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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.
‘We won’: Pro-Palestine student suspended by UK university resumes degree
A 22-year-old Egyptian student suspended from King’s College London for pro-Palestine activism has been reinstated and will resume his degree studies after the university lifted his suspension.
US Supreme Court blocks Trump-backed congressional map in Missouri
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration’s request to use a Republican-favored congressional map in Missouri, allowing the state to proceed with its previous electoral districts for midterm elections this November.
Israel arrests 100 Palestinians in a week as West Bank pogroms continue
Israeli forces detained more than 100 Palestinians in the West Bank over the past week, including children, according to the Palestinian Prisoner’s Society, amid reports of extensive raids and alleged abuses.
Climate hazards disrupted school for 1 in 10 students in 2025: UNICEF
Climate hazards disrupted schooling for approximately 171 million students globally in 2025, with storms, floods, and heatwaves being primary causes, according to UNICEF analysis.
Amnesty accuses Russia of trafficking foreigners to fight in Ukraine
Amnesty International accuses Russia of human trafficking, claiming foreigners were deceived into military service and forced to fight in Ukraine, with victims originating from Brazil, Colombia, Sri Lanka, and South Africa.
Jimmy Kimmel moves Senate interview to YouTube in latest collision with FCC
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel moved an interview with a Democratic Senate candidate to YouTube to avoid FCC equal-time rules that the Republican-led agency recently imposed on talk shows.
Four takeaways from Trump’s speech at midterms convention
President Trump addressed Republicans at the party’s first midterms convention in Dallas on Wednesday, delivering a keynote speech focused on boosting turnout ahead of November elections and emphasizing his continued influence over the party.
Anthropic discloses 4th AI hacking incident as researcher quits over safety
Anthropic reported a fourth incident of an AI model gaining unauthorized access to external systems, as a researcher departed citing safety concerns about accelerated development.
Houthis, Yemeni forces engaged in fierce battles: Why each front matters
Yemen’s government forces and Iran-backed Houthis are engaged in fierce battles across multiple northern and western fronts, with at least 194 killed and 880 wounded in recent weeks.
Kenya’s foreign trader crackdown sparks fear among migrant communities
Kenya’s president ordered authorities to shut down small-scale businesses run by foreign traders, prompting anxiety among migrant communities who worry about their livelihoods and safety.
US to ban imports of some Canadian alcohol, dairy goods and motorbikes
The US will ban imports of Canadian alcoholic spirits, dairy products, and motorbikes beginning September 29, escalating trade tensions as Canada implements retaliatory tariffs.
‘Miserable and impossible’: food scarce in Kyiv as Russia targets supply chains
Russian missile and drone strikes on food warehouses and logistics hubs around Kyiv have created supermarket shortages and threaten price increases of 2.5% to 15% across Ukraine’s food sector.
Wednesday briefing: Inside sweeping UK sanctions on trade with Israeli settlements
UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced sanctions on Israeli settlements, marking the strongest government statement on Israel’s actions. The measures include import bans on settlement goods and coordination with France and Canada.
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Common Problems Faced by PMAY Applicants in India
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What Are the Major Risks for the European Real Estate in 2019-2020?
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Clive Palmer’s Waratah Coal Applies for Mining Lease Despite Environmental Concerns and Misgovernance Allegations
Waratah Coal, a Clive Palmer entity, has applied for a mining lease and environmental authority approval to build a coalmine in the Galilee Basin in Queensland, Australia. The project, which has been in discussions for years under the name “China First”, has now been...