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US FCC head says controversial Trump ads do not raise concerns
The FCC chair appointed by President Trump says taxpayer-funded advertisements promoting the administration do not warrant regulatory review, though critics argue they constitute improper political propaganda.
Norway launches probe into 11 senior officials over US Epstein files links
Norway’s Parliament has launched an investigation into 11 senior officials, including Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere, over alleged connections to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein revealed in US documents released in January.
Saudi Arabia not to compromise on security as Houthis choose ‘chaos’: MBS
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman vowed the kingdom will not compromise on security in response to Houthi attacks, emphasizing firm responses to threats while pursuing diplomatic solutions.
Netanyahu praises stabbed Indian pilot for saving lives on Flydubai flight
An Indian pilot stabbed by a co-pilot on a Flydubai flight was praised by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu for his bravery in preventing a catastrophic incident that endangered 174 passengers.
India’s Ujjain tense as mosque partially demolished for Hindu pilgrimage
Authorities in Ujjain, India partially demolished a mosque to widen a road for a Hindu pilgrimage festival, sparking protests and clashes with police that left multiple people injured.
Trump calls Kim Jong Un a ‘friend’ and plays down N Korea’s nuclear arsenal
President Trump described North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as a friend and downplayed concerns about Pyongyang’s nuclear arsenal during remarks in Washington on Tuesday.
‘Dire situation’: Lebanese prisoners on hunger strike for 18 days
Approximately 400 inmates at Lebanon’s largest prison have been on hunger strike for over two weeks, protesting the suspension of an amnesty law. Medical conditions have deteriorated significantly, with daily ambulance removals reported.
Indian firm building $15bn Trump-announced steel mill has deep Russia ties
Indian conglomerate Essar Group, whose cofounder stood behind President Trump during announcement of a $15bn steel mill project in Iowa, maintains deep ties to Russian energy interests under Western sanctions.
CDC reports two measles deaths in US as cases hit 35-year high
The CDC confirms 3,659 measles cases this year, marking a 35-year high, with two measles deaths reported amid ongoing debates over vaccine safety and fatality tracking.
French PM Lecornu warns against escalation of school protests
France’s Prime Minister Lecornu warns that escalating student protests would be irresponsible after 164 arrests, while unions defend demonstrations over school overcrowding and staffing shortages.
Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma: The Ugandan journalist who became king amid a succession row
Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma, a longtime journalist at Uganda’s state broadcaster, is set to be crowned king of the Tooro kingdom, though his selection has sparked controversy within the royal family.
Maharashtra anti-conversion: New law is changing how Indian Christians pray in the state
Churches in Mumbai are now requiring visitors to sign declarations stating they came to pray voluntarily, as Maharashtra’s new anti-conversion law takes effect, raising concerns among religious minorities about routine worship.
Argentina threatens legal action against UK over Falkland Islands oil exploration
Argentina’s president has issued a two-week ultimatum to Britain demanding the halt of oil exploration in the Sea Lion oilfield off the Falkland Islands, threatening international legal action if the demand is not met.
Rubio, Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister hold talks on Yemen, Hormuz Strait
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister to discuss regional security, including shipping safety in the Strait of Hormuz and the escalating conflict in Yemen involving Iranian-backed Houthis.
‘This is terrorism’: daytime Russian strike hits science academy in Kyiv
A Russian drone struck Ukraine’s National Academy of Sciences in central Kyiv on Monday, killing at least one person and wounding three others in a daytime attack on the civilian research institution.
Satellite images show Gaza in ruins three years into Israel’s genocidal war
Satellite imagery shows widespread destruction across Gaza nearly three years into conflict, with approximately 82 percent of structures damaged and two-thirds destroyed, according to UN assessments.
Israeli settlers attack Jalud village in occupied West Bank pogrom
Israeli settlers set fire to homes in a Palestinian village in the occupied West Bank, forcing a family out again hours after they returned under a court order, in what authorities describe as part of escalating violence across the territory.
‘A false problem’: Italy’s Muslims question Meloni’s burqa ban
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has proposed banning burqas and niqabs in schools, but Muslim leaders and educators question the necessity of the measure, citing its rarity in practice.
Thousands of drivers strike in the Philippines over rising fuel prices
Thousands of Philippine transport workers staged a two-day strike demanding fuel price reductions amid rising costs, prompting government deployment of police and buses to assist stranded commuters.
Fighting in Ethiopia intensifies: What’s the latest?
Government forces and allied militias say they captured the strategic Tigray town of Alamata after days of fighting, as renewed conflict between Ethiopia’s federal government and rebel forces intensifies across multiple northern regions.
South Korea suspects North Korean mines behind DMZ blast
South Korea suspects North Korean landmines caused a recent DMZ explosion that injured three military personnel, raising tensions between the rivals who remain technically at war.
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