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China Purges Two Top Military Generals in Major Anti-Corruption Crackdown
China has expelled two top military generals, Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli, from the Communist Party amid President Xi Jinping's sweeping anti-corruption crackdown.
UN Prepared to Investigate Alleged Chemical Weapons Use Amid Escalating Sudan Conflict
The UN has announced its readiness to investigate alleged chemical weapons use in Sudan's civil war and supports expanding the national arms embargo as global leaders meet in New York.
Qatar Dismisses The New Yorker's Hamas Funding Claims as 'Amateur Blog' Fabrication, Weighs Legal Action
Qatar has strongly rejected allegations by The New Yorker that it funded Hamas, labeling the report a fabricated smear campaign and announcing it is weighing legal options.
Meet Elif Eralp: The Leftist Leader with Turkish Roots Poised to Lead Berlin
Elif Eralp and her The Left party secured victory in Berlin's state election, positioning her to potentially become the city's next governing mayor. Her campaign focused on affordable housing, migrant rights, and progressive social policies.
As Antonio Guterres Faces His Final UN General Assembly, Can the United Nations Restore Global Trust?
As Antonio Guterres prepares for his final UN General Assembly as Secretary General, the global summit convenes amid deep uncertainties, ongoing conflicts, and questions over the UN's fading leverage.
Historic Unification of Peshmerga Forces Brings End to Decades of Kurdish Division in Iraq
Iraqi Kurdistan has officially unified its Peshmerga forces under the Ministry of Peshmerga Affairs, ending decades of division between rival ruling parties and fulfilling a key US-led military reform demand.
Pro-Putin United Russia Party Set to Secure Landmark Victory in Controlled Parliamentary Elections Amid War
Pro-Putin party United Russia is on track to win a record number of seats in Russia's parliamentary elections amidst heavy wartime drone attacks and international condemnation over voting in occupied Ukrainian territories.
Moroccan Political Parties Intensify Market and Digital Campaigns Ahead of Legislative Elections
Political parties in Morocco are stepping up their campaigns in markets and online ahead of the September 23 legislative elections, focusing on issues like youth unemployment and rising living costs.
Diplomacy and Drama: What to Expect at the UN General Assembly
World leaders and diplomats gather in New York for the UN General Assembly, facing a packed agenda featuring high-stakes meetings, artificial intelligence discussions, and key leadership transitions.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Fights for Political Survival Following Devastating Regional Election Losses to the Far-Right AfD
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is fighting for his political survival after his CDU party suffered devastating losses to the far-right AfD in recent regional elections.
Why Donald Trump's Sweeping Tariffs Are Falling Flat With Working-Class Voters
President Donald Trump's aggressive protectionist tariffs are facing a backlash from working-class voters and politicians alike, as rising costs overshadow the theoretical benefits of trade restrictions.
Israeli Forces Detain Dozens of Palestinians in Occupied West Bank Town Raid Following Shooting Incident
Israeli forces have detained at least 53 Palestinians during a multi-day military raid in the occupied West Bank town of Biddu following a deadly shooting incident.
Egypt Warns All Options Open to Protect Nile Rights Amid GERD Dispute
Egyptian Water Minister Hani Sewilam warned that all legitimate options remain on the table to protect the country's water security amid ongoing disputes over the GERD.
Anatomy of Collapse: Why Humanitarian Truces Keep Failing in Sudan's Devastating Civil War
International efforts to broker humanitarian truces in Sudan continue to fail as the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces prioritize political survival and military victory over peace.
Egypt Escalates Nile Dispute Warnings Against Ethiopia Over Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
Egypt has issued a detailed warning regarding Ethiopia's unilateral actions over the Nile water dispute, highlighting severe domestic water scarcity and demanding binding agreements on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.
Examining US Strategy and the Threat of Houthis to Saudi Arabian Shipping
An analysis examines geopolitical strategies and questions whether the Houthis will disrupt Saudi Arabian shipping lanes.
Understanding the Yemen Conflict: A Comprehensive Guide to the War's Origins and Latest Escalations
A comprehensive guide examining the origins of the Yemen conflict from the 2014 Houthi takeover to the recent military escalations and humanitarian crisis.
France Summons Iranian Ambassador Following Closure of Tehran Language Centre Amid Escalating Tensions
France is summoning the Iranian ambassador after Tehran shut down a French language centre, deepening diplomatic tensions between the two nations.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and UN Aid Chief Tom Fletcher Address Gaza and Sudan Crises at UN General Assembly
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with UN Aid Chief Tom Fletcher at the UN General Assembly to address urgent humanitarian needs and aid delivery in Gaza and Sudan.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni Announces School Reforms Banning Face Coverings and Capping Foreign Students
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced upcoming educational reforms that will ban face coverings in schools and place a cap on the number of foreign students per class.
Tragic Casualties Reported Following Pakistani Air Strikes in Northeastern Afghanistan
Pakistani air raids in northeastern Afghanistan's Kunar province have killed three members of the same family and injured four others, threatening to reignite regional tensions.
Dubai Declares 10-Day Mourning Period Following Passing of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid
Dubai has declared a ten-day mourning period with flags at half-mast following the passing of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on Monday.
Middle East Tensions Surge as Iran and US Exchange Warnings Ahead of UN General Assembly
Tensions in the Middle East are escalating ahead of the UN General Assembly due to intensifying conflict in Yemen between Saudi Arabia and the Huthi rebels, alongside fresh warnings exchanged between Washington and Tehran.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to Host President Donald Trump at Gracie Mansion
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will meet with President Donald Trump at Gracie Mansion on Monday ahead of the United Nations General Assembly to discuss issues affecting the city.