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Daughter of British couple killed in Spanish wildfire rejects claim they ignored order to leave
The daughter of a British couple killed in a Spanish wildfire disputes claims they ignored evacuation orders, calling for a government investigation into emergency response failures.
Western allies warn North Korean IT workers funding nuclear arsenal
Western allies warn that North Korean IT workers operating under fake identities are generating revenue to fund the country’s nuclear weapons program, posing espionage and cybercrime threats.
Trump says US has ‘understanding’ with Israel on Hamas disarmament deal
Trump claims Israel is “very happy” about a newly announced Hamas disarmament deal, though Israel has not officially endorsed the agreement and faces implementation uncertainties.
‘Strategic partner’: Peru’s Fujimori plans to intensify ties with the US
Peru’s newly appointed Foreign Minister Carlos Espa stated the country will deepen ties with the United States as a strategic partner while working to restore relations with Mexico, Colombia, and Venezuela.
Nicaraguan leader proposes extending presidential term by another year
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has proposed extending the presidential term by an additional year, with the government-controlled National Assembly expected to approve the measure in September.
Sen. Paul threatens to hold Fauci in contempt. And, a new rule undercuts U.S. asylum
Sen. Rand Paul threatens contempt charges against Dr. Anthony Fauci after the infectious disease expert invoked Fifth Amendment rights during a Senate hearing on COVID-19’s origins.
Trump says Morocco named Tiznit-Dakhla highway after him: Why it matters
President Trump announced that Morocco named a major highway after him, crediting his administration’s support for Morocco’s position on Western Sahara and the Abraham Accords with Israel.
Friday briefing: Why attacks on hospitals from Ukraine to Lebanon now happen with impunity
Healthcare workers face unprecedented attacks across conflict zones from Gaza to Lebanon, as international law protecting medical facilities and personnel is increasingly ignored with impunity, experts say.
How US Senate Russia sanctions could spell 100% tariffs for India, China
A sweeping Senate-approved Russia sanctions bill could impose tariffs reaching 100% on countries like India and China that continue purchasing Russian oil and energy products.
Trump says Morocco named Tiznit-Dakhla highway after him: Why it matters
President Trump announced that Morocco named a major highway after him, crediting his administration’s support for Morocco’s position on Western Sahara and the Abraham Accords with Israel.
Friday briefing: Why attacks on hospitals from Ukraine to Lebanon now happen with impunity
Healthcare workers face unprecedented attacks across conflict zones from Gaza to Lebanon, as international law protecting medical facilities and personnel is increasingly ignored with impunity, experts say.
How US Senate Russia sanctions could spell 100% tariffs for India, China
A sweeping Senate-approved Russia sanctions bill could impose tariffs reaching 100% on countries like India and China that continue purchasing Russian oil and energy products.
US government mislabels countries on map of Africa at global conference
U.S. officials at an AIDS conference in Brazil displayed a map with significantly inaccurate African country placements, prompting criticism online and a State Department acknowledgment of error.
Police arrest dozens at London rally supporting Palestine Action
British police arrested 77 people at a London court rally supporting Palestine Action, which is proscribed as a terrorist organization in the UK.
Republicans delay vote on Trump’s US attorney general pick amid concerns
Senate Republicans have delayed a committee vote on Trump’s attorney general pick Todd Blanche over concerns regarding his proximity to the president and a controversial IRS settlement involving Trump.
‘To play God’: Cuba’s healthcare system collapses under US pressure
Cuba’s healthcare system is collapsing amid fuel shortages following a January blockade by the Trump administration, leading to mounting mortality rates and treatment denials across the island.
‘The breath just went out of us’: people return to their homes after wildfires near Madrid
Residents of El Morro near Madrid returned to their homes after evacuation from wildfires that consumed tens of thousands of hectares, finding widespread destruction and grappling with the aftermath.
India’s CJP protests: Why tech alone won’t stop exam paper leaks
India’s government is considering shifting major entrance exams to computer-based testing following widespread protests over question paper leaks, but experts warn that technology alone cannot solve systemic governance and trust issues.
‘Like volcanic ash falling’: Inside Aeon mall after Japan’s earthquake
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan on Tuesday, followed by an explosion at a major shopping mall that killed at least three people and left others missing amid rescue efforts.
Evo Morales defiant after new Bolivia arrest warrant
A Bolivian court issued an arrest warrant for former President Evo Morales, investigating him for alleged involvement in farmer and trucker protests against the government’s economic policies.
Thursday briefing: The UK’s special relationship with the US allows their servicemen to avoid our justice system
A Guardian investigation reveals US military servicemen accused of sexual assault in the UK have avoided British justice through court martial trials, receiving lighter sentences than they would under UK law.
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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...