Netanyahu Faces Pressure From Far Right Over New Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Proposal
Some members of Israel’s coalition have ruled out a proposed hostage deal with Hamas, but the prime minister has yet to state his position.
Day: August 19, 2025
‘We’re all going backwards’: dismay as Trump undoes Biden student-debt plan
Borrowers say higher repayments under changed Save plan means placing life on hold and creating further anxietyWhen Faith, a 33-year-old in Burlington, North Carolina, went back to get her master’s degree in higher education administration in 2020-21, …
Democrat warns US progressives against moving toward the center: ‘It lost me the election’
India Walton, who defeated incumbent mayor only to lose general election, says ‘moderating is what got us here’India Walton has a warning message for progressive Democrats during Donald Trump’s second presidency: don’t water down your politics to win o…
Satellite Images Reveal Pak Navy’s Fled From Karachi; Moved To Commercial Terminals During Operation Sindoor
In May 2025, during the Indian military Operation Sindoor, satellite imagery and open-source intelligence have revealed significant defensive repositioning and a retreat of Pakistan’s naval forces amid heightened Indo-Pak tensions.On the night between May 6 and 7, Indian forces launched strikes targeting nine terror-linked locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK).
Iranian president holds private talks with Armenian PM in Yerevan
Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has held private talks with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, with the two leaders expected to sign a series of bilateral cooperation agreements.
News24 | Trump administration used ‘brutal, excessive, and unnecessary force’ against LA protests – report
Law enforcement used excessive force and deliberate brutality against Los Angeles protesters and journalists during demonstrations against Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown in June, a Human Rights Watch report said.
Iranian newspaper warns of Taliban’s water policies impacting Mashhad supply
An Iranian daily has accused Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities of cutting off a key source of drinking water to the northeastern city of Mashhad, warning that the move underscores hostile policies toward Iran.
Air Canada and flight attendants’ union reach deal to end strike
The strike has impacted around 130,000 travelers daily
Customs update: Qatar customs reports major seizures in July targeting narcotics and fraud
Qatar Customs reported significant seizures in July, targeting narcotics, tax evasion, and intellectual property infringements. Continuous enforcement efforts at all entry points, enhanced by advanced technology for risk detection, demonstrate Qatar Cu…
Photo of a stalled commuter train on a submerged track shows Mumbai’s frailties during monsoon
A commuter train is stalled on a flooded railway track in Mumbai.