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Israel top court hears challenge to UNRW...

Israel top court hears challenge to UNRWA ban

Israel top court hears challenge to UNRWA ban **Supreme Court Reviews Legality of UNRWA Ban in Israel** Jerusalem – Israel’s Supreme Court convened today to hear a critical constitutional challenge against recent legislation that prohibits the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for... read more »

Can Netanyahu survive Israels most conse...

Can Netanyahu survive Israels most consequential election?

Can Netanyahu survive Israels most consequential election? **Israel Braces for Pivotal Election Amidst Regional Tensions** Israel is poised to hold a consequential general election in October, a vote that will occur for the first time since the conclusion of the recent military campaign in Gaza.... read more »

US announces first two deaths from cyclo...

US announces first two deaths from cyclospora outbreak

US announces first two deaths from cyclospora outbreak **Michigan Reports First Fatalities Linked to Cyclospora Outbreak** Michigan health officials have confirmed the state’s first two deaths associated with the ongoing *Cyclospora* outbreak. The individuals, whose identities are being... read more »

The Guardrail Guy Went Viral for Posting...

The Guardrail Guy Went Viral for Posting About Flock Cameras. Then Someone ...

The Guardrail Guy Went Viral for Posting About Flock Cameras. Then Someone Destroyed Them ### Activist’s Fight Against Surveillance Cameras Met with Vandalism **[City, State] – [Date]** – A vocal critic of ubiquitous surveillance technology, known online as “The Guardrail... read more »

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Grenade attack kills 2 policemen in Charsadda

PESHAWAR – A grenade attack killed two policemen and wounded another one in Charsadda on Tuesday. The incident happened in the Shabqadar area of Charsadda district, 30 kilometres north of... read more »

IS claims beheading of US aid worker, 18 Syrians

BEIRUT: The Islamic State jihadist group on Sunday claimed to have executed Peter Kassig, a US aid worker kidnapped in Syria, as a warning to the... read more »

18 killed in China plant fire

Beijing: At least 18 people were killed after a major fire at a food company in east China`s Shandong province, authorities said Monday.The fire broke out at 7... read more »

Islamic State says it plans tIslamic State says it plan...

They have paraded their own flag, formed courts and ministries, issued passports and even license plates. Now, the leaders of the Islamic State, the violent... read more »

Imran Khan dares Pakistan government to arrest him

Islamabad: Pakistan`s Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) party chairman Imran Khan has refused to seek bail after being charged with attacks on the parliament and PTV... read more »

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Middle East

Flash floods kill 75

KABUL: Flash floods after heavy rains in northern Afghanistan killed 75 people and damaged thousands of homes, leaving authorities scrambling to help survivors in the remote region. The rains began... read more »

Saudi petrochem giant opens tech centre in Bangalore

Saudi Arabia jails organiser of women’s protests f...

A Saudi court jailed a man for six years for organizing women’s demonstrations and taking part in protests against the regime, the official Saudi... read more »

“no way” he’ll recognize Israel as a Jewish state ̵...

West Bank – The Palestinian President says there’s “no way” he’ll recognize Israel as a Jewish state and accept just a portion of... read more »

Iran: throwing acid on the face of girl the eyes of cul...

Tehran . Iranian court convicted of throwing acid in the face of a girl ‘s eyes are ruled out . Acid attack girl had lost both eyes . According to the... read more »

WORKERS DIE IN BLAZE

MANAMA – Three Bangladeshis were killed after a fire broke out in a residential building in Mukharqa yesterday. The men died of smoke inhalation in their... read more »

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Afghan opium poppy cultivation hits record levels: UN

Afghan opium poppy cultivation hits record levels: UN

United Nations – A new survey found that opium poppy cultivation in Afghanistan rose to record levels this year, with a 36 percent increase compared to last year, a UN official said... read more »

Rift in ISI-Haqqani network?

Rift in ISI-Haqqani network?

Islamabad – The killing of senior Haqqani network leader Naseeruddin Haqqani has fuelled talks of a rift between Pakistan’s spy agency... read more »

Pak court sets Nov 18 for Musharraf’s plea to lea...

Pak court sets Nov 18 for Musharraf's plea to leave country

Karachi – Pakistan’s Sindh High Court has set November 18 for a decision on former president Pervez Musharraf’s plea against a government ban... read more »

Meeting with Hurriyat counterproductive to India-Pakist...

Meeting with Hurriyat counterproductive to India-Pakistan dialogue: Khurshid

Gurgaon – In strong disapproval of the meeting between Pakistani prime minister’s foreign affairs advisor Sartaj Aziz with Hurriyat leaders here,... read more »

Pakistani Taliban vows revenge af! ter leader’s k...

Pakistani Taliban vows revenge af! ter leader's killing

Islamabad – Confirming the killing of senior leader of the Haqqani Network, Naseeruddin Haqqani, the Pakistani Taliban has vowed to take revenge of the... read more »

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NSA chief says EU snoop-op allegations `completely false`

NSA head denies US spying in Europe

Washington – US National Security Agency Director General Keith Alexander Tuesday told lawmakers that the recent media reports about the agency’s spying on European allies were... read more »

Obama orders 'review of spy operations'

Obama orders ‘review of spy operations’...

US President Barack Obama says he has ordered a review of the way US spy agencies gather intelligence. It follows a string of embarrassing... read more »

WikiLeaks sets up website to collect money to defend Sn...

NSA snooped on porn habits of Islamist radicals to discredit them: Report

Washington – Whistleblowing website WikiLeaks has reportedly set up a website to collect charity money to free former NSA analyst Edward Snowden. The... read more »

What did Obama know about US spying abroad?

What did Obama know about US spying abroad?

By Arun Kumar Washington – Amid a brewing controversy over reports that the US was spying abroad, questions are being raised about what did President... read more »

Obama, Netanyahu discuss Iran, Israeli-Palestinian peac...

Obama, Netanyahu discuss Iran, Israeli-Palestinian peace talks

WASHINGTON – U.S. President Barack Obama on Monday spoke by phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss issues including Iran and the... read more »

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Naples earthquake live: Italy struck by 4.7 magnitude quake as rocks crush cars

Naples earthquake live: Italy struck by 4.7 magnitude quake as rocks crush cars ## Naples Jolted by Significant Seismic Event, Causing Minor Damage and Widespread Concern **NAPLES, ITALY**... read more »

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Is Israel really ready to withdraw from Gaza?

Is Israel really ready to withdraw from Gaza? **Gaza Disengagement Debate Intensifies Amidst Israeli Political Divisions** Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu finds himself navigating a... read more »

Chinese AI Researchers Are Finding Their Voice on X

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Yemens Houthis deny plan to charge ships transiting Red Sea

Yemens Houthis deny plan to charge ships transiting Red Sea ### Houthi Administration Rejects Reports of Red Sea Transit Fees **Sana’a, Yemen** – Officials from the Houthi... read more »

Perus ex-president Humala released after conviction overturned

Perus ex-president Humala released after conviction overturned ## Peruvian Court Overturns Money Laundering Conviction of Former President Humala and Wife **Lima, Peru** – A significant legal... read more »