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Grid failure plunges Cuba into nationwide blackout
Cuba’s national electricity grid has collapsed, causing a nationwide blackout. The state utility announced the failure but provided no immediate details on cause, extent, or restoration timeline.
U.S. dollar weakens sharply against the Japanese yen after market interventions
The U.S. dollar weakened sharply against the Japanese yen after American and Japanese officials confirmed coordinated market interventions, with the exchange rate falling to 156.34 yen per dollar on Monday.
Who is Jordan Salinas, ‘hero’ bystander who confronted Idaho shooter?
A bystander named Jordan Salinas confronted an armed shooter at an Idaho restaurant on Saturday, helping prevent further casualties. At least three people were killed and several others wounded in the incident.
‘He had a lot of profiles’: The rise of online drug-facilitated rape gangs
International networks are organizing drug-facilitated sexual assaults, sharing footage online and recruiting participants through encrypted platforms like Telegram, with law enforcement identifying hundreds of perpetrators across multiple countries.
Abandoned by the US: Palestinian Americans trapped in a surge of Israeli settler violence
Palestinian Americans in a West Bank village face escalating violence from Israeli settlers while US officials provide limited protection, despite many being US citizens with deep American ties.
From a mother’s grief to a nation’s fury: How an exam leak became a political storm
An 18-year-old Indian student’s suicide following the cancellation of medical exam results triggered nationwide protests that forced the education minister’s resignation, highlighting systemic issues in the country’s high-pressure education system.
Saudi Crown Prince MBS urges Trump to ‘prioritise dialogue’ in US-Iran war
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince urged Trump to prioritize diplomatic dialogue with Iran over military escalation, hours before the US president announced a pause in strikes.
Migrant deaths in Ceuta rise to 72 after border surge from Morocco
At least 72 people died after roughly 60,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta over several days, prompting EU member states to call for coordinated border measures.
Republican senator says former son-in-law should resign from US Congress
Republican Senator Bernie Moreno called for his former son-in-law, House member Max Miller, to resign amid domestic abuse allegations involving Moreno’s daughter. Miller has refused to step down despite growing pressure.
Malaysian foreign minister calls for review of UNHCR’s presence
Malaysia’s foreign minister calls for stricter controls on UNHCR refugee documentation and suggests reconsidering the agency’s presence after authorities detained over 100 Rohingya asylum seekers in Kuala Lumpur.
France and Spain wildfires: Witnesses describe ‘wall of flames’, fear and stress
Wildfires in France and Spain have forced over 300,000 evacuations, with residents describing intense flames, thick smoke, and widespread fear across affected regions.
‘Do the right thing’: Savannah Guthrie pleads to mother’s kidnappers
Television presenter Savannah Guthrie appeals to her mother Nancy’s abductors in a video, begging them to reveal her location. Nancy Guthrie, 84, disappeared from her Arizona home in January and investigators believe she was kidnapped.
China’s new challenge as natural disasters strike – fake AI videos
China faces a surge of AI-generated fake videos during natural disasters, including fabricated footage of flooding and casualties that spreads rapidly across social media platforms.
Houthis want to copy Iran’s Hormuz control in the Red Sea: Yemeni FM
Yemen’s Houthi movement aims to control the Bab al-Mandeb Strait like Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz, potentially disrupting global maritime trade, according to the Yemeni government’s foreign minister-designate.
US warns hundreds of Boeing jets may require seat safety inspections
The FAA warned that seats on hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX planes in the US may have been improperly installed and could require inspection to prevent passenger injuries during emergencies.
Tuesday briefing: Can Andy Burnham solve the social care crisis after three decades of failure?
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to reform Britain’s social care system, warning the NHS could collapse without significant changes. However, over three decades of failed attempts suggest the political and financial challenges remain formidable.
Palestine weekly: West Bank in flames after Tal killings
Four Palestinians were killed in Tal in the occupied West Bank on July 24 after Israeli settlers and soldiers opened fire, triggering widespread retaliation across the territory including raids, demolitions and settler attacks.
Ukraine’s ‘volunteer army’ helps rebuild what Russia destroys
Ukraine’s largest volunteer organization, Dobrobat, mobilizes over 55,000 volunteers to rapidly repair homes damaged by Russian attacks, providing aid to more than a million Ukrainians across the country.
Sixty Palestinians detained by Israel return to Gaza, describe abuses
Sixty Palestinians detained by Israel returned to Gaza on Monday, arriving at a hospital in Khan Younis with visible signs of physical trauma and describing harsh detention conditions.
‘Future at stake’: India moves to demolish university Muslim leader founded
Indian authorities have ordered the demolition of 38 of 40 buildings at Mohammad Ali Jauhar University, founded by Muslim politician Azam Khan, sparking protests from students and alumni in Uttar Pradesh.
India’s Cockroach Janta party protest victory signals trouble ahead for Modi
India’s Modi government accepted the resignation of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan following massive protests by a youth-led movement called the Cockroach Janta party over an exam paper leak.
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Is the Indian government doing enough to bring the sliding rupee under control?
It’s clear that currencies from the emerging nations like Turkey, India, Argentina, Brazil, and Russia are facing battering. There are several reasons behind the turmoil faced by these markets. The probability of a global trade war, political issues, rising interest...
Discussion Between Foreign Ministers to Fight Against Nuclear Weapon Program
On Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017, Japan's foreign minister Taro Kono had a formal meeting with South Korea's newly appointed foreign minister, Kang Kyung-wha, during her first-time visit to Tokyo, Japan. Kyung-wha, who became the first Korean woman nominated and appointed to...
Fraternity Accused In Man’s Death After Slipping Off Bridge
A Clemson University fraternity is facing a lawsuit after a student’s death last September. Tucker Hipps was pledging for the university’s chapter of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity when he was allegedly “forced” to walk along the railing of a bridge during an early...
What’s Being Done With Violence Against Women Cases
Violence against women continues unabated around the world. Wives get beaten, young girls get raped and young women aspiring to work abroad end up as victims of human trafficking and abused by foreign employers. They suffer trauma in all aspects of their being...