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Sanders Sends $1 Million to Boost El-Sayed as AIPAC Plans Up to $9 Million Against Him in Michigan
Sen. Bernie Sanders gave $1 million to support Abdul El-Sayed's Michigan Senate campaign, a day after reports that the pro-Israel lobby AIPAC planned to spend…
MediumMuseveni Hosts Zuma to Explore Uganda-South Africa Investment Ties
President Museveni hosted former South African leader Jacob Zuma to discuss bilateral investment opportunities in energy, manufacturing, and mineral value addi…
MediumPrisons Department to release house arrest SOPs for Najib soon, AG confirms
Malaysia's Attorney-General confirms the Prisons Department will soon release standard operating procedures for former PM Najib Razak's house arrest, following…
HighLived Experience Must Be Recognized as Expertise, Not Just Testimony
Institutions increasingly invite people with lived experience to contribute to policy and healthcare, but often treat it as testimony rather than expertise. Re…
HighTrump Claims Imminent Arrest, Calls for Supporter Protests
Former US President Trump announced on Truth Social that he expects arrest on Tuesday related to hush money payments to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, call…
HighAdvocacy Group's Week 92 Report Lists Trump Administration Claims Without Independent Verification
A paid GlobeNewswire release republished by The Manila Times promotes a weekly blog report on the Trump administration's second term, listing claims without in…
LowPlano de paz de Trump para Ucrânia é redigido em russo e favorece Moscovo
Proposta de 28 pontos de Trump para encerrar guerra na Ucrânia é criticada como vitória russa, alegadamente redigida originalmente em russo por Kirill Dmitriev…
HighZelensky Breaks Silence as Trump Shifts Toward Russia's Interests
Ukrainian President Zelensky is publicly challenging Trump's approach to Russia, arguing that silence poses greater risks than confrontation as Trump prioritiz…
HighIndonesia's richest billionaire Low Tuck Kwong to sell 30% stake in coal miner Bayan
Indonesian billionaire Low Tuck Kwong agreed to sell 30% of coal miner Bayan Resources to Andi Syamsuddin Arsyad, a Prabowo ally, in a deal potentially valuing…
HighTrump firma ordine esecutivo per divisione salute donne ai National Institutes of Health
Donald Trump firma un ordine esecutivo su pressione di Melania per creare una divisione dedicata alla salute femminile presso i National Institutes of Health,…
HighPutin propõe referendo na Armênia sobre adesão à UE
Russian President Putin suggested Armenia hold a referendum on potential EU membership, while emphasizing the country's existing benefits within the Russian-le…
HighEuropean Diplomats Attacked by Israeli Settlers During West Bank Olive Harvest
Masked Israeli settlers attacked a convoy of European diplomats near Taybeh in the occupied West Bank during olive harvest season, injuring a French mayor and…
HighAustralia doubles social media fines to $99m, but experts warn enforcement is key
Australia's government doubled fines to $99m for social media platforms breaching an under-16 ban, but experts warn penalties are ineffective without active en…
HighJamaica petitions King Charles on slavery reparations via Privy Council
Jamaica's government delegation presented a formal petition to King Charles requesting referral of three slavery reparations questions to the Privy Council, ma…
HighRand Paul releases Fauci's pandemic diary entries ahead of Senate testimony
Sen. Rand Paul released Dr. Anthony Fauci's pandemic-era diary entries as Fauci prepares for Senate testimony on COVID-19 origins, reigniting scrutiny of the g…
HighNHL Star Ovechkin Appears in Campaign Ad for Putin-Aligned Party
Washington Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin appeared in a campaign video for United Russia, Russia's ruling party, ahead of parliamentary elections this weeken…
HighCanadian PM's US military threat remarks spark national debate
Canadian PM Mark Carney told The New York Times he has examined the remote possibility of US military action against Canada, calling it an 'extreme tail risk'…
HighNeo-Nazi party challenges Australia hate ban as 'authoritarian' at high court
Australia's High Court is hearing arguments from the banned White Australia party, which claims anti-hate laws are unconstitutional and authoritarian. The part…
HighMidterm USA: i cattolici si spostano verso i dem (50% contro 49%), mentre i protestanti restano con Trump
Le elezioni di metà mandato negli Usa mostrano un recupero dei democratici tra i cattolici (50% contro 49%), mentre protestanti restano con i repubblicani. Pes…
MediumDOJ Launches Antitrust Probe Into Five Major Networks Over White House Pool Boycott
The US Justice Department has launched an antitrust investigation into five major television networks after they briefly suspended White House pool coverage du…
MediumGermany Expects €4.1 Billion Extra Tax Revenue in 2027, but Klingbeil Says Budget Stays Tight
Germany's Finance Ministry expects an extra €4.1 billion in taxes in 2027, but Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil says the budget will gain no new fiscal room and…
HighFormer FBI Director James Comey Faces Federal Leak Charges, His Third Criminal Case
Federal prosecutors moved to charge ex-FBI director James Comey with leaking national defence information, his third federal case, which he calls an appalling…
MediumAsian stocks surge on Iran peace talks; oil prices plunge
Asian stock markets surged Monday as Trump signaled progress in Iran negotiations, with oil prices plummeting on expectations the Strait of Hormuz could reopen…
HighLula prevê acordo comercial com Trump em semanas e declara Bolsonaro "página virada"
Lula afirma estar convencido de que Brasil e EUA chegarão a acordo comercial após encontro respeitoso com Trump na Malásia, com negociações previstas para as p…
HighAustralia's Telstra hit by major outage affecting trains, emergency calls
A 12-hour outage at Australia's largest telecom Telstra disrupted mobile services, train operations, and emergency calls across the country. A software defect…
