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Iran’s Pezeshkian meets Pakistan’s Naqvi in Tehran as tensions with US rise
Iran’s president met with Pakistan’s interior minister in Tehran as diplomatic efforts intensify amid rising US-Iran tensions and regional security concerns.
‘Deadly hazards’: Behind Sudan gold mine collapse, a wartime desperation
A gold mine collapse in northern Sudan killed at least 10 people, marking the second deadly mining disaster in days and highlighting hazardous conditions in the country’s largely unregulated gold sector.
Trump heads to U.N. looking for wins after a rough week
President Trump addresses the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, seeking diplomatic wins amid low approval ratings and recent legal setbacks ahead of midterm elections.
What’s the US–China AI ‘hotline’ that Trump plans to pitch to Xi Jinping?
The US proposes an AI notification system with China to warn of security threats, to be discussed at an upcoming Trump-Xi summit this week in Washington.
Is it a missile? Is it a drone? What’s the Pelican used by Ukraine?
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announced that a large-scale strike on Russia included a previously unnamed weapon called the Pelican, though military analysts remain uncertain whether it is a tactical ballistic missile or a drone.
State of world getting worse as UN Security Council paralysed: Guterres
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that global conditions are deteriorating as military conflicts multiply and geopolitical divisions paralyze the Security Council, leaving vulnerable populations facing severe hardship.
How a national farm leader is dealing with record diesel prices
A Virginia farmer reports diesel costs have nearly doubled to $7 per gallon, straining farm finances amid ongoing harvesting operations and broader economic pressures facing agricultural producers.
Flight disruption: Airlines criticise air traffic control over second glitch in a month
UK airlines criticize National Air Traffic Services following a second technical disruption in two weeks, with flight cancellations affecting thousands of passengers across the country.
Poor storage or sabotage? Series of explosions in Syria raises fears
Syria has experienced at least 16 explosions at weapons storage facilities this month, killing dozens of soldiers and raising questions about whether poor storage conditions or sabotage are responsible.
Trump administration readies sweeping sanctions against ICC, reports say
The Trump administration is preparing sweeping sanctions against the International Criminal Court that would prohibit most transactions with the tribunal after a grace period of six to seven months.
Powerful explosions at Syrian army site near Aleppo injure at least four
Explosions at a Syrian army weapons depot near Aleppo injured at least four people early Monday, with authorities closing roads and urging residents to remain indoors.
UK should ‘team up’ with Canada in new Europe alliance, Canadian minister says
Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne has called for the UK to join a proposed economic alliance between Canada and the EU, citing shared values and the need for stronger partnerships amid shifting global dynamics.
Afghanistan says three killed in Pakistani air attacks
Afghan officials report at least three people killed in Pakistani air raids in northeastern Afghanistan, marking a potential escalation after months of relative calm between the neighbors.
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.
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The Pitfalls of Pro Se (Self-Representation) When Facing Criminal Charges
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