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Israeli Settlers Attack Palestinian Farmers

Israeli settlers launched coordinated attacks against Palestinian farmers during the annual olive harvest in the West Bank on Friday, injuring several people and causing significant damage to property. Among those injured was Washington Post photographer Heidi Levine, who was beaten by masked settle

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Two Tankers Attacked Off Romania’s Black Sea Coast

Two chemical tankers were attacked off Romania’s Black Sea coast, leaving seven crew members missing. The San Marino-flagged Wine Trader , carrying a total of 12 crew aboard, was struck about 15 nautical miles southeast of the Sulina Canal and just outside Romanian waters. Five crew members have bee

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Houthis Advance on Taiz as Yemen Faces Humanitarian Crisis

The Houthi rebels' advance on the Yemeni city of Taiz has intensified the humanitarian crisis, according to multiple reports. As reported by TimesLIVE , hospitals in Yemen are struggling to cope with a sharp rise in war casualties, while intensified fighting along multiple front lines has cut off ai

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Researchers Search for Amelia Earhart's Plane Near Nikumaroro Island

A team of researchers is searching for Amelia Earhart's missing plane near Nikumaroro Island in Kiribati. The expedition, led by Steve Schultz from Purdue University and Richard Pettigrew from the Archaeological Legacy Institute (ALI), began on Wednesday, focusing on a visual anomaly known as the Ta

Oct 14, 10:14 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Colombia Opens Jerusalem Embassy After Restoring Ties with Israel

Colombia opened an embassy in Jerusalem on Wednesday, marking a significant shift in its diplomatic relations with Israel. The move comes after conservative President Abelardo de la Espriella restored ties that were severed by his predecessor, Gustavo Petro, over the war in Gaza. The opening was hai

Oct 14, 8:23 PM ET·1 min read

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Diplomacy

Nobel Committee Awards Peace Prize to Navi Pillay Amid ICC Sanctions

The Nobel Committee awarded Navi Pillay , a former judge at the International Criminal Court (ICC) and UN human rights commissioner, the 2023 Peace Prize. The announcement came as U.S. President Donald Trump intensified his criticism of the ICC by imposing sanctions on the court. Pillay, known for h

Oct 14, 10:39 AM ET·2 min read

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DiplomacyCONFLICTING REPORTS

Trump Announces Greenland Resource Exploration

President Donald Trump announced plans for extensive oil, gas, and mineral exploration in Greenland, framing the initiative as a critical component of national security and resource strategy. The announcement follows a recently signed agreement between the United States, Denmark, and Greenland that

Oct 14, 6:59 AM ET·1 min read

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Diplomacy

Russia Detains Japanese Journalist on Espionage Charges

Russia has detained Japanese journalist Yuki Imai on charges of gathering information about the country's defense capabilities. According to multiple sources, Imai was arrested in Sakhalin before he planned to leave Russia and subsequently transferred to custody in Moscow. The FSB released a video s

Oct 13, 7:03 PM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

Two Ships Hit by Drones Off Bulgaria’s Black Sea Coast

Two ships were hit by drone strikes off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast overnight, with one sinking and eleven sailors missing. The Bulgarian government condemned the incident as "absolutely unacceptable" and suggested that Russia benefits from such attacks. The Ukrainian-owned Chelsea-3, sailing under a

Oct 13, 7:54 AM ET·1 min read

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Conflict

NATO Outlines Defense Strategy Against Russia

NATO's top military commander, General Alexus Grynkewich, warned that the alliance is 'ready to fight tonight' if it comes under attack from Russia. Speaking at the Warsaw Security Forum, Grynkewich outlined a three-pronged defense strategy: block, blunt, and break any enemy advance. He emphasized t

Oct 12, 2:09 PM ET·2 min read

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ConflictCONFLICTING REPORTS

Drone Strike Kills Dozens in Sudan's Blue Nile Region

A drone strike in southeastern Sudan's Blue Nile region killed at least 30 displaced people , including women and children. Governor Mahjoub Al-Sheikh of Wad al-Mahi province told Al Jazeera that the attack was carried out by a drone belonging to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The gove

