Kuwait frees a group of jailed Americans, including contractors held on drug charges – The Independent
Kuwait has released a group of jailed American nationals, including several contractors previously held on drug charges. The decision follows ...
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American woman who went viral on TikTok over Pakistan marriage trip leaves country – The Independent
An American woman recently gained viral fame on TikTok after sharing her experiences during a marriage trip to Pakistan. Following ...
Judge granted asylum seeker UK refuge after confusing Iraq with Iran – The Independent
A UK judge granted asylum to an Iraqi national after a pivotal mix-up between Iraq and Iran highlighted the complexities ...
Asian Football Confederation back Palestine’s bid to have Israel suspended from Fifa – The Independent
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has backed Palestine's call for Israel's suspension from FIFA, citing ongoing disputes and violations related ...
From public executions to ‘traitor’ notices: North Korea escapees describe horrors of Covid-era repression – The Independent
In a chilling account of life under North Korea's intensified repression during the Covid era, escapees reveal a landscape marked ...
Pope’s East Timor visit marred by criticism over high cost and church abuse scandals – The Independent
Pope Francis's visit to East Timor has sparked controversy due to its exorbitant costs amidst ongoing church abuse scandals. Critics ...
Kim Jong Un inspects North Korea’s first ‘nuclear-powered submarine’ – The Independent
Kim Jong Un recently inspected North Korea's first nuclear-powered submarine, marking a significant development in the nation's military capabilities. The ...
Afghan women forced to make do with AI friends ‘to give yourself fake hope’ under oppressive Taliban rule – The Independent
Under the oppressive Taliban regime, Afghan women are increasingly turning to AI companions for solace and support. Stripped of basic ...
South Korea’s impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol leaves prison and bows to supporters – The Independent
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, recently impeached and imprisoned, has made a significant public appearance after his release. ...
Iraq’s displaced Kurds hope to return home after Turkey’s Kurdish militants declare a ceasefire – The Independent
Iraq's displaced Kurdish communities are cautiously optimistic about returning home following a ceasefire declaration by Turkey's Kurdish militants. This development ...
British man dies after falling unconscious while descending Malaysia’s Mount Kinabalu – The Independent
A British man tragically died after losing consciousness while descending Mount Kinabalu in Malaysia. Rescuers were unable to revive him ...
East Timor looks to the pope’s visit as a reward after 20 years of fragile stability – The Independent
As East Timor prepares for the Pope's visit, it marks a significant milestone following two decades of fragile stability. The ...
North Korea reopens to foreign tourists for first time since pandemic – The Independent
North Korea has officially reopened its borders to foreign tourists for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began. This ...
Whistleblower who exposed chaos of Afghanistan evacuation wins unfair dismissal case against government – The Independent
A whistleblower who exposed the turmoil surrounding the Afghanistan evacuation has successfully won an unfair dismissal case against the government. ...
China accuses US of ‘backpedalling’ with change to wording on Taiwan independence – The Independent
China has accused the United States of "backpedalling" after a recent change in the wording regarding Taiwan's independence in US ...
Japan Stands Up New Joint Operations Command Planned to Work with Local U.S. Forces – USNI News
Japan has officially established a new Joint Operations Command aimed at enhancing collaboration with U.S. forces stationed in the region....
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