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Two injured by Israeli shelling as troops advance in southern Lebanon
Israeli artillery shelling injured two people in southern Lebanon as troops advanced toward border towns and clashed with Lebanese forces amid ongoing occupation.
Donald Trump says he is banning CNN, Politico and MS NOW from White House
President Trump announced an immediate ban on CNN, Politico, and MS NOW from the White House, claiming the outlets report false information, though he provided no specific examples.
Russia labels Cannes-winning director Andrey Zvyagintsev a ‘foreign agent’
Russian authorities designated acclaimed film director Andrey Zvyagintsev a “foreign agent” following his Cannes Film Festival win for a film about Ukraine mobilization and his criticism of the war.
Ukraine’s postal workers deliver lifeline under Russian fire
Ukraine’s postal service delivers pensions, medicine, and essential supplies to remote villages despite Russian attacks that have killed over 50 staff members since 2022.
What weapon could the US have put into space?
The US announced deployment of a space weapon in Earth’s orbit, raising questions about military capabilities in space as great powers compete for dominance in that domain.
New tiger cat species identified in Bolivia, first in over a century
Scientists have identified a previously unknown tiger cat species in Bolivia’s cloud forests, the first new living feline species formally named in over a century. The tiny cat, called tilcayo locally, weighs about 1.4 kilograms and inhabits the mountainous Yungas forest region.
Australia to detain tourists who overstay visas amid immigration crackdown
Australia announced plans to detain visa overstayers and expand border enforcement with 100 new compliance officers to address roughly 77,000 people living in the country without valid visas.
South Korea says US-North Korea talks possible, rules out Hormuz deployment
South Korea’s president says US-North Korea dialogue is possible under Trump, while confirming Seoul will not deploy troops to the Strait of Hormuz amid regional tensions.
Nigerian police probe death in custody of 37 illegal mining suspects
Nigerian police are investigating the deaths of 37 people held in custody after arrest for illegal mining, with officials citing disease while reports suggest overcrowding and poor ventilation.
Firefighters say glutathione helped them – their union warns it could be risky
Firefighters report symptom relief after inhaling glutathione following major wildfires, but their union warns the treatment lacks scientific evidence and poses potential safety risks.
NSW police seize 36 illegal ebikes on northern beaches that are now destined for the crusher
NSW police seized 36 illegal ebikes on the northern beaches following a coordinated operation, with units capable of exceeding safe speed limits now destined for destruction.
North Korea fires ballistic missiles off eastern coast, Seoul says
North Korea fired ballistic missiles off its eastern coast on Saturday, with South Korea’s military detecting the launch from the Wonsan area traveling about 250 kilometers.
Mexico rescues eight from clandestine clinic run by violent Jalisco cartel
Mexican authorities rescued eight people forcibly recruited by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel from a clandestine clinic on a farm, with six suspected guards arrested.
‘War on terror’: How 9/11 changed the language of conflict
The “war on terror” phrase, introduced after the September 11 attacks, employed sanitized language like “enhanced interrogation” and “extraordinary rendition” that masked controversial US military and security policies.
Sweden heads to the polls: What’s at stake in the knife-edge election?
Sweden holds a close general election on Sunday between a center-left coalition and a right-wing bloc that may bring the Sweden Democrats, a party with neo-Nazi roots, into government for the first time.
Guatemalan judge clears deputy minister, three leaders of terrorism charges
A Guatemalan court dismissed terrorism charges against a deputy minister and three Indigenous leaders who organized protests in 2023 against a prosecutor accused of obstructing the president’s election.
Kenyan crackdown on foreign traders prompts fear: ‘It’s like a dog set loose on us’
Kenya’s president ordered a crackdown on foreign traders operating small businesses, prompting fear and harassment among migrants from neighboring countries who say they face threats and potential expulsion.
After 900 years, the Bayeux Tapestry returns to England and goes on display in London
The Bayeux Tapestry, a nearly 230-foot medieval embroidered cloth depicting the 1066 Norman Conquest, is on display at London’s British Museum after nearly 900 years in France.
Hong Kong court sentences 3 Tiananmen vigil organizers to prison
Three Hong Kong activists who organized annual Tiananmen vigils were sentenced to 5-7 years in prison Friday under a national security law, highlighting the city’s shrinking civil liberties.
‘Handcuffed and blindfolded’: Is the US targeting Ecuadorian fishermen?
Ecuadorian fishermen report attacks by US military forces at sea, claiming their vessels were destroyed during operations allegedly targeting drug traffickers. Communities say they are losing livelihoods and lack clarity on targeting justifications.
UK lawmakers vote against bill to legalise assisted dying
UK Parliament voted against a bill that would have allowed terminally ill adults in England and Wales to choose assisted dying, with 286 lawmakers opposing and 270 supporting the measure.
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South Korean Women Lose Case To Resolve ‘comfort women’ issue lingering from World War II
A South Korean court has upheld a bilateral agreement between South Korea and Japan which settled once and for all the painful issue of “comfort women” that arose out of World War II. The agreement was challenged recently by 12 women who were suing for $100 million...
How and Where to Start an Offshore Company
An offshore company typically refers to a type of business that is incorporated outside the country (or countries) in which its investors reside or outside the country where a parent company has set its headquarters of its main business operations in a specific...
Countries With The Highest Divorce Cases
Marriages do not always end up forever. Unfortunately, some unions fail due to various factors including incompatibility and irreconcilable differences. The reasons vary by culture, race and religion and surprisingly, the U.S. is not the country with the highest...
Asian Countries and Their Fight Against Domestic Violence
Domestic violence takes place everywhere and can victimize all kinds of people regardless of race, class, religion, age, gender and educational attainment. But most often, it is the women who suffer more particularly from their partners. Women in the Asian region are...