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As Donald Trump prepared to meet Vladimir Putin in Alaska in August, Russian forces initiated an attack in eastern Ukraine. Small units moved forward near Dobropillia and, encountering minimal opposition, advanced 15 to 20 km, capturing several villages. Though a relatively small area, this territorial shift shaped recent perceptions of

I stand in the shed where Nobel Prize winner Malala Yousafzai tried smoking for the first time. No, this isn’t a joke—it’s a serious moment. “My life changed forever,” Yousafzai reflects solemnly as we look at the worn-down structure. “Everything changed after that night.” The shed is

The road into Albufeira is lined with billboards. Some, like the faded one near the city center, display sun-bleached images of coastal properties, sandy beaches, and lively evening scenes. Others, recently put up ahead of Sunday’s local elections, promote different pledges. Most of them belong to the far-right Chega

Chinese authorities have announced rewards for tips related to 18 individuals accused of being part of Taiwan’s military psychological operations division, allegedly promoting messages advocating separation. This comes shortly after Taiwan reaffirmed plans to bolster its defenses. China considers Taiwan part of its territory, despite firm opposition from Taipei,

British-Egyptian Activist Freed After Over a Decade in Detention Hopes to Reunite with Son The British-Egyptian writer and human rights advocate, recently released after more than ten years of continuous detention in Cairo, has expressed his desire to travel to the UK to be with his 14-year-old autistic son. Alaa

### Gaza Residents Return to a Shattered Hometown Amid Ceasefire As Abdel Fattah al-Kurdi made the long journey back to Gaza City, he struggled to navigate the streets. Though he had left only weeks earlier, the landscape was unrecognizable. Buildings he had known since childhood had crumbled, their remnants littering the