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U.S. military destroys 5 Iranian oil tankers. And, the Smithsonian head resigns
U.S. Central Command destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman, prompting Iranian retaliation against U.S. troops in Jordan. Smithsonian head Lonnie Bunch announced his resignation effective year-end.
Violence erupts in Yemen again: why it matters globally and how it is linked to the US-Iran war
Violence has erupted in Yemen between Iran-aligned Houthis and Saudi-backed government forces, killing and wounding approximately 1,000 people and displacing tens of thousands in the most significant fighting in years.
Ukraine war briefing: Nato ‘foils Russian undersea cable sabotage drill’
Nato forces disrupted a Russian undersea cable sabotage drill in Arctic waters, while Ukraine continues to report Russian strikes on infrastructure and civilian areas across multiple regions.
Taiwan vice president makes rare Europe visit for conference on democracy
Taiwan’s vice president makes a rare visit to Europe to attend a democracy conference in Italy, with the trip kept secret until her arrival to avoid potential backlash from Beijing.
Settlers, soldiers, and Israeli impunity in the West Bank
In the West Bank, settlers are allegedly carrying out escalating attacks on Palestinian farmers, with some serving as military reservists and operating with apparent impunity from Israeli authorities.
BRICS summit: Is the bloc truly challenging a Western-dominated world?
India hosts the BRICS summit this weekend as the bloc seeks consensus on the US-led war on Iran, which exposed divisions among member states including the United Arab Emirates.
From hours at security to bulletproof cockpits: How 9/11 changed air travel
Air travel underwent major transformations following the September 11 attacks, with reinforced cockpit doors, enhanced security screening, and new restrictions on carry-on items becoming standard globally.
‘We won’: Pro-Palestine student suspended by UK university resumes degree
A 22-year-old Egyptian student suspended from King’s College London for pro-Palestine activism has been reinstated and will resume his degree studies after the university lifted his suspension.
Japan, India, Ukraine: Why some countries are uneasy about new UN map
The UN voted to promote the Equal Earth map projection over the traditional Mercator map, but India, Japan, and Ukraine raised concerns about how disputed territories are depicted.
From hours at security to bulletproof cockpits: How 9/11 changed air travel
Air travel underwent major transformations following the September 11 attacks, with reinforced cockpit doors, enhanced security screening, and new restrictions on carry-on items becoming standard globally.
‘We won’: Pro-Palestine student suspended by UK university resumes degree
A 22-year-old Egyptian student suspended from King’s College London for pro-Palestine activism has been reinstated and will resume his degree studies after the university lifted his suspension.
Japan, India, Ukraine: Why some countries are uneasy about new UN map
The UN voted to promote the Equal Earth map projection over the traditional Mercator map, but India, Japan, and Ukraine raised concerns about how disputed territories are depicted.
Black Axe in South Africa: Six Nigerians Nigerians accused of romance scams to be extradited to the US
Six Nigerians allegedly involved in romance scams targeting over 100 US women and defrauding them of $6 million are being extradited to the United States from South Africa.
Yemen’s Houthis reportedly seize strategic Red Sea port of Mokha
Yemen’s Houthi forces have captured the strategic Red Sea port of Mokha from Saudi-backed government troops, positioning the Iran-backed group closer to a critical international shipping chokepoint.
‘Anti-Zionism is not anti-Semitism’: Protesters warn against Italian bill
Hundreds of protesters gathered in Rome to oppose Italy’s proposed anti-Semitism bill, arguing it conflates criticism of Israel with anti-Semitism and threatens freedom of expression.
Pilot warned Amazon cargo plane going too fast before deadly crash, data shows
A pilot warned another crew member multiple times that an Amazon cargo plane was traveling too fast before it crashed in Miami on Sunday, killing five people, according to flight data released by investigators.
Trump’s Iran war now has a midterm election problem
President Trump claims the seven-month Iran war will end after November midterm elections, but the conflict has fueled inflation and gas prices that threaten Republican electoral prospects.
US Supreme Court blocks Trump-backed congressional map in Missouri
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration’s request to use a Republican-favored congressional map in Missouri, allowing the state to proceed with its previous electoral districts for midterm elections this November.
Israel arrests 100 Palestinians in a week as West Bank pogroms continue
Israeli forces detained more than 100 Palestinians in the West Bank over the past week, including children, according to the Palestinian Prisoner’s Society, amid reports of extensive raids and alleged abuses.
Climate hazards disrupted school for 1 in 10 students in 2025: UNICEF
Climate hazards disrupted schooling for approximately 171 million students globally in 2025, with storms, floods, and heatwaves being primary causes, according to UNICEF analysis.
Amnesty accuses Russia of trafficking foreigners to fight in Ukraine
Amnesty International accuses Russia of human trafficking, claiming foreigners were deceived into military service and forced to fight in Ukraine, with victims originating from Brazil, Colombia, Sri Lanka, and South Africa.
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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...