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Kosovo approves new government after months of political deadlock
Kosovo’s parliament approved a new government led by acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti with 62 lawmakers’ support, ending months of political stalemate but leaving unresolved the constitutional crisis over electing a president.
Trump downplays AI risks after dire expert warnings and calls to slow development down
President Trump downplayed artificial intelligence risks following warnings from industry experts and researchers who called for slowing development amid safety concerns.
Ukraine tennis player’s apartment destroyed in Russian strike
Ukrainian tennis player Dayana Yastremska said her family apartment in Odesa was destroyed in a Russian missile strike. A regional official reported dozens injured in Friday night attacks on the Black Sea port city.
Tens of thousands march across Germany to protest against far-right AfD
Approximately 150,000 demonstrators protested across roughly 20 German cities against the far-right AfD party following its landslide victory in a state election.
Houthi projectile wounds two, damages mosque in Jazan region, Saudi says
Saudi Civil Defence reported that a Houthi projectile struck the Jazan region, wounding two people and damaging a mosque and several buildings on Saturday.
Why Spain’s new Sahrawi citizenship law matters to Morocco
Spain’s Congress approved a citizenship bill allowing Sahrawis born in Western Sahara during Spanish occupation to obtain Spanish nationality, raising concerns in Morocco about implications for the disputed territory’s status.
Iraq seizes drone-launching platform used for targeting Saudi oil pipeline
Iraqi security forces have seized a drone-launching platform allegedly used in an attack on Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline that occurred earlier this week, with authorities identifying the launch site in a border region near Iran.
One dead and more than 30 missing after ferry sinks off Vanuatu coast in rough seas
A ferry sank off Vanuatu’s coast after departing in severe weather conditions, resulting in one confirmed death and more than 30 missing persons, with rescue operations ongoing.
About 1,400 Yemenis flee to Djibouti within 24 hours
Approximately 1,400 people fled Yemen to Djibouti within 24 hours, according to the country’s economy minister, as Houthi forces expand control over the Bab al-Mandeb strait.
Iraq seizes drone-launching platform used for targeting Saudi oil pipeline
Iraqi security forces have seized a drone-launching platform allegedly used in an attack on Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline that occurred earlier this week, with authorities identifying the launch site in a border region near Iran.
One dead and more than 30 missing after ferry sinks off Vanuatu coast in rough seas
A ferry sank off Vanuatu’s coast after departing in severe weather conditions, resulting in one confirmed death and more than 30 missing persons, with rescue operations ongoing.
About 1,400 Yemenis flee to Djibouti within 24 hours
Approximately 1,400 people fled Yemen to Djibouti within 24 hours, according to the country’s economy minister, as Houthi forces expand control over the Bab al-Mandeb strait.
Voting under way in Sweden election that could see far right in government
Swedish voters are casting ballots in a closely contested election that could result in the far-right Sweden Democrats entering government for the first time or enable the centre-left opposition to regain power.
Niger military government reshuffles army command weeks after deadly mutiny
Niger’s military government has reorganized its top armed forces leadership following a failed mutiny late last month, appointing General Mamane Sani Kiaou as the new chief of the armed forces.
Tasia Fortune: Arrest made over the death of black woman found hanged from tree
Police in Mississippi arrested a man in connection with the death of Tasia Fortune, a black woman found hanged from a tree in Jackson in August, with authorities indicating additional arrests may follow.
France lifts alcohol content limit on champagne after record heatwaves
French champagne producers received approval to temporarily increase alcohol content to 15% following this summer’s record heatwave, which produced grapes with unusually high sugar levels.
‘Divine triumph’: Iran celebrates Houthis’ capture of Yemen’s Red Sea coast
Iran’s leadership has celebrated the Houthis’ capture of Yemen’s Red Sea coast this week, viewing the development as strengthening Tehran’s position against the United States in their ongoing conflict.
At least seven killed in fire at prison in northern Syria
A fire at a prison in northern Syria killed at least seven inmates during a riot, with dozens more injured. The blaze occurred amid tensions over a former Kurdish fighter’s death and planned prisoner transfers.
Number of UK anti-migrant vigilante groups surges in last 18 months
At least 28 anti-migrant vigilante groups have emerged in the UK over the last 18 months, conducting unauthorized patrols and blocking ports amid concerns over public disorder.
Donald Trump says he would ‘love’ to see united Ireland
US President Donald Trump said during a visit to Ireland that he would ‘love’ to see a united Ireland, prompting swift rebuttal from UK and Northern Ireland unionist leaders.
Iraq probes drone strikes on Saudi Arabia, shuts three crossings to Iran
Iraq closed three border crossings with Iran while investigating drone attacks on Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline that were launched from Iraqi territory.
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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...