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Prosecutors in Iran target a newspaper over its cartoon mocking internet restrictions
Reported case against pro-reform newspaper Ham Mihan represents one of the first media freedom issues under President Masoud Pezeshkian
Texas Supreme Court halts execution of man in shaken baby case
Republican and Democratic state lawmakers say he is innocent
Biden administration races to shell out billions for clean energy as election nears
The Biden administration is shelling out billions of dollars for clean energy and approving major offshore wind projects as officials race to secure major climate initiatives before President Joe Biden's term comes to an end.
Biden wants to establish a legacy for climate action that includes locking in a trajectory for reducing the nation's planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions. Former President Donald Trump has pledged to rescind unspent funds in Biden's landmark climate and health...
African port growth hindered by poor road, rail networks, report says
Experts also blame protectionism and other human 'roadblocks'
Biden hits Germany with lightning-quick visit focused on Middle East, Ukraine
The US president make an in-person push for transatlantic unity and scoops up Germany’s highest civilian honor
Concerns over press freedom grow in Chad amid new restrictions ahead of elections
In Chad, the media regulator has suspended a weekly newspaper and two of its journalists for alleged misconduct, and it has urged all other media outlets to comply with new regulations ahead of elections in December. Journalists, however, are concerned about press freedom.
China's increasing passport controls evoke Mao era
Some teachers, civil servants and executives of state-owned enterprises were ordered to hand in their passports
Ukranian fighter finds US-made M224 mortar effective on front lines
When it comes to military equipment being sent to Ukraine, big-ticket items like Patriot missiles and F-16 fighter jets come to mind. But for many Ukrainian soldiers, the U.S.-made 60-millimeter M224 mortars, also used by the U.S. Marine Corps, have been highly effective against Russian forces.
Eswatini university steps up inclusion efforts with the opening of disability support center
University of Eswatini removes education barriers, creating a more accessible and inclusive environment for students with disabilities
Israeli officials say Sinwar killing could offer chance for cease-fire
Sinwar’s death seen as blow to Hamas
Gun violence victims, gun owners assess Harris, Trump election promises
Gun violence victims and gun owners are expressing different views on how the next occupant of the White House should tackle gun violence in the U.S. The Democratic and Republican nominees have made their stances clear on the matter, and voters will soon have their say at the ballot box.
RSF director general calls China's repression of journalists 'totally insane'
Thibaut Bruttin led a delegation to Taiwan this week and met with Taiwan President Lai Ching-te
US, allies take lead on North Korea sanctions, with less outside help
Russia, China have obstructed efforts to enforce Security Council resolutions
Ukraine evacuates thousands from embattled Kharkiv town
Key rail hub has suffered deadly shelling attacks in recent months
South Korea says North troop dispatch to Russia is 'grave security threat'
South’s spy agency says North Korea was participating in the war in Ukraine and had decided to send 12,000 troops
Israel conducts raids on Gaza after killing Hamas chief Sinwar
Netanyahu says war is not over, but it’s ‘the beginning of the end’
Pakistan province shuts schools to contain protests after alleged on-campus rape
Closures in Pakistan's most populous province affect an estimated 18 million students
Russia tests readiness of nuclear missile unit
It has a range of up to 11,000 kilometers