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Divorce, smartphones and control – BBC sees how Taliban run Afghanistan
The BBC gained rare access to Taliban officials in Afghanistan, documenting daily governance including a woman’s difficult divorce case and encounters with former insurgent commanders now in leadership positions.
‘Barrel bomb mufti’ Ahmad Hassoun handed life sentence in Syria trial
Ahmad Hassoun, Syria’s grand mufti under ousted President Bashar al-Assad, received a life sentence Monday for inciting violence and justifying killings during the country’s civil war.
E1 settlement: Why Netanyahu, Israel’s right might not mind global outrage
Israel’s government invited bids for over 1,200 housing units in the E1 settlement in the occupied West Bank, drawing international outrage two months before elections.
‘Half of my business will be gone’ – Bracing for fallout in the Canada-US trade war
Trade talks between the US and Canada collapsed, prompting both countries to impose 50% tariffs on each other’s products, leaving small business owners on both sides scrambling to manage significant cost increases.
Chinese court sentences founder of property developer Evergrande to life in prison
Hui Ka Yan, founder of Chinese property developer Evergrande, has been sentenced to life in prison and the company fined $2.3 billion for financial fraud and asset concealment.
North Korea fires a suspected missile toward the sea, Japan says
North Korea launched a suspected ballistic missile toward the sea on Thursday, according to Japan, one day after rejecting U.S. efforts to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea.
France links sharp rise in drownings to prolonged heatwaves
France has recorded 301 drownings since mid-June, representing a 14% increase compared to the previous year, with officials attributing the rise to prolonged heatwaves affecting the country.
Canada, US and tit-for-tat tariffs: How will they impact their economies?
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced retaliatory tariffs matching US duties after negotiations collapsed, with economists warning both nations face significant economic pain from the escalating trade dispute.
Iran war: Top US lawmaker says Republicans can ‘absolutely’ win midterms
House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed confidence Republicans will retain control of Congress in November midterm elections despite ongoing war with Iran and public opposition to the conflict.
Kazakhstan holds parliamentary election expected to cement president’s grip
Kazakhstan holds a snap parliamentary election where only state-approved parties loyal to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev can field candidates, expected to strengthen his political control.
DR Congo, M23 rebels agree on roadmap for peace talks
The DRC and M23-led rebels have agreed on a roadmap for peace negotiations following talks in Switzerland, though fighting continues in the country’s eastern regions amid humanitarian concerns.
Iran-linked hackers blamed for cyber-attack that shut down UK power plant
Iran-linked hackers caused a British power plant to shut down for four days in a recent cyber-attack, authorities said, marking an apparent escalation following UK approval of US defensive operations from British bases.
What did war with the US reveal about Iran’s weapons capabilities?
Iran’s military is reviewing strategies to counter new US economic measures, with officials claiming doubled weapons production over the past year despite recent conflicts with the US and Israel.
South Korea sending first container ship through Arctic route
South Korea’s first commercial container ship sailed through the Arctic route this week, testing viability amid Middle East shipping disruptions and global efforts to develop alternative maritime corridors.
‘Not a small issue’: People deported by US to Liberia face uncertain future
The US has begun deporting people to Liberia under a new arrangement allowing up to 1,200 transfers over the next year, raising questions about legal status, sovereignty, and the rights of those transferred.
Jailed ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan allowed brief hospital visit after uproar over health
Pakistan’s jailed former PM Imran Khan was briefly transferred to a hospital in Islamabad on supreme court orders following weeks of concerns about his deteriorating health, before being returned to prison after several hours.
UK, Canada and Australia condemn Israel for refusing criminal probe into aid worker killings in Gaza
The UK, Canada, and Australia condemned Israel’s decision not to investigate strikes on a World Central Kitchen convoy in Gaza that killed seven humanitarian workers in 2024.
TikTok to pay $400m to US in one of largest child privacy settlements
TikTok agreed to pay $400 million to the US government to settle a lawsuit alleging the platform violated children’s privacy laws by collecting data on millions of users under 13.
As they return to the UK, Harry and Meghan search for a brand that sticks
Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK after years in California, where their entertainment and lifestyle ventures have struggled to gain significant audiences, according to branding experts.
At least 13 Tunisians missing as migrant boat headed for Italy capsizes
At least 13 Tunisian migrants are missing after a boat capsized off the Tunisian coast while traveling toward Italy, with only two survivors rescued from the vessel.
Nigeria and the Sahel: A growing security divide
Nigeria and three Sahel nations forming the AES alliance face a widening political divide amid shared security threats, with recent diplomatic incidents highlighting deepening tensions over cross-border coordination.
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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...