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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...
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Knicks reach NBA Finals after defeating Cavaliers in Game 4
New York Knicks are heading to the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years after sweeping Cleveland Cavaliers in East finals.By ReutersPublished On 26 May 202626 May 2026As the clock wound down, few Cleveland Cavaliers fans could be found. The New York Knicks left...
Rubio says Strait of Hormuz will open ‘one way or the other’
NewsFeedUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the Strait of Hormuz will be open ‘one way or another.’ Speaking to reporters while flying from Jaipur to New Delhi on the final leg of a four-day visit to India, he called the restrictions on the key waterway...
Iran war day 88: US attacks near Strait of Hormuz; talks under way in Qatar
US forces carry out series of attacks in the country’s south as Iranian delegation holds talks in Qatar. Published On 26 May 202626 May 2026United States forces have said they carried out attacks in southern Iran, describing the attacks as “self-defence” operations as...
Pakistani women in tent-pegging
NewsFeedTent-pegging is a sport where riders gallop across a field and pierce a small wooden target. Al Jazeera’s Hala Al Shami explains how Pakistani women are making strides in the male-dominated sport.Published On 26 May 202626 May 2026Click here to share on social...
Starbucks’ Korean sales fall after backlash to ‘Tank Day’ ad campaign
Coffee chain has seen ‘very significant’ drop in sales after campaign that evoked deadly crackdown, local operator says.By Reuters and The Associated PressPublished On 26 May 202626 May 2026Starbucks Korea has suffered a “very significant” drop in sales after a...
US strikes southern Iran in ‘self defence’ targeting Iranian mine boats
NewsFeedThe US military says it has launched new strikes on southern Iran, targeting Iranian missile sites and boats allegedly attempting to lay mines. Iran is yet to respond to the latest US strikes. It is unclear what impact these strikes will have on any potential...
Netanyahu vows to ‘smite’ Hezbollah with ‘overwhelming’ force
NewsFeedIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows to ‘smite’ Hezbollah with ‘overwhelming’ force following a drone attack that killed an Israeli soldier in Northern Israel. A total of 23 Israeli soldiers have been killed by Hezbollah fighters since...
Istanbul’s Bilgi University reopened after police crackdown
Students celebrated after days of protests against the closure decree that would have shut Bilgi University mid-year.Students at Istanbul’s Bilgi University celebrated after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reversed a decision to shut down the institution following days...
Cost of living crisis reshapes Eid spending in Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria – Seated on a plastic chair inside his modest madrassa in Abuja, Yunus Akanji listened as children recited verses from the holy Quran in soft, rhythmic tones. Some sat on mats, others on long wooden benches.The Islamic teacher occasionally corrected a...
Hajj pilgrims arrive near Mecca ahead of Arafah Day
NewsFeedMuslim pilgrims have begun arriving in Mina, near Mecca, ahead of the start of Arafah Day during the annual Hajj pilgrimage. Pilgrims described feelings of peace and gratitude as they prepared for one of Islam’s holiest rituals.Published On 26 May 202626 May...
US military launches strikes on southern Iran amid talks in Qatar
The United States has launched strikes on targets in southern Iran, the US military has said, as Tehran’s top negotiators gather in Qatar for talks aimed at reaching a peace deal with Washington.US Central Command (CENTCOM) said it carried out the “self-defence...
Canada’s Mark Carney calls treatment of Gaza flotilla activists ‘appalling’
The Liberal prime minister called for an independent investigation into Israeli mistreatment, but stopped short of penalties. Published On 26 May 202626 May 2026Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has expressed indignation at the Israeli government’s “appalling”...