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Iran and Gulf states to discuss Strait of Hormuz in Oman on Monday
Iran will meet with Gulf states and Iraq in Oman on Monday to discuss managing the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway through which one-fifth of global oil supplies flow.
How US leaders remembered the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks
US leaders commemorated the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks on Friday, honoring nearly 3,000 victims through ceremonies, speeches, and social media tributes across the nation.
Declassified documents show UK aware of Israeli war crimes for 24 years
Declassified British documents reveal UK diplomats documented Israeli human rights abuses in occupied Palestinian territory as early as 2002, yet subsequent governments continued arming Israel for over two decades.
Abhijeet Dipke, CJP: The student behind ‘cockroach’ protests that forced an Indian minister to quit
Abhijeet Dipke, 30, founded India’s “cockroach” protests after a remark by the Chief Justice, sparking a mass movement that gained significant traction among unemployed youth and students within months.
Hong Kong court sentences 3 Tiananmen vigil organizers to prison
A Hong Kong court sentenced three pro-democracy activists to 5-7 years in prison Friday for organizing annual Tiananmen Square vigils, convicting them of inciting subversion under Beijing’s national security law.
They drive toward tornadoes. We went with them to see how their work could save lives
Tornado researchers drive toward storms to gather data that could improve warnings and building safety, but funding cuts threaten their work as the tornado map shifts eastward.
US diplomacy under fire as Russia escalates attacks on Ukrainian officials
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner faced criticism over their ceasefire negotiation attempts in Ukraine, as Russia escalated attacks on Ukrainian officials and showed little interest in a settlement.
‘Handcuffed and blindfolded’: Is the US targeting Ecuadorian fishermen?
Ecuadorian fishermen report being attacked by US military forces at sea, with some vessels destroyed and crews detained. The incidents coincide with the Trump administration’s intensified campaign against suspected drug-trafficking in the Pacific Ocean.
UK lawmakers vote against bill to legalise assisted dying
UK lawmakers voted against legalizing assisted dying for terminally ill adults in England and Wales on Friday, with 286 opposing and 270 supporting the measure.
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.
Japan, India, Ukraine: Why some countries are uneasy about new UN map
The UN voted to promote the Equal Earth map projection over the traditional Mercator map, but India, Japan, and Ukraine raised concerns about how disputed territories are depicted.
Black Axe in South Africa: Six Nigerians Nigerians accused of romance scams to be extradited to the US
Six Nigerians allegedly involved in romance scams targeting over 100 US women and defrauding them of $6 million are being extradited to the United States from South Africa.
Yemen’s Houthis reportedly seize strategic Red Sea port of Mokha
Yemen’s Houthi forces have captured the strategic Red Sea port of Mokha from Saudi-backed government troops, positioning the Iran-backed group closer to a critical international shipping chokepoint.
‘Anti-Zionism is not anti-Semitism’: Protesters warn against Italian bill
Hundreds of protesters gathered in Rome to oppose Italy’s proposed anti-Semitism bill, arguing it conflates criticism of Israel with anti-Semitism and threatens freedom of expression.
Pilot warned Amazon cargo plane going too fast before deadly crash, data shows
A pilot warned another crew member multiple times that an Amazon cargo plane was traveling too fast before it crashed in Miami on Sunday, killing five people, according to flight data released by investigators.
Trump’s Iran war now has a midterm election problem
President Trump claims the seven-month Iran war will end after November midterm elections, but the conflict has fueled inflation and gas prices that threaten Republican electoral prospects.
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.
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A Warming World
In the past 60 years, every decade has been hotter than the last, and 2020 is on track to be among the hottest years yet. But the burden of extreme heat is not shared equally — it’s significantly worse for people at the bottom of the socioeconomic ladder. Extreme heat...
South Korea’s Comfort Women Suffer Embezzlement From Their Own Government
In May, former comfort woman turned activist Lee Yong-soo went public with accusations against Yoon Mee-hyang, the former head of The Korean Council for Justice and Remembrance, South Koreans, to the dismay of the South Koreans. The 92-year-old was a regular fixture...
Brexit Negotiations Are Poised to Become Chaotic
European policymakers rejected the latest Brexit plan from UK British Prime Minister Boris Johnson saying that the plan was unworkable. While the plan was not rejected outright, EU leaders said that in its current form it could not go forward. Basically, the plan in...
The Pitfalls of Pro Se (Self-Representation) When Facing Criminal Charges
Are you facing criminal charges and wondering if you should try to represent yourself? If so, you’re considering a risky move that will probably result in a conviction. Hiring a private attorney is your best chance for a reduced sentence or even getting your charges...