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Chavismo protests against the oil deal with the US
The left hopes that oil revenue reaches the poor in Venezuela.
Palestinian Christian Organization Launches Charter Calling for International Protection of Land and Christian Presence
Save Al-Makhrour, a Palestinian Christian organization based in Beit Jala, Bethlehem, has launched a National Charter urging greater protection of Christian land, property, heritage and communities in the Holy Land. The initiative also proposes a Christian National Fund to support families and farmers, preserve ancestral land and strengthen the economic future of Palestinian Christian communities.
Opposition Figure Promotes Dollarization in Venezuela With Support From Trump Ally Steven Hanke
Opposition deputy Antonio Ecarri is pushing for the dollarization of Venezuela, arguing that adopting the U.S. dollar would protect wages, savings, and private property. With the support of economist Steven Hanke, the proposal has sparked political controversy and renewed debate over whether Venezuela has the economic conditions needed to make dollarization viable.
Under the Stars: A Night of Music, Science and Marshmallows
The fourth edition of AstroNotes brought families together in Faytroun for an evening of astronomy, live music, campfires and curiosity, with children launching water rockets, dancing with their parents and ending the night looking up at the stars.
How an Israeli settler outpost sealed off Jericho's last remaining escape route
An Israeli outpost established earlier this summer has become the final link in a total blockade of Jericho, choking off the city's last remaining unmonitored exit route during a sweeping IDF lockdown.
Venezuela Earthquakes Leave 6,438 Dead as Recovery Efforts Continue
Venezuela continues to recover bodies and clear rubble in La Guaira, 56 days after a devastating double earthquake left thousands dead and injured, while reconstruction efforts and political negotiations continue.
Migrants continue crossing into Ceuta by sea despite government confirming the return of 48,300 people to Morocco
El Tarajal beach, on the border between Ceuta and Morocco, has become the focal point of a new wave of migrant arrivals, with hundreds of people attempting to reach Spanish territory by swimming across the border. While some newcomers remain hopeful of finding work and a better future, many migrants who have spent days in Ceuta say they want to return to Morocco, citing a lack of shelter, food shortages and closed supermarkets.
Indonesia’s Constitutional Court Orders Free Meal Program Removed from Education Budget
Indonesia’s Constitutional Court ruled that funding for the national Free Nutritious Meal program must be completely separated from the constitutionally mandated education budget by fiscal year 2028.
Ceuta on the Brink of a New Humanitarian Crisis as Nearly 2,000 Migrants Reach Spanish Enclave from Morocco
Nearly 2,000 migrants have reached the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco in just two weeks, pushing reception facilities beyond capacity and raising fears of a new humanitarian crisis. As authorities tighten land border controls, migrants are increasingly risking the dangerous sea crossing around the Tarajal breakwater, while Spanish and Moroccan rescue services race to intercept swimmers attempting the journey.
Submerged Villages Resurface as Drought Reveals Indonesia’s Lost Landscapes
Prolonged drought driven by the El Niño phenomenon has caused submerged rural areas in Banten, Indonesia, including Sukajaya and Sukarame, to reemerge after years underwater. As water levels recede, the remains of buildings, village roads, and former agricultural fields that once sustained nearly 1,000 households have been revealed.
The Gondolier Behind Charles and Diana's Iconic Venice Photograph
Forty-one years after steering Charles and Diana through Venice, former gondolier Romano Magris reflects on the iconic royal encounter, the hardships that reshaped his life and the changing face of the city he once called home.
Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta struggles with renewed migrant surge after deadly sea crossings
Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta is facing renewed migration pressure after a surge in irregular arrivals overwhelmed reception facilities, reigniting political debate over border policy following a series of deadly sea crossings.