Pakistan’s army has always been influential – now its chief has new powers
Critics say the move, which entrenches the military's hold on power, paves the way toward autocracy.
Kashmir is focus of arrests after Delhi car blast linked to ‘terror module’
Investigators believe an explosion that killed 13 people may be linked to group operating in the disputed region
Police have carried out raids and made several arrests across the Indian region of Kashmir in the aftermath of a car explosion in Delhi that left 13 people dead.
On Wednesday, the Indian government confirmed it was treating the blast as a “terror incident” perpetrated by “anti-national forces”. The explosion took place outside one of India’s most significant monuments during rush hour on Monday evening.
Continue reading...US presses for approval of UN resolution on Gaza as Russia offers rival proposal – AP News
- US presses for approval of UN resolution on Gaza as Russia offers rival proposal AP News
- Opinion | The path to peace in Gaza comes to a crossroads at the U.N. The Washington Post
- At U.N. Security Council, Russia Counters Trump Gaza Plan With Its Own The New York Times
- Trump wants to recreate the British mandate in Palestine Al Jazeera
- US: Failure to back UN resolution based on Trump’s Gaza plan is a vote for Hamas, war The Times of Israel
A bus crashes into a bus stop in Stockholm, killing 3 people and injuring 3 – AP News
- A bus crashes into a bus stop in Stockholm, killing 3 people and injuring 3 AP News
- Three killed after bus crashes into Stockholm bus stop BBC
- Several people killed in bus crash in Stockholm, police say CNN
- Several dead and injured, police say, after bus crashes into bus stop in Stockholm – as it happened The Guardian
- Sweden: 3 killed after bus crashes into bus stop DW
A man took a bus for a ‘joy ride’ — but kept picking up passengers – The Washington Post
- A man took a bus for a ‘joy ride’ — but kept picking up passengers The Washington Post
- An Ontario Man Took a Bus for a Joyride. Turns Out, He’s Not a Bad Driver. The New York Times
- Man who took Hamilton bus on joy ride 'did a great job' driving, left no dings, say police CBC
- Police Arrest Man After HSR Bus Joy Ride Hamilton Police Service
- Man takes bus for joyride in Canada, turns down passenger with expired pass CNN
US clears the way for bids for Lukoil’s international business – Financial Times
- US clears the way for bids for Lukoil’s international business Financial Times
- US Extends Lukoil Sanctions Waiver as New Bidders Emerge Bloomberg.com
- US paves way for talks on sale of Lukoil's foreign assets Reuters
- Gunvor’s $22bn gamble: how Torbjörn Törnqvist’s Russia deal collapsed Financial Times
- Ukraine war briefing: Fire sale of Lukoil assets before start of US sanctions on Russia The Guardian
US justice department investigates Epstein’s alleged ties to Clinton and banks after Trump request
Democrats are accusing Trump of using the justice department to deflect from his previous relationship with Epstein.
From florist to drone maker: How the weapon became so mainstream – BBC
- From florist to drone maker: How the weapon became so mainstream BBC
- Ukraine war briefing: mass production of Ukrainian ‘Octopus’ interceptor drones begins The Guardian
- Ukraine's first 'drone wall' is about to see action combating menacing Russian threats, its Western maker says Business Insider
- Ukrainian Drone Industry’s Next Target Is NATO Markets Bloomberg.com
- The Observers - Ukraine’s drone war is also being waged on the ground France 24
Displaced Palestinian families suffer as heavy rains flood Gaza tent camps
Palestinians call for better tents and other supplies as Israel maintains restrictions on aid to war-ravaged Gaza Strip.
What’s behind Rachel Reeves’s hokey cokey on income tax rises? – BBC
- What's behind Rachel Reeves's hokey cokey on income tax rises? BBC
- 'Panic at No 10' and investors 'lose faith' in Budget BBC
- Rachel Reeves plans £7.5bn tax rise in budget after U-turn on income tax rates The Guardian
- UK borrowing costs jump, stocks slide as speculation mounts over high-stakes budget CNBC
- Starmer and Reeves drop proposal to increase income tax rates in Budget Financial Times
Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv kills 6 people and injures at least 35 – AP News
- Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv kills 6 people and injures at least 35 AP News
- Russian drone slams into block of flats in deadly wave of strikes across Kyiv BBC
- Russia pounds Ukraine with drones and missiles, killing eight and hitting energy sites Reuters
- Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,360 Al Jazeera
- 'Wicked' Russian attack fuels anger in Kyiv amid front-line setbacks and corruption scandal NBC News
Record settler attacks in West Bank opening up rifts within Israel
In October more than 260 settler attacks resulted in Palestinians casualties or property damage according to the UN.
The Aussie giving War & Peace a ‘bogan’ remake
Ander Louis has written a new version of Leo Tolstoy's classic Russian novel in Australian slang.
Driver released after deadly Stockholm bus crash
Police are still investigating the circumstances but said there is no reason to think the crash was intentional.
Three killed after bus crashes into Stockholm bus stop
The bus driver has been arrested but police say "there is currently no indication that the incident was intentional".
‘Trip of suffering’: Gaza evacuee details 24-hour journey to South Africa
One of 153 Palestinians who left Gaza without knowing the final destination, says Israel helped facilitate transfer.
Trump accused of caving to big business after deal to cut Swiss tariffs to 15%
Rolex denies ‘any negotiation’ with US although luxury watchmaker entertained Trump and gave him gold clock
Donald Trump agreed to cut US tariffs on Switzerland from 39% to 15% as part of a new trade pact, lowering duties that strained economic ties and hit Swiss exporters.
The two countries have signed a “non-binding memorandum of understanding”, the Swiss government announced, following bilateral talks in Washington and intense lobbying by Swiss firms.
Continue reading...Rocket attack in Syria’s capital wounds one person
Explosion in the Mezzeh district of Damascus injures one woman and causes material damage, according to Syrian media.
South Africa probing origin of unexpected charter flight carrying 153 Palestinians – The Times of Israel
- South Africa probing origin of unexpected charter flight carrying 153 Palestinians The Times of Israel
- South Africa to investigate 'mystery' of planeload of Palestinians, Cyril Ramaphosa says BBC
- ‘Trip of suffering’: Gaza evacuee details 24-hour journey to South Africa Al Jazeera
- South Africa to probe unexpected arrival of Palestinian group Reuters
- Gazan Families Prevented From Disembarking Plane At South African Airport For Over 9 Hours i24NEWS
Football’s Pep Guardiola calls on fans to attend Palestine charity match
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola urged football fans to support a charity match against Palestine’s national team.