US Delays Patriot Transfers to Ukraine
Pete Hegseth has yet to approve allied transfers of Patriot interceptors to Ukraine, officials say, as Kyiv warns of dwindling stocks and relations with Washington deteriorate over strikes on Russian refineries.
Qatar Proposes Plants and 20-Year LNG Deal for Lebanon
The proposal envisages 1,650 MW of new gas-fired capacity, renewable generation, and electricity imports in a country where the state utility delivers electricity for only a few hours each day.
Volkswagen Plans Global Pay Freeze Until 2030
Internal documents outline wage and benefit restrictions across Volkswagen’s global operations, drawing union opposition as inflation threatens employees’ purchasing power.
European Telecom Giants Seek to Challenge Starlink
Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica and Vodafone are weighing a joint spectrum bid for satellite mobile services as Brussels and Washington clash over access to European frequencies.
Albania’s Student Protests Become Anti-Government Revolt
Clashes in Tirana have intensified as demands over education, jobs, and corruption converge while PM Rama refuses to resign, saying the unrest threatens Albania’s EU ambitions.
Israel Arrests 10 After Attacks on European Diplomats
The arrests follow U.S. and European demands for action after masked settlers assaulted Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine and attacked a diplomatic convoy in separate West Bank incidents.
Trump Approval Falls to Record Low
A Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll gives Democrats an eight-point congressional lead, with economic dissatisfaction and opposition to the Iran war weighing on Trump and Republican turnout prospects.
Russian Arctic Oil Exports Rise Nearly 50%
Russia has shipped about 20 million barrels to Asia through Arctic waters since July, exceeding last season’s total as disruption around Suez, Hormuz and the Black Sea drives up freight costs.
Israeli Arabs Could Decide Netanyahu’s Political Future
Arab leaders are seeking a higher turnout to remove Netanyahu, but his main rival rejects a coalition with their parties. Neither major bloc looks set to secure a parliamentary majority on its own.
Livestream: Yemen strikes blows at Saudi Arabia
Asem Alnabih on how to support Gaza. Ali Abunimah on Israeli elections. Jon Elmer on the significance of murals aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.
[Podcast] A Light of Her Own: Muslim Womanhood, Seasons of Life, & Female Scholarship
“What’s a good book for Muslim women?” is a question I get asked a lot – and I finally have an answer! Shaykha Sarah Ahmed‘s book “A Light of Her Own: Muslim Womanhood as a Path to Allah” is a book for Muslim women who are ready to stop navigating their faith on the margins […]
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Macron Urges Calm After France’s Worst Unrest in Years
Nearly 2,400 people were arrested, and almost 1,000 officers were injured as violence accompanied nationwide marches over living costs and public services.
Zelensky Accuses Trump of Pressuring Ukraine to Surrender
Ukraine’s president offered to halt strikes on Russian diesel facilities in exchange for Patriot missiles, while accusing Washington of delaying weapons and restricting battlefield communications.
Putin Proposes Trump-Xi Summit to End Ukraine War
Moscow has suggested talks in China next month in a proposed format that would exclude Ukraine and Europe, and Trump has not yet accepted the invitation.
Greece becomes a bigger partner in Israel's crimes
Athens awards huge deal to firms benefiting from Gaza genocide.
Trump Endorses Netanyahu Ahead of Israel’s Elections
The U.S. president warned that choosing another Israeli leader could leave Washington to confront Iran alone, as polls showed Netanyahu’s Likud behind Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar party.
Buildings Burn as Riots Spread Across France
At least 1,800 people were arrested and over 500 emergency responders injured as protests turned violent across France, with a historic town hall set ablaze and shops looted in Paris.
Trump Voters Back Candidates Breaking With Him in Midterms
A POLITICO poll finds 26% of Trump’s 2024 voters favor Republican candidates breaking with him to win in November, exposing a divide over campaign strategy.
Merz Faces Internal Challenge at CDU Youth Meeting
A CDU youth delegate accused German Chancellor Friedrich Merz of betraying younger generations over pensions and government debt, urging him to seek his own dismissal.
Iran-Backed Houthis Surround Taiz As Yemen War Escalates
Fighting has engulfed the main roads into Yemen’s third-largest city, trapping residents and disrupting supplies as Houthi advances threaten a potential route toward the government’s seat in Aden.