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WorldAIA major coastal development project in Albania, linked to Jared Kushner, is facing significant opposition from environmental activists and protesters. The government touts the project as crucial for tourism and EU aspirations, but critics fear irreversible damage to a protected wildlife reserve and raise concerns about land privatization and potential corruption.
WorldAIKuwait's main airport was heavily damaged by Iranian drones, killing one person and wounding dozens. The attack, which Iran denies, escalates regional tensions amid ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict and a fragile ceasefire.
WorldAIDonald Trump confirmed calling Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu 'crazy' and using an expletive during a call that halted planned Israeli airstrikes on Beirut. Trump stated he was 'perturbed' by constant fighting with Lebanon and that Netanyahu has since called off the strikes.
WorldAIPortugal, Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Zimbabwe, and Trinidad and Tobago have been elected to the UN Security Council for two-year terms starting Jan. 1. Germany narrowly lost its bid for a seat to Portugal and Austria in a contested race.
BREAKINGAIKuwait's main airport was briefly shut after Iranian drones damaged a terminal, killing an Indian national and wounding 63. The attack, part of escalating Iran-U.S. conflict, strains fragile ceasefire talks. Kuwait expelled two Iranian diplomats.
BREAKINGAIKuwait's main airport was heavily damaged and one person killed by Iranian drones, escalating regional tensions. The US responded with strikes on an Iranian control station. Iran also reportedly halted talks with mediators over a ceasefire extension.
