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Marco Rubio will attend a Group of 7 meeting in France, marking his first foreign trip after the midterms. The visit comes amid scrutiny of the Trump administration’s policies following Republican losses.
Hezbollah lashed out at a statement by the embassies of five “Friends of Lebanon” countries — Britain, the United States, Australia, Canada and Japan — demanding that the state hold exclusive control over weapons and decisions on war and peace. The statement called for a public commitment from all lawmakers and political parties to uphold those principles. It also addressed the Dahr al-Baidar explosives case, urging a swift, independent judicial process, free from political interference, to ensu
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi has mandated the Defense Industries Commission to engage directly with manufacturing companies for defense contracts, aiming to eliminate intermediary firms that reportedly fund armed factions and contribute to corruption. This policy shift seeks greater transparency in government procurement and is part of Al-Zaidi's broader initiative to redefine the relationship between state institutions and armed groups, amidst rising tensions over the economic influence of these factions.
LOS ANGELES: American rapper Macklemore, an outspoken critic of Israel’s war on Gaza, said this week that major US concert venues including New York’s Madison Square Garden refused to book his Free Palestine tour that just concluded three dates in Europe. The “Thrift Shop” performer launched the effort after he was removed as the opening act on musician Ed Sheeran’s concert tour in August. Macklemore said at the time that stadium owners had objected to him saying “Free Palestine” on stage.
Malaysia’s king has cautioned against defying his decision to allow former Prime Minister Najib Razak to move from jail to house arrest. This comes after a delay in Najib’s transfer by the authorities.
As temperatures drop across the region, these labels offer heavier abayas for the cooler months.
Delhi has been ranked as the most polluted major city by Swiss group IQAir just before Diwali. Authorities in India have implemented measures to reduce the impact of pollution during the festival.
Iran claims its military capabilities have enhanced amid ongoing tensions with the United States and Middle East conflict. Both sides are seeking to prevent further escalation.
The US Department of Justice has withdrawn its lawsuit against California, which aimed to halt the processing of about 20,000 ballots suspected to be from noncitizens. The decision comes ahead of a scheduled hearing to evaluate the accuracy of the voter list.
The US Department of Justice has withdrawn its lawsuit against California, which aimed to halt the processing of about 20,000 ballots suspected to be from noncitizens. The decision comes ahead of a scheduled hearing to evaluate the accuracy of the voter list.
RIYADH: Moderate to heavy thunderstorms, flash floods, hail and strong winds are forecast across several regions of Saudi Arabia on Saturday, with authorities warning residents and visitors to exercise caution as unsettled weather continues across much of the Kingdom. The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) said the latest weather system is expected to bring moderate to heavy thunderstorms, potentially triggering flash floods and accompanied by hail and winds stirring up dust and sand, reducin
Pope Leo XIV has begun a three-nation tour of Latin America in Uruguay, following a recent lung surgery. Despite concerns, the Pope, aged 71, is demonstrating resilience with his quick recovery and high spirits.
Beijing has confirmed discussions about a potential meeting between Chinese leader Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump, and Russian President Vladimir Putin, slated to occur this month during a regional summit in Shenzhen. While this gathering could be historic, experts predict that substantial discussions may be unlikely due to conflicting interests, with the meeting primarily serving as a photo opportunity rather than a platform for meaningful diplomatic dialogue.
SYDNEY: Former opener Usman Khawaja claimed on Saturday that the entire Australian team knew about the 2018 “Sandpapergate” scandal in Cape Town and said they also employed the tactic during the previous Test at Port Elizabeth. Captain Steve Smith, his deputy David Warner and Cameron Bancroft were sent home in disgrace and found by a Cricket Australia investigation to be the only three players with prior knowledge of the ball-tampering plot. Smith was banned for a year and sacked as skipper, War
WASHINGTON: Muslim advocacy group Council on American-Islamic Relations has suspended operations in Florida after the enforcement of a law that gave state officials power to designate groups as “terrorist organizations,” state officials and CAIR said. Earlier this year, Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law a measure giving him and other state officials the power to designate groups as “terrorist organizations” and expel students who support them. Human rights groups say th
WASHINGTON: After Toronto outfielder Anthony Santander shared a series of anti-Muslim videos on his social media account, the Blue Jays issued a statement Thursday distancing the team from the right fielder’s posts. The Islamophobic posts on his Instagram story included a video, which was taken down Thursday morning, claiming that “America voted for Sharia Last Night!” with an image of Michigan senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed, according to reports. The Michigan-born El-Sayed, the son of
KYIV: Russian forces launched a missile attack on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv early on Saturday, with debris damaging a residential building, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said. “Explosions in the Kyiv suburbs. The enemy is hitting infrastructure with ballistic missiles,” Klitschko wrote on Telegram. Klitschko said debris had struck a five-story apartment building in a western district of the capital. The facade of another residential building was also damaged.
WASHINGTON: Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut said on Friday that he has been discharged from the hospital after suffering a stroke last weekend and will miss “several weeks” of votes in the Senate as he recovers in a rehabilitation facility. Murphy, 53, said in a statement that doctors are “very encouraged by the progress I’ve made so far” and that the stay at the rehabilitation center will get him back to work on the quickest timeline possible. Murphy said doctors diagnosed him wi