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Egypt's Parliamentary Elections: Democratic Theater or Power Grab?

Al Jazeera

#Egypt #el-Sisi #Middle-East

Egypt's Parliamentary Elections: Democratic Theater or Power Grab?

Egypt's upcoming parliamentary elections appear carefully orchestrated to ensure President el-Sisi's continued dominance, raising questions about genuine democratic processes.

Israel Extends Control Line 520m Deeper Into Gaza Amid Ceasefire

Israel Extends Control Line 520m Deeper Into Gaza Amid Ceasefire

New satellite imagery reveals Israel has positioned boundary markers up to 520 meters deeper inside Gaza than outlined in the Hamas ceasefire agreement, raising questions about territorial compliance.

#Israel #Gaza #ceasefire

Miss Universe Empire Crumbles Under Fraud and Trafficking Charges

Al Jazeera

#international-law #corporate-fraud #thailand-politics

Miss Universe Empire Crumbles Under Fraud and Trafficking Charges

Thai mogul Anne Jakkaphong Jakrajutatip faces arrest warrant while co-owner investigated in Mexico, throwing the Miss Universe organization into unprecedented turmoil.

Pope Leo XIV's Turkey Visit Marks New Chapter in Christian Diplomacy

France 24

#papal diplomacy #Turkey geopolitics #interfaith dialogue

Pope Leo XIV's Turkey Visit Marks New Chapter in Christian Diplomacy

Pope Leo XIV embarks on his first international trip to Turkey, meeting President Erdogan and Orthodox leaders to promote regional peace and Christian unity.

UK Urged to Act as Another British Couple Faces Iran Detention

#Iran #UK-diplomacy #hostage-diplomacy

UK Urged to Act as Another British Couple Faces Iran Detention

Richard Ratcliffe calls on UK government to apply lessons from his wife's case as another British couple remains imprisoned in Iran amid ongoing diplomatic tensions.

Trump Backs Witkoff Amid Russia Coaching Controversy

#Trump #Russia #diplomacy

Trump Backs Witkoff Amid Russia Coaching Controversy

President Trump defended his Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff after leaked audio allegedly showed him coaching Russia during negotiations. Trump called it 'standard' diplomacy.

Hong Kong High-Rise Fire Exposes Urban Safety Crisis in Dense City

The New York Times

#Hong Kong #urban safety #fire emergency

Hong Kong High-Rise Fire Exposes Urban Safety Crisis in Dense City

A rapidly spreading apartment fire in Hong Kong highlights critical safety concerns in one of the world's most densely populated cities, raising questions about building regulations.

Pakistan Foils Suicide Attack: Five Dead in Security Operation

#Pakistan #terrorism #counter-terrorism

November 26, 2025

Pakistan Foils Suicide Attack: Five Dead in Security Operation

Pakistani security forces successfully prevented a major terrorist attack, killing five suicide bombers at a facility gate in what authorities call a foiled plot.

Gaza Ceasefire Breaks Down: Israeli Strikes Kill 25 Palestinians

#Gaza #Israel-Palestine #ceasefire-breakdown

November 26, 2025

Gaza Ceasefire Breaks Down: Israeli Strikes Kill 25 Palestinians

Israeli military launches strikes across Gaza killing 25 Palestinians after gunmen violated five-week ceasefire by firing at soldiers, escalating tensions.

#Israel #Lebanon #United Nations

UN Demands Investigation After Israeli Strike Kills 13 in Lebanon

Al Jazeera

November 25, 2025

UN Demands Investigation After Israeli Strike Kills 13 in Lebanon

United Nations calls for urgent probe into Israeli military strike on Ein El-Hilweh refugee camp that killed 13 civilians, including 11 children, escalating regional tensions.

Gaza Medics Document Torture Evidence on Bodies Returned by Israel

#Gaza #human-rights #Israel-Palestine

November 25, 2025

Gaza Medics Document Torture Evidence on Bodies Returned by Israel

Palestinian doctors in Gaza report finding multiple injury patterns and restraint marks on unidentified bodies returned by Israeli forces, raising serious human rights concerns.