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How cuts under Colombia’s de la Espriella threaten a key human rights court
Colombia’s transitional justice court faces significant budget cuts under President de la Espriella, threatening investigations into disappearances during the country’s six-decade armed conflict.
Oman rescues 25 from burning oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Oman rescued 25 crew members from a burning crude oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, amid ongoing incidents affecting vessels in the strategic waterway.
Israel demolishes homes of Palestinians blamed for attack on soldiers
Israeli forces demolished homes of two Palestinian brothers blamed for killing two Israeli soldiers in Hebron last week, displacing thousands during an ongoing military offensive in the occupied West Bank.
Pakistan army ‘cautiously optimistic’ about US-Iran mediation efforts
Pakistan’s military chief has expressed cautious optimism about US-Iran mediation efforts, with the army chief visiting Tehran twice this month alongside Saudi and Turkish officials.
Texas grand jury indicts ICE officer accused of running over man in Houston
A Texas grand jury has indicted an ICE officer accused of deliberately running over a Mexican construction worker with an unmarked vehicle during an enforcement operation in Houston earlier this month.
Canada and EU announce new alliance open to like-minded countries
Canada and the EU announced a new Alliance for the Future to provide stability and opportunity for like-minded nations, with discussions planned on deeper market integration and Canada’s potential associate EU membership.
Democrats have an identity crisis – it won’t be an easy fix
The Democratic Party faces internal divisions between centrist and left-wing factions with competing visions for the party’s future, complicating efforts to maintain unity ahead of next Tuesday’s midterm elections.
Israeli opposition accuses Netanyahu of trying to ‘delegitimise’ election
Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot accused Prime Minister Netanyahu of attempting to delegitimize election results following a vote that saw Netanyahu’s coalition lose its parliamentary majority.
Google value plunges by $500bn as AI search hits ad sales
Alphabet’s stock plummeted nearly 13% after revealing that AI-powered search summaries are reducing advertising revenue, erasing $500 billion in market value in a single day.
Democrats have an identity crisis – it won’t be an easy fix
The Democratic Party faces internal divisions between centrist and left-wing factions with competing visions for the party’s future, complicating efforts to maintain unity ahead of next Tuesday’s midterm elections.
Israeli opposition accuses Netanyahu of trying to ‘delegitimise’ election
Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot accused Prime Minister Netanyahu of attempting to delegitimize election results following a vote that saw Netanyahu’s coalition lose its parliamentary majority.
Google value plunges by $500bn as AI search hits ad sales
Alphabet’s stock plummeted nearly 13% after revealing that AI-powered search summaries are reducing advertising revenue, erasing $500 billion in market value in a single day.
China made Real Madrid’s Mbappé apologise over Mao remark – but many people don’t know exactly what he said
Kylian Mbappé apologized after a joke involving a meme comparing him to Mao Zedong sparked backlash on Chinese social media, prompting Chinese brands to cut ties and broadcasters to suspend La Liga coverage.
Venezuela’s Machado lauds Trump for ‘freedom’, urges 2027 elections
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado returned from exile to call for 2027 elections following former President Maduro’s abduction in January, praising the Trump administration’s role.
What polls say four days before US midterms as Trump cancels two rallies
Democrats lead Republicans by 8.2 percentage points in national polls four days before midterm elections, as Trump cancels two weekend rallies to campaign by phone instead.
UK denies entry to Swedish academic due to speak at Palestine event
UK authorities cancelled the Electronic Travel Authorisation of Swedish academic Andreas Malm, barring him from attending a pro-Palestine panel discussion in London scheduled for later this week.
‘My life is buried here’: Iranian man whose 12 family members were killed
An Iranian man lost 12 family members, including his wife, in a March attack on his Tehran home. Seven months later, he returns daily to the ruins, saying his life is buried there.
Kenya’s 2029 World Athletics bid: A win for Africa under scrutiny
Nairobi will host the World Athletics Championships in 2029, marking the first time the track and field event takes place in Africa after more than four decades, though questions persist about Kenya’s anti-doping systems.
Smoke from wildfires killed 3,500 people in Indonesia in September: Report
Toxic smoke from wildfires in Indonesia killed 3,560 people in September, according to a report released by a research center, with air pollution-related deaths surging 42 percent that month.
Houthis sending Taiz ‘back to the stone age’, governor of besieged Yemen city says
The governor of Taiz accuses Houthis of attempting to reduce Yemen’s third-largest city to medieval conditions through a month-long siege, citing depleted resources and mounting civilian casualties.
Saudi Arabia reports interception of Houthi drone targeting Mecca
Saudi Arabia’s military coalition reported intercepting a Houthi drone targeting Mecca on Friday morning, while the Iran-backed group denied the allegation and claimed operations target only energy and military infrastructure.
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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...