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Hakeem Jeffries Set to Become First Black US House Speaker

The New York Democrat faces progressive pressure over Israel and Trump as his historic speakership nears

Nov 8, 2026 · 3:21 AM

Iran Says Five Tankers Damaged by Mines in Strait of Hormuz

Tehran reports naval mine strikes on oil tankers as shipping disruptions raise fears of renewed US combat operations against Iran.

Nov 6, 2026 · 7:01 AM

Mojtaba Khamenei Iran Supreme Leader Decision-Making System Takes Shape

October consultations with military and political leaders reveal Iran's new governing structure amid nuclear negotiations and deterrence messaging

Nov 6, 2026 · 7:01 AM

Russia Ukraine Drone Strikes Hit Infrastructure, Injuring Both Sides

Moscow targeted a postal hub, power substation and cargo ship as Ukrainian drones struck the Ryazan region overnight.

Nov 5, 2026 · 1:23 PM

Netanyahu Blamed for Eroding US Support After Democrats Win Congress

Israeli opposition leaders pledge to restore bipartisan ties with Washington after Democratic control reshapes the alliance

Nov 5, 2026 · 12:06 PM

Senate Advances Bipartisan Bill to Speed Up Energy and Data Centres

The American Affordability and Jobs Act moves forward 73-25 as lawmakers debate permitting reform, electricity demand and environmental safeguards.

Nov 10, 2026 · 8:11 PM

Iraq Kurdish Region Faces Two Rival Administrations Threat

KDP and PUK dispute over government formation risks dividing the Kurdistan Regional Government.

Nov 8, 2026 · 7:47 PM

Palestinian Journalist Abed Abou Shhadeh Released After Israel Detention

Rights groups say the five-day Shin Bet detention without charge targeted political expression in Jaffa

Nov 8, 2026 · 7:47 PM

Zelenskyy Hopes Democratic Congress Boosts US Aid for Ukraine

Ukrainian leader sees renewed US support as European officials push stronger pressure on Russia after midterms

Nov 5, 2026 · 12:06 PM

Iran Hails US Midterm Results as Rejection of War on Iran

Tehran frames Democratic wins as a repudiation of Trump's war, but analysts warn strikes may continue during the lame duck period.

Nov 4, 2026 · 6:04 PM

Democrats Face Divided Path After Historic Midterm Victory

New Congress weighs oversight, messaging bills and bipartisanship with Trump still in the White House

Nov 4, 2026 · 6:04 PM

Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate, First Muslim US Senator

Democrat defeats Mike Rogers despite Trump-led anti-Muslim attacks in Michigan Senate election

Nov 4, 2026 · 12:24 PM

Democrats Regain Full Control of Congress in Historic Midterm Sweep

The Senate and House wins hand the party major leverage over Trump's agenda and judicial appointments

Nov 4, 2026 · 10:01 AM

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European Gas Prices Hit Four-Year High on Iran War and Russia Cuts

Wholesale prices top 97 euros per megawatt-hour as EU storage runs low and LNG flows stay reduced

Oct 27, 2026 · 8:02 AM

Saudi Aramco Chief Warns of Unprecedented Global Oil Supply Shock

CEO Amin Nasser estimates 3 billion barrels lost as the Strait of Hormuz crisis pushes Brent crude to five-month highs

Oct 22, 2026 · 7:20 PM

Trump Waives Sweeping Russia Sanctions Signed Into Law Last Month

National-interest exemption suspends 500% tariffs on Russian imports and 100% tariffs on major energy buyers

Oct 17, 2026 · 7:04 PM

How Iranians Bypass US Sanctions to Move Money Abroad

Hawala networks, cryptocurrency and front companies fill the gap as SWIFT and banking restrictions tighten.

Oct 15, 2026 · 5:52 AM

French Supermarket Cyberattack Hits Refrigeration Systems

Hackers remotely triggered defrosting across major retail chains, spoiling food and prompting a national cybersecurity investigation.

