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
Houthi rebels effectively completed a rapid advance to seize control of Yemen’s Red Sea coast on Friday, strengthening their hold on one of the world’s most important shipping routes and providing a dramatic boost to their supporters in Iran. At the same time, attacks inside Saudi Arabia forced the closure of a critical oil pipeline, … Read more
A major oil pipeline system in Saudi Arabia was hit by projectiles on Thursday, according to two US officials familiar with the matter. An initial analysis found that the pumping stations, which are located next to the pipeline, were hit, one of the U.S. officials said. A satellite image taken on Friday appears to show … Read more
Fewer votes in favor of the bill, reflecting security concerns and a new PM posted at 15:17 BST 15:17 BST Harry Farley Political Correspondent The reaction in the House of Commons – gasps, applause, stunned surprise – sums up the scale of this result. We hoped it would be close. All previous predictions were that … Read more
The Houthis have taken control of Yemen’s entire Red Sea coast, according to reports. The rebel group seized the last coastal towns in a rapid advance against forces of the internationally recognized Yemeni government early Friday, and has advanced toward islands in the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, government sources and witnesses reported. that connects the Gulf … Read more
A BRICS member has been under attack for months, and has subsequently launched its own attacks against other members. Next weekend, those countries will all be in the same room, making a third attempt to find consensus on a war that has dominated global attention (and battered economies) this year. Tehran and Abu Dhabi on … Read more
Hong Kong Tiananmen activists sentenced to up to seven years in prison BBCHong Kong court sentences 3 Tiananmen vigil organizers to prison NPROHong Kong Tiananmen vigil organizers sentenced to up to 7 years and 3 months in national security case NBC NewsHong Kong court jails two Tiananmen vigil group leaders for 7 years ReutersOpinion | … Read more