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After Pretoria peace deal, old enemies in Ethiopia’s Tigray find new ground
Nearly four years after Ethiopia’s 2022 peace agreement with the Tigray People’s Liberation Front, the TPLF has repositioned itself politically while retaining military leverage, with renewed clashes and recruitment reports raising questions about the accord’s durability.
Malaysia declares emergency in Sarawak as haze from Indonesia worsens
Malaysia declared an emergency in Sarawak’s Serian Division after hazardous haze from Indonesian wildfires worsened air pollution, closing schools and government offices.
US imposes sanctions on Turkish bank, prompting legal threat
The US Treasury sanctioned a Turkish bank for allegedly facilitating tens of millions in transactions for Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, prompting the bank to threaten legal action and deny the allegations.
At least five killed in Sudan’s South Kordofan in attack by rebel group
At least five people have been killed in an artillery attack on residential areas in Sudan’s South Kordofan province, with a medical organization accusing a rebel group of the assault.
UAE pardons Egyptian dissident-poet al-Qaradawi facing 10 years in prison
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has pardoned Egyptian dissident-poet Abdul Rahman al-Qaradawi, who was sentenced to 10 years in prison on August 27.
Pentagon polygraphs dozens of US military staff over media leaks
Pentagon investigators subjected approximately 50 Joint Staff members to polygraph examinations following unauthorized leaks about US military ammunition reserves and weapons stockpiles.
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.
How a 95 percent drop in Hormuz traffic changed global shipping
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has reduced daily vessel traffic from over 100 ships to just five, creating one of the worst maritime shipping disruptions in decades and disrupting global trade flows.
China denounces US threat of sanctions over trade with Iran
China has rejected threatened US sanctions over its trade with Iran, declaring such measures illegal and pledging to take necessary steps to protect its interests amid escalating economic pressure.
More than 50 kidnapped as violent gang attack in Haiti leaves 47 dead
A gang attack on the Kenscoff community near Haiti’s capital killed at least 47 people and resulted in more than 50 kidnappings earlier this week, marking one of the largest mass abductions in recent years.
Libyan who was cleared after Lockerbie bombing trial dies aged 70
Al Amin Khalifah Fhimah, a Libyan acquitted in the 1988 Lockerbie bombing trial, has died aged 70. He was cleared of charges related to the attack on Pan Am Flight 103.
Sugar prices: India’s sugar squeeze threatens its biggest season for sweets
India is importing 1 million tonnes of sugar for the first time in nearly a decade as prices surge 40% in two months, driven by festival season demand and production shortfalls.
South Korea police find four bodies on Jeju island as missing persons scandal deepens
South Korean police face mounting criticism after four bodies were discovered on Jeju island, with a sergeant accused of mishandling missing persons cases and prematurely closing investigations.
Far-right Israeli lawmaker damages Palestinian memorial with sledgehammer
A far-right Israeli lawmaker damaged a Palestinian memorial with a sledgehammer in the occupied West Bank while under military escort, drawing widespread criticism across the political spectrum.
Canada’s retaliation tests the limit of American power under Trump
US-Canada trade negotiations collapsed after Vice-President Vance dismissed Canada’s position, triggering tariffs and testing whether the Trump administration can impose its will on a major ally.
Radiation link in flight attendant’s breast cancer, French court finds
A French court recognized cosmic radiation as a factor in a flight attendant’s breast cancer, establishing it as an occupational disease and opening the way for similar claims from other crew members.
Fake US thinktank set up and funded by Israel sought to game AI for propaganda
A fake pro-Israel thinktank website published over 560,000 words in nine days using AI optimization techniques to influence chatbots, according to reporting on a site filed with US authorities as foreign agent material.
On scraps of land and under constant threat, Gaza farmers struggle to survive
Gaza farmers face deadly risks while struggling to grow food on diminishing land amid water and fertilizer shortages, with over 80% of greenhouses destroyed.
Why a Christian group is suing the Dutch government for West Bank trade ban
Christians for Israel’s Israeli Product Centre is suing the Dutch government to block its planned ban on imports from West Bank settlements, set to take effect September 22, arguing the measure is one-sided and conflicts with EU free trade principles.
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California Supreme Court Defines Legal Separation In Cases Of Divorce
The California Supreme Court has made a landmark decision when it comes the definition of legal separation. The court explained that married couples who are going through a divorce will not be considered legally separated until one moves out of the house. This ruling...
The Push To Toughen DUI Laws
Washington state lawmakers have had a successful legislative year. From lowering college tuition to investments in mental health, there is one issue that most would call a failure: toughening DUI laws. The state house is being called out after failing to vote on a...
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