Oct 13, 2026 · 6:43 AM

European Oil Giants Post Record Profits as Energy Prices Surge

Shell, TotalEnergies, Repsol and OMV report sharp quarterly gains amid the Iran war as EU ministers renew windfall tax calls

Oct 30, 2026 · 7:29 AM

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AI-Driven PHP2Shell Flaws Expose Fragile Open-Source Security

How artificial intelligence is uncovering critical PHP vulnerabilities faster than volunteer-run foundations can patch them.

Oct 31, 2026 · 5:10 AM

Bangladesh Nuclear Plant Clears Final Hurdle for Power Generation

Oct 30, 2026 · 7:28 AM

Nuclear Reactors on the Moon: US, Russia and China Race to Build

Oct 31, 2026 · 7:26 PM

OpenAI AI Models Make Discoveries in Mathematics, Physics

Oct 27, 2026 · 8:28 AM

Meta Ordered to Pay $25 Billion in Cambridge Analytica Data Scandal

Oct 24, 2026 · 4:36 AM

Newsom Issues California AI Safety Executive Orders Before 2028

Oct 17, 2026 · 7:04 PM

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Abhishek Sharma 113 Powers India to Series Win Over New Zealand

Abhishek Sharma's blistering T20I century and a rapid opening stand with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi sealed the series for India in Wellington.

Oct 27, 2026 · 2:05 PM

United States to Host Women's Club World Cup 2028 FIFA Event

FIFA confirms the inaugural tournament will feature 19 elite clubs from six confederations in the US

Oct 22, 2026 · 7:22 PM

Chelsea vs Manchester United: Carrick Under Pressure at the Bridge

Michael Carrick faces a must-win Premier League trip as Bruno Fernandes returns and Estevao waits for his Chelsea chance.

Oct 30, 2026 · 6:45 PM

Sri Lanka Complete Second-Highest ODI Chase to Beat England

Janith Liyanage seals stunning 430-8 win in Rawalpindi despite Harry Brook's record double century

Oct 22, 2026 · 7:21 PM

Spain Fined $20K and Stadium Closure for Islamophobic Chants

FIFA sanctions RFEF after discriminatory slogans against Egypt heard twice in Barcelona

Oct 16, 2026 · 6:46 PM

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US Deploys Third Aircraft Carrier Strike Group Near Iran

Roosevelt carrier group and Makin Island Marines head to the Middle East as Washington weighs military action and diplomacy

Oct 3, 2026 · 6:14 AM

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Jerusalem Christian Schools Suspend Classes Over Teacher Permits

Israel withholds West Bank entry permits for over 70 staff, delaying the academic year indefinitely

Sep 1, 2026 · 7:09 AM

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Yemen Healthcare Collapse Fuels Unregulated Herbal Medicine Crisis

As conflict shuts down half of health facilities, millions of Yemenis turn to unlicensed herbal remedies with dangerous outcomes

Aug 8, 2026 · 1:58 PM

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How Nasser's 1952 Revolution Engineered Africa's Decolonization

Seventy-four years after the July 23 Revolution, Cairo's role as the nerve center of African liberation movements remains a defining chapter in Global South history.

Jul 28, 2026 · 2:01 PM

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Europe Needs African Gas to Avert Looming Energy Crisis

EU faces urgent need for African natural gas and LNG as Russian energy imports dwindle

Jul 26, 2026 · 1:45 PM

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Plastic waste chokes Yemen's agricultural valleys amid war

Farmers in Wadi Dawan struggle to clear irrigation channels of plastic debris as experts warn of damage to soil and public health

Jul 24, 2026 · 6:17 PM

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The Death of Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar: What We Know So Far

Israel and the US claim intelligence provided Sinwar’s whereabouts, but this is doubtful.

Oct 20, 2024 · 10:31 AM

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Bandar Abbas Residents Describe Life Under Airstrikes Despite Ceasefire Claims

A single mother from Iran's largest port city shares her testimony as strikes hit civilian infrastructure while state media reports a pause in hostilities.

Aug 5, 2026 · 2:27 PM

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Europe Wildfire-Prone Summer Days More Than Double Since 1981

Scientific Reports study links intensifying fire weather across southern Europe directly to global warming as France, Spain, Greece, and Turkiye battle record blazes.

Jul 30, 2026 · 7:31 PM