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Massive Protests Erupt in Zagreb as Thousands Demand Action on Toxic Waste Scandal
Thousands of protesters marched in Zagreb to demand the urgent cleanup of a massive illegal toxic waste dump in the Lika region, increasing pressure on Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic's government.
Putin Meets US Envoys in Moscow to Discuss Trump's Proposal for Ending the Ukraine War
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Moscow to discuss a proposal from President Donald Trump aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.
Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett Urges Declaring Qatar an Enemy State and Launching Coordinated Pressure Campaign
Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has called for declaring Qatar an enemy and launching a multifaceted pressure campaign if he returns to power.
US Central Command Strikes Three Iranian Oil Tankers in Retaliation
US Central Command forces struck three Iranian oil tankers in response to attacks by the IRGC, as tensions escalate over Iran's oil infrastructure and economic network.
Strategic Shift in Southern Lebanon: Israel Asserts Control Over Ali al-Taher Ridge Amid Regional Tensions
Israel claims operational control over the strategic Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, raising regional tensions as Defence Minister Israel Katz vows to maintain a security zone until Hezbollah is disarmed.
In a Multipolar World, Middle Powers Gain Choices While Losing Security Guarantees
The rise of a multipolar international order offers middle powers increased diplomatic and economic choices, but provides fewer security guarantees during crises.
Inside the Pentagon Polygraph Crackdown: Why the Trump Administration is Targeting Staff Over Weapons Leaks
The Trump administration has ordered dozens of Pentagon officials to undergo polygraph tests amid an investigation into suspected leaks regarding US weapons stockpiles in the Middle East. The rare crackdown reflects growing tension between military leadership and the media over national security information.
UK Government Condemns Masked Anti-Immigrant Demonstrators After Dover Port Blockade
Masked demonstrators briefly blocked access to the Port of Dover on Saturday, prompting strong condemnation from the UK government over the resulting travel disruptions.
Costa Rica's President Argues United States Ground Forces Would Enhance National Security
Costa Rica's president states that United States ground forces would help strengthen the nation's security.
Correcting Global Cartography: UN Backs Resolution to Adopt Equal Earth Map and Reveal Africa's True Size
The United Nations General Assembly has voted to adopt the Equal Earth map projection, aiming to correct historical distortions that made Africa appear much smaller than it truly is.
Yemen Government Steps Up Independent Air Strikes Against Houthi Forces Amid Major Escalation
Yemen's internationally recognised government has launched a series of air strikes against Houthi positions in Taiz and Hodeidah, marking a major escalation in the ongoing conflict.
A 24-Hour Window Reveals President Donald Trump's Deep Preoccupation With Personal Monuments Amid Critical Midterms
As the 2026 midterm elections approach, a 24-hour window highlights President Donald Trump's intense focus on Washington construction projects and personal monuments rather than key voter concerns like the economy.
New Intelligence Dossier Substantiates Claims That Sudan's Army Used Chemical Weapons
Recent investigative reports citing a regional intelligence dossier reveal new evidence that the Sudanese Armed Forces developed and used chemical weapons against the Rapid Support Forces.
US Envoy Mike Huckabee Stresses Israeli Responsibility to Protect West Bank Palestinians Amid Rising Settler Violence
US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee visited the occupied West Bank to meet with residents affected by rising settler violence, stressing that the Israeli government must ensure Palestinian safety.
Suspected US Missile Strike Near Iran's Kharg Island Sparks Fears of Major Escalation
An Iranian tanker was reportedly struck by US missiles near Kharg Island, heightening tensions and raising concerns over potential disruptions to global oil supplies.
US Ambassador to Israel Meets Palestinian-Americans in the Occupied West Bank
The US ambassador to Israel held a meeting with Palestinian-Americans in the occupied West Bank, according to a recent video report.
Trump Threatens Fresh Strikes on Iran's Pickaxe Mountain Amid Escalating Tensions
US President Donald Trump has issued new threats against Iran's underground Pickaxe Mountain facility, raising regional tensions as missile exchanges continue near Kharg Island.
Inside Oman's Rejection of Iran's Strait of Hormuz Transit Fee Proposal Amid US Pressures
Oman has rejected Iran's proposal to jointly impose transit fees in the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to avoid tensions with the US and preserve its regional mediating role.
Niger Alleges France Orchestrated Unsuccessful Military Mutiny
Niger has publicly accused France of orchestrating a failed military mutiny, according to a recent video report.
Why Mansour Abbas Is Welcoming a Zionist Politician to Transform Ra'am's Electoral Strategy
Ra'am leader Mansour Abbas has placed former Yesh Atid lawmaker Yoav Segalovich second on his party's electoral slate in a bid to transform Arab political representation into tangible governing power.
Pentagon Subjects Dozens of US Military Staff to Polygraphs Over Media Leaks
Investigators have subjected about 50 members of the US military's Joint Staff to polygraph tests following unauthorised media leaks regarding dwindling US ammunition reserves.
UAE President Pardons Egyptian Dissident-Poet Abdul Rahman al-Qaradawi Following 10-Year Prison Sentence
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has pardoned Egyptian opposition activist Abdul Rahman al-Qaradawi, who was recently sentenced to 10 years in prison following his extradition from Lebanon.
US Seeks to Manage Strait of Hormuz Stalemate While Iran Presses to Break It
Renewed exchanges of fire between the US and Iran have plunged the region back into a perilous military stalemate, with both nations facing mounting economic pressures and depleting weapon stockpiles.
Trump Set to Use Qatari-Gifted Boeing 747 for Ireland Trip Amid Ongoing Security Concerns
President Donald Trump plans to fly to Ireland on the Qatari-gifted Boeing 747 despite earlier security concerns and impending upgrades scheduled for October.