration to end temporary deportation protections for South Sudanese and Myanmar nationals, affecting approximately 4,200 people total.
Saudi intelligence chief meets Iraqi PM, renews Riyadh visit invitation
Iraq’s prime minister met with Saudi Arabia’s intelligence chief in Baghdad to repair relations after a joint Saudi-US military operation killed 20 fighters in late July.
‘I’ve never been counted’: DR Congo’s first census in 42 years
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is conducting its first national census in 42 years, with authorities aiming to provide official identification and reliable population data for millions of citizens lacking documented identity.
Hundreds camp on sweltering Rome street amid tussle over squatted building
Approximately 300 people, including about 100 children, are camping outside a squatted Rome building after a minor fire led to evacuation and legal seizure, with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius.
Typhoon Dolphin hits Japan, heads towards China
Typhoon Dolphin struck Japan’s Okinawa region, injuring five people and affecting thousands, while moving toward China where authorities have halted ports and schools.
US announces $400m investment in Australian rare earth mine
The US Department of Defense announced a $400 million conditional loan to support an Australian mining company’s plan to develop the world’s first primary scandium mine, aiming to reduce Western dependence on Chinese supply.
Northern Ethiopia’s shifting alliances explained
Ethiopia’s federal government accuses former allies Eritrea and Fano militias of now supporting the TPLF, reshaping northern Ethiopia’s political landscape in a dramatic reversal of alliances.
Trump targets birthright citizenship. And, Iran aims to ban U.S. from Strait of Hormuz
President Trump signed executive orders targeting birthright citizenship following a Supreme Court ruling affirming constitutional automatic citizenship for children born in the U.S.
Scramble to house hundreds camping in Rome heatwave after squat eviction
Rome authorities scramble to house approximately 400 people camping in extreme heat after the eviction of residents from Spin Time Labs, an occupied social centre, ended talks over the building’s future.
Northern Ethiopia’s shifting alliances explained
Ethiopia’s federal government accuses former allies Eritrea and Fano militias of now supporting the TPLF, reshaping northern Ethiopia’s political landscape in a dramatic reversal of alliances.
Trump targets birthright citizenship. And, Iran aims to ban U.S. from Strait of Hormuz
President Trump signed executive orders targeting birthright citizenship following a Supreme Court ruling affirming constitutional automatic citizenship for children born in the U.S.
Scramble to house hundreds camping in Rome heatwave after squat eviction
Rome authorities scramble to house approximately 400 people camping in extreme heat after the eviction of residents from Spin Time Labs, an occupied social centre, ended talks over the building’s future.
Armenian Apostolic Church leader faces trial as feud with PM deepens
Armenia will prosecute the head of the Armenian Apostolic Church and six other clerics for allegedly defying a court order, in what critics view as politically motivated persecution of the government’s opponents.
Two civilians killed in Houthi strike on Marib, says Yemen’s government
At least two civilians were killed and 14 injured in a Houthi attack on the Yemeni government-held city of Marib, according to Yemen’s health minister.
Colombia’s new president vows to remake the country — and challenge rebel groups
Colombia’s new conservative president, Abelardo de la Espriella, will be sworn in Friday amid heavy security. He promises military confrontation with rebel groups and spending cuts to address budget deficits.
Inside the results: How redistricting shaped Tennessee’s primary election
Tennessee’s primary election tested the state’s newly redrawn congressional map, which eliminated its only majority-Black district following a Supreme Court ruling that weakened voting rights protections.
Argentina’s government posts ICE-style video of immigration operation
Argentina’s government released a video of a 60-year-old woman’s detention during an immigration operation, though she was later freed without charges and had no arrest warrant.
Several killed in attacks on Ukraine as Kyiv hits Russian e-commerce giant
Russian attacks killed at least six people across multiple Ukrainian regions Friday, while Ukraine struck a major Russian e-commerce logistics facility, continuing strikes targeting infrastructure on both sides.
DR Congo releases 15 prisoners to M23 rebels as part of Doha peace process
The Democratic Republic of Congo released 15 prisoners to M23 rebels on Thursday and Friday as part of a Qatar-mediated peace agreement signed in September.
Abdul El-Sayed’s victory sends tremors through Democratic Party
Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary on left-wing platform, defeating establishment-backed opponent Haley Stevens despite heavy financial disadvantage, setting up competitive general election race.
Nato to ‘urgently’ get air defences for Ukraine, as Zelenskyy warns of surge in Russian missile production
NATO pledges to urgently supply Ukraine with air defenses after Russia’s ballistic missile attack. President Zelenskyy warns of increased Russian missile production and diminished Western interceptor supplies heading into winter.
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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...