Politics

Former Obama chief accuses Democrats of ‘losing the plot’ over trans issues

Former Obama official Rahm Emanuel has called on the Democratic Party to abandon transgender and anti-police activism as he prepares for a potential 2028 campaign

Israeli flag near UN post in Lebanon puts peacekeepers at risk, a spokesman says

The IDF has raised a flag near a UN peacekeeping position in southern Lebanon, risking drawing fire onto personnel, the body’s spokesman has said

Kashmiris see Russia as counterweight to Western hegemony

Syed Ruhullah Mehdi says many Kashmiris view Russia as a counterbalance to Western hegemony and want Moscow to take a proactive role on Iran.

India’s Modi and Russian Deputy PM Manturov Discuss Trade, Energy Ties

Indian PM Modi and Russia’s Denis Manturov discuss boosting cooperation in energy, fertilizers, and trade ahead of the BRICS summit and the Indian leader’s planned Moscow visit

Russia, Egypt reaffirm ‘strategic’ partnership, expand trade and energy cooperation

Russia and Egypt have reaffirmed “strategic” ties as Lavrov and Abdelatty discuss trade growth, energy projects, and regional crises

Only half of Iran’s long-range strike assets destroyed, CNN says

US intelligence assessments cited by CNN indicate that around half of Iran’s missile launchers and kamikaze drones remain intact