Trending World News
German company launches rocket as Europe enters satellite race
Germany’s Isar Aerospace successfully launched its Spectrum rocket from Arctic Norway, deploying five satellites into orbit in what the company describes as Europe’s first privately developed rocket to reach space.
Netanyahu boasts about bombing Qatar, says Gaza funds used for aid
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu boasted about bombing Qatar and defended humanitarian aid transfers to Gaza, days before the anniversary of a 2025 strike on Doha.
South Africa’s chrome riches fuel a deadly underground economy
A mining collapse in South Africa’s North West province killed 14 workers, exposing an underground economy where vulnerable migrants and criminal networks exploit abandoned chrome mines for profit.
Yemeni forces claim strategic district amid intensified Houthi clashes
Yemen’s government forces claim to have recaptured a strategic district south of Hodeidah amid intensified clashes with Houthi rebels across multiple provinces, with significant civilian casualties reported.
Broken feet, ripped-out hair and now a death sentence: the fate of twin sisters jailed over Iran protests
Twin sisters Taraneh and Romina Rahimi, detained in Iran after joining January protests, have been sentenced to death and 25 years imprisonment respectively, with claims of torture during interrogation.
Volcanic ash cloud halts flights at five Indonesian airports, including Jakarta’s
Indonesia closed five airports, including Jakarta’s main hub, on Sunday after volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau disrupted hundreds of flights across the region.
Israeli air attacks on Lebanon kill at least four
Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon killed at least four people and wounded 20 others in recent attacks, prompting condemnation from Hezbollah amid ongoing regional tensions.
Russia strikes Ukraine intelligence HQ in ‘major escalation’
Russia conducted a drone strike on Ukraine’s SBU intelligence headquarters in central Kyiv, striking the office of the Security Service head and injuring at least nine people, marking an escalation in attacks.
Nepal bet nearly everything on hydropower – the floods show why that’s a problem
Nepal’s nearly complete dependence on hydropower for electricity faces new risks after deadly floods destroyed multiple plants and killed over 1,300 people, prompting calls to diversify energy sources.
‘To challenge deadly blockade’: New flotilla mission sets sail for Gaza
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition announced a new international mission attempting to reach Gaza in October, with vessels currently stopping at European ports to challenge Israel’s blockade.
After Pretoria peace deal, old enemies in Ethiopia’s Tigray find new ground
Nearly four years after Ethiopia’s 2022 peace agreement with the Tigray People’s Liberation Front, the TPLF has repositioned itself politically while retaining military leverage, with renewed clashes and recruitment reports raising questions about the accord’s durability.
Malaysia declares emergency in Sarawak as haze from Indonesia worsens
Malaysia declared an emergency in Sarawak’s Serian Division after hazardous haze from Indonesian wildfires worsened air pollution, closing schools and government offices.
US imposes sanctions on Turkish bank, prompting legal threat
The US Treasury sanctioned a Turkish bank for allegedly facilitating tens of millions in transactions for Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, prompting the bank to threaten legal action and deny the allegations.
At least five killed in Sudan’s South Kordofan in attack by rebel group
At least five people have been killed in an artillery attack on residential areas in Sudan’s South Kordofan province, with a medical organization accusing a rebel group of the assault.
UAE pardons Egyptian dissident-poet al-Qaradawi facing 10 years in prison
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has pardoned Egyptian dissident-poet Abdul Rahman al-Qaradawi, who was sentenced to 10 years in prison on August 27.
Pentagon polygraphs dozens of US military staff over media leaks
Pentagon investigators subjected approximately 50 Joint Staff members to polygraph examinations following unauthorized leaks about US military ammunition reserves and weapons stockpiles.
How could US-Iran conflict end? Three experts give their views
US-Iran conflict enters seventh month with little sign of resolution as both sides exchange strikes and reject compromise, despite economic blockade and expired ceasefire agreement.
‘They’ll be finding bodies next year’: a renowned forensic scientist on Nepal’s ‘extreme challenges’
A renowned forensic scientist warns that many victims of Nepal’s recent devastating flood may never be found or identified, citing difficult terrain and inadequate resources hampering recovery efforts.
Germany’s far-right AfD party is poised for power in a state election
Germany’s far-right AfD party leads polls ahead of a state election in Saxony-Anhalt that could make it the first far-right party to govern a German state since World War II.
Trump asks SCOTUS to OK changes to mail-in ballots. And, diesel prices hit record high
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to block a judge’s restraining order on mail-in ballot restrictions. Meanwhile, diesel prices have hit record highs at $5.85 per gallon nationwide.
Trump’s peace envoys to visit Moscow and Kyiv over weekend
US peace envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner plan weekend visits to Moscow and Kyiv to advance negotiations toward ending the war between Russia and Ukraine.
FEATURED
World Articles
A Warming World
In the past 60 years, every decade has been hotter than the last, and 2020 is on track to be among the hottest years yet. But the burden of extreme heat is not shared equally — it’s significantly worse for people at the bottom of the socioeconomic ladder. Extreme heat...
South Korea’s Comfort Women Suffer Embezzlement From Their Own Government
In May, former comfort woman turned activist Lee Yong-soo went public with accusations against Yoon Mee-hyang, the former head of The Korean Council for Justice and Remembrance, South Koreans, to the dismay of the South Koreans. The 92-year-old was a regular fixture...
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...