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Netanyahu reportedly pressured military to attack Iran in run-up to election
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly pressured the military to take action against Iran ahead of elections, posting an AI-generated nuclear mushroom cloud image while trailing in polls.
Trump administration illegally fired James Comey’s daughter, judge rules
A federal judge ruled the Trump administration illegally fired Maurene Comey, a federal prosecutor and daughter of former FBI director James Comey, ordering her reinstatement and back pay.
Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi ‘sounds strong’ but is isolated, son says
Aung San Suu Kyi’s son reported speaking with his mother for the first time in over five years, saying she remains mentally sharp but is held in near-complete isolation under military control.
Musk says SpaceX restricted Ukraine’s Starlink connection as service restored
Elon Musk stated SpaceX restricted Ukraine’s Starlink service due to military violations of terms of service. Connectivity was restored after President Trump intervened, though Ukrainian officials disputed Musk’s claims.
Xi Jinping’s corruption crackdown in the spotlight as China prepares for meeting of top leaders
China’s corruption crackdown continues as the Communist Party meets this week, with investigations involving over 1 million people and targeting senior officials amid concerns about party discipline and loyalty.
First visually impaired Gambian magistrate tests system built for sighted
Magistrate Muhammed Krubally, the Gambia’s first visually impaired magistrate, uses assistive technology and sound-based courtroom navigation to preside over cases, while advocating for broader institutional inclusion of people with disabilities.
Exiled opposition leader María Corina Machado returns to rapturous reception in Venezuela
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has returned to Venezuela almost a year after leaving to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, receiving a rapturous reception from supporters.
Jordan arrests three suspects in deadly church attack
Jordanian security forces arrested three armed suspects in connection with a church attack that killed eight people and wounded dozens in Karak earlier this week.
Israel’s election: The main issues in the words of the leading candidates
Israel’s leading election candidates show broad consensus on military operations while divisions center on judicial oversight and internal governance rather than Palestinian policy or international law compliance.
Exiled opposition leader María Corina Machado returns to rapturous reception in Venezuela
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has returned to Venezuela almost a year after leaving to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, receiving a rapturous reception from supporters.
Jordan arrests three suspects in deadly church attack
Jordanian security forces arrested three armed suspects in connection with a church attack that killed eight people and wounded dozens in Karak earlier this week.
Israel’s election: The main issues in the words of the leading candidates
Israel’s leading election candidates show broad consensus on military operations while divisions center on judicial oversight and internal governance rather than Palestinian policy or international law compliance.
Officials from Mecca pact states to hold talks in Iran amid regional tensions
Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan are visiting Tehran for talks with Iranian counterparts amid escalating regional tensions and Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.
Do Palestinians in Gaza expect anything to change after Israel’s election?
Palestinians in Gaza are watching Israel’s upcoming election with uncertainty, hoping for leadership change that might ease their suffering after three years of conflict and a ceasefire that has brought limited relief.
Typhoon Champi declared strongest storm of year so far
Typhoon Champi was declared the strongest storm of the year after sustaining winds of 185mph, battering Taiwan and Japan’s southern islands last week with one death and 527 injuries reported.
Palestinians are opening their doors to the displaced of besieged Hebron
Israeli forces demolished buildings in Hebron after a checkpoint attack, displacing over 2,000 Palestinians. Local residents are opening their homes to shelter families affected by the military lockdown.
AI’s ‘opportunity divide’ could deepen global inequality, UN official warns
A UN official warns that artificial intelligence risks widening inequality between rich and poor nations, with developing countries facing significant barriers to benefiting from the AI revolution.
We want you! ADF recruitment rates are growing, even as the odds of conflict rise. Why are people signing up?
Australian Defence Force recruitment is surging to record levels in 25 years, with over 8,100 new recruits joining this year amid rising regional tensions in the Indo-Pacific.
‘Gaza’s suffering has become campaign fodder’: Palestinians fear the worst from Israel election
As Israel prepares for elections, Palestinians in Gaza fear their humanitarian crisis will remain a campaign issue rather than a policy priority regardless of which candidate wins.
Soldiers guard center of Milan as thousands of protesters march in cities across Europe
Thousands of young protesters marched through Italian cities Saturday as authorities deployed soldiers and police to prevent violence. Demonstrations across Europe addressed education, housing, corruption and other issues.
Netanyahu’s pitch: Can Israel use crypto to evade economic sanctions?
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu proposes using cryptocurrency to help the country evade international sanctions amid growing global isolation over Gaza and settlement policies, but officials and experts widely reject the plan.
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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
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