Smoke from Bear Gulch Fire drifts over South Sound
Expect hazy skies Thursday and Friday if you’re living in parts of Mason, Thurston and Lewis counties. Smoke is drifting south with the changing wind.
Day: September 18, 2025
How We Got SSCI with a Little Help from CIA
OPINION — You’ve probably seen that iconic photo of Senator Frank Church (D-ID) holding up a CIA poison dart gun, right? Or perhaps the one of Senator Barry Goldwater (R-AZ) aiming it at the sky? They came from the Church Committee’s live hearings on …
UN’s top official in Syria is stepping down after 7 years of conflict and tumult
The official who steered the U.N.’s diplomacy in Syria for nearly seven turbulent years is resigning.
Ban on Jews entering Flensburg shop recalls Germany’s darkest days and sparks nationwide outrage
Local politicians have strongly condemned the incident, while the anti-Semitism commissioner Felix Klein called it “antisemitism in its purest form.”
Saudi Arabia Visa for Indians: Types, eligibility, fees, documents, and application process explained
Saudi Arabia now offers Indian travellers multiple visa options, including e-visas and visa-on-arrival under specific conditions. With mandatory travel insurance and clearly defined eligibility, the process is streamlined but varies by visa type. This …
Lawsuit targets militant groups as complicit in deaths of US citizens in Hamas attack
Lawyers for U.S. victims of the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel are suing various groups that have been designated by the government as terrorist organizations.
Protests erupt in Nantes over Macron’s public service cuts
Hundreds of people marched through the streets of Nantes on Thursday to protest against President Emmanuel Macron’s government and its plans to cut funding for public services.
Top 10 Best NGFW (Next‑Generation Firewall) Providers in 2025
Protecting digital infrastructure is critical in 2025, as cyber threats escalate in complexity and diversity. Next‑Generation Firewalls (NGFWs) have become the cornerstone for enterprise security, offering not just robust traffic filtering, but also de…
Lawsuit targets militant groups as complicit in deaths of U.S. citizens in Hamas
Lawyers for U.S. victims of the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel are suing various groups that have been designated by the federal government as terrorist organizations, alleging they participated, aided or provided material support for the assault.
WHO says Ebola outbreak in DR Congo kills 31
UN agency confirms there have been 48 cases since the outbreak was declared early this month.