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How could US-Iran conflict end? Three experts give their views
US-Iran conflict enters seventh month with little sign of resolution as both sides exchange strikes and reject compromise, despite economic blockade and expired ceasefire agreement.
‘They’ll be finding bodies next year’: a renowned forensic scientist on Nepal’s ‘extreme challenges’
A renowned forensic scientist warns that many victims of Nepal’s recent devastating flood may never be found or identified, citing difficult terrain and inadequate resources hampering recovery efforts.
Germany’s far-right AfD party is poised for power in a state election
Germany’s far-right AfD party leads polls ahead of a state election in Saxony-Anhalt that could make it the first far-right party to govern a German state since World War II.
Trump asks SCOTUS to OK changes to mail-in ballots. And, diesel prices hit record high
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to block a judge’s restraining order on mail-in ballot restrictions. Meanwhile, diesel prices have hit record highs at $5.85 per gallon nationwide.
Trump’s peace envoys to visit Moscow and Kyiv over weekend
US peace envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner plan weekend visits to Moscow and Kyiv to advance negotiations toward ending the war between Russia and Ukraine.
Germany urges EU to cut Russians’ holiday visas after sabotage attacks
Germany urges the EU to restrict Russian tourist visas following alleged sabotage attacks, citing security concerns and contradictions with Ukraine-related sanctions policy.
US rejects Israeli suggestions of removing Palestinians from Gaza
The US State Department has publicly rejected proposals by Israeli officials to remove Palestinians from Gaza, reaffirming commitment to a peace plan prohibiting forced displacement.
Russia’s jet-powered drones overwhelm Ukraine, killing dozens
Russian jet-powered drones killed dozens of Ukrainian civilians in recent attacks, with Russia deploying nearly 2,800 such aircraft in August compared to 1,500 in July, overwhelming Ukraine’s air defenses.
October 7 attack shapes Israel’s elections and fuels political blame
As Israel approaches elections in late October, the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack continues to dominate political discourse, with Prime Minister Netanyahu facing criticism over security failures ahead of the assault.
Yemen’s army says recaptured key territory as clashes with Houthis continue
Yemen’s government forces say they recaptured key hills in Taiz as clashes with Houthi rebels intensify along the Red Sea coast, with over 100 fighters killed.
Villagers vow to rebuild despite devastating mass demolition in West Bank
Israeli forces demolished all 12 homes in the West Bank village of Khirbet al-Tabban on Wednesday, leaving approximately 70 residents homeless. Village leaders vow to rebuild despite the destruction.
Brazilian Supreme Court roiled by dispute between justices
Brazil’s Supreme Court faces a major crisis as justices accuse each other of wrongdoing, with the scandal threatening to undermine the court’s credibility ahead of an upcoming presidential election.
Five EU nations inch towards deal on migrant ‘return hubs’ by 2027
Five EU nations are advancing plans to establish migrant return facilities outside the bloc, with a deal potentially finalized around year-end with an unnamed partner country.
Nepal floods: How DNA identification of bodies works
More than 1,270 people have died in Nepal floods triggered by a glacial collapse, with authorities using DNA testing to identify hundreds of decomposed bodies as relatives provide blood samples.
Why Pakistan overhauled its military command structure after five decades
Pakistan’s parliament passed legislation in late August formalizing the powers of a new Chief of Defence Forces position, marking the most significant restructuring of military command since 1976.
How could US-Iran conflict end? Three experts give their views
As the US-Iran conflict enters its seventh month with an expired ceasefire agreement, experts assess the likelihood of resolution amid ongoing military strikes and economic sanctions.
Germany’s far-right poised for power in state election
The far-right Alternative for Germany party is leading polls ahead of a state election in Saxony-Anhalt, potentially becoming the first far-right party to govern a German state since World War II.
Unprecedented: the US deportees forcibly flown to a fourth country
Six deportees forcibly sent to Liberia refused to disembark and were flown to Equatorial Guinea instead, marking the first time individuals have been deported to a fourth country in what observers describe as an unprecedented action.
More than 80 migrants feared dead after boat rescued off Canary Islands
Spanish maritime rescue teams discovered a boat with 44 survivors off the Canary Islands after it drifted for 27 days, with over 80 people feared dead from the vessel that departed West Africa in early August.
Gloria Steinem: Feminist activist and journalist dies, aged 92
Gloria Steinem, pioneering feminist activist and journalist who co-founded Ms. magazine and led the women’s liberation movement in the US, has died at age 92.
Kenya’s President William Ruto orders crackdown on foreigners operating small businesses
Kenya’s President William Ruto ordered a crackdown on foreign traders operating small businesses, directing them to cease operations and pledging to fast-track legislation restricting foreigners from certain trade sectors.
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