US Senate rejects bid to curb Trump’s Iran war powers
Reuters : The Republican-led US Senate rejected a Democratic-led bid on Friday to block President Donald Trump from using further military force against Iran, hours...
International
Trump hopeful for Gaza ceasefire, possibly ‘next week’
Al Jazeera : United States President Donald Trump said he believes a ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas could be reached within a week....
Mamdani’s political upset inspires hope among S Asian, Muslim New Yorkers
AP : Zohran Mamdani’s rise has sparked hope among many of New York City’s more than 300,000 South Asian residents. For comedian Hari Kondabolu, who...
Protesters gather in Bangkok to demand Thai PM’s resignation
Agency : Hundreds of protesters gathered in Thailand’s capital on Saturday to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, part of the brewing political...
Iran holds state funeral for top commanders, scientists killed by Israel
Al Jazeera : A state funeral service was held in Iran for about 60 people, including military commanders, killed in Israeli attacks, with thousands joining...
Trump hopeful for Gaza ceasefire, possibly ‘next week’
NN Online: US President Donald Trump voiced optimism Friday about a new ceasefire in Gaza, as criticism grew over mounting civilian deaths at Israeli-backed food...
Trump to Iran’s supreme leader: ‘You got beat to hell’
AP: President Donald Trump dismissed recent remarks by Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who had warned the U.S. against further military action and claimed...
UK govt backs down on disability benefit cuts after rebellion
Al Jazeera : The United Kingdom government has backed down on controversial plans to slash disability and sickness benefits after a major rebellion by MPs,...
Guardian Council in Iran approves law to end cooperation
Arab News : Iran’s powerful Guardian Council on Thursday approved legislation that would suspend Tehran’s cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy...
Myanmar junta chief confirms year-end election plan
AFP : Myanmar’s junta chief said the country plans to hold elections in December and January, state media reported Thursday, pressing ahead with polls denounced...
6 Americans held over passing staffs to N Korea
Reuters : South Korean police have detained six US citizens who were attempting to deliver around 1,300 plastic bottles filled with rice, dollar notes and...
Thousands displaced as floods hit China
Residents clean up mud after a flood in Congjiang county, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou province. Floods in southwest China kill six and...