Forecasters warn that Hurricane Melissa could reach Category 5 strength before making landfall in Jamaica, bringing catastrophic rain, wind, and flooding to the Caribbean. Caribbean on High Alert as Hurricane Melissa Intensifies The northern Caribbean is on high alert as Hurricane Melissa rapidly intensifies into a Category 4 storm, unleashing torrential rainfall and life-threatening winds…

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Caracas escalates military readiness as Washington increases naval presence in the Caribbean amid growing geopolitical confrontation. Caracas — A Brewing Diplomatic and Military Showdown Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has accused the United States of “fabricating a war” against his government, claiming Washington is preparing for military intervention under the pretext of combating drug trafficking. The…

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US President Donald Trump launches Asia tour with major diplomatic and trade breakthroughs, signaling renewed US influence in Southeast Asia. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — A Landmark ASEAN Moment In a defining moment for Southeast Asian diplomacy, United States President Donald Trump presided over the signing of a ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia on the…

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At least three people were killed and 27 others wounded, including six children, in a massive overnight Russian drone assault on Kyiv, according to Ukrainian officials. The deadly strike — one of the most intense in recent months — comes as Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine nears its fourth anniversary, and President Vladimir Putin claims…

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In a landmark step toward lasting peace, the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) announced on Sunday that it has withdrawn all remaining fighters from Turkiye to northern Iraq, marking the official end of its 40-year armed struggle against the Turkish state. The withdrawal, which took place in the Qandil region of northern Iraq, was announced during…

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French police have arrested suspects connected to the spectacular jewellery heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris, one of the most daring thefts in modern French history. The Paris prosecutor’s office confirmed the arrests late Saturday, marking a breakthrough in the high-profile investigation that has gripped France and the global art world. Key Arrests as…

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters filled the streets of Malaysia’s capital on Sunday to denounce United States President Donald Trump’s visit for the 47th ASEAN Summit, expressing anger over Washington’s continued support for Israel’s war in Gaza. Demonstrators gathered at multiple locations, including Independence Square (Dataran Merdeka) and Ampang Park, chanting “Free,…

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The long-running conflict in Sudan reached a new flashpoint this weekend as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) announced they had seized a key Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) base in El-Fasher, North Darfur — the army’s last major stronghold in the region. Despite the RSF’s claims of victory, analysts and local sources suggest that the battle…

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Argentina heads to the polls this Sunday for crucial midterm legislative elections that could decide the fate of President Javier Milei’s sweeping economic reforms — and the survival of a proposed $40 billion US bailout package backed by Washington. The vote marks a defining moment for the populist president, who has spent his first two…

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Award-winning Palestinian novelist Basim Khandakji has lived a story that reads like one of his own novels—marked by imprisonment, exile, and an unbroken spirit of resistance. From writing behind bars in Israeli prisons to winning the 2024 Arabic Booker Prize, his journey reflects both the personal cost of conflict and the power of art as…

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