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Argentina’s Javier Milei launches group to boost Israel-Latin America ties
The Argentinian president will dedicate his $1m Genesis Prize to a new diplomatic initiative called the 'Isaac Accords'.
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Zelenskyy says Putin wants the rest of Ukraine’s Donetsk region as part of a ceasefire
Zelenskyy reiterated that Ukraine would not withdraw from territories it controls because it was unconstitutional and would only serve as a springboard for a future Russian invasion.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Perplexity offers to buy Google Chrome for $35bn
AI start-up positioning itself as a bidder ahead of US court decision that could force the search group to sell the browser
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Tucker Carlson gives US conservatives rare window into plight of Palestinian Christians
Tucker Carlson gives US conservatives rare window into plight of Palestinian Christians Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 08/12/2025 - 19:05 Orthodox nun Mother Agapia Stephanopoulos discussed land dispossession and armed resistance in the Holy Land on Carlson’s show US political commentator Tucker Carlson speaks during the last day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on...
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Venezuela Contained 20 Terrorist Attacks Over the Past Year: Minister Cabello
Authorities have been investigating a plot in Zulia state involving business sectors and opposition figures. During a hearing before the National Assembly on Tuesday, Citizen Security Minister Diosdado Cabello said Venezuela has faced at least 20 terrorist attacks over the past year. RELATED: Venezuelan Parliament Condemns U.S. Threats, Reaffirms Support for President Maduro “These attacks […]
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:The Cagüeiro: A Shapeshifting Legend of Eastern Cuba
The Cagüeiro is a mythical figure deeply rooted in the folklore of eastern Cuba, particularly in rural communities of provinces like Santiago de Cuba and Granma. Known for his uncanny ability to transform into animals or objects, the Cagüeiro is portrayed as a cunning outlaw who uses magic to evade capture and survive in the […]
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:US reporter criticises US media's 'complicity' in deaths of Palestinian journalists
US reporter criticises US media's 'complicity' in deaths of Palestinian journalists Multimedia reporter Marina Watanabe has accused US media of being "complicit" in the deaths of five Al Jazeera staff who the Israeli military killed in an intentional drone strike while they were in a media tent stationed outside of al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City. In a post on X on Monday, the former LA Times reporter said the...
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Haiti Declares State of Emergency as Gang Violence Devastates Rural Regions
Haiti’s transitional government has declared a three-month state of emergency across its central departments in response to escalating gang violence and a deepening food crisis. The measure, announced Saturday, covers the West, Artibonite, and Center departments, including the country’s vital agricultural heartland known as the “rice basket”. According to the United Nations, more than 1,000 […]
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Trump-Putin Meeting Sidelines Civilian Protection, Justice
Click to expand Image Hundreds gather in New York City, on March 9, 2025, for the Unite for Ukraine March. 2025 Bender/NurPhoto via AP United States President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet in Alaska on August 15, reportedly to discuss ending Russia’s war in Ukraine. Absent from the discussions will be Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky. And according to the publicly available agenda,...
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:With the Seine open for swimming in Paris, tourists and residents embrace it as temperatures soar
Swimming in the Seine is an increasingly popular tourist attraction in the French capital, and a must-do for Parisians themselves.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Circle shares rise as second-quarter revenue jumps 53% on strong stablecoin growth
Circle shares jumped Tuesday after reporting its first quarterly earnings as a publicly listed company.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Cape Verde Declares Disaster After Deadly Floods Kill Nine in São Vicente
At least nine people, including four children, were killed in the early hours of August 11 when extreme rainfall triggered destructive flash floods across São Vicente Island, prompting the government of Cape Verde to declare a state of disaster for São Vicente and neighboring Santo Antão. According to the National Institute of Meteorology and Geophysics […]
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:After the shooting at CDC, RFK Jr. criticizes agency’s pandemic response
President Donald Trump’s Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., also described political violence as “wrong” and said his job is to protect employees.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Dagger beaks and strong wings: new fossils rewrite the penguin story and affirm NZ as a cradle of their evolution
Newly revealed fossils of four new ancient penguin species highlight how their early evolution optimised wings and feet for powerful underwater propulsion.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:China and the US-Nvidia Deal: National Security for Sale?
