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Air Raids, Conscripts and China: How Myanmar’s Military Is Regaining Ground
Myanmar’s military is regaining lost territory against opposition forces through a combination of mass conscription, intensive air strikes, and backing from China. Despite these strategic setbacks, resistance groups vow to continue fighting.
Icelandic Citizens Decide Fate of EU Membership in Too-Close-to-Call Referendum
Voting has concluded in Iceland's highly contested referendum on resuming EU membership negotiations, with polls indicating a dead heat between the two sides.
Norway's New King Haakon VIII Delivers Emotional First Address Following the Passing of King Harald
Norway's new monarch, King Haakon VIII, delivered an emotional first address paying tribute to his late father, King Harald, while tens of thousands of mourners gathered outside the royal palace in Oslo.
Iceland Heads to the Polls in Closely Contested Election Focused on EU Membership Talks
Voters in Iceland are participating in a closely contested election to decide whether to restart talks regarding EU membership.
Protests Erupt in New York as RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Faces Backlash Over US Visit
Protesters in New York City are organizing against RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's appearance at Madison Square Garden, denouncing the event as a whitewash of Hindu nationalism. Human rights advocates, faith groups, and officials have criticized the gathering.
Why Convicted War Criminal Ratko Mladic Died a Victor in a World Reclaiming Fascism
The death of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic highlights a grim reality: his ideology of fascism and genocide denial has triumphed in a world increasingly blind to growing authoritarianism.
Greenland Establishes Truth Commission Following Decades of Forced Contraception Scheme
Greenland is forming a truth and reconciliation commission to investigate a decades-long forced contraception scheme targeting thousands of Indigenous girls and women.
UK Pledges Missile Blueprints to Support Ukraine Amid Escalating Conflict
The UK is providing Ukraine with missile blueprints as part of its ongoing support amid Russia-Ukraine strikes, according to a recent video report.
Divine Rhetoric: How Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli Leaders Weaponise Religion in Wartime
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other leaders frequently employ biblical rhetoric and religious imagery to frame military conflicts, transforming geopolitical struggles into moral dramas.
Lebanon Faces Rising Risks as Israel and Turkey Clash for Regional Dominance in the Levant
As Israel and Turkey vie for influence across the Levant, Lebanon finds itself caught in a dangerous regional power struggle that threatens its domestic stability and security.
Trump Administration Set to Revoke Up to 200,000 Tourist and Business Visas for Asylum Seekers
The Trump administration plans to revoke B-1 and B-2 visas for up to 200,000 foreign nationals who have sought asylum, marking a major escalation in US immigration enforcement.
Israeli Forces Raid and Seize UNRWA Training Centre in East Jerusalem
Israeli forces raided and seized an UNRWA training centre in East Jerusalem on Tuesday, further escalating actions against the Palestinian refugee agency.
Escalating Violence: Israeli Settlers and Military Encircle Palestinian Home in Qusra
Israeli settlers and military forces have encircled a Palestinian home in the West Bank village of Qusra, trapping residents amidst an escalating campaign of violence and movement restrictions.
Qatar Stances US Sanctions on Iran as Unilateral One Year After Gaza Incident
Qatar addresses US sanctions on Iran as unilateral amidst coverage marking one year since a Gaza journalist was killed by Israel.
US Military Support for Iraq's Kurdistan Region to Continue Despite Expiring Security Agreement
Kurdish officials confirm that military co-operation and strategic ties between the US and Iraq's Kurdistan Region will continue despite the upcoming expiration of a key security agreement on September 30.
Gaza Ceasefire on the Brink of Collapse, Warns Peace Envoy Nikolay Mladenov
Board of Peace envoy Nikolay Mladenov warns that the Gaza ceasefire is at risk of collapsing due to a failure by both sides to adhere to the peace roadmap.
Far-Right Commentator Milo Yiannopoulos Detained by ICE
Far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos has been detained by ICE, according to a video report.
Iran Leadership Rift Deepens as Supreme Leader Demands Halt to Publicizing National Hardships
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has ordered officials to stop publicizing national problems and instead highlight the country's strength, exposing a widening leadership rift in Tehran amid ongoing economic pressures.
Fleeing Persecution in Iran, an Activist Finds Herself Deported by the US to the Central African Republic
A young Iranian activist who won a legal protection order in the US was deported to the dangerous and unfamiliar Central African Republic under a controversial third-country removal policy.
Trump Administration Tests Legal Limits on White House Secrecy and Executive Privilege
President Donald Trump's administration is asserting expansive new claims regarding White House secrecy, executive privilege for non-government advisers, and the constitutionality of the Presidential Records Act.
US Judge Declines Immediate Block on President Donald Trump's New Birthright Citizenship Order
A US judge has temporarily declined a request to block President Donald Trump's revised executive order restricting birthright citizenship, keeping the legal battle alive.
Trapped in the Crossfire: Yemen's Fractured Education System Threatens Students' Futures
Yemen's parallel education systems have left students caught between rival authorities in Sanaa and Aden, threatening their academic futures and halting dreams of studying abroad.
US Revokes Visa and Adds Former Iraqi Finance Minister Taif Sami Mohammed to Terrorism Watchlist
The US State Department has revoked the visa of former Iraqi finance minister Taif Sami Mohammed and placed her on the FBI's terrorism watchlist.
Colombia's New President Abelardo de la Espriella Sparks Outrage Over Hardline Deportation Policy Targeting Venezuelan Migrants
Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella faces intense backlash from opposition politicians and migrant communities over his new hardline deportation policy primarily targeting undocumented Venezuelans.