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The Baltic Country Calling for Calm in the Face of Russian Threat
Estonia reports that while the conflict with Moscow has already started, there are no signs of an imminent invasion. This stance c
topicModi and Xi are set to meet at BRICS with trade and border issues in spotlight
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping are scheduled to meet during the BRICS summit to address border disputes and
topicMore than 1,300 are missing in Nepal and Tibet after catastrophic floods caused by glacier collapse
At least 1,400 people died following the August collapse of a 200,000 square metre glacier that triggered floods across Nepal and
topicIsraeli army orders criminal investigation into killing of Palestinian girl Hind Rajab in Gaza
The Palestinian Prisoners Society reports that 92 identified Palestinians have died in Israeli prisons since October 7, 2023, incl
topicChinese banking giant serves firms linked to oligarchs and autocrats to push Beijing’s agenda
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) leveraged its position as the world's largest bank to push Beijing's global agenda
topicSaudi Pipeline Attack Risks ‘Disastrous’ Loss of Oil as Fighting Escalates
An attack on the Petroline pipeline has severed Saudi Arabia's only crude route, risking a "disastrous" loss of millions of barrel
topicHidden crypto farm in Mexican mountains puts spotlight on cartel funding
Federal and state investigators closed a concealed cryptocurrency mining operation located in the mountains of Puebla. The raid ta
topicIsrael Boosts Ties With New European Ally Amid Gaza Tensions
Israel established its first embassy in Slovenia's capital, signaling a shift in the European Union member's diplomatic approach.
Philippine VP Duterte posts bail after arrest order for alleged grave threats
Reports claiming that a recent rally was a protest against Vice President Sara Duterte's arrest warrant are false. A fact check re
topicIsrael Says It Cleared Tunnels to Strategic Hezbollah Fortress in Lebanon
Israeli troops have destroyed a 3.5-mile underground fortress and redeployed to commanding positions on the Ali al-Taher ridge. Th
topicLeak: EU Commission to pitch social media restrictions for under-15s
The European Union plans to restrict social media access for children under 15 to improve online safety. Under the proposed EU Kid
topicRosneft’s Ryazan Oil Refinery Shuts Down After Drone Attack, Industry Sources Say
Rosneft has halted crude oil processing at its Syzran and Saratov oil refineries following drone attacks. These shutdowns expand t
topicPhilippines defense minister reads private note from China to live audience
Philippines Defense Minister Teodoro sparked a diplomatic clash by reading a private note from China to a live audience at a Seoul
topic2 Democrats cross aisle to help tee up final vote on Russia sanctions bill
A sweeping sanctions bill targeting Russia and Iran is moving toward a final House vote after two Democrats crossed party lines to
topicMexican influencer shot dead during livestream
Mexican content creator Jose Luis Esparza, known as El Piturris, was shot and killed during a livestream at his family's taco shop
topicNepal floods latest: Number of people missing jumps significantly to nearly 2,000
Nepal struggles with severe flooding affecting the country alongside China, leaving more than 1,000 dead. Rescue teams target roug
topicArchbishop Gallagher begins visit to Russia
Archbishop Paul Gallagher visited Moscow from August 24 to August 28 to meet with senior officials of the Putin regime and the Rus
topicLatest Updates: Iran war costs well over $33.4 billion, Pentagon says, as Trump signals renewed openness to talks
The Congressional Budget Office projects that the inflationary fallout from the Iran conflict will stretch well into 2027. Pentago
topicIsrael’s Netanyahu claims Iran tried to kill one of his sons
The United States and Iran are locked in a massive conflict that has taken on a personal dimension. This escalation coincides with
topicBusiness Coach Says Best Employee is 'Punished' With Work
Adam Silver states that the upcoming WNBA commissioner needs to help unify the league following the retirement announcement of Eng
topicPolice launch criminal investigation into Reform UK donations
Police are investigating Reform UK over potential campaign finance violations involving overseas donors, following a massive influ
topicHouthis seize strategic Red Sea islands as analysts warn of impending oil crunch
Iran-backed Houthi forces have seized Mokha along with Perim Island and the Hanish Islands in Yemen, giving them control over the
topicSalvadorans to Keep Temporary Protected Status for Now, Trump Officials Say
The Trump administration has opted against ending Temporary Protected Status for Salvadoran immigrants for now, allowing beneficia
topicFerry Carrying Hundreds of Passengers Capsizes Off Coast of Cyprus
Search teams recovering bodies from the sunken FiloJet high-speed catamaran off the northern coast of Cyprus have raised the confi