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UK MPs Press for Action Over Israeli Agency’s World Travel Market Presence
Fifteen MPs urge the government to stop WTM London promoting an Israeli agency linked to settlement development, ahead of the event’s 3 November opening.
Berlin’s Dreilinden Rest Stop Finds New Life in Street Art
The abandoned Dreilinden checkpoint still carries Berlin’s divided history, while Angst Yok’s playful signs bring a flash of humor to its fading 1970s architecture.
Jordan’s King Abdullah Links Middle East Stability to Palestinian Homeland
At Jordan’s parliament opening, King Abdullah said regional security depends on Palestinians’ right to a homeland as the Gaza crisis and attacks persist.
Al Jazeera Report Says Hamas Planned to Abandon 7 October Operation Under Conditions
Meeting records cited by Al Jazeera say Hamas leaders weighed scrapping the operation if Israeli actions at Al-Aqsa and in prisons stopped.
NIAC Urges Trump to Rule Out Nuclear Weapons Use in Iran
The National Iranian American Council wants Trump to reject claims that a nuclear strike on Iran is under discussion.
Red Barrel Memorial in Lamsin Preserves the Memory of Thailand’s 1970s Killings
The Red Barrel Memorial in Phatthalung remembers victims of the early 1970s killings and now serves as a community history and learning center.
Lebanese Military Court Charges 13 in Hezbollah Explosives Shipment Case
A military court charged 13 people over an alleged explosives shipment to Hezbollah after authorities seized half a tonne of cargo.
Ahmad Tibi Urges Gadi Eisenkot to Form Minority Government With Arab Parties
With no bloc holding a majority, Ahmad Tibi says Arab parties are ready to back an Eisenkot-led minority government and replace Netanyahu.
Elbit Filton Raid Trial Hears Factory Was Set to Ship Drones to Israel
Qesser Zuhrah testified that a drone shipment accelerated the 2024 action. Five defendants deny charges over the break-in at Elbit’s Filton factory.
IRGC Navy Says It Halted Two Tankers in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s IRGC Navy says two tankers were stopped after using an unauthorised route, while a separate vessel that caught fire later sank.
Hollywood’s Joseph W. Young Statue Draws Attention for Its Unusual Appearance
A statue of Hollywood’s first mayor stands along Hollywood Boulevard, where its weathered finish and visible damage have prompted questions from passersby.
‘Night Song’ Sculpture Tells a Courtship Story at Riverbend Park
Joe Beeler’s seven-foot sculpture in Muncie depicts a Southern Plains courtship ritual, set in a small riverside park beside the White River.
Flight of Dreams Combines Boeing 787 History With Family Attractions in Nagoya
At Nagoya’s Chubu International Airport, Flight of Dreams pairs a close-up look at a Boeing 787 prototype with play areas for children.
France Protests Expose a Crisis of Inequality, Identity and Political Trust
France’s protests reflect pressure from falling purchasing power and discrimination, while political leaders recast social grievances as a fight over Islam.
Iranian Officials Warn Gulf Undersea Cables Could Be Targeted in a New Attack
Iranian officials say Tehran has plans to target Gulf communications cables and impede repairs if the US and Israel attack again.
David Bell’s Past Criticism of Muslim Schools Returns as Antisemitism Review Draws Scrutiny
Past remarks by David Bell about Muslim schools have resurfaced as his antisemitism review faces questions over its evidence and recommendations.
Italy Seeks Release of Five Activists Detained Near Hebron
Italy says five women were detained near Hebron while supporting Palestinian farmers during the olive harvest and is calling for their immediate release.
Indian Arts Center on Route 66 Celebrates Laguna Pueblo Craft and Food
Founded in 1999, Laguna Pueblo’s Indian Arts Center pairs locally made pottery, textiles and jewelry with traditional fry bread and Indian tacos.
Anchorage Trails and Wildlife: Six Ways to Explore Alaska’s Wild Side
From salmon runs and coastal wetlands to mountain hikes, Anchorage puts trails, wildlife and big views within easy reach of the city.
Morro Castle in Havana Pairs a Nightly Cannon Ceremony With Historic Views
Morro Castle’s 9 p.m. cannon ceremony draws crowds, while daytime tours reveal its lighthouse, prison history and sweeping views of Havana.