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Oman trying to contain extensive oil spill from stricken tanker
Oman is attempting to contain an extensive oil spill covering approximately 400 square kilometers off its southern coast from a tanker stranded in a protected marine area for over a month.
Russian court bars only anti-war party from standing in parliamentary elections
Russia’s only anti-war party, Yabloko, has been barred from participating in next month’s parliamentary elections after a Moscow court ruled against it in a case brought by a pro-Kremlin nationalist party.
New train service connects Finland and Sweden for first time in decades
A passenger train service between Finland and Sweden has resumed operations after nearly 40 years, linking Oulu to Haparanda and creating Europe’s longest potential rail route.
Iran hierarchy consolidation as IRGC veteran tapped for key security role
Iran’s Supreme Leader appoints Mohsen Rezaee, a veteran IRGC commander, as secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, alongside other military appointments in key security positions.
Lebanon ‘files new lawsuit against’ ex-central bank chief Riad Salameh
Lebanon has indicted former central bank chief Riad Salameh and a commercial banker over financial crimes including embezzlement and illicit enrichment, marking the first time a private sector banker has been charged in connection with the former governor.
Nigeria’s mass wedding – and how to tell lovers from fraudsters in Kano
Kano, Nigeria hosted a mass wedding for 1,500 couples sponsored by the state government, which spent 1.5 billion naira to cover dowries and household goods while authorities worked to verify genuine partnerships.
Canadian government steps in as ‘out of control’ wildfires force thousands to flee
Canada’s federal government mobilized assistance as unprecedented fast-moving wildfires in British Columbia killed one person and forced approximately 22,000 residents to evacuate their homes.
New Houthi missile and drone attacks kill seven in Yemen’s al-Makha
Houthi forces launched fresh missile and drone strikes on Yemen’s al-Makha port city, killing at least seven people and wounding 30 others in attacks that extended a broader assault on government-held coastal areas.
Could Morocco’s football chief Fouzi Lekjaa become its next prime minister?
Morocco’s budget minister and football federation president Fouzi Lekjaa has joined a political party ahead of parliamentary elections on September 23, sparking debate about managerial competence versus traditional politics.
Incumbents secure Hawaii primary wins, defying progressive challengers
US Representative Ed Case defeated a progressive Democratic challenger in Hawaii’s primary, securing 57% of the vote against state Senator Jarrett Keohokalole’s 34%, setting up a November general election matchup.
Former Iraqi provincial governor arrested as graft crackdown continues
Former Iraqi provincial governor Ahmed al-Jubouri was arrested in Baghdad on Saturday on corruption charges, allegedly embezzling funds from Saladin province contracts during his 2013-2014 tenure.
Thai PM vows to introduce stricter gun laws after eight killed in shooting
Thailand’s prime minister pledges stricter gun control laws after a 14-year-old opened fire at a school in Nonthaburi, killing eight people and injuring 22 others.
Will Pakistan-Saudi-Turkiye defence pact change US strategy?
Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan signed a mutual defence agreement in Mecca, with a provision treating attacks on any signatory as attacks on all, potentially impacting US strategy and Arab-Israeli normalisation efforts.
Solar eclipse to occur next week. Here is what to know
A solar eclipse will be visible from Europe and parts of the U.S. next week, with total eclipse conditions in Iceland, Greenland, northern Russia, Spain, and Portugal.
Crews recover 19 bodies from rubble of destroyed Gaza building
Nineteen bodies, mostly women and children, were recovered from a destroyed residential building in Gaza City after a four-day search operation concluded on Saturday.
Four killed in helicopter crash in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro
Four people, including three Colombian women, were killed in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro during a sightseeing flight. The incident has prompted local officials to call for enhanced safety oversight.
Hungary nominates former Supreme Court chief Andras Baka for presidency
Hungary’s Tisza party nominates Andras Baka, a former Supreme Court chief removed by Viktor Orban’s government in 2012, as its presidential candidate following its April election victory.
Ukraine war briefing: Turkey calls for ‘moratorium’ on Black Sea attacks by Russia and Ukraine
Turkey’s foreign minister called for a moratorium on Black Sea attacks by Russia and Ukraine following strikes on civilian vessels, while Ukraine faces winter power shortages amid Russian missile strikes.
Pilot and crew member die in helicopter crash battling Utah fire
A pilot and crew member died when their firefighting helicopter crashed while battling the Widemouth 2 fire in central Utah on Friday near Richfield.
Blame game as Brussels builds ‘Europe’s largest frying pan’ instead of shady square
Brussels abandoned its ambitious plan for a shaded steel canopy atop Schuman Square, leaving what critics call Europe’s largest frying pan—a bare concrete expanse lacking greenery.
Israel announces tender for 627 settler units in occupied West Bank
Israeli authorities issued a tender for 627 housing units in the Kochav Yaakov settlement in the occupied West Bank, with a construction deadline set for November 30.
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