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Former Gambian 'Death Squad' Leader Sanna Manjang Faces Military Trial for Desertion
Sanna Manjang, the former leader of the Gambian paramilitary unit known as the Junglers, has appeared in a military court in Banjul to face desertion charges.
US Networks Boycott White House Event as UN Chief Guterres Urges Ban on Killer Robots
UN Chief Guterres calls for a ban on 'killer robots' during a White House event that faced a media boycott.
Putin’s United Russia Secures Record Supermajority in Parliamentary Elections Amid Criticism
President Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party has won a record supermajority in parliamentary elections that excluded genuine opposition and drew international condemnation. The results are being interpreted by Moscow as public support for the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Qatar Calls for Gulf-Iran Economic Interdependence to Secure Long-Term Regional Stability
Qatar's Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed Al Ansari argued at the Concordia Annual Summit that economic interdependence between the Gulf states and Iran is essential for securing long-term regional stability.
UN Chief Guterres Demands Ban on Autonomous 'Killer Robots'
Protesters have blockaded an Elbit Systems factory over Israel weapons supply as UN Chief Guterres calls for a ban on killer robots.
Donald Trump's Approval Plummets to Record Low of 32 Percent Amid Iran Conflict and Economic Strain
President Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to a record low of 32 percent as Republicans grow dissatisfied with his handling of the cost of living and the war on Iran ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.
French Demonstrations Erupt Over Controversial Police Use-of-Force Bill Amid 'Licence to Kill' Outcry
Protesters have taken to the streets to condemn a controversial police use-of-force bill, branding the legislation as a 'licence to kill'.
US Television Networks Suspend White House Pool Coverage Following CNN Ban
Major US television networks have suspended their pooled coverage of President Donald Trump after the White House barred CNN from its grounds. The move follows a lawsuit filed by CNN, MS NOW, and Politico challenging the access restrictions.
Unpacking Europe's Confrontation with 'Hybrid War' and Russian Aggression
Europe faces a wave of diverse, multi-front attacks ranging from cyber targeting to sabotage, which officials blame on Russia amid the ongoing war with Ukraine.
China Purges Two Top Military Generals in Major Anti-Corruption Crackdown
China has expelled two top military generals, Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli, from the Communist Party amid President Xi Jinping's sweeping anti-corruption crackdown.
UN Prepared to Investigate Alleged Chemical Weapons Use Amid Escalating Sudan Conflict
The UN has announced its readiness to investigate alleged chemical weapons use in Sudan's civil war and supports expanding the national arms embargo as global leaders meet in New York.
Qatar Dismisses The New Yorker's Hamas Funding Claims as 'Amateur Blog' Fabrication, Weighs Legal Action
Qatar has strongly rejected allegations by The New Yorker that it funded Hamas, labeling the report a fabricated smear campaign and announcing it is weighing legal options.
Meet Elif Eralp: The Leftist Leader with Turkish Roots Poised to Lead Berlin
Elif Eralp and her The Left party secured victory in Berlin's state election, positioning her to potentially become the city's next governing mayor. Her campaign focused on affordable housing, migrant rights, and progressive social policies.
As Antonio Guterres Faces His Final UN General Assembly, Can the United Nations Restore Global Trust?
As Antonio Guterres prepares for his final UN General Assembly as Secretary General, the global summit convenes amid deep uncertainties, ongoing conflicts, and questions over the UN's fading leverage.
Historic Unification of Peshmerga Forces Brings End to Decades of Kurdish Division in Iraq
Iraqi Kurdistan has officially unified its Peshmerga forces under the Ministry of Peshmerga Affairs, ending decades of division between rival ruling parties and fulfilling a key US-led military reform demand.
Pro-Putin United Russia Party Set to Secure Landmark Victory in Controlled Parliamentary Elections Amid War
Pro-Putin party United Russia is on track to win a record number of seats in Russia's parliamentary elections amidst heavy wartime drone attacks and international condemnation over voting in occupied Ukrainian territories.
Moroccan Political Parties Intensify Market and Digital Campaigns Ahead of Legislative Elections
Political parties in Morocco are stepping up their campaigns in markets and online ahead of the September 23 legislative elections, focusing on issues like youth unemployment and rising living costs.
Diplomacy and Drama: What to Expect at the UN General Assembly
World leaders and diplomats gather in New York for the UN General Assembly, facing a packed agenda featuring high-stakes meetings, artificial intelligence discussions, and key leadership transitions.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Fights for Political Survival Following Devastating Regional Election Losses to the Far-Right AfD
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is fighting for his political survival after his CDU party suffered devastating losses to the far-right AfD in recent regional elections.
Why Donald Trump's Sweeping Tariffs Are Falling Flat With Working-Class Voters
President Donald Trump's aggressive protectionist tariffs are facing a backlash from working-class voters and politicians alike, as rising costs overshadow the theoretical benefits of trade restrictions.
Israeli Forces Detain Dozens of Palestinians in Occupied West Bank Town Raid Following Shooting Incident
Israeli forces have detained at least 53 Palestinians during a multi-day military raid in the occupied West Bank town of Biddu following a deadly shooting incident.
Egypt Warns All Options Open to Protect Nile Rights Amid GERD Dispute
Egyptian Water Minister Hani Sewilam warned that all legitimate options remain on the table to protect the country's water security amid ongoing disputes over the GERD.
Anatomy of Collapse: Why Humanitarian Truces Keep Failing in Sudan's Devastating Civil War
International efforts to broker humanitarian truces in Sudan continue to fail as the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces prioritize political survival and military victory over peace.
Egypt Escalates Nile Dispute Warnings Against Ethiopia Over Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
Egypt has issued a detailed warning regarding Ethiopia's unilateral actions over the Nile water dispute, highlighting severe domestic water scarcity and demanding binding agreements on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.