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After 900 years, the Bayeux Tapestry returns to England and goes on display in London
The Bayeux Tapestry, a nearly 230-foot medieval embroidered cloth depicting the 1066 Norman Conquest, is on display at London’s British Museum after nearly 900 years in France.
Hong Kong court sentences 3 Tiananmen vigil organizers to prison
Three Hong Kong activists who organized annual Tiananmen vigils were sentenced to 5-7 years in prison Friday under a national security law, highlighting the city’s shrinking civil liberties.
‘Handcuffed and blindfolded’: Is the US targeting Ecuadorian fishermen?
Ecuadorian fishermen report attacks by US military forces at sea, claiming their vessels were destroyed during operations allegedly targeting drug traffickers. Communities say they are losing livelihoods and lack clarity on targeting justifications.
UK lawmakers vote against bill to legalise assisted dying
UK Parliament voted against a bill that would have allowed terminally ill adults in England and Wales to choose assisted dying, with 286 lawmakers opposing and 270 supporting the measure.
US declares end of largest recorded cyclosporiasis outbreak
The US has declared an end to its largest recorded cyclosporiasis outbreak, which sickened nearly 13,000 people across 21 states and was linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce.
At least 46,000 displaced by escalating Yemen fighting: UN
More than 46,000 people have been displaced by escalating fighting in Yemen between Houthi rebels and government forces, according to UN data. The International Organisation for Migration warned the figure is rising hourly.
Iran and Gulf states to discuss Strait of Hormuz in Oman on Monday
Iran will meet with Gulf states and Iraq in Oman on Monday to discuss managing the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway through which one-fifth of global oil supplies flow.
How US leaders remembered the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks
US leaders commemorated the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks on Friday, honoring nearly 3,000 victims through ceremonies, speeches, and social media tributes across the nation.
Declassified documents show UK aware of Israeli war crimes for 24 years
Declassified British documents reveal UK diplomats documented Israeli human rights abuses in occupied Palestinian territory as early as 2002, yet subsequent governments continued arming Israel for over two decades.
Iran and Gulf states to discuss Strait of Hormuz in Oman on Monday
Iran will meet with Gulf states and Iraq in Oman on Monday to discuss managing the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway through which one-fifth of global oil supplies flow.
How US leaders remembered the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks
US leaders commemorated the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks on Friday, honoring nearly 3,000 victims through ceremonies, speeches, and social media tributes across the nation.
Declassified documents show UK aware of Israeli war crimes for 24 years
Declassified British documents reveal UK diplomats documented Israeli human rights abuses in occupied Palestinian territory as early as 2002, yet subsequent governments continued arming Israel for over two decades.
Abhijeet Dipke, CJP: The student behind ‘cockroach’ protests that forced an Indian minister to quit
Abhijeet Dipke, 30, founded India’s “cockroach” protests after a remark by the Chief Justice, sparking a mass movement that gained significant traction among unemployed youth and students within months.
Hong Kong court sentences 3 Tiananmen vigil organizers to prison
A Hong Kong court sentenced three pro-democracy activists to 5-7 years in prison Friday for organizing annual Tiananmen Square vigils, convicting them of inciting subversion under Beijing’s national security law.
They drive toward tornadoes. We went with them to see how their work could save lives
Tornado researchers drive toward storms to gather data that could improve warnings and building safety, but funding cuts threaten their work as the tornado map shifts eastward.
US diplomacy under fire as Russia escalates attacks on Ukrainian officials
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner faced criticism over their ceasefire negotiation attempts in Ukraine, as Russia escalated attacks on Ukrainian officials and showed little interest in a settlement.
‘Handcuffed and blindfolded’: Is the US targeting Ecuadorian fishermen?
Ecuadorian fishermen report being attacked by US military forces at sea, with some vessels destroyed and crews detained. The incidents coincide with the Trump administration’s intensified campaign against suspected drug-trafficking in the Pacific Ocean.
UK lawmakers vote against bill to legalise assisted dying
UK lawmakers voted against legalizing assisted dying for terminally ill adults in England and Wales on Friday, with 286 opposing and 270 supporting the measure.
US declares end of largest recorded cyclosporiasis outbreak
U.S. health authorities declared an end to the nation’s largest recorded cyclosporiasis outbreak, which sickened nearly 13,000 people across 21 states linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce.
Iran and Gulf states to discuss Strait of Hormuz in Oman on Monday
Iran will meet with Gulf states and Iraq in Oman on Monday to discuss management of the Strait of Hormuz, which has been disrupted by Tehran since late February.
Houthi advance in Yemen is about more than just the Red Sea
Houthi forces advanced down Yemen’s Red Sea coast this week, consolidating control over a strategic shipping route and undermining the Yemeni government’s recently projected military unity and momentum.
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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...