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📌 Death of Journalist Raises Gaza Media Toll to 247
The death of journalist Islam Abed raises the Gaza media toll to 247.
September 2, 2025 at 12:25 AM
📌 ILO Staff Fear Job Losses as Trump Proposes $107 Million Cut
International Labour Organization staff fear job losses as President Trump proposes a $107 million cut.
September 2, 2025 at 12:25 AM
📌 Bullet Fragment Found in Boy's Neck After Church Shooting
Doctors discovered a bullet fragment in the neck of a 10-year-old boy who went viral for recounting how his friend jumped on top of him to shield him during the shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church.
September 2, 2025 at 12:25 AM
📌 Nigeria Signs Deepwater Oil Contract with TotalEnergies
Nigeria has signed a deepwater oil contract with TotalEnergies.
September 2, 2025 at 12:25 AM
📌 Chinese Renminbi Strongest Against Dollar Since Trump's Election Win
The Chinese renminbi is at its strongest against the dollar since President Trump's election win.
September 2, 2025 at 12:25 AM
📌 Indian Institutions' Stock Purchases Near Record
Stock purchases by Indian institutions are inching toward a record this year, providing a cushion to the nation’s $5.1 trillion market as foreign funds keep selling.
September 2, 2025 at 12:25 AM
📌 Quebec Plans to Ban Public Prayers
Canada's French-speaking Quebec province plans to ban public prayers this fall, a move critics say targets Muslims and undermines the country's constitutional right to religious freedom.
September 2, 2025 at 12:25 AM
📌 Japan Records Hottest Summer on Record
Japan experienced its hottest summer on record this year, with temperatures across the country being more than 2.36 degrees Celsius higher, on average, in August alone and the heat expected to extend into this month.
September 2, 2025 at 12:25 AM
📌 Brazil's Ex-President Bolsonaro's Trial Enters Final Phase
The trial of Brazil's former President Bolsonaro has entered its final phase.
September 2, 2025 at 12:25 AM
📌 Jordan Opposes Israeli Plans for Gaza and West Bank
Jordan's King Abdullah II reiterated the country's firm opposition to Israeli plans to consolidate Gaza, expand military control there, and continue settling in the West Bank during a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron.
September 2, 2025 at 12:25 AM
📌 Genocide Scholars Declare Israel Committing Genocide in Gaza
Leading genocide scholars have declared that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. Professor Timothy Williams of the International Association of Genocide Scholars explained the reasoning behind the decision.
September 2, 2025 at 12:25 AM
📌 China's Xi Criticizes 'Bullying Behavior' and 'Cold War Mentality'
At a summit attended by the leaders of Russia and India, China's Xi Jinping lashed out at the 'bullying behavior' and 'Cold War mentality' of other countries.
September 2, 2025 at 12:25 AM
📌 Turkey's Erdogan and Iran's Pazeshkian Discuss Nuclear Talks
Turkey's Erdogan told Iran's Pazeshkian that continuing nuclear talks is useful.
September 2, 2025 at 12:25 AM
📌 Palestinian Authority President Accuses Netanyahu of Opposing Palestinian State
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas told Al-Arabiya and Al-Hadath that 'Netanyahu does not want a fully-fledged Palestinian state.'
September 2, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu opposes a partial hostage deal, citing President Trump's advice to 'stop these partial deals, go all the way.' Netanyahu blocked a formal vote against partial deals but may reconsider if Hamas rejects comprehensive negotiations.
September 2, 2025 at 12:25 AM
📌 Netanyahu Opposes Partial Hostage Deal, Cites Trump's Support
September 2, 2025 at 12:25 AM
📌 Workers Protest Across US on Labor Day
Tens of thousands are rallying across the US in all 50 states under 'Workers Over Billionaires' for stronger worker protections and to protest policies by the Trump administration.
September 2, 2025 at 12:25 AM
📌 Venezuela Claims US Military Threat
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro declared the country in a state of 'maximum readiness to defend' itself, claiming eight US military vessels with 1,200 missiles were targeting Venezuela.
September 2, 2025 at 12:25 AM
📌 Israel's Strikes on Nasser Hospital Doubted by Investigation
A New York Times investigation casts doubt on Israel's rationale for strikes on Nasser Hospital last week, which killed at least 20 people, including two Middle East Eye journalists.
September 2, 2025 at 12:25 AM
📌 Afghanistan Earthquake Kills at Least 800
A massive rescue operation is underway in Afghanistan after a strong earthquake killed at least 800 people, with the death toll expected to rise.
September 2, 2025 at 12:25 AM
A powerful earthquake in eastern Afghanistan killed at least 800 people, with survivors urgently requesting aid to bury victims. In Pakistan, the worst floods in history have affected 2 million people in Punjab province as rivers reach record levels.
September 1, 2025 at 11:30 PM
📌 Deadly Natural Disasters Strike Afghanistan and Pakistan
September 1, 2025 at 11:30 PM
📌 Explosion and Fire in Russian City of Rostov-on-Don
An explosion struck a multi-story building in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, causing a major fire. Video footage showed locals attempting rescue operations amid the blaze.
September 1, 2025 at 11:29 PM
📌 Suspected Russian GPS Jamming Targets EU Leader's Plane
A plane carrying European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen experienced GPS jamming over Bulgaria, with officials suspecting Russian involvement in the operation.
September 1, 2025 at 11:29 PM