Kuwait, a US ally in the region, warned that the pipeline attack was a “dangerous escalation that undermines the security and stability of the region,” while Bahrain highlighted Saudi Arabia’s right to “take all necessary measures to protect its sovereignty.” US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that everything would “work out” when asked about … Read more
Uganda’s King Oyo laid to rest amid calls for unity over successor bbc.com Revelation of secret son ignites bitter succession row in Uganda kingdom The Guardian Emergence of secret heir fuels succession crisis in grieving African kingdom The Washington Post Uganda holds last-minute talks over king’s succession to allow for his burial Reuters Uganda lays … Read more
French officials investigating whether malicious act caused train derailment dw.com
The BRICS group of nations unanimously adopted a joint statement, emphasizing the need to work together to maintain a smooth flow of global trade, supply chains and energy. The BRICS group of nations unanimously adopted a joint statement, emphasizing the need to work together to maintain a smooth flow of global trade, supply chains and … Read more
The conditions are grueling. Temperatures regularly rise above 110 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and then drop sharply at night. Water is scarce and dust and sand get everywhere. But at least they’re working on the surface. This elite group of Ukrainian drone operators has spent years hunting Russians in safe havens in Ukraine. They … Read more
Passenger train derails in France, leaving at least 44 injured bbc.com Passenger train derails in France, leaving 44 injured, 1 in critical condition Al JazeeraFrance: More than 40 injured in train derailment DW.com At least 44 people injured after train derails in northern France news.sky.com At least 20 injured in train derailment train in France … Read more
Nearly 50,000 people have fled a sudden advance by Houthi forces in western Yemen, with entire villages emptied and families trapped near the front line struggling with depleting food supplies, according to aid workers. Civilians in the Middle East’s poorest country have become victims of a global fight for control of one of the world’s … Read more
Sweden’s election turns close, as hard right plays role in government BBCMulticultural Malmo: Swedish city hated by far-right prepares for elections Al Jazeera Sweden’s fractured left maintains a slight lead in polls ahead of Sunday’s election Reuters Sweden’s election could mark a major milestone for Europe’s populist right CBS News Sweden’s PM channels Trump saying … Read more
A Russian disinformation campaign is targeting midterm candidates, and specifically Democrats, in what appears to be the Kremlin-backed operation’s first attempt to meddle in this year’s elections. The campaign is simple and designed to reach voters on social media. In a series of doctored selfie videos posted on various platforms, Hollywood actors appear to repudiate … Read more
5 hours agoDuring 9/11 speech, Trump reiterates that “Iran will never have a nuclear weapon.” President Donald Trump, during remarks at the Pentagon to mark the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, reiterated that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon. “For 25 years, our best and bravest have kept America … Read more