Oct 12, 10:19 AM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

250K March in London for Palestine as Gaza Ceasefire Fails

Thousands of protesters gathered in central London on Saturday to express support for Palestinians and demand an end to what they described as Israeli 'genocide' against them. The demonstrators, many wearing keffiyehs and holding Palestinian flags, marched from the Embankment towards Parliament with

Oct 10, 12:15 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Taiwan Boosts Defense Budget to $34.5B Amid China Tensions

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te announced a record $34.5 billion defense budget for 2027 during his National Day speech, emphasizing that the increase aims to deter war rather than provoke it. Speaking outside the Presidential Office in Taipei before thousands of people, including foreign diplomats,

Oct 10, 2:19 AM ET·2 min read

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HumanRights

Navi Pillay Wins Nobel Peace Prize Amid Controversy

The Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to South African jurist Navanethem 'Navi' Pillay for her lifelong efforts in promoting peace, international law, and human rights. The decision has sparked controversy due to accusations of anti-Israel bias. Pillay, 85, is a former U.N

Oct 9, 6:15 AM ET·3 min read

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Conflict

Houthis Attack Riyadh Airport; 3 Dead

The Iran-aligned Houthi group in Yemen claimed responsibility for a ballistic missile attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The attack resulted in the deaths of three Saudi citizens, including Captain Hamoud Ali Alkalthami of Saudia Airlines, and caused significant dam

Oct 8, 10:57 PM ET·2 min read

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Crime

ICC Rules Duterte Fit for Trial on Murder Charges

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has ruled that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte , 81, is fit to stand trial on charges of murder and attempted murder as crimes against humanity. The ruling comes after a panel of medical experts concluded that Duterte can effectively exercise his fa

Oct 8, 7:08 PM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

Ethiopia Accuses Eritrea of Invasion as Tigray Conflict Escalates

Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of launching an 'all-out invasion' into the Tigray region, marking a significant escalation in tensions between the two nations. Ethiopian officials reported that Eritrean troops advanced up to 60 kilometers (37 miles) into northern Ethiopia's Tigray region, prompting Et

Oct 8, 12:38 PM ET·5 min read

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Conflict

USS Lincoln Returns After Record Deployment

The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier returned to San Diego on Thursday after a record-breaking 321-day deployment , supporting operations during the Iran war. The extended mission drew national attention due to reports of deteriorating conditions among its crew, including food shortages and ment

Oct 8, 12:38 PM ET·2 min read

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HumanRights

Migrant Boat Intercepted Near Dover Amid Protests

A small boat carrying 32 migrants was intercepted less than a mile from Dover after someone onboard phoned emergency services. Border Security Command vessels and lifeboats were scrambled just before 9am, with the dinghy located off Shakespeare Beach, just outside Dover Harbour. Photos show an RNLI

Oct 7, 10:52 AM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

Drone Strikes Sink Cargo Ship in Black Sea

Two merchant ships were attacked by drones in the Black Sea off Bulgaria's coast early Tuesday, resulting in one ship sinking and its crew going missing. The Alfa Watan , a Togo-flagged vessel with an undisclosed cargo, sank about 70 miles off the coastal town of Byala. A Bulgarian ferry and naval b

Oct 6, 2:12 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Israel Orders UK to Close East Jerusalem Consulate

Israel has ordered the United Kingdom to close its consulate in East Jerusalem by October 5th, escalating diplomatic tensions between the two allies. This move follows Britain's imposition of sanctions targeting illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The British consulate, located in

Oct 5, 2:25 PM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

U.S. Strike on Alleged Drug Boat Kills Four

The U.S. military conducted a strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean Sea on Sunday, killing four people, according to reports from Los Angeles Times , CBS News , and UPI . The attack is part of the Trump administration's yearlong campaign against suspected traffickers in Latin Ame

