*Alaska: Drilling in Sacred Grounds*
Alaska's Arctic Refuge faces a battle over oil drilling.
Trump wants expanded energy production, while the Gwich'in tribe warns that development could threaten sacred caribou habitat and generations of tradition.
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More than 31 million Americans have voted early in the 2026 midterms. Democrats are encouraged by participation figures, but the data comes with caveats: party registration is not the same as votes cast, and Election Day could reshape the picture.
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A three-year world cruise has been suspended in Cambodia, forcing 203 passengers aboard the MV Odyssey to disembark.
Operator Villa Vie Residences says fuel costs have surged amid disruptions linked to the war in Iran.
Five issues are shaping the November 3 U.S. midterms: the economy, Iran war, immigration, government ethics and AI. Voters will determine control of Congress and the political balance for the remainder of Trump's presidency.
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A shouting match between US Ambassador Mike Waltz and Cuba’s foreign minister briefly disrupts a UN session as Washington and Havana clash over the decades-long US embargo.
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Erbil is warning Baghdad against unilateral arrangements in Sinjar, saying they violate the 2020 agreement between the two sides. With security challenges, stalled reconstruction and displacement still unresolved, the Kurdistan Region is calling for the deal to be implemented.
Nearly half of London's Oxford Street has been permanently pedestrianised, removing buses, taxis and other vehicles from a kilometre-long stretch.
Mayor Sadiq Khan says the move will revitalise the shopping district, but critics warn of accessibility and traffic concerns.
The World Bank forecasts a 23% surge in global commodity prices in 2026 as the Iran war disrupts energy supplies and shipping. What could this mean for grocery bills, transport costs and consumers in Iraq?
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Israel’s election results are only the beginning. With no clear path to the 61 seats needed for a majority, four scenarios emerge: a coalition government, minority rule, national unity or another election. Who can build the numbers to govern?
Better deal or another round of war? Qatar has delivered a new proposal to Tehran aimed at ending the conflict with the US and Israel. But reported US military preparations and Israeli pressure for renewed strikes raise the stakes. Can diplomacy provide Iran with an exit?
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Israel’s election count puts Arab parties at 19 seats, raising a key question: can they coordinate their votes to influence coalition talks, legislation, and budgets? More news and analysis at https://t.co/5XxOtau0jv.
Trump claims his endorsement boosted Netanyahu in Israel's election. Early projections show Netanyahu's bloc with 53 seats, Eisenkot's opposition with 48 and Arab parties with 19. Neither major bloc has a governing majority.
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Iraq and Syria are exploring closer cooperation on border security, oil exports, trade and water management. Talks could include reviving the Kirkuk-Baniyas pipeline, potentially opening an alternative route for Iraqi crude exports.
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Jordan’s airstrikes inside Syria have killed 10 people and injured four, prompting a protest from Damascus and the closure of the Nasib border crossing. Can Amman and Damascus contain the escalating tensions?
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Jay-Z will headline the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show at SoFi Stadium on February 14. 🎤
His company, Roc Nation, has helped produce the NFL's halftime performances since 2019.
Trump is dismissing the June Iran ceasefire as a “waste of time.” With the Strait of Hormuz at the center of the standoff and military escalation still a concern, is diplomacy running out of road?
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