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Amnesty International is demanding formal independent investigations into three American and Israeli military strikes on densely populated suburbs in Tehran that killed at least 41 civilians, stating the choice of weapons and devastating impact may amount to war crimes. According to Amnesty International Australia spokesperson Andrew Witheford, the strikes on March 1, March 9, and … Read more
Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Berlin and cities across Germany to protest the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) following its watershed state election victory, with organizers and security officials reporting starkly different turnout figures as public anxiety mounts over upcoming regional polls, according to police and event organizers. The protests erupted after the AfD captured … Read more
The Negeri Sembilan state government faces a deepening political and constitutional crisis as newly sworn-in Chief Minister Ismail Lasim reportedly signed a proclamation to depose state ruler Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, according to statements from the state’s traditional chieftains. According to a Sept 5 statement by the four traditional chieftains known as the Undang, Ismail … Read more
According to reports from Jauns.lv, LSM, Diena, Apollo.lv, and Delfi, Russian forces launched a barrage of missile and drone strikes against Kyiv immediately following a diplomatic visit, resulting in three deaths, multiple injuries, and significant structural damage to key security and media infrastructure. Kyiv Missile Strikes Target Security Service and Media Headquarters Russian military forces … Read more
According to UK immigration updates presented to Parliament on September 3, international students planning to study in the United Kingdom will face higher proof of living expense requirements starting November 30, 2026. Under the revised rules, applicants from major source markets including Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa must demonstrate increased financial means to secure … Read more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received a direct warning from United Arab Emirates Emir Mohammed bin Zayed in late September 2023 regarding an impending major attack by Hamas, according to an investigative report published by Haaretz and detailed by Italian outlets. The report, which draws from a new book by journalist Shlomi Eldar, states that … Read more
Cluster munitions killed or wounded at least 1,063 people in 2025, with the vast majority of casualties occurring in Ukraine according to the Cluster Munition Coalition’s annual report released on Tuesday. The toll marks the third-highest annual total recorded since tracking began in 2010, driven heavily by ongoing warfare where unexploded bomblets continue to threaten … Read more
Federal Investigators Examine Runway Overrun After Cargo Jet Crash Kills Five Five people died when an Amazon cargo jet ran off a runway at Miami International Airport and collided with vehicles outside the airfield boundary, according to National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy. Federal investigators are now examining whether the aircraft touched down … Read more
As preparations conclude for the funeral of King Harald, the White House has yet to confirm whether a high-level American representative will attend the ceremony in Oslo Domkirke, despite the late monarch’s lifelong, uniquely close ties to the United States. According to former Norwegian diplomat and ambassador to Washington, Kåre R. Aas, the king’s deep … Read more
The United Kingdom is set to implement a trade ban on goods originating from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, according to a senior government minister.