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After powerful Israeli strikes on Damascus, Syria withdraws troops from Suwayda city to avoid ‘open war’
Middle East
July 17, 2025
After powerful Israeli strikes on Damascus, Syria withdraws troops from Suwayda city to avoid ‘open war’
CNN — Israel carried out a series of powerful strikes on the Syrian capital Damascus Wednesday, escalating a campaign it…
Dozens killed as massive fire rips through multistory commercial building in eastern Iraq
Middle East
July 17, 2025
Dozens killed as massive fire rips through multistory commercial building in eastern Iraq
CNN — A huge fire has torn through a commercial building in Iraq’s eastern city of Kut, killing dozens of…
Apple just spent $500 million to source a material that’s critical for iPhones from the US
Technology
July 16, 2025
Apple just spent $500 million to source a material that’s critical for iPhones from the US
CNN — Apple is investing $500 million in a deal with US rare earths company MP Materials as the iPhone…
Why Donald Trump is facing doubts in the ‘manosphere’
World
July 16, 2025
Why Donald Trump is facing doubts in the ‘manosphere’
Detroit CNN — Justin Centers fits the profile of many younger men who helped power Donald Trump’s political comeback last…
As democracy in Georgia collapses, Russia, China and Iran see an opening
World
July 16, 2025
As democracy in Georgia collapses, Russia, China and Iran see an opening
CNN — A decade ago, Georgia was the poster child of post-Soviet countries on their way to democracy and freedom.…
Russia launches ‘massive’ drone bombardment on Zelensky’s hometown, Ukrainian officials say
World
July 16, 2025
Russia launches ‘massive’ drone bombardment on Zelensky’s hometown, Ukrainian officials say
CNN — Russia sent hundreds of drones toward Ukraine overnight into Wednesday, with four key regions coming under heavy attack…
China, North Korea and Russia represent biggest security challenge since World War II, Japan says
Middle East
July 16, 2025
China, North Korea and Russia represent biggest security challenge since World War II, Japan says
Seoul, South Korea CNN — Japan is facing its most severe security environment since World War II as three potential…
UK launched secret scheme to relocate Afghans after data leak, documents show
Middle East
July 16, 2025
UK launched secret scheme to relocate Afghans after data leak, documents show
London Reuters — Britain set up a secret scheme to relocate thousands of Afghans to the UK after a soldier…
Trump’s 50-day shift on Ukraine is a big deal — but probably not for Putin
World
July 16, 2025
Trump’s 50-day shift on Ukraine is a big deal — but probably not for Putin
CNN — New developments Tuesday reinforced the idea that President Donald Trump has significantly shifted his view of the Ukraine…
Who are the Druze and why is Israel bombing Syria to protect them?
Middle East
July 16, 2025
Who are the Druze and why is Israel bombing Syria to protect them?
CNN — Syria’s military entered a stronghold for the Druze community in the country’s south on Tuesday, the government said,…