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US Kennedy Center faces bankruptcy, Washington Post reports
The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts faces potential bankruptcy and possible closure as early as Tuesday, with its Trump-led board considering renaming the venue to secure funding and avert financial collapse.
Why Bangladesh has lost 1,000 lives to measles despite record vaccine drive
Bangladesh faces a measles epidemic that has killed over 1,000 people since March despite vaccinating nearly 20 million children in an emergency campaign launched in April.
Yemen gov’t forces advance in Taiz as Houthis claim attack on Saudi Arabia
Yemen’s government forces advanced in Taiz province against Houthis with air support, while the Houthis claimed attacking Saudi Arabia with dozens of missiles and drones targeting military facilities.
At least one dead, 25 missing after boat carrying migrants sinks off Greece
A migrant boat sank off a Greek island near Crete, leaving one person dead and 25 missing, while 51 others were rescued by nearby vessels.
Afghan woman deported from US in first use of ‘alien terrorist’ court
An Afghan woman with US permanent residency was deported after proceedings in a secretive terrorism court established in 1996 but never previously used, marking the first-ever case heard before the Alien Terrorist Removal Court.
Critics celebrate Céline Dion’s ‘risky’ comeback show in Paris
Céline Dion returned to performing in Paris after a six-year hiatus due to stiff person syndrome, delivering an emotionally charged opening show that critics praised as a remarkable comeback.
Who are the 514 people accused of starting French wildfires and what motivates them?
French authorities arrested 514 people this summer for suspected wildfire arson, including 198 minors, as blazes consumed a record 115,000 hectares across the country.
Ukraine drone strikes kill four as Russia attacks close to Poland border
Russia launched 863 drones at Ukraine overnight as both sides continue attacks; four civilians were killed and over 20 wounded in the latest strikes near the Polish border.
Iran-GCC summit: What’s behind the meeting, why is Bahrain not attending?
Iran is hosting a meeting in Oman with Iraq and Gulf countries to discuss the Strait of Hormuz blockade, though Bahrain has declined to participate citing security concerns and ongoing diplomatic tensions.
Who are the 514 people accused of starting French wildfires and what motivates them?
French authorities arrested 514 people this summer for suspected wildfire arson, including 198 minors, as blazes consumed a record 115,000 hectares across the country.
Ukraine drone strikes kill four as Russia attacks close to Poland border
Russia launched 863 drones at Ukraine overnight as both sides continue attacks; four civilians were killed and over 20 wounded in the latest strikes near the Polish border.
Iran-GCC summit: What’s behind the meeting, why is Bahrain not attending?
Iran is hosting a meeting in Oman with Iraq and Gulf countries to discuss the Strait of Hormuz blockade, though Bahrain has declined to participate citing security concerns and ongoing diplomatic tensions.
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.
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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...