Syria faces complex challenges as refugees return and investigations into missing persons begin, while Kurdish forces negotiate for a ceasefire with Turkey. Read more...

This week in AI and Finance: Salesforce cuts jobs while investing in AI, new AI trading apps emerge, and AIB announces huge profits. Plus, is SoundHound AI a buy? Read more...

Syria faces a complex landscape this week, from observing Ramadan amid ongoing conflict to potential peace talks and allegations of detainee torture. Read more...

Illegal mining in Venezuela & Jeff Bezos' editorial changes at the Washington Post spark debate. From environmental concerns to free expression, key issues are examined. Read more...

Ramadan has begun for Muslims worldwide, but for Palestinians in Gaza, it starts under a fragile ceasefire and with thousands displaced in Qatar, facing uncertainty. Read more...

Texas authorities seized $500K in cartel cash. Lindsey Graham voices support for Trump's critique of Zelensky. Plus, HUD aids hurricane victims and a pianist's murder conviction. Read more...

Japan faces a large wildfire in Ofunato, displacing residents and damaging homes, while police in Malaysia investigate the death of a Japanese woman in Subang Jaya. Read more...

China is taking measured approaches to trade disputes, preparing for AI job displacement, and facing scrutiny over its influence on vital trade routes like the Panama Canal. Read more...

Concerns rise over the Gaza ceasefire as Israel threatens to block aid unless Hamas accepts a US proposal. Meanwhile, thousands of Palestinians are displaced in the West Bank. Read more...

A look at several recent tragedies, including a fatal fire in Poland, a brutal crime in Poznan, a triple murder in the UK, a storm in Spain, and flooding in Melaka. Read more...

DR Congo faces a complex crisis: rebel conflict, a surge in mpox cases, and a massive humanitarian need. A $2.5 billion aid plan aims to help millions. Read more...

From the story of St. David to a devastating fire in Japan and the mystery of Gen Z slang, here's a roundup of today's top stories. Read more...

Recent developments in the Middle East include aid for Palestinian children, a hostage exchange between Israel and Hamas, and rising concerns about antisemitism. Arab leaders are also meeting to address the Gaza crisis. Read more...

A ceasefire declared by the PKK offers hope to displaced Kurds and potentially marks a significant shift in the decades-long conflict with Turkey. Read more...

A massive wildfire in Japan has forced the evacuation of over a thousand people near Ofunato. The blaze has consumed over 1,200 hectares in Iwate prefecture. Read more...

The Gaza ceasefire hangs in the balance as negotiations stall, while displacement in the West Bank escalates due to ongoing Israeli offensives. Humanitarian crises deepen amid aid blockades. Read more...

Sudan faces a multifaceted crisis: relentless conflict leading to a humanitarian disaster, smuggling of key ingredients for global brands, and shocking reports of sexual violence against children. Read more...

A wave of violence hits Pakistan as suicide bombers strike a military facility and clashes erupt at the Afghan border. Meanwhile, DBKL reports Ramadan bazaar license manipulation. Read more...

From Indonesian student anxieties to Canadian-US trade disputes and Jakarta floods, global challenges are becoming increasingly apparent. Read more...

The US designates Yemen's Huthis as a foreign terrorist organization. Egypt rejects Israeli intervention in Syria and proposes a Gaza reconstruction plan. Read more...