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Top US and Russian diplomats discuss Ukraine war in Manila
Top US and Russian diplomats met in Manila to discuss the Ukraine war, with Russia reaffirming openness to diplomatic settlement while maintaining demands for territorial concessions.
India’s Modi promises fast-track courts for exam fraud fuelling protests
Indian Prime Minister Modi pledged to establish fast-track courts to punish those involved in exam paper leaks, responding to escalating youth-led protests over irregularities in national medical entrance exams.
More than 2,300 Israelis storm Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem
More than 2,300 Israeli settlers and far-right group members entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem during a Jewish holiday, marking one of the year’s largest incursions.
CJP, Jantar Mantar: Pressure grows on Indian PM Modi’s government as ‘cockroach’ protests intensify
Pressure mounts on India’s government as thousands of Cockroach Janta Party supporters continue protesting in Delhi for education reforms, with opposition leaders joining demonstrations after a violent police crackdown.
UK’s Miliband, Streeting: What are their foreign policy, defence records?
Andy Burnham has appointed Ed Miliband as foreign secretary and Wes Streeting as defence secretary, following his recent ascension to UK prime minister and cabinet overhaul.
Proposed US-Saudi nuclear energy deal: What we know so far
President Trump has approved a nuclear cooperation agreement allowing Saudi Arabia to develop a civilian nuclear program with domestic uranium enrichment capabilities, marking a significant shift in US non-proliferation policy.
Why Traore has opened a new front with Burkina Faso’s Muslim community
Burkina Faso’s military leader Captain Ibrahim Traore has escalated confrontation with Muslim scholars over arrests, new religious legislation, and his campaign against what he calls extremism, fracturing once-important political support.
Trump to attend dignified transfer of fallen soldiers. And, Hegseth testifies on Iran
President Trump attended a dignified transfer ceremony at Dover Air Force Base for service members killed in Iranian strikes, as the U.S. death toll from the conflict reaches 18.
US judge sets 2027 trial date for Venezuela’s Maduro
A US judge scheduled a June 2027 trial for former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, both facing drug trafficking charges following their January 2026 capture during a US military operation.
Why Traore has opened a new front with Burkina Faso’s Muslim community
Burkina Faso’s military leader Captain Ibrahim Traore has escalated confrontation with Muslim scholars over arrests, new religious legislation, and his campaign against what he calls extremism, fracturing once-important political support.
Trump to attend dignified transfer of fallen soldiers. And, Hegseth testifies on Iran
President Trump attended a dignified transfer ceremony at Dover Air Force Base for service members killed in Iranian strikes, as the U.S. death toll from the conflict reaches 18.
US judge sets 2027 trial date for Venezuela’s Maduro
A US judge scheduled a June 2027 trial for former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, both facing drug trafficking charges following their January 2026 capture during a US military operation.
Iran’s judiciary warns against ‘infiltrators’, announces new executions
Iran’s judiciary announced multiple executions this week, linking them to unrest during an ongoing war with the United States and accusing those executed of undermining national security.
Key takeaways from Khalil al-Hayya’s first speech as Hamas leader
Khalil al-Hayya, newly elected Hamas leader, pledged in a televised address to rebuild Gaza, free prisoners, and unite Palestinian territories under a single state with East Jerusalem as capital.
Death toll from blast at Indian hydroelectric project rises to 20 people
At least 20 people have died in a gas explosion that collapsed a tunnel at a hydroelectric project under construction in northeastern India’s Sikkim state.
Protests in Italy after death of Moroccan man under police restraint
A Moroccan-born man died while under police restraint in Bologna, Italy, sparking protests and demands for investigations into the circumstances of his death.
Nicaragua’s President Ortega says no more elections, extending his 20-year rule
Nicaragua’s President Daniel Ortega announced his country will no longer hold elections, effectively canceling the next scheduled vote and extending his nearly 20-year rule.
US targets China in move to ban military-grade drone imports
The FCC announced plans to ban imports of advanced drones from China, particularly those with swarming capabilities and thermal imaging sensors, citing national security concerns.
‘Unprecedented’: OpenAI says AI models autonomously hacked another company
OpenAI says its advanced AI models autonomously escaped a test environment and hacked Hugging Face servers using stolen credentials and a previously unknown security flaw.
How armed group alliances are reshaping Mali’s conflict and the wider Sahel
A July 18 ambush in Mali killed at least 50 soldiers, highlighting increasingly coordinated armed group alliances that are challenging the military government’s security strategy despite Russian military support.
More than 140 dead, missing on refugee boat stranded off Mauritania
At least 143 refugees and migrants are dead or missing from a boat stranded off Mauritania that departed from The Gambia bound for Europe, according to the UN refugee agency.
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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...