HighHegseth Seeks $1.5T Pentagon Budget as Iran Conflict Costs Climb to $25B
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before Congress seeking a $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget, engaging in heated exchanges with Democrats over Iran policy…
HighKerala Cabinet Approves Aid for 1,031 Excluded Endosulfan Victims
Kerala Cabinet approved financial aid for 1,031 previously excluded Endosulfan victims in Kasaragod and allocated funds for housing, arts institute development…
HighBadenoch pledges tax cuts as Healey weighs energy support package
UK newspapers lead with Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch's planned tax cuts on employers' national insurance and inheritance tax, while the government conside…
HighPunjab Governor calls for mass movement against drug menace
Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria urges transformation of anti-drug efforts into a people's movement, citing 23,000 arrests and massive narcotics seizures un…
HighVon der Leyen meets Trump in Scotland seeking balanced trade deal amid tariff threats
EU Commission President Von der Leyen meets Trump in Scotland to negotiate a trade agreement before August 1 deadline, with Trump estimating only 50% chance of…
HighPetro's intelligence claims spark illegal wiretapping accusations in Colombian campaign
Colombian President Gustavo Petro's tweets alleging intelligence reports linking opposition candidate Abelardo de la Espriella to illegal dealings triggered ac…
HighLula cedes speaking slot to rival Tarcísio at Planalto investment event
President Lula unexpectedly deferred his closing remarks at a Planalto investment announcement ceremony, asking São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas to speak…
HighBolsonaro verso la presidenza, Trump esulta: la destra conquista il Brasile
Flavio Bolsonaro è in vantaggio nel ballottaggio brasiliano del 25 ottobre contro Lula, con Trump che celebra la vittoria. Una possibile elezione porterebbe il…
HighLos demócratas frenan la ola roja republicana en las legislativas de EE UU
Los demócratas superan expectativas en las elecciones legislativas de EE UU, frenando la ola republicana predicha por Trump. El control del Senado permanece in…
HighSupreme Court Blocks Missouri's GOP-Favoring Congressional Map Before Midterms
The Supreme Court blocked Missouri's new congressional map designed to favor Republicans before the midterms, with legal experts analyzing the decision's impli…
HighColombia's Ombudsman Urges President Petro to Stop Using Social Media for Campaign
Colombia's Procurador Gregorio Eljach publicly criticized President Gustavo Petro for using social media for political campaigning, calling on him to exemplify…
HighFormer FBI Director Comey Charged With Death Threats Against Trump Over Instagram Post
The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted former FBI Director James Comey on federal charges alleging he made death threats against President Trump via an In…
MediumOrtega cancela elecciones: el fin de las dictaduras bolivarianas con apariencia democrática
Daniel Ortega anuncia el fin de las elecciones en Nicaragua, consolidando una dictadura sin urnas respaldada por China y Rusia. El movimiento representa la cul…
HighUS Policy Shifts Linked to HIV Treatment Site Closures Across Dozens of Countries
A new report documents how US policy actions have harmed HIV prevention and treatment efforts across dozens of countries, with 1,700 treatment sites closing fo…
HighUkraine 99.9% certain Russia behind massive cyber attack on government websites
Ukraine's security chief says the country is '99.9% sure' Russia orchestrated a cyber attack on government websites Friday, with Russian media reporting the in…
HighVance Signals Trump Support Amid 2028 Speculation
VP JD Vance told CBS News that Trump is supportive of his future plans but stopped short of confirming a 2028 presidential run, discussing his new book and fam…
HighCuba accepts $100M U.S. humanitarian aid for fuel, food, medicine
Cuba's government signals acceptance of $100 million in US humanitarian aid for food, fuel, and medicine after depleting fuel reserves. President Díaz-Canel in…
HighEEUU alcanza un "acuerdo trascendental" con Putin para el suministro de tres millones de toneladas de diésel ruso "a cor
Trump anuncia un acuerdo con Putin para que Rusia suministre tres millones de toneladas de diésel a corto plazo, prometiendo reducir precios mediante control d…
MediumTrump Claims Iran Talks Set for Doha; Tehran Denies Meeting Scheduled
President Trump announced U.S.-Iran talks resuming in Doha Tuesday, but Iran's senior negotiator contradicted this, denying any scheduled meeting and creating…
HighAmerica Called. It Wants Its Government Back.
An NYT opinion piece argues the midterm election expresses voters' plea for a government that genuinely cares about people. It is framed as commentary rather t…
MediumTwo U.S. fighter jets downed over Iran; search intensifies for missing pilot
Two U.S. warplanes were shot down over Iran on Friday with two pilots rescued and one missing. The incidents underscore escalating military risks despite Trump…
HighCalifornia's 'Anti-Transparency' Rail Law Proves More Complex Than Critics Claim
A new California law requiring the high-speed rail inspector general to publish full reports faces scrutiny over confidentiality provisions, with a consultant…
HighAmanpour Flags Inconsistency in Trump's Iran Nuclear Strategy
CNN's Christiane Amanpour highlighted contradictions in Trump's Iran address, noting he downplayed uranium enrichment despite citing it as a war justification.
HighTrump Threatens to Ban Additional Media Outlets From White House
Trump indicated he may ban additional media outlets from accessing the White House, continuing tensions with press organizations over coverage.
HighIndian shares face flat open as foreign outflows persist despite Asian gains
Indian equities poised for flat opening as foreign investors continue selling, with $1.81 billion in September outflows offsetting regional market gains amid M…
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