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Trump’s plans for massive arch move ahead
President Trump’s plans to construct a 250-foot arch near Arlington National Cemetery are advancing after a federal council ended required historic preservation consultations, despite growing opposition from Democratic lawmakers.
Iraqi airports halt Iranian flights after new US aviation sanctions
Four Iraqi airports suspended all flights to and from Iran following new US aviation sanctions on companies conducting business with Iranian airlines announced earlier this month.
UN expands list of firms involved in illegal Israeli settlement activities
The UN human rights office expanded its database of businesses linked to illegal Israeli settlements, adding 61 companies to bring the total to 214 firms across 11 countries.
Rick Wakeman performs piano concert to 150 rescued moon bears in Vietnam
Rick Wakeman performed a piano concert for 150 rescued moon bears at a Vietnamese sanctuary, raising awareness of bears kept in cruel conditions for bile extraction used in traditional medicine.
At least 41 die as boat capsizes in DRC’s Lake Tanganyika
At least 41 people died and 49 were rescued after a boat capsized on Lake Tanganyika in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with search operations ongoing for remaining passengers.
Tata v Tata: What’s behind India’s big boardroom brawl?
A power struggle has erupted at India’s Tata Group, with the board of Tata Sons backing Chairman Chandrasekaran’s reappointment and a potential public listing, while majority shareholder Tata Trusts opposes the moves.
Could the White House try its press ban again? A press freedom expert explains
A federal judge restored White House press access to three news outlets after a ban, but legal experts say the administration could potentially attempt similar restrictions again if it follows proper procedures.
Defiance, threats and a ‘rebirth’: five key points from day two of the UN’s big gathering
The UN General Assembly convenes amid global crises, with leaders addressing the Middle East conflict, great power tensions, and Ukraine’s war. Key speeches from Iran, Venezuela, and Ukraine dominated day two discussions on regional conflicts and international relations.
Needy couples got cash and a spending plan. Results were good — and bad
A Liberian cash transfer program gave couples equal money and joint financial planning, boosting income but surprisingly increasing intimate partner violence among high-risk households.
Iranian-American group sues Trump over war
An Iranian American advocacy group has sued President Trump over military operations against Iran, arguing the conflict violates constitutional war powers checks and harms their members and families.
Democratic lawmakers accuse Trump administration of interference in Brazilian elections
31 Democratic lawmakers accused the Trump administration of interfering in Brazil’s presidential election scheduled for early October, citing tariffs and other measures allegedly designed to benefit a far-right candidate.
Israel’s policies threaten ‘very existence’ of Palestinians, Abbas tells UN
Palestinian Authority President Abbas told the UN that Israeli policies threaten the “very existence” of Palestinians, citing destruction in Gaza and settlement expansion in the West Bank.
Delcy Rodríguez poses with Trump in New York as Maduro languishes in jail nearby
Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez met with Donald Trump in New York, posing for photos while her predecessor Nicolás Maduro remains detained in a nearby Brooklyn prison.
Pakistan-administered Kashmir votes for president amid unrest
Legislators in Pakistan-administered Kashmir are voting to elect a president, filling a vacant office nearly eight months late. The ruling PML-N candidate is expected to win amid ongoing unrest.
Outcry in Sudan as US reportedly holds army chief’s UN visa over truce plan
The US has reportedly withheld a visa for Sudan’s army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan ahead of his scheduled UN address, allegedly conditioning it on acceptance of a ceasefire proposal.
Afghanistan vows to respond after Pakistani air strikes kill four
Pakistani air strikes on Afghanistan killed at least four people, according to the Afghan Taliban government, which vowed to deliver an appropriate response to the strikes.
Gaza watches Israel’s elections with fear and antipathy
Palestinians in Gaza are closely monitoring Israel’s upcoming election on October 27, fearing that the results could determine their future, with many expressing concerns about potential policy continuation or escalation regardless of the outcome.
Monarchy-aligned PAM leads in Morocco election provisional results
Morocco’s monarchy-aligned PAM party won the most parliamentary seats in recent elections with 97 of 395 seats, ahead of its former coalition partner RNI, with turnout dropping significantly from the previous election.
Benjamin Netanyahu to deliver defiant UN speech while facing protests and political isolation
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will deliver a UN speech Thursday amid international condemnation, domestic political challenges, and planned protests over conflicts in Gaza, Lebanon, and the West Bank.
‘Partial satisfaction’: Sri Lankans hail 2019 bombings ruling with a caveat
A Sri Lankan court convicted 15 men over the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings that killed 279 people, though survivors and activists say justice remains incomplete pending trials of alleged masterminds.
Yemeni forces say they repel Houthi attacks in Taiz as fighting rages
Government-aligned forces in Yemen reported repelling coordinated Houthi attacks in Taiz, with heavy fighting continuing across multiple fronts in the conflict-stricken nation.
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Common Problems Faced by PMAY Applicants in India
Initially launched in 2015 to address the problem of homelessness in our country, the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana or PMAY list of benefits is pretty extensive. It includes affordable housing for all urban classes at subsidised home loan interest rates, eco-friendly...
What Are the Major Risks for the European Real Estate in 2019-2020?
The European real estate market continues to be one of the most popular in the world, yet like other markets, there are several factors that could have a negative impact on future performance. Unfortunately, most of the important reasons don’t have anything to do with...
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...