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China’s new moon mission could unlock secret of lunar ice: Why that matters
China’s Chang’e-7 lunar mission, launching as early as Monday, aims to locate and assess water ice in permanently shadowed craters at the moon’s south pole using an orbiter, lander, rover, and hopper.
Somalia child hunger crisis deepens after aid cuts, UNICEF says
Somalia faces a severe child malnutrition crisis as over 200 health and nutrition facilities have closed following cuts to international aid, with UNICEF reporting a 32 percent surge in severe cases.
World Bank projects war-hit Lebanon’s economy to contract by 6.4 percent
The World Bank projects Lebanon’s economy will contract by 6.4 percent this year following a March 2026 conflict escalation that disrupted tourism, supply chains, and housing infrastructure.
Libya’s brain drain, 15 years after Tripoli fell
Thousands of skilled Libyan professionals have emigrated since the 2011 revolution, seeking stability and opportunity abroad while the country grapples with governance challenges and corruption.
Trump wants to be friends with Kim – but South Korea could pay the price
South Korea’s joint military exercises with the US were halted midway after President Trump ordered a substantial reduction, citing the drills as costly and hostile to North Korea, alarming regional allies.
Rosenberg: Shortage of petrol but not patriotism as Russians feel growing impact of war
Russia faces severe petrol shortages this week as Ukrainian drone strikes on oil refineries create long queues across Moscow, marking the second wave of a fuel crisis affecting the energy superpower.
Gun stash in German forest believed to be linked to Russia, say reports
German authorities discovered a hidden weapons cache in a forest near Berlin and are investigating potential links to Russian intelligence operations, according to media reports and government officials.
Jannik Sinner to miss US Open tennis major due to knee injury
Top-ranked Jannik Sinner withdrew from the US Open due to a right knee injury sustained after winning Wimbledon, marking his first Grand Slam absence since 2019.
Ukraine sanctions popular Russian cartoon ‘Masha and the Bear’
Ukraine has sanctioned the Russian animated series ‘Masha and the Bear,’ accusing producers of spreading pro-Russian narratives and threatening national security, with legal grounds to block the content domestically.
Gun stash in German forest believed to be linked to Russia, say reports
German authorities discovered a hidden weapons cache in a forest near Berlin and are investigating potential links to Russian intelligence operations, according to media reports and government officials.
Jannik Sinner to miss US Open tennis major due to knee injury
Top-ranked Jannik Sinner withdrew from the US Open due to a right knee injury sustained after winning Wimbledon, marking his first Grand Slam absence since 2019.
Ukraine sanctions popular Russian cartoon ‘Masha and the Bear’
Ukraine has sanctioned the Russian animated series ‘Masha and the Bear,’ accusing producers of spreading pro-Russian narratives and threatening national security, with legal grounds to block the content domestically.
Israeli army, settlers kill 2 Palestinians in separate West Bank incidents
Israeli forces and settlers killed two Palestinians in separate West Bank incidents on Friday, amid escalating attacks and illegal settlement expansion driving displacement.
Why Iran is threatening Europe’s ‘strategically important’ southeast
Iran has threatened southeastern Europe, particularly Bulgaria, after it approved a military base for US operations. Analysts debate whether Iran will follow through or use threats strategically.
Russian double-tap drone strike kills 15 in Ukrainian mall, officials say
Russian drones struck a shopping mall in the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih in a two-wave attack, killing at least 15 people and injuring 130 others, according to local officials.
Two injured in stabbing attack at Edmonton Sikh temple
Two people were injured in a stabbing attack at an Edmonton Sikh temple early Friday morning, with police arresting a suspect. The incident follows recent threatening calls to Calgary gurdwaras.
Turkiye accuses Israel’s Netanyahu of ‘genocide’, seeks Interpol warrant
Turkiye has sought an international arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu through Interpol, accusing him of genocide related to an Israeli interception of a Gaza aid flotilla in May.
US court slashes Alex Jones fines for Sandy Hook school shooting case
A Texas appeals court reduced a $50 million fine against conspiracy theorist Alex Jones to $1.5 million over false Sandy Hook shooting claims, though he still faces over $1 billion in total liability.
Trump waives ‘out-of-quota’ beef tariffs for 90 days to lower prices
President Trump announced a 90-day tariff waiver allowing 300,000 tonnes of ground beef imports at 25% below market prices to address rising beef costs ahead of November midterm elections.
Houthis and government trade attacks as Yemen slides back to full-scale war
Yemen faces escalating conflict as government forces and Houthis intensify attacks across the country, with analysts warning of an imminent return to full-scale war.
Nigeria’s PDP: Why one-time political giant may face extinction
Nigeria’s once-dominant Peoples Democratic Party faces potential extinction as it heads into next January’s general election, fractured by internal leadership disputes and mass defections to rivals.
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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...