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The entire population of Gaza could be relocated, and the United States may take control of the Palestinian territory under a plan reportedly being considered by the Trump administration, the Washington Post reported Sunday. The plan envisions transforming the war-ravaged enclave left in ruins after Israel’s 2023 conflict triggered by the Hamas attack into a U.S. administered trusteeship for at …

Chinese President Xi Jinping gives a speech during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2025 at the Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Centre in Tianjin, China, September 1, 2025. — Rueters  PM Shehbaz, Russia’s Putin, Indian PM Modi and other leaders attend session.  Xi speaks about constructive participation in int’l affairs, opposes hegemonism.  SCO has set a model for a new …

Chinese President Xi Jinping gives a speech during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2025 at the Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Centre in Tianjin, China, September 1, 2025. — Rueters  PM Shehbaz, Russia’s Putin, Indian PM Modi and other leaders attend session.  Xi speaks about constructive participation in int’l affairs, opposes hegemonism.  SCO has set a model for a new …

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks during a press conference, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine March 25, 2025. — Reuters Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said early Monday that a suspect had been arrested in the shooting of former speaker of parliament Andriy Parubiy, and had given an initial statement to investigators. A statement from the country’s interior minister …

US President Donald Trump attends a meeting at the Oval Office, at the White House, in Washington, DC, US, August 25, 2025. — Reuters US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he will issue an executive order to require voter identification from every voter. “Voter ID Must Be Part of Every Single Vote. NO EXCEPTIONS! I Will Be Doing …

Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto walks to speak about a recent wave of nationwide protests during a press conference alongside political party leaders at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on August 31, 2025. — AFP  Prabowo orders military and police to act against rioters. Student groups demand deeper reforms beyond perks cut. Protests led to five deaths, worst violence in years. …

China’s President Xi Jinping attends to a bilateral meeting with Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli (not pictured), ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2025, in the Guest House of Tianjin, China, 30 August, 2025. — Reuters  The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation security forum now bears “greater responsibility” for safeguarding regional peace and stability, as well as promoting the …

Torrential rains have caused chaos in Saudi Arabia’s southwestern Asir region, where flash floods swept away dozens of vehicles. Saudi media reports that the National Center for Meteorology (NCM) has issued a severe weather alert, warning of heavy downpours, thunderstorms, and potential flooding across multiple regions, including Najran, Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, Makkah, and Madinah. The forecast also includes strong winds, …

Three suspected smugglers with their faces blurred seen in this image issued by Dubai Police. —X@DubaiPoliceHQ Dubai Police have foiled a major drug smuggling attempt, seizing narcotics valued at more than Rs340 million and arresting three suspects in a high-level anti-narcotics operation. Officials said the operation, codenamed “Toxic Buttons”, led to the arrest of two Arab nationals and one Asian.  …

A collage showing Indian PM Narendra Modi (left) and Chinese President Xi Jinping during their meeting on August 31, 2025. — Screengrab via X@narendramodi Atmosphere of “peace and stability” on Himalayan border: Modi. Xi Jinping, Modi seek united front against Western pressure. Meeting between Asian rivals comes after US tariffs on India. TIANJIN:  Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said New …