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Is Israel really ready to withdraw from Gaza?
A disarmament agreement requiring Israeli withdrawal from Gaza has drawn criticism from Israeli officials and politicians, despite U.S. President Trump’s support for the deal.
Yemen’s Houthis deny plan to charge ships transiting Red Sea
Yemen’s Houthi rebels denied plans to impose fees on ships transiting the Red Sea, stating passage through the vital Bab al-Mandeb Strait remains free of charge.
Beneath Tunisia’s silence, public anger simmers
Five years after President Kais Saied’s 2021 power consolidation, Tunisia faces deteriorating conditions including widespread blackouts, wildfires, and public demonstrations amid government crackdowns on media and opposition figures.
Iranian Kurdish parties in Iraq face a delicate balance amid Iran attacks
Iranian Kurdish opposition parties based in Iraq face mounting pressure as their military assets are heavily attacked by Iran amid ongoing conflict with the US and Israel.
Singapore fines French teen for iJooz vending machine straw-licking stunt
A 19-year-old French student studying in Singapore was fined S$600 for licking a straw from a juice vending machine and returning it to the dispenser.
Five members of same family killed in Russian missile attack, Zelensky says
Ukraine’s President Zelensky reported that a Russian missile attack killed five members of the Voronov family near his hometown of Kryvyi Rih, calling it a “horrific crime” amid a broader barrage of over 70 missiles and 280 drones.
Turkiye’s Davutoglu steps back from politics: A timeline of his career
Ahmet Davutoglu, former Turkish Prime Minister and onetime Erdogan ally, announced he is stepping down from politics this week and dissolving his Future Party, citing corruption and democratic decline.
Iran’s war with the US is not its only conflict as internal crises mount
Iran faces mounting internal crises including economic deterioration, public executions, broadcaster bias accusations, and large-scale corruption involving government trusts, even as the country remains engaged in an escalating five-month war with the US.
Saudi Arabia prepares sea and possible land offensive against Houthis
Saudi Arabia is preparing a major military offensive against Houthis by sea and possibly land to protect its Red Sea oil exports, while organizing a multinational maritime coalition with 14 states.
Turkiye’s Davutoglu steps back from politics: A timeline of his career
Ahmet Davutoglu, former Turkish Prime Minister and onetime Erdogan ally, announced he is stepping down from politics this week and dissolving his Future Party, citing corruption and democratic decline.
Iran’s war with the US is not its only conflict as internal crises mount
Iran faces mounting internal crises including economic deterioration, public executions, broadcaster bias accusations, and large-scale corruption involving government trusts, even as the country remains engaged in an escalating five-month war with the US.
Saudi Arabia prepares sea and possible land offensive against Houthis
Saudi Arabia is preparing a major military offensive against Houthis by sea and possibly land to protect its Red Sea oil exports, while organizing a multinational maritime coalition with 14 states.
Police chief resigns days after deadly shooting in US city of Seattle
Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes resigned days after a deadly shooting at a summer festival killed three people and injured four others, including a young child.
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.
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The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
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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...