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For years, Luis Peche, a 31-year-old political consultant, dreamed of a Venezuela without its leader, Nicolas Maduro. Living under Maduro's rule, Peche saw friends flee the country for fear of hunger and repression. Others were imprisoned for their activism. Then, in May 2025, Peche himself was forced into exile after being tipped off that security forces were preparing to arrest him. He has lived in Colombia ever since.

based on the principles of dignity, wisdom, and expediency within the framework of national interests.

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground.

Syrian forces have begun entering the Kurdish-majority city of Qamishli, Syria's state news agency is reporting, as part of a ceasefire deal with Kurdish-led forces. Citing the Syrian Interior Ministry, the SANA news agency reported on Tuesday that units began entering the city in northeastern Hasakah province, to implement the terms of the agreement and commence their security duties. The move comes just days after the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on Friday agreed to a deal with Damascus to integrate into Syrian state institutions,

No injuries reported after major fire breaks out at western Tehran bazaar, sending thick smoke over the Iranian capital. A massive fire has broken out at a bazaar in western Tehran, authorities say, sending thick plumes of black smoke over the Iranian capital. The cause of the blaze on Tuesday morning was not immediately unclear. The fire has so far resulted in no injuries, Tehran emergency services operations commander Mohammad Behnia said.

After months of pressure over India's purchases of discounted Russian and sanctioned Iranian crude, New Delhi appears to have bowed to US President Donald Trump's demand by agreeing to phase out Russian oil imports and shift toward buying more barrels from the United States and potentially Venezuela. Trump said Monday on his Truth Social platform that Prime Minister Narendra Modi planned to "stop buying Russian oil," which the US president said would help end the war in Ukraine.

With only five Palestinians in need of medical evacuation from Gaza permitted to leave through