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Three South Korean military officers wounded in explosion near border
Three South Korean military officers were wounded in an explosion in the western DMZ sector on Monday, with the cause remaining unclear, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff reported.
18 suspects accused in the 2021 killing of Haiti’s president being extradited to U.S.
Eighteen suspects arrested in the July 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse are being extradited to the United States to face trial, concluding a prolonged judicial process in Haiti.
Why have US prosecutors labelled China’s Huawei a criminal enterprise?
Huawei faces a landmark criminal trial in Brooklyn with US prosecutors alleging the Chinese tech giant spent two decades stealing technology, deceiving banks, and circumventing Iran sanctions.
Central Colombia forest fire threatens tourist town of Villa de Leyva
A major wildfire threatens the Colombian tourist town of Villa de Leyva, consuming 40 hectares of forest as authorities deploy aircraft and firefighters to combat the blaze fueled by severe drought conditions.
Meloni promises to ban burqas, niqabs in Italy’s schools
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced plans to ban burqas and niqabs in schools and limit foreign student enrollment, framing the measures as integration requirements ahead of elections next year.
France’s Macron and Canada’s Carney announce plans to build stronger ties
Canada and France announced plans to deepen cooperation on energy, defence, and space during a joint appearance by Prime Minister Carney and President Macron in Saint Pierre and Miquelon.
Brazil’s Lula announces higher welfare payments and free weight-loss jabs ahead of election
Brazil’s President Lula announces a 15% increase in welfare payments and free weight-loss injections weeks before the election, drawing criticism from opponents who claim the timing is politically motivated.
Not all AI workers think the tech could kill everyone
Not all AI industry workers believe artificial intelligence poses existential risks to humanity, with some dismissing recent high-profile warnings about uncontrolled development as vague and speculative.
Turkiye backs Saudi Arabia’s security amid escalating Houthi attacks: FM
Turkey’s foreign minister stated that Ankara would consider military support for Saudi Arabia under a trilateral defense pact with Pakistan amid escalating Houthi attacks on the kingdom.
Ed Sheeran concert set to go ahead after outcry over Gaza
Ed Sheeran is set to perform in Philadelphia on Saturday after opening acts withdrew in support of expelled rapper Macklemore, whose Gaza comments sparked controversy.
Dutch riot police break up violent far-right protest in The Hague
Dutch riot police broke up a far-right protest in The Hague on Saturday after about 500 demonstrators threw projectiles and fireworks, resulting in 24 arrests.
Iran says conditions to re-engage in talks, end war sent to US via Qatar
Iran has conveyed formal conditions to the US through Qatar for ending the war, including an end to hostilities, release of frozen funds, and lifting of a naval blockade, according to the country’s security chief.
Trump says he will create ‘AI Force’ with new ‘AI czar’
President Trump announced creation of an ‘AI Force’ and appointment of an ‘AI czar’ to oversee U.S. artificial intelligence development, positioning AI as essential to economic growth and competition with China.
Could US pull one-third of troops from Europe? What that would mean
The Pentagon is reportedly considering withdrawing up to one-third of approximately 68,000 US troops stationed in Europe, following European allies’ refusal to grant Washington access to airbases for operations against Iran.
Latvia’s president warns that Europe is not up to date with drone and aerial warfare in Ukraine
Latvia’s president warns that Europe lacks preparedness in drone and aerial warfare, stating most NATO countries could not repel Russian missiles if the conflict expands beyond Ukraine.
US court blocks Trump plan to deport migrants to third countries
A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration’s policy of deporting migrants to third countries, finding it violated due process protections and required meaningful safety reviews before removal.
North Korea dismisses UN nuclear watchdog resolution
North Korea’s Foreign Ministry rejected an IAEA resolution criticizing its nuclear program, asserting its nuclear weapons status is irreversible and necessary for national defense.
Bolivia’s Congress approves $1.9bn IMF loan amid protest threats
Bolivia’s Congress approved a $1.9 billion IMF loan for President Rodrigo Paz, though trade unions warn austerity measures could trigger renewed protests and civil unrest.
The Nepal floods question: When the Himalayas collapse, who gets warned?
A catastrophic Himalayan ice-rock avalanche in Nepal’s Rasuwa district in August triggered widespread devastation, killing over 1,400 people and exposing critical gaps in regional early-warning systems for complex mountain hazards.
UK jails teen asylum seeker for steering overcrowded Channel migrant boat
A 19-year-old South Sudanese asylum seeker has been sentenced to two years and three months in the UK for piloting an overcrowded dinghy across the English Channel with 165 people aboard.
Indonesia ferry search: Divers retrieve three bodies, 126 people missing
Indonesian divers have recovered three bodies from a capsized passenger ferry in the Java Sea, with 126 people still missing and nine confirmed dead so far.
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