A deal will allow the sale of advanced chips to China – as long as American companies give the U.S. government a cut.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Mexico City airport flights hit for second day due to torrential rains
Around 20,000 passengers have been affected by flight cancellations, delays and rerouting.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:'Word soup': U2 statement on Gaza dismissed as ‘billionaire pacifism’
'Word soup': U2 statement on Gaza dismissed as ‘billionaire pacifism’ Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 08/12/2025 - 18:10 Some fans of the Irish band reacted by saying they would stop listening to their music because they root for 'war criminals' Irish singer of U2 Bono poses during a photo session for the film 'Bono: Stories of Surrender' at 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, on 17 May 2025 (Sameer al-Doumy/AFP)...
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Pakistan launches military operation near Afghan border, displacing tens of thousands
Pakistani security forces have launched a “targeted operation” against militants in a northwestern district bordering Afghanistan.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:White House says it's working out legality of Nvidia and AMD China chip deals
"The legality of it, the mechanics of it, is still being ironed out by the Department of Commerce," White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Israel’s plan to occupy Gaza City violates international law: Report
Israel’s plan to occupy Gaza City violates international law: Report Legal experts have said Israel’s plan to occupy Gaza City would violate international humanitarian law and Palestinians' right to self-determination, as reported by Anadolu. Professor Heidi Matthews, who teaches at Osgoode Hall Law School of York University in Canada, and Emeritus professor Martin Shaw, who teaches international relations and politics...
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:AI is peeling back the layers of ‘low-value’ work – NZ may be well placed to adapt
As AI becomes more pervasive, New Zealand’s economic strength may lie in work where the value is measured in what is grown, built, repaired and cared for.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Perplexity AI makes unsolicited $34.5bn bid to buy Google Chrome
This is second big offer the AI startup has made this year to buy a major asset, after a bid for TikTok in January.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Is Israel using Gaza tribal militias to help ethnic cleansing?
Yasser Abu Shabab escaped prison and has since emerged as an Israeli-backed militia leader in southern Gaza.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:T-shirt maker Gildan nears deal to buy US underwear group Hanesbrands
Takeover could value company behind Hanes and Bonds labels at close to $5bn
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Japan Voted for Change. What Does that Mean for the US Alliance?
In the wake of the upper house election results, Japanese politics is in flux. Will emerging forces encourage a draft away from the United States?
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Iran detained 21,000 people during June war with Israel
Iranian police say 21,000 people were detained during the 12-day war with Israel in June.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Trump threatens Fed chair Powell with 'major lawsuit,' demands interest rate cut
President Trump blasted Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over the multibillion-dollar renovation of the central bank's headquarters.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:A Climate Lawsuit by Farmers Seeks to Hold South Korea’s Largest Emitter Accountable
The KEPCO case’s legal approach marks a turning point for climate litigation in South Korea.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Poland freezes Covid cash payouts after swingers’ club and yacht storm
Donald Tusk’s government vowed that “every złoty will be checked,” blaming the former Law and Justice administration for forcing a rushed rollout.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Trump’s pay-to-play economy
America’s export tariff on Nvidia and AMD chips sets a troubling precedent
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Pentagon Weighs Creation of Rapid-Response Force for Domestic Civil Disturbances
This new force could cost hundreds of millions of dollars if troops must be on duty 24 hours a day. On Tuesday, The Washington Post reported that the Pentagon is considering creating a special action group to control domestic civil unrest. RELATED: The Summit That Defines the New Order: Expectations and Challenges in the Putin-Trump […]
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Sam Altman challenges Elon Musk with plans for Neuralink rival
OpenAI in talks to invest in brain implant start-up that would compete with Musk’s company
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Higher gambling taxes risk driving punters to UK’s black market, warns Entain
Ladbrokes owner says customers would face worse odds if UK chancellor heeds calls to raise online duties
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Tanks and Interests: Why Russia and India May Build the Future of Armor Together
India is considering a proposal to co-develop Russia’s T-14 Armata main battle tank. The deal has an obvious logic for both sides.
Published on: August 12, 2025 | Source:Trump deploys US National Guard to DC amid crime emergency claims
Federal law enforcement arrests 23 people in Washington overnight as part of Trump’s controversial crime crackdown.
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