3 days ago
The AfD has won two eastern German state elections, the National Rally is preparing for France’s presidential race, and Reform UK remains competitive. Their prospects depend on very different electoral rules and political barriers.
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A classified assessment shared with Congress says Riyadh has not excluded a weapons program, according to U.S. officials. Lawmakers are reviewing a civil nuclear deal that could eventually permit uranium enrichment of up to 20%.
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The intelligence community’s inspector general is examining how the CIA vetted David Rush and the extent of his alleged misconduct after investigators found 303 gold bars at his home, according to two people familiar with the review.
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Trump has rejected a proposed seven-day pause that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for U.S. economic relief. Officials say he privately considers another bombing campaign likely after November’s midterms, though talks continue.
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Israeli prime minister targets popular New York City mayor during speech at UN General Assembly.
Michael F. Brown
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Workers use sledgehammers to recover iron from concrete, for want of machinery, earning around $20 a day.
Fedaa al-Qedra
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Self-appointed saviors congratulate themselves while Israel keeps killing, blocking aid and planning Palestinians’ expulsion.
Ali Abunimah
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U.S. intelligence assessments link imagery from Chinese groups to Iran’s improved targeting of military bases and ships, while officials remain divided over the extent of Beijing’s involvement.
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Born in Yemen’s northern highlands, the Houthis now hold positions on the Red Sea coast and Perim Island. Their territorial gains, missile capabilities, and threats against Saudi vessels are raising the stakes at Bab el-Mandeb.
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Exclusive: Full government funding figures ‘tell sombre story about rise in hostility that British Muslims live with’, trust says
A record £66m of emergency security funding was issued by the Home Office for mosques and related community sites in the UK when violent disorder spread in the aftermath of the Southport attacks in 2024.
Exclusive figures obtained by the Guardian also reveal a record of about £41m in security funding was issued for mosques and related community sites for the year from April 2025-26 as part of the protective security scheme.
Continue reading...Neha Gohil Midlands correspondent
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With six weeks until the midterms, the White House is considering moves on fuel and beef prices while allowing vulnerable Republican candidates to distance themselves from some Trump policies.
4 days 15 hours ago
Benjamin Netanyahu used a combative UNGA address to reject genocide accusations, attack Türkiye and European leaders, defend Israel’s wars and condemn delegates who walked out as he took the podium.
4 days 18 hours ago
Trump and Xi used a lavish White House state visit to stress dialogue and global stability as the two powers confront disputes over AI, trade, Iran and Taiwan.
4 days 21 hours ago
Hearts of Iron IV’s recent Steam rating fell to Overwhelmingly Negative after Turkish players protested a Discord ban and moderator remarks linking Mustafa Kemal Atatürk to the 1915 events.
4 days 22 hours ago
After six months of online classes at the Islamic University of Gaza, I ventured to the campus for the first time.
Mohammed Al Ta'ban
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Israel says land around West Bank archaeological sites must be protected. Palestinians and archaeologists argue the policy is increasingly being used to expand Israeli control over territory and communities.
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Two years ago, Israel bombed a camp in a designated “safe zone” in al-Mawasi, killing dozens.
Hassan Herzallah
4 days 23 hours ago
A breach involving data on 5,000 alleged FBI officials included personnel tied to the Remote Operations Unit, exposing personal details linked to one of the bureau’s most secretive technical teams.
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European intelligence officials increasingly describe a Russian challenge to NATO not as a mass invasion, but as a calibrated mix of sabotage, drones, missile strikes or a limited incursion designed to create maximum political uncertainty.
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There is often an uncomfortable unevenness in contemporary Muslim moral courage. Western Muslim leaders and organizations have shown admirable clarity in confronting the crimes of Empire and Zionism. The more difficult test comes when the same principles implicate governments, institutions, or relationships closer to home. Pakistan has become an unusually revealing test. Western Muslim leaders […]
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Professor Junaid S. Ahmad
