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The anti-Netanyahu: Can Gadi Eisenkot give the world a different Israel?
Israeli President Herzog tasks former military chief Gadi Eisenkot with forming a government after elections produced no majority, challenging him to assemble a coalition within 28 days.
Pope’s visit to Argentina sets up showdown with ‘hyper-capitalist’ Milei
Pope Leo XIV arrives in Argentina on Monday, visiting a disability home as tensions simmer between the pontiff and President Javier Milei over spending cuts and economic ideology.
Floods in Gaza leave tens of thousands without shelter
Heavy rains and strong winds have damaged shelters for tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians in Gaza, with nearly 400,000 living in highly vulnerable conditions.
Ukraine’s position ‘may become stronger’ as US Democrats regain some power
Democrats gained control of the U.S. Congress in midterm elections, potentially strengthening Ukraine’s position through renewed scrutiny of Trump’s Russia ties and pledged support for continued aid.
Election results in Brazil, Serbia, Israel and US renew faith in resilience of democracy
Recent elections in Brazil, Serbia, Israel, and the US have dealt significant setbacks to authoritarian leaders, renewing confidence in democracy’s resilience against global authoritarianism trends.
Judge halts construction of Trump’s arch. And, Labor Department to release jobs report
A federal judge temporarily blocked construction of President Trump’s 250-foot arch in Washington, D.C., while the Labor Department prepares to release its latest jobs report.
External parties using Iraq to launch attacks on neighbours: Iraqi FM
Iraq’s foreign minister stated that external parties are using Iraqi territory to launch attacks on neighboring countries, with Baghdad investigating drone strikes on Saudi oil infrastructure.
Iran’s IRGC says building underground sites for weapons production, storage
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps announced it is constructing underground military facilities for sustained weapons production and storage, claiming advances in missile stealth technology and removing restrictions on missile range.
Guatemalan lawmaker and three police officers killed in armed attack
A Guatemalan congressman and three police officers were killed in an armed attack Friday in the eastern Zacapa department, a region known for drug trafficking activity.
Two main parties neck and neck after New Zealand vote, early count
New Zealand’s National Party and Labour are locked in a tight race at roughly 30% each in early election results, with the centrist Opportunity Party potentially holding sway.
Houston mayor curbs cooperation of US city’s police with ICE
Houston’s mayor issued an executive order Friday sharply limiting police cooperation with federal immigration authorities, reversing a previous policy and citing consultation with newly elected state officials.
Will Trump strike nuclear sites again as Iran engages ‘cognitive warfare’?
Trump has sent mixed signals about US military action against Iran following midterm election losses, while Iran prepares defensive measures and both nations pursue diplomatic channels amid heightened tensions.
US Senator Abdul El-Sayed launches ‘Habibi’ political action committee
Michigan Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed, the first Muslim member of the US Senate, has established a leadership political action committee called Habibi PAC following his recent election victory.
US prosecutor who led Trump-backed election probe exits Justice Department
Jason Reding Quinones, a Trump-aligned US attorney who led an election probe, has resigned from the Justice Department following Democratic midterm victories.
How Paraguay’s Ueno collapse is only its latest banking crisis
Paraguay’s President Santiago Pena faces impeachment after the collapse of Ueno Bank, a major digital lender that managed $800 million in public funds and served roughly 60 percent of the country’s adult population.
Yemeni gov’t forces, Houthis trade blame for deadly strikes on Taiz market
Yemen’s government forces and Houthi rebels are blaming each other for a deadly strike on a market in Taiz, with conflicting claims about what caused dozens of civilian casualties.
Russia’s land gains in Ukraine dwindle as its diesel ‘goes unsold’
Russia’s territorial gains in Ukraine have plummeted to 117 square kilometers in the first ten months of this year, compared with over 5,000 square kilometers in 2025, according to independent analysis.
Armed men kill at least 33 in village in Ebola-hit eastern DRC
Armed men linked to an ISIS-affiliated group raided a village in eastern DRC, killing at least 33 people and forcing Ebola patients to flee a health facility during an outbreak.
Trump appoints adviser Stephen Miller as new White House chief of staff
President Trump has appointed Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles who will transition to the Trump Political Operation.
Israel closes Hebron’s Ibrahimi Mosque to Palestinians for Jewish holiday
Israeli authorities closed Hebron’s Ibrahimi Mosque to Palestinians during a Jewish religious holiday, restricting movement throughout the Old City and deploying hundreds of security personnel.
Three ways Democrats could reshape U.S. foreign policy after the midterms
Democrats controlling Congress after midterm elections could reshape U.S. foreign policy through spending restrictions, investigations, and Ukraine support legislation, though presidential veto power remains a significant constraint.
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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
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