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Malaysian FM says dual US-Israeli citizen entered on US passport but was ordered to leave after citizenship checks Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at a summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia October 26, 2025. SOURCE: REUTERS Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Wednesday vowed to maintain the Southeast Asian nation’s policy of denying entry to Israeli … Read more
In Lebanon, a lush romance in uncertain times asks what keeps us human.
President Trump has put Saudi Arabia on the path to enriching uranium on its own soil, a demand South Korea has been making for years.
A Swedish Viking center said its vessel was used in the filming of Christopher Nolan’s epic but needed repairs when it was returned. Now, the center is seeking compensation.
The Jewish Museum highlights unsung textile, ceramic and fashion designers at the renowned Wiener Werkstätte — the Vienna Workshops — of the early 20th century.
Republicans say the $1 trillion defence bill funds the Iran war, new weapons, troop pay rises and military housing The US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, July 22, 2026. REUTERS The US House of Representatives narrowly passed its version of a massive defence policy bill on Wednesday, despite Democrats’ concerns about its huge price tag, … Read more
The price of Brent crude soared after Iran’s Houthi allies in Yemen claimed strikes on two Saudi tankers. President Trump warned that the U.S. would hold Iran directly responsible for further attacks by the group.
San Diego Comic-Con returns with Marvel, DC, Star Trek, del Toro and major previews through July 26 for fans galore Mandalorian cosplayers are among the superfans who flocked to Comic-Con International in San Diego, California. PHOTO: AFP Comic book fans will return to San Diego, California on Thursday for the latest Comic-Con, with many convention-goers … Read more
First as a Marine and then as a journalist, I spent years tied to Afghanistan. I returned one last time to speak to a former enemy in search of answers, and perhaps closure.
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has pivoted from unpopular moves before, but a recent decision about military leadership and strategy could weaken his position.