Syrian court issues first sentences over 2025 Alawite massacres - Middle East Eye
A court in Aleppo has handed down the first sentences for the 2025 massacre of Alawites in Syria.
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Tunisia's summer of discontent - Middle East Eye
Across Tunisia, the question this summer was brutally simple: when will the electricity cut out?
Mounting calls for surprise billing reform face a divided Congress - Axios
Mounting calls for surprise billing reform face a divided Congress Axios
The West’s pretend outrage won’t save Palestinians
By Eva Bartlett, an American/Canadian journalist who has spent years on the ground covering conflict zones in the Middle East, Venezuela and the Donbass, recipient of the 2017 International Journalism Award for International Reporting, granted by the Mexican Journalists’ Press Cl...
Marcoleta ‘disappointed’ on Senate’s alleged inaction on bid to join impeachment trial - ABS-CBN
Marcoleta ‘disappointed’ on Senate’s alleged inaction on bid to join impeachment trial ABS-CBN
2 injured, 10 arrested in five-hour gunfight in Maguindanao del Sur during parliament vote - ABS-CBN
2 injured, 10 arrested in five-hour gunfight in Maguindanao del Sur during parliament vote ABS-CBN
Democrats and Republicans Are Failing America’s Men | Opinion - Newsweek
The 2026 midterm elections are fast approaching, and both Republicans and Democrats are squandering a massive opportunity while letting down the country. Neither party is seriously addressing the struggles of boys, sons, fathers, and husbands across America.
Abdul El-Sayed’s Lead in Michigan Polls Compared to Jocelyn Benson - Newsweek
Democratic hopeful Abdul El-Sayed leads in two new polls of the Michigan Senate race released on Thursday, but he holds a slimmer lead than his Democratic counterpart in the governor's race, Jocelyn Benson.
Amid calls for urgent AI action from Congress, House heads home to campaign
The urgency with which Anthropic, OpenAI and xAI have sought to be regulated has not translated into action on Capitol Hill.
Germany must reclaim national pride from ‘wrong people’, says Juergen Klopp
Germany's National coach Juergen Klopp gestures as he addresses a press conference to announce his squad, on Sept 17 in Frankfurt, Germany.
Republican candidate in Florida warns Trump his immigration agenda has 'gone too far'
WASHINGTON, Sept 17 - A Latina Republican lawmaker facing a competitive reelection race in Florida warned US President Donald Trump on Thursday that his signature immigration enforcement agenda had overreached.
Guinea bans France 24 TV outlet from broadcasting - Vanguard News
Guinea’s media regulator banned French media outlet France 24 from broadcasting in the country Thursday, following comments it said were against the president.
2027: Court gives Atiku 7 days to serve suit challenging Tinubu’s eligibility on APC - Vanguard News
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Wednesday issued an order for President Bola Tinubu to be served, within seven days, with the suit seeking to stop him from contesting the 2027 presidential election over his alleged submission of forged certificates to the Independent N...
Benue APC group endorses Alia, Tinubu, cautions against ‘rainbow coalition’ - Punch Newspapers
The convener, Dr Dominic Alancha (m) addressing journalists at the press conference.
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US visa restrictions raise the stakes in its escalating dispute with SA - Daily Maverick
The disputes between the US and South Africa have now taken on a whole new texture as the US will bar certain individuals – presumably mostly government officials – from entry into the US. This action will undoubtedly make efforts at reconciliation that much more difficult.
Minister Ndabeni signals shift toward outcomes-based support for MSMEs at GEC+Africa 2026
Minister Ndabeni signals shift toward outcomes-based support for MSMEs at GEC+Africa 2026 iol.co.za
No entry to US? Visa restrictions for some SA officials over land law - TimesLIVE
US secretary of state Marco Rubio said on Tuesday the US was announcing a new visa restriction policy targeting some foreign nationals from South Africa as President Donald Trump’s administration continues to cool ties with the country.
Eala to still see action in China with post-Asiad Wuhan Open stint
MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala will play in China, after all.