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South Africa’s chrome riches fuel a deadly underground economy
A mining collapse in South Africa’s North West province killed 14 workers, exposing an underground economy where vulnerable migrants and criminal networks exploit abandoned chrome mines for profit.
Yemeni forces claim strategic district amid intensified Houthi clashes
Yemen’s government forces claim to have recaptured a strategic district south of Hodeidah amid intensified clashes with Houthi rebels across multiple provinces, with significant civilian casualties reported.
Broken feet, ripped-out hair and now a death sentence: the fate of twin sisters jailed over Iran protests
Twin sisters Taraneh and Romina Rahimi, detained in Iran after joining January protests, have been sentenced to death and 25 years imprisonment respectively, with claims of torture during interrogation.
Volcanic ash cloud halts flights at five Indonesian airports, including Jakarta’s
Indonesia closed five airports, including Jakarta’s main hub, on Sunday after volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau disrupted hundreds of flights across the region.
Israeli air attacks on Lebanon kill at least four
Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon killed at least four people and wounded 20 others in recent attacks, prompting condemnation from Hezbollah amid ongoing regional tensions.
Russia strikes Ukraine intelligence HQ in ‘major escalation’
Russia conducted a drone strike on Ukraine’s SBU intelligence headquarters in central Kyiv, striking the office of the Security Service head and injuring at least nine people, marking an escalation in attacks.
Nepal bet nearly everything on hydropower – the floods show why that’s a problem
Nepal’s nearly complete dependence on hydropower for electricity faces new risks after deadly floods destroyed multiple plants and killed over 1,300 people, prompting calls to diversify energy sources.
At least four civilians killed in Houthi missile strike near Yemen’s Taiz
At least four civilians were killed and nine wounded in a Houthi missile strike on a road in southwestern Yemen, according to state news agency Saba.
Israel claims control of Lebanon’s key Ali al-Taher ridge: What that means
Israel claims to have established operational control of the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon after military operations against Hezbollah positions, according to Defence Minister Israel Katz.
Nepal bet nearly everything on hydropower – the floods show why that’s a problem
Nepal’s nearly complete dependence on hydropower for electricity faces new risks after deadly floods destroyed multiple plants and killed over 1,300 people, prompting calls to diversify energy sources.
At least four civilians killed in Houthi missile strike near Yemen’s Taiz
At least four civilians were killed and nine wounded in a Houthi missile strike on a road in southwestern Yemen, according to state news agency Saba.
Israel claims control of Lebanon’s key Ali al-Taher ridge: What that means
Israel claims to have established operational control of the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon after military operations against Hezbollah positions, according to Defence Minister Israel Katz.
Gaza teams recover remains of 55 people nearly 3 years after Israeli strike
Gaza civil defence recovered 55 Palestinian remains from rubble of a building destroyed nearly three years ago, continuing slow manual recovery efforts hampered by equipment shortages.
Thousands protest in Croatia to demand government clean up toxic waste
Tens of thousands of Croatians protested in Zagreb demanding their government immediately remove over 30,000 tonnes of hazardous waste illegally dumped near Gospic, challenging Prime Minister Plenkovic’s administration.
Cuban and Afghan immigrants deported from US under Trump arrive in Guyana
Guyana received six Cuban and Afghan nationals deported from the US on Saturday, part of Trump’s expanded third-country deportation program involving agreements with over 30 countries.
Falkland Islands: UK support ‘unwavering’ after Argentina restates claims
Argentina’s president reiterated claims to the Falkland Islands and announced sanctions on oil companies operating there, while the UK reaffirmed its commitment to supporting islander self-determination.
Russian drone hits Ukranian security headquarters, Zelensky says
A Russian drone struck the headquarters of Ukraine’s Security Service in Kyiv on Friday, targeting the office of security chief Oleksandr Poklad, according to President Zelensky.
‘Guilt by association’: why seven international aid workers were killed in Israeli airstrike
Seven aid workers killed in a Gaza airstrike were designated as targets through an Israeli military practice of guilt by association, a Guardian investigation reveals. An Israeli military prosecutor declined to pursue criminal charges for the April 2024 incident.
Rescue of Nepal hydropower workers ‘triumph for humans and humanity’, tunnelling expert says
Two workers were rescued alive from a flooded Nepal hydropower tunnel nine days after glacial collapse triggered devastating floods along the Nepal-Tibet border, with hundreds more missing.
‘To challenge deadly blockade’: New flotilla mission sets sail for Gaza
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition announced a new international mission attempting to reach Gaza in October, with vessels currently stopping at European ports to challenge Israel’s blockade.
After Pretoria peace deal, old enemies in Ethiopia’s Tigray find new ground
Nearly four years after Ethiopia’s 2022 peace agreement with the Tigray People’s Liberation Front, the TPLF has repositioned itself politically while retaining military leverage, with renewed clashes and recruitment reports raising questions about the accord’s durability.
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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...