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Libya factions draft initial election pact amid lingering mistrust
Libyan factions have drafted an initial election pact addressing electoral laws and elections commission restructuring, though significant mistrust and implementation challenges remain among key stakeholders.
Bangladesh-India reset stalls over Hasina: What would break the deadlock?
Bangladesh and India’s bilateral relations have stalled over the treatment of former PM Sheikh Hasina, who is exiled in India and facing extradition requests and allegations of conducting political activities from Indian soil.
Global ocean temperatures hit record high as El Nino intensifies
Global sea surface temperatures have reached their highest level on record at 21.1 degrees Celsius, driven by intensifying El Niño conditions and long-term human-caused climate warming.
Wisconsin kitten with 29 toes breaks world record for most toes on a cat
A Wisconsin Maine Coon kitten named Erebus Anomaly set a new Guinness World Record with 29 toes, surpassing the previous record of 28 held since 2002.
As Trump courts Kim, Pyongyang ups the price, while Seoul fears being sidelined
North Korea launched ballistic missiles Thursday hours after Trump announced plans to meet leader Kim Jong Un, dismissing U.S. efforts to shorten military drills with South Korea as insufficient.
Top Iran official says U.S. focus on economic warfare shows it has failed militarily
Iran’s parliament speaker dismissed Trump’s economic threats, asserting that years of U.S. sanctions have failed and suggesting Washington resorts to economic warfare after military attempts proved unsuccessful.
Ukraine war briefing: Nord Stream bombings were not us, Zelenskyy insists
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy denied state involvement in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline bombings, while a Ukrainian man was arrested in Croatia on suspicion of participating in the attack.
Israeli strike on Gaza shelter extends casualty list
An Israeli air strike hit a tent sheltering displaced Palestinians in central Gaza near al-Aqsa Hospital, killing at least one person and wounding several others early Monday.
Russia to seize poorly protected infrastructure as Ukraine barrage persists
Russia’s president signed a decree allowing the state to seize control of critical infrastructure deemed inadequately protected from attack, amid ongoing Ukrainian drone strikes targeting energy facilities and industrial sites.
The formidable challenges facing the next Tata Sons top boss
Tata Sons faces a significant leadership vacuum following chairman N Chandrasekaran’s resignation earlier this month, with the search for his successor complicated by the conglomerate’s massive expansion efforts and internal governance tensions.
Nearly three million Teslas recalled in China over hidden door handles
China recalled nearly 3 million Teslas and over 4 million vehicles total due to hidden door handles that are difficult to operate in emergencies, prompting warning labels and software updates.
Ex-cricket captains call on Pakistan to ensure ‘proper medical care’ for Imran Khan
Former cricket captains including Sunil Gavaskar and Alastair Cook have written to Pakistan’s leader demanding proper medical care for imprisoned ex-PM Imran Khan, citing concerns over his health and vision loss.
Divorce, smartphones and control – BBC sees how Taliban run Afghanistan
The BBC gained rare access to Taliban officials in Afghanistan, documenting daily governance including a woman’s difficult divorce case and encounters with former insurgent commanders now in leadership positions.
‘Barrel bomb mufti’ Ahmad Hassoun handed life sentence in Syria trial
Ahmad Hassoun, Syria’s grand mufti under ousted President Bashar al-Assad, received a life sentence Monday for inciting violence and justifying killings during the country’s civil war.
E1 settlement: Why Netanyahu, Israel’s right might not mind global outrage
Israel’s government invited bids for over 1,200 housing units in the E1 settlement in the occupied West Bank, drawing international outrage two months before elections.
‘Half of my business will be gone’ – Bracing for fallout in the Canada-US trade war
Trade talks between the US and Canada collapsed, prompting both countries to impose 50% tariffs on each other’s products, leaving small business owners on both sides scrambling to manage significant cost increases.
Chinese court sentences founder of property developer Evergrande to life in prison
Hui Ka Yan, founder of Chinese property developer Evergrande, has been sentenced to life in prison and the company fined $2.3 billion for financial fraud and asset concealment.
North Korea fires a suspected missile toward the sea, Japan says
North Korea launched a suspected ballistic missile toward the sea on Thursday, according to Japan, one day after rejecting U.S. efforts to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea.
France links sharp rise in drownings to prolonged heatwaves
France has recorded 301 drownings since mid-June, representing a 14% increase compared to the previous year, with officials attributing the rise to prolonged heatwaves affecting the country.
Canada, US and tit-for-tat tariffs: How will they impact their economies?
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced retaliatory tariffs matching US duties after negotiations collapsed, with economists warning both nations face significant economic pain from the escalating trade dispute.
Iran war: Top US lawmaker says Republicans can ‘absolutely’ win midterms
House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed confidence Republicans will retain control of Congress in November midterm elections despite ongoing war with Iran and public opposition to the conflict.
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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
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...