Politics

Russia-Iran alliance wavers as Tehran suffers major blows – The Kyiv Independent

Russia-Iran alliance wavers as Tehran suffers major blows  The Kyiv IndependentTrump has Putin trapped, and the Kremlin knows it  The TelegraphOPINION: The South Caucasus Powder Keg  Kyiv PostOpinion | As attacks on Iran show, Russia can now do very little for its allies  South China Morning PostWhy Putin Won’t Come to Iran’s Rescue Against Israel  The Washington Institute

Boniface Kariuki: Kenyan vendor shot by police during protests dies – BBC

Boniface Kariuki: Kenyan vendor shot by police during protests dies  BBCKenyan civilian shot at close range by police during protests dies  AP NewsAP photographer shows the moments a Kenyan police officer shoots a bystander at a police-brutality protest  ap.orgBoniface Kariuki: Nairobi hawker who was shot in the head by police is dead  Daily NationEx-police spokesman Owino claims hawker Boniface Kariuki abused the police before being shot  Citizen Digital

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From raids to ransom: Israel’s hostage policy has become Hamas’s sharpest weapon – The Times of Israel

From raids to ransom: Israel’s hostage policy has become Hamas’s sharpest weapon  The Times of IsraelHostage families slam Netanyahu after PM dismisses polls showing support for Gaza deal  HaaretzIsrael’s Agonizing Choice Over Which Hostages to Save - WSJ  The Wall Street JournalUtah professor calls out Israeli leaders at hostage rally in Jerusalem  Deseret NewsHostage Deal Talks Stalled As Hamas Rejects New Israeli Framework - Report  i24NEWS

Trump administration has floated deporting third-country nationals to Africa. Here’s what we know – AP News

Trump administration has floated deporting third-country nationals to Africa. Here's what we know  AP News'We find another country': Homan says Trump administration looking to make deals with several countries to accept deportees  PoliticoUS border czar says he doesn’t know fate of eight men deported to South Sudan  The GuardianExclusive | U.S. Pushes More African Countries to Accept Deported Migrants  The Wall Street JournalTrump’s Border Czar Unveils Wild Plan for Deporting People  The New Republic

Latakia’s burning coast: Sectarian purge masked as ‘wildfire’ under Syria’s new government – thecradle.co

Latakia’s burning coast: Sectarian purge masked as ‘wildfire’ under Syria’s new government  thecradle.co‘We belong to this land’: Syrians navigate landmines to battle wildfires  Al Jazeera'You don't get to rest': Relentless battle against fires in Syria's coast hampered by landmines  thenationalnews.comWildfires Add to Syria’s Scars  The New York TimesSyria's White Helmets undergo baptism by fire  Le Monde.fr

Faith-Based ‘Tradpop’ Music Makes Comeback as Conservative Ideals Ascend in Culture

Faith-based “traditional pop” music, also known as “tradpop,” is reportedly making a comeback as conservative ideals become more mainstream following a broader cultural shift in the United States and President Donald Trump’s landslide 2024 election victory. Alex Warren’s faith-based love
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AI Ad Mocking Stefanik Backfires on Democrat Opponent

Blake Gendebien, a Democrat running to unseat House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik in New York’s 21st District, drew negative attention this week for an AI-generated campaign ad and a contentious exchange during a local television interview.
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Is William Ruto the most disliked Kenyan president in history? – BBC

Is William Ruto the most disliked Kenyan president in history?  BBCKenya opposition leaders demand president’s resignation over shooting comments  AP NewsKenya's Gen Z protestors face trauma amid ongoing rallies  dw.comKenya's president orders police to shoot violent protesters in the leg  ReutersMr President; who exactly are you angry at?  Daily Nation