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Lula’s win in Brazil shows Latin Americans can reject US-backed political choices: Analyst

Lula’s win in Brazil shows Latin Americans can reject US-backed political choices: Analyst

Lula’s reelection in Brazil has dealt a setback to Trump’s agenda, demonstrating that Latin American voters can reject political choices favoured by Washington, says a Brazilian analyst.

‘Mentally disturbed’ Trump appears determined to ‘obstruct and discredit’ midterm elections: Author

‘Mentally disturbed’ Trump appears determined to ‘obstruct and discredit’ midterm elections: Author

US historian Abba A. Solomon warns that Trump may seek to undermine the midterm election process as economic discontent, the war on Iran and concerns over executive power intensify political tensions.

 Europe’s ties to US, ‘disastrous war against Russia’ fuel cost-of-living protests: Economist

Europe’s ties to US, ‘disastrous war against Russia’ fuel cost-of-living protests: Economist

Belgian economist Xavier Dupret links Europe’s escalating protests to inflation, soaring energy costs, youth unemployment, inequality, and governments’ alignment with Washington and their policies toward Russia and Iran.

Trump’s war on Iran risks political backlash and could hurt Republicans in midterms: Analyst

Trump’s war on Iran risks political backlash and could hurt Republicans in midterms: Analyst

Trump’s war on Iran could backfire politically, with his “ego” and misguided advice driving costly miscalculations that may hurt Republicans in midterm elections, says a US analyst.

Trump’s war on Iran risks political backlash and could hurt Republicans in midterms: Analyst

Trump’s war on Iran risks political backlash and could hurt Republicans in midterms: Analyst

Trump’s war on Iran could backfire politically, with his “ego” and misguided advice driving costly miscalculations that may hurt Republicans in midterm elections, says a US analyst.

Iran has several potential legal avenues to pursue accountability for US-Israeli crimes: Lawyer

Iran has several potential legal avenues to pursue accountability for US-Israeli crimes: Lawyer

Pakistani Supreme Court advocate Muhammad Azhar Siddique discusses his Iran visit after two recent wars, civilian casualties, international law, Iran’s right to self-defence, and legal avenues for accountability.

French protests reflect complete distrust of government, failure of neoliberalism: Analyst

French protests reflect complete distrust of government, failure of neoliberalism: Analyst

A French lawyer links the widening student protests to education cuts, rising living costs and growing distrust of the government, warning that mounting social tensions could fuel a broader crisis across France and Europe.

Student protesters across Europe are challenging conscription, rearmament and austerity: Organizer

Student protesters across Europe are challenging conscription, rearmament and austerity: Organizer

Student strikes spreading across Europe oppose conscription, rearmament and austerity, while demanding better education, resisting repression and strengthening European antimilitarist solidarity, says a German student organizer.

Iran's military victories, Iraqi resistance pressure forced US to withdraw from Iraq: Analyst

Iran's military victories, Iraqi resistance pressure forced US to withdraw from Iraq: Analyst

An Iraqi analyst says several factors, including Iran's victories over the US and public anger in Iraq, accelerated the expulsion of the occupying US forces from Iraq.

BRICS paving way for alternative world order, not a war machine against West: Analyst

BRICS paving way for alternative world order, not a war machine against West: Analyst

The New Delhi BRICS summit highlighted the bloc’s evolving role as a transitional alliance, expanding alternatives in payments, financing, security and diplomacy without fully rejecting existing structures, says an analyst.

Iran’s strategic location, energy resources position it as a key player in BRICS alliance: Analyst

Iran’s strategic location, energy resources position it as a key player in BRICS alliance: Analyst

Iran’s strategic location and energy resources position it as a key player in BRICS, offering major potential for trade, connectivity and energy cooperation with emerging economies, according to Chinese journalist and political analyst Qinduo Xu.

Yemeni military advance along Red Sea alters balance of power amid Saudi siege, aggression: Analyst

Yemeni military advance along Red Sea alters balance of power amid Saudi siege, aggression: Analyst

The Ansarullah-led Yemeni Armed Forces’ advance along the Red Sea coast has shifted Yemen’s balance of power, signaling a move toward offensive strategy against Saudi-led aggression and siege, analyst says.

Iran

Iran’s deterrence strategy shifts to cover unlimited retaliation: Leader’s advisor

Iran’s deterrence strategy shifts to cover unlimited retaliation: Leader’s advisor

Mokhber says Iran's defense doctrine will no longer be limited by the origin, scope, or location of threats.

Iran takes evidence of US-Israeli attacks on maritime infrastructure to UN

Iran takes evidence of US-Israeli attacks on maritime infrastructure to UN

Iran has submitted evidence of US-Israeli attacks on its maritime infrastructure to the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

Iran will boost military power for ‘no-geographical-limits’ response: Defense minister

Iran will boost military power for ‘no-geographical-limits’ response: Defense minister

The Iranian defense chief reaffirms the country’s commitment to upgrading the armed forces’ combat capabilities to respond to any threat without “geographical limits.”

Palestine

Israeli soldier publishes image of Palestinian journalist’s abduction during West Bank raids

Israeli soldier publishes image of Palestinian journalist’s abduction during West Bank raids

The picture shows Palestinian journalist Marah Awad blindfolded and handcuffed, standing beside a masked and armed Israeli soldier outside a house in Beit Ummar town, south of the West Bank.

‘Israel the murderer’: Protesters in France set US and Israeli flags ablaze

‘Israel the murderer’: Protesters in France set US and Israeli flags ablaze

A video shows French protesters setting the US and Israeli flags on fire during protests in Lyon.

Canada's largest labor federation votes to block Israel arms shipments

Canada's largest labor federation votes to block Israel arms shipments

Canada’s largest labor federation calls on its members to block the handling of all weapons and military equipment passing through Canada to the Israeli-occupied territories.

World

Iran Army warns US: No target beyond West Asia is out of reach

Iran Army warns US: No target beyond West Asia is out of reach

Iran’s Army asserts that American targets lying beyond West Asia are within the reach of the Islamic Republic’s Armed Forces.

Bernie Sanders slams US oil giants for profiteering off war on Iran

Bernie Sanders slams US oil giants for profiteering off war on Iran

ExxonMobil, Chevron, and Shell reported profits of $17.5, $10.4, and $10.81 billion in the most recent quarter, a jump of 130, 185, and almost 100 percent over the same period last year, respectively.

Unprecedented number of Americans renounce US citizenship under Trump

Unprecedented number of Americans renounce US citizenship under Trump

The number of Americans renouncing their citizenship or giving up permanent residency has risen unusually sharply in 2026 compared to previous years.

Global South

Human rights groups condemn UAE diplomat's UN chief bid over Sudan genocide denial

Human rights groups condemn UAE diplomat's UN chief bid over Sudan genocide denial

Human rights groups oppose Emirati diplomat's nomination for UN secretary-general over the UAE's role in Sudan genocide.

Gunmen kill at least 40 in eastern Nigeria after Friday prayers

Gunmen kill at least 40 in eastern Nigeria after Friday prayers

Gunmen kill at least 40 people in an attack on the Binnari village in northeastern Nigeria’s Taraba State.

Egypt rejects Turkey-Libya maritime agreement as ‘null and void’

Egypt rejects Turkey-Libya maritime agreement as ‘null and void’

Egypt has condemned a maritime agreement between Turkey and Libya as “null and void”, reaffirming its maritime delimitation pact with Greece.