- Why Pakistan has emerged as a mediator between US and Iran AP News
- After Wooing Trump With Deals, Pakistan Gets a Seat at the Table nytimes.com
- Pakistan to host talks with Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt amid Iran war diplomacy Reuters
- Politics economist.com
- Pakistan’s PM speaks with Iranian president ahead of 4-nation Islamabad peace talks The Times of Israel
Hezbollah unleashes over 600 attacks on Israel in past 24 hours, doubling prior peak – The Jerusalem Post
- Hezbollah unleashes over 600 attacks on Israel in past 24 hours, doubling prior peak The Jerusalem Post
- Father-of-four killed, another man seriously hurt in Hezbollah rocket attack on Nahariya The Times of Israel
- IDF Shelling That Killed Man in Northern Israel Fired Without Prior Observation Haaretz
- First Israeli civilian killed in Lebanon border war was hit by Israeli fire Reuters
- Israel Launches Risky Offensive to Carve Out Buffer Zone in Lebanon WSJ
‘My daughter is under the rubble’: Inside Tehran as civilian toll of strikes rises
One month since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, Tehran residents tell the BBC their lives have been devastated.
Faith Kates: the woman who introduced models to ‘dear friend’ Jeffrey Epstein
Former talent agency boss had closer relationship with sex offender than thought, and supported him after 2009 arrest
A female executive at the top of the modelling industry had a close friendship with Jeffrey Epstein and introduced him to women on the agency’s books, a Guardian investigation has found.
Until last November, Faith Kates ran Next Management modelling and talent agency, which has represented the likes of Alexa Chung, Milla Jovovich and Billie Eilish, a position she held for decades as the founder of the business. She stepped down quietly just weeks before the first major Epstein files were released, saying she intended to focus on charity work.
18 July 2009 10.18am
I am and will always be your friend...Unconditionally...will always be there for you.
5 September 2009 7.47pm
Thinking of you a lot and hoping you are finally enjoying some please [sic] and quiet..know you are always in my thoughts and prayers. You are a good friend my dear friend..
5 September 2009 7.54pm
thanks,, lets get back to work.
Continue reading...Hegseth Strikes Two Black and Two Female Officers From Promotion List – The New York Times
Billy Bragg calls for big turnout at London march against far right
Musician urges public to send clear message at what is expected to be UK’s biggest ever multicultural rally
Billy Bragg has encouraged people to send a clear message to those seeking to divide the country by turning out to support what is expected to be the biggest multicultural march in UK history on Saturday.
Speaking to the Guardian before the Together Alliance’s march against the far right in central London, the musician and political activist said participants hoped to “send out a message to our fellow citizens that we are willing to take a stand against [the politics of hate] being imported into the UK”.
Continue reading...Donald Trump Privately Panicking Over His Own War Mess – The Daily Beast
- Donald Trump Privately Panicking Over His Own War Mess The Daily Beast
- Trump Tells Aides He Wants Speedy End to Iran War WSJ
- Donald Trump’s latest climbdown suggests he wants to end the war The Economist
- Trump urges Iran to make a deal or US will 'keep blowing them away' Reuters
- Israel and Iran Keep Up Strikes With Talks to End War Uncertain Bloomberg
Video: Children’s toys found in rubble of US-Israeli strike in Iran
Rescue teams from the IRCS have been searching the rubble of residential buildings hit in US-Israeli attacks on Iran.
Nepal’s youngest prime minister takes the oath of office – AP News
- Nepal’s youngest prime minister takes the oath of office AP News
- Nepal swears in ex-rapper as new prime minister BBC
- Nepal’s youngest premier sworn in after releasing new rap song about unity Al Jazeera
- Ex-rapper Shah sworn in as Nepal prime minister after sweeping election win Reuters
- A Rapper Who Won Over Gen Z Now Leads Nepal. Can He Bring Justice? The New York Times
US Senate passes funding package for Homeland Security that excludes ICE
House of Representatives still needs to act before funded agencies such as airport security can reopen, CNN reports
The US Senate has passed legislation that will finance most of the Department of Homeland Security but withhold funds from ICE and part of Customs and Border Protection, the office of the Senate Democratic party leader, Chuck Schumer, said in a statement.
The agreement would fund DHS components such as the Transportation Security Administration and US Coast Guard, the statement said. CNN reported that the House of Representatives will still need to act before funded agencies within the department can reopen.
Continue reading...Two Chinese Container Ships Attempt Hormuz Exit Before U-Turning – Bloomberg.com
- Two Chinese Container Ships Attempt Hormuz Exit Before U-Turning Bloomberg.com
- Iran's 'Tehran toll booth' forces some tankers to pay millions to leave Strait of Hormuz NBC News
- Trump's big accomplishment in Iran is 'de facto ‘toll booth’ regime' in the Strait of Hormuz, shipping analyst says Fortune
- Malaysia’s ships allowed to pass Strait of Hormuz, PM Anwar says Al Jazeera
- How Iran is seeking to cash in on Strait of Hormuz Financial Times
Iran emergency workers search for survivors after deadly US-Israel attacks
Latest victims include six people killed in Qom as Iran announces grim milestone of nearly 2,000 war dead.
ICE is trying to deport Iranians. The war is getting in the way. – Politico
Iran war: Houthi restraint driven by domestic priorities – dw.com
- Iran war: Houthi restraint driven by domestic priorities dw.com
- Yemenis fear economic consequences of being dragged into US-Iran conflict Al Jazeera
- Houthis see no reason to ‘prevent’ Yanbu VLCC trade ‘at present’ Lloyd's List
- Yemen's Houthis ready to join Iran war if needed, raising new shipping risk Reuters
- Houthis threaten to join Mideast war, raising specter of renewed Red Sea attacks The Times of Israel
How extensive is Russia’s military aid to Iran?
Russia has long exchanged weapons with Iran and is likely offering satellite support, but lacks the will to do much more
Now in power, Nepal’s rapper-politician Balen Shah faces new challenge
Shah was a rebel - crude and different from the politicians who previously led Nepal. How will he be in office?
Ukraine fends off increased attacks, strikes Russian oil revenue
Russia launches possible spring offensive, but makes no significant gains; Ukraine hits oil terminals in response.
In Monaco, Pope Leo finds a natural ally in advancing peace, faith – National Catholic Reporter
- In Monaco, Pope Leo finds a natural ally in advancing peace, faith National Catholic Reporter
- Sport and solidarity at the heart of the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation Vatican News
- Pope’s visit to Monaco signals both a message, and a reminder Crux
- In Monaco, Pope Leo to reflect on peace, faith and ecology in a land of vast wealth religionnews.com
- Why Pope Leo hopes to find some virtue in all of Monaco’s vices The Times
53-Year-Old Aussie Mom Convicted After Teen Boy Wakes to Sexual Assault in Party Tent – Yahoo
Five firms including Autotrader and Just Eat investigated over fake review failings
CMA also looks into Pasta Evangelists, funeral operator Dignity and review company Feefo in latest crackdown
The UK competition watchdog has launched investigations into five companies including Autotrader and Just Eat over concerns they have not done enough to tackle fake and misleading online reviews.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), which has previously investigated the tech companies Amazon and Google, said its latest crackdown includes the funeral services operator Dignity, the review company Feefo and the restaurant chain Pasta Evangelists.
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