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Mike Waltz: US offered to sell Iran uranium for civilian programme
A top US official said the Trump administration offered to sell Iran uranium for civilian use during negotiations to end conflict, but Iran declined the proposal.
South Korea, Ukraine relations sour over North Korean POW transfer
South Korea’s president expressed strong regret over Ukraine’s disclosure of transferring two North Korean prisoners of war to Seoul, claiming Ukraine violated a confidentiality agreement meant to protect the soldiers.
What is kratom, the ‘gas station heroin’ alarming officials in the US
Kratom, an herbal product with opioid-like effects sold over-the-counter in many US locations, has sparked official warnings following deaths of two university students, though experts cite lack of federal regulation as the primary safety concern.
EU unlocks humanitarian aid for crises worldwide
The European Union announced over 710 million euros in humanitarian aid for crisis-affected populations worldwide, with particular focus on Africa, displaced communities, and conflict zones.
Detained Tunisian flotilla activists: Worsening health amid family anguish
Four Tunisian activists detained since March over alleged financial irregularities in Gaza aid flotilla fundraising face deteriorating health conditions while in pretrial detention, causing severe distress to their families.
Northern Ireland protesters block Catholic area before Orange Order march
Northern Ireland’s High Court approved an Orange Order march through a Catholic area for the first time in 28 years, prompting protesters including political leaders to block the route.
Israel’s Netanyahu criticises opposition uniting against him for elections
Israeli opposition leaders coordinated strategy ahead of October 27 elections, meeting to align efforts against Prime Minister Netanyahu, who criticized their unity.
UK police evacuate homes near airbase used by US
UK police evacuated homes near RAF Fairford, a US military airbase in southwestern England, and arrested several men on suspicion of explosives-related offences after declaring a major incident.
Netanyahu rages against critics, including Mamdani, at the U.N. General Assembly
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu defended his military actions at the U.N. General Assembly, dismissing genocide allegations and attacking critics including New York’s Mayor Mamdani, while multiple world leaders condemned Israel’s conduct in Gaza.
Takeaways from the Trump-Xi state visit: Pageantry and pandas
President Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping for a state visit in Washington, extending a trade truce on rare earth elements and semiconductors while emphasizing diplomatic pageantry over substantive agreements on trade disputes.
At least 10 people killed in Russian and Ukrainian attacks
Russian and Ukrainian forces exchanged deadly attacks that killed at least 10 people, as the United States pursues negotiations to end the conflict. Moscow’s foreign minister blamed Europe for obstructing peace talks.
Venezuelan government, opposition agree to work towards reform of top court
Venezuela’s interim government and opposition have agreed to establish a panel to review the judicial system and work toward reforming the country’s top court.
Colombia extradites leader of armed group to US in shift towards Washington
Colombia’s new president extradited an alleged drug trafficking leader to the United States, marking a significant shift toward military confrontation with armed groups instead of negotiations.
Two arrests made after men emerged from New York City sewers
Two men were arrested after emerging from a New York City sewer manhole near a location where an Israeli prime minister was expected to stay during the United Nations General Assembly.
Indonesia Carstensz Pyramid: Papua’s ‘eternal snow’ on Puncak Jaya is about to disappear forever
Papua’s glaciers, considered eternal snow by Indigenous peoples and scientists, are nearly gone. The peaks’ ice is expected to disappear within a year or two due to climate warming.
Ukraine war briefing: Russian attacks force closure of Ukraine’s largest steelmaker
ArcelorMittal has closed Ukraine’s largest steel plant after Russian airstrikes caused extensive damage and casualties, dealing another blow to the country’s war-strained economy and export sector.
Yemeni leader urges public to enlist, offers amnesty to Houthi defectors
Yemen’s leadership calls for public military recruitment and offers amnesty to Houthi defectors as the Iranian-backed group advances toward the Bab al-Mandeb strait.
PAM wins big in Morocco parliament elections but falls short of majority
Morocco’s PAM won 97 of 395 parliamentary seats, the most in recent elections but falling short of a majority. The party must form a coalition to govern under constitutional requirements.
‘Shaken faith’: Why are India’s elections under unprecedented scrutiny?
India’s Election Commission faces unprecedented scrutiny over voter database changes that critics say have disenfranchised tens of millions, with internal divisions now publicly exposed.
Huckabee blames ‘biblical illiteracy’ for waning support for Israel in US
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee attributes declining American support for Israel to “biblical illiteracy,” disinformation, and anti-religious sentiment, rejecting genocide and apartheid allegations.
Could AI firms be held responsible for mass shootings?
Canadian lawsuits against OpenAI allege the company failed to alert authorities to threats on ChatGPT before a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge that killed eight people in February this year.
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