Oct 5, 12:50 PM ET·1 min read

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Security

US Withdraws Bombers from RAF Fairford Amid Threats

The U.S. has withdrawn all its bombers from RAF Fairford in the UK following reported threats, according to multiple sources. President Donald Trump confirmed on Monday that unspecified threats prompted the redeployment of at least a dozen B-1 long-range bombers over the weekend. According to UPI ,

Oct 4, 7:25 PM ET·2 min read

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HumanRights

Malaysia Sends Back Rohingya Refugees Amid Safety Concerns

Malaysia has begun deporting nearly 1,500 Rohingya refugees back to Myanmar despite warnings from human rights groups and the United Nations about safety concerns. This move is part of a broader plan agreed between Malaysia and Myanmar that could see as many as 5,000 people returned. Malaysian Prime

Sep 30, 4:22 AM ET·3 min read

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Israeli Settlers Attack Palestinian Farmers

Two Tankers Attacked Off Romania’s Black Sea Coast

Houthis Advance on Taiz as Yemen Faces Humanitarian Crisis

Researchers Search for Amelia Earhart's Plane Near Nikumaroro Island

Colombia Opens Jerusalem Embassy After Restoring Ties with Israel

Nobel Committee Awards Peace Prize to Navi Pillay Amid ICC Sanctions

Trump Announces Greenland Resource Exploration

Russia Detains Japanese Journalist on Espionage Charges

Two Ships Hit by Drones Off Bulgaria’s Black Sea Coast

NATO Outlines Defense Strategy Against Russia

Drone Strike Kills Dozens in Sudan's Blue Nile Region

250K March in London for Palestine as Gaza Ceasefire Fails

Taiwan Boosts Defense Budget to $34.5B Amid China Tensions

Navi Pillay Wins Nobel Peace Prize Amid Controversy

Houthis Attack Riyadh Airport; 3 Dead

ICC Rules Duterte Fit for Trial on Murder Charges

Ethiopia Accuses Eritrea of Invasion as Tigray Conflict Escalates

USS Lincoln Returns After Record Deployment

Migrant Boat Intercepted Near Dover Amid Protests

Drone Strikes Sink Cargo Ship in Black Sea

Israel Orders UK to Close East Jerusalem Consulate

U.S. Strike on Alleged Drug Boat Kills Four

US Withdraws Bombers from RAF Fairford Amid Threats

Malaysia Sends Back Rohingya Refugees Amid Safety Concerns

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Israeli Settlers Attack Palestinian Farmers

Two Tankers Attacked Off Romania’s Black Sea Coast

Houthis Advance on Taiz as Yemen Faces Humanitarian Crisis

Researchers Search for Amelia Earhart's Plane Near Nikumaroro Island

Colombia Opens Jerusalem Embassy After Restoring Ties with Israel

Nobel Committee Awards Peace Prize to Navi Pillay Amid ICC Sanctions

Trump Announces Greenland Resource Exploration

Russia Detains Japanese Journalist on Espionage Charges

Two Ships Hit by Drones Off Bulgaria’s Black Sea Coast

NATO Outlines Defense Strategy Against Russia

Drone Strike Kills Dozens in Sudan's Blue Nile Region

250K March in London for Palestine as Gaza Ceasefire Fails

Taiwan Boosts Defense Budget to $34.5B Amid China Tensions

Navi Pillay Wins Nobel Peace Prize Amid Controversy

Houthis Attack Riyadh Airport; 3 Dead

ICC Rules Duterte Fit for Trial on Murder Charges

Ethiopia Accuses Eritrea of Invasion as Tigray Conflict Escalates

USS Lincoln Returns After Record Deployment

Migrant Boat Intercepted Near Dover Amid Protests

Drone Strikes Sink Cargo Ship in Black Sea

Israel Orders UK to Close East Jerusalem Consulate

U.S. Strike on Alleged Drug Boat Kills Four

US Withdraws Bombers from RAF Fairford Amid Threats

Malaysia Sends Back Rohingya Refugees Amid Safety Concerns

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