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Austin Tice: Assad regime planned US journalist’s kidnap for weeks, BBC finds
US journalist Austin Tice, who vanished in Syria in 2012, was kidnapped through a calculated operation planned over more than a month, according to BBC investigations citing regime members and intelligence files.
India faces 100% tariff threat over Russian oil after US House vote
The US House passed legislation enabling President Trump to impose tariffs up to 100% on countries buying Russian oil and gas, directly threatening India’s substantial imports from Russia.
How Ed Sheeran’s tour became a flashpoint over Gaza and free speech
Ed Sheeran’s tour faced upheaval after rapper Macklemore expressed solidarity with Gaza during a concert, leading venue owners to remove him and other artists to withdraw in protest.
Yemen: Wreckage of downed Saudi fighter jet seen in verified video
The BBC has verified footage showing wreckage of a Saudi F-15 fighter jet that Iran-backed Houthis claim to have shot down over Yemen using a domestically-produced missile.
The UK’s King Charles warns AI leaders of ‘existential dangers’
King Charles warned AI industry leaders of existential dangers posed by artificial intelligence, urging them to prioritize safety as the technology develops rapidly.
Macron and Aoun discuss efforts to back Lebanon’s army, end Israeli attacks
France, Lebanon, and Jordan convened in Paris to mobilize international support for strengthening the Lebanese military and addressing ongoing Israeli military operations in the country’s southern region.
Brazil’s Lula announces welfare increases ahead of presidential election
Brazil’s leftist President Lula announced a 15 percent increase in welfare benefits ahead of October’s presidential election, raising minimum monthly payments in the poverty alleviation program.
US secures release of detained citizen Adam Castillo in Myanmar
The US State Department secured the release of Adam Castillo, a detained American citizen in Myanmar, after three months in custody. Officials traveled to the country to negotiate his freedom.
Serbia opens factory to assemble Israeli-made drones
Serbia has inaugurated a factory to assemble Israeli-made drones for its military and international customers, with plans to open three additional facilities with Israeli partners.
UK lawmakers vote against bill to legalise assisted dying
UK lawmakers voted against legalizing assisted dying for terminally ill adults in England and Wales on Friday, with 286 opposing and 270 supporting the measure.
US declares end of largest recorded cyclosporiasis outbreak
U.S. health authorities declared an end to the nation’s largest recorded cyclosporiasis outbreak, which sickened nearly 13,000 people across 21 states linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce.
Iran and Gulf states to discuss Strait of Hormuz in Oman on Monday
Iran will meet with Gulf states and Iraq in Oman on Monday to discuss management of the Strait of Hormuz, which has been disrupted by Tehran since late February.
Houthi advance in Yemen is about more than just the Red Sea
Houthi forces advanced down Yemen’s Red Sea coast this week, consolidating control over a strategic shipping route and undermining the Yemeni government’s recently projected military unity and momentum.
Declassified documents show UK aware of Israeli war crimes for 24 years
Declassified British documents from 2002 reveal UK diplomats documented systematic Israeli human rights abuses in the occupied West Bank, yet successive governments continued arming Israel for over two decades.
U.S. military destroys 5 Iranian oil tankers. And, the Smithsonian head resigns
U.S. Central Command destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman, prompting Iranian retaliation against U.S. troops in Jordan. Smithsonian head Lonnie Bunch announced his resignation effective year-end.
Violence erupts in Yemen again: why it matters globally and how it is linked to the US-Iran war
Violence has erupted in Yemen between Iran-aligned Houthis and Saudi-backed government forces, killing and wounding approximately 1,000 people and displacing tens of thousands in the most significant fighting in years.
Ukraine war briefing: Nato ‘foils Russian undersea cable sabotage drill’
Nato forces disrupted a Russian undersea cable sabotage drill in Arctic waters, while Ukraine continues to report Russian strikes on infrastructure and civilian areas across multiple regions.
Taiwan vice president makes rare Europe visit for conference on democracy
Taiwan’s vice president makes a rare visit to Europe to attend a democracy conference in Italy, with the trip kept secret until her arrival to avoid potential backlash from Beijing.
Settlers, soldiers, and Israeli impunity in the West Bank
In the West Bank, settlers are allegedly carrying out escalating attacks on Palestinian farmers, with some serving as military reservists and operating with apparent impunity from Israeli authorities.
BRICS summit: Is the bloc truly challenging a Western-dominated world?
India hosts the BRICS summit this weekend as the bloc seeks consensus on the US-led war on Iran, which exposed divisions among member states including the United Arab Emirates.
From hours at security to bulletproof cockpits: How 9/11 changed air travel
Air travel underwent major transformations following the September 11 attacks, with reinforced cockpit doors, enhanced security screening, and new restrictions on carry-on items becoming standard globally.
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US And South Korean Relations Could Be Cooling After Court Case
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