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Greta Thunberg and other activists detained as Israeli military intercepts Gaza-bound aid ships
Middle East
October 2, 2025
Greta Thunberg and other activists detained as Israeli military intercepts Gaza-bound aid ships
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg and other passengers aboard a fleet of Gaza-bound aid ships have been detained by the…
6.9 magnitude earthquake kills more than 60 in central Philippines
World
October 1, 2025
6.9 magnitude earthquake kills more than 60 in central Philippines
A powerful earthquake struck the central Philippines late Tuesday, killing at least 60 people and severely damaging buildings and infrastructure…
Trump announced his 20-point Gaza peace plan. What comes next?
Middle East
October 1, 2025
Trump announced his 20-point Gaza peace plan. What comes next?
US President Donald Trump called it “potentially one of the great days ever in civilization” as he laid out his…
Hollywood is fuming over a new ‘AI actress’
Technology
October 1, 2025
Hollywood is fuming over a new ‘AI actress’
New York — After an artificial intelligence-generated “actress” drew intense backlash from human actors, the character’s maker says it’s not…
Like no other commute on the planet: Inside Saudi Arabia’s dazzling $22-billion metro system
Middle East
October 1, 2025
Like no other commute on the planet: Inside Saudi Arabia’s dazzling $22-billion metro system
Taking the metro is usually little more than a means to an end while moving around cities, but Saudi Arabia’s…
US government shuts down with funding deal out of reach on Capitol Hill
World
October 1, 2025
US government shuts down with funding deal out of reach on Capitol Hill
The federal government has officially shut down after a deadlocked Congress failed to pass a funding measure to keep the…
From ending conflicts to joining wars, ex-British PM Blair vies for Gaza reconstruction job with credentials and controversy
Middle East
October 1, 2025
From ending conflicts to joining wars, ex-British PM Blair vies for Gaza reconstruction job with credentials and controversy
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair is returning to the international limelight as the prospective head of an authority tasked…
Greatness in the Middle East? Don’t hold your breath
Middle East
October 1, 2025
Greatness in the Middle East? Don’t hold your breath
The hype was classic Trump. “We have a real chance for GREATNESS IN THE MIDDLE EAST,” the US president posted…
Japan is arming a warship with US missiles that can hit targets up to 1,000 miles away as Pacific arms race heats up
World
October 1, 2025
Japan is arming a warship with US missiles that can hit targets up to 1,000 miles away as Pacific arms race heats up
Seoul, South Korea — A Japanese warship is on the way to the United States to be fitted with Tomahawk…
‘Total internet blackout’ in Afghanistan sparks panic after Taliban vowed to stamp out immoral activities
Middle East
September 30, 2025
‘Total internet blackout’ in Afghanistan sparks panic after Taliban vowed to stamp out immoral activities
Afghanistan faced a sweeping internet blackout on Tuesday after the ruling Taliban vowed to cut off access as part of…