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Israeli protesters demand release of hostages, end to the war in “day of struggle”
Middle East
August 26, 2025
Israeli protesters demand release of hostages, end to the war in “day of struggle”
As we’ve been reporting, Israelis started a nationwide day of protest today, blocking highways and burning tires as they called…
France fears new political crisis after PM’s confidence-vote gamble
World
August 26, 2025
France fears new political crisis after PM’s confidence-vote gamble
Paris Reuters — France could find itself heading for another snap parliamentary election, a government minister suggested on Tuesday, after…
Trump tells South Korean president he wants to meet North Korea’s Kim Jong Un
World
August 26, 2025
Trump tells South Korean president he wants to meet North Korea’s Kim Jong Un
President Donald Trump is willing to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, he told his South Korean counterpart…
Australia expels Iranian ambassador after spy agency finds Iran directed antisemitic attacks on its soil
Middle East
August 26, 2025
Australia expels Iranian ambassador after spy agency finds Iran directed antisemitic attacks on its soil
Brisbane, Australia — Australia is expelling the Iranian ambassador to Canberra after the country’s intelligence agency found that Iran was…
Trump claims war in Gaza could end in next “two to three weeks”
Middle East
August 26, 2025
Trump claims war in Gaza could end in next “two to three weeks”
President Donald Trump claimed yesterday the war in Gaza will end in the next few weeks, without providing specifics. The…
In this sun-scorched nation, mall runs and night swims are saving the summer
Middle East
August 25, 2025
In this sun-scorched nation, mall runs and night swims are saving the summer
Summer in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is not for the faint-hearted. The mercury rises beyond 40 degrees Celsius, or…
Our phones are flooded with apps. Google wants to help
Technology
August 25, 2025
Our phones are flooded with apps. Google wants to help
New York — How many apps does it take to plan a work meeting or a dinner with friends? It…
Trump’s ambition to take crime crackdown national will stoke tensions and legal showdowns
World
August 25, 2025
Trump’s ambition to take crime crackdown national will stoke tensions and legal showdowns
America’s next big showdown is brewing over Donald Trump’s zeal to impose unusual presidential power as he eyes big, Democratic-run…
Israel strikes Yemen after Huthis fire new type of missile
Middle East
August 25, 2025
Israel strikes Yemen after Huthis fire new type of missile
Israel struck Yemen’s Huthis on Sunday after the Iran-backed rebels fired a new type of missile at Israel. The Israeli…
Thousands evacuated, flights canceled as Vietnam braces for Typhoon Kajiki to make landfall
World
August 25, 2025
Thousands evacuated, flights canceled as Vietnam braces for Typhoon Kajiki to make landfall
Vietnam closed schools, airports, and evacuated thousands of people as it braced for powerful Typhoon Kajiki to make landfall Monday,…
In Africa, Russia is swapping a ruthless paramilitary for a replica it can control. What’s Putin’s game plan?
World
August 25, 2025
In Africa, Russia is swapping a ruthless paramilitary for a replica it can control. What’s Putin’s game plan?
Abuja, Nigeria — Wagner, a feared Russian mercenary group that is notorious for staging a failed mutiny against Moscow and…
Following Trump’s lead, Netanyahu shifts strategy on ceasefire even after Hamas accepts
Middle East
August 25, 2025
Following Trump’s lead, Netanyahu shifts strategy on ceasefire even after Hamas accepts
Tel Aviv — Nearly a week after Hamas accepted the latest Gaza ceasefire proposal from Qatari and Egyptian mediators, Israel…
More than a dozen people killed in Israeli strikes on hospital in southern Gaza, including journalists
Middle East
August 25, 2025
More than a dozen people killed in Israeli strikes on hospital in southern Gaza, including journalists
More than a dozen Palestinians were killed in a pair of Israeli strikes on a hospital in southern Gaza, according…
Dutch foreign minister resigns after failing to secure sanctions against Israel
Middle East
August 24, 2025
Dutch foreign minister resigns after failing to secure sanctions against Israel
Amsterdam AP — Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp resigned Friday evening, after he failed to secure new sanctions against Israel…
Trump sends letter of support on Ukraine’s Independence Day, as Zelensky says Kyiv ‘will not lose’ the war
World
August 24, 2025
Trump sends letter of support on Ukraine’s Independence Day, as Zelensky says Kyiv ‘will not lose’ the war
US President Donald Trump joined other world leaders in sending messages of support to Ukraine on Sunday as it celebrates…
Kremlin-backed Max messenger app to be pre-installed on all smartphones sold in Russia
Technology
August 24, 2025
Kremlin-backed Max messenger app to be pre-installed on all smartphones sold in Russia
London — The Russian government will require the state-backed Max messenger app to be pre-installed on all smartphones and tablets…
UK delays Chinese embassy ruling after Beijing withholds detail
World
August 24, 2025
UK delays Chinese embassy ruling after Beijing withholds detail
Reuters — The British government on Friday extended the deadline until October to decide on whether to approve China’s plans…
Irish folk band The Mary Wallopers say they were muted at festival for showing Palestinian flag on stage
World
August 24, 2025
Irish folk band The Mary Wallopers say they were muted at festival for showing Palestinian flag on stage
Irish folk band The Mary Wallopers say they were muted at a music festival in Portsmouth, England on Friday for…
Ukraine is stepping up attacks on Russian energy – and it’s working
World
August 24, 2025
Ukraine is stepping up attacks on Russian energy – and it’s working
A dramatic rise in Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries has sent gasoline prices in Russia to record highs, despite…
At historic summit between Japan and South Korea, Trump’s presence looms large
World
August 24, 2025
At historic summit between Japan and South Korea, Trump’s presence looms large
Tokyo, Japan — History was made this weekend. South Korean President Lee Jae-myung made his first overseas trip for bilateral…