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Mamdani says Trump to grant visa to mother of boy killed in Bronx shooting
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that President Trump agreed to grant a visa to the mother of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong, a Ghanaian boy killed in a Bronx shooting, allowing her to travel from Ghana to say goodbye to her son.
What polls say as Trump makes his final push before US midterms
With two days until US midterm elections, Democrats lead Republicans 51.5% to 43.1% in polling averages, while key Senate races remain competitive as both parties emphasize economic issues.
Malawi cattle farmers travel farther as El Nino worsens drought
Cattle farmers in Malawi are traveling increasingly farther to find fodder for livestock as drought conditions intensify, collecting grass from distant riverbanks due to scarcity near their farms.
Alaska’s Senate race faces claims of spoiler candidate. And, Hegseth ousts Army general
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has dismissed Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia from his Pentagon position. The move comes as the U.S. and Israel prepare for potential military action against Iran.
Why North Korea’s ‘elite’ hackers are the prime suspect in major Binance hack
Two blockchain analytics firms identified a North Korean state-backed hacking group as likely responsible for a $6.3bn Binance cryptocurrency exchange theft, marking the latest suspected cybercrime attributed to the nation.
Spain train disaster clouds Pedro Sánchez chances of re-election
Spain’s second major high-speed train disaster in nine months kills 69 people, threatening Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s re-election chances weeks before snap elections.
Syria considering entry into Mecca defence pact, says foreign minister
Syria’s foreign minister says the country is evaluating entry into a mutual defence pact signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan in August.
Iran FM says US outreach a ‘positive step’ as delegation in Qatar for talks
Iran’s foreign minister calls US outreach efforts “a positive step” while an Iranian delegation meets Qatari mediators in Doha to discuss conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and reviving ceasefire negotiations.
More than 5,000 die from Ebola in DR Congo’s deadliest outbreak
More than 5,000 people have died in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s deadliest Ebola outbreak, with over 10,300 confirmed cases across eight provinces since May.
Syria considering entry into Mecca defence pact, says foreign minister
Syria’s foreign minister says the country is evaluating entry into a mutual defence pact signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan in August.
Iran FM says US outreach a ‘positive step’ as delegation in Qatar for talks
Iran’s foreign minister calls US outreach efforts “a positive step” while an Iranian delegation meets Qatari mediators in Doha to discuss conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and reviving ceasefire negotiations.
More than 5,000 die from Ebola in DR Congo’s deadliest outbreak
More than 5,000 people have died in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s deadliest Ebola outbreak, with over 10,300 confirmed cases across eight provinces since May.
Thousands rally in Berlin as Gen Z plans protests in 30 German cities
Thousands of people gathered across Germany on Saturday for student-led protests organized by Gen Z Regelt, with nearly 180,000 participants across 34 cities addressing education cuts, rising living costs, and military spending.
At least four Palestinians killed in Gaza as Israeli attacks continue
At least four Palestinians were killed in Gaza on Saturday as Israeli military operations continued despite a ceasefire in place for over a year, bringing deaths since October 2025 to 1,580.
London police arrest 139 as hundreds protest Palestine Action ban
London police arrested 139 people at a rally outside the US embassy protesting the ban on Palestine Action, which was classified as a terrorist organisation.
China elevates a military general to the Politburo and seeks to strengthen party discipline
China’s Communist Party elevated a top military general to its highest governing body and adopted measures to strengthen party discipline and combat corruption during a major leadership meeting.
US jails two Chinese nationals for spying
Two Chinese nationals were sentenced to 30 months in prison after admitting to recruiting US military members to spy for Beijing, facilitating cash payments and collecting sensitive defense information.
‘The last fortress’: historic Athens cafe closes as countercultural area gentrifies
Historic Athenian cafe Mouria, a 44-year-old gathering place for intellectuals and activists in the counterculture neighborhood of Exarchia, is closing this weekend as gentrification transforms the district.
Are Houthis using Russian satellites as Saudi Arabia fends off strikes?
An investigation suggests Russian satellites have been assisting Iran-aligned Houthis in targeting Saudi Arabian military and energy infrastructure, including oil pipeline facilities.
RSF senior commander defects, accusing Sudan group’s leadership of nepotism
A senior commander of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces has defected, accusing the paramilitary group’s leadership of operating as a family-controlled enterprise that suppresses dissent.
Rival US and Russian resolutions on Western Sahara fail at UN
US and Russian resolutions on the UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara both failed at the Security Council on Friday, leaving the mandate’s future uncertain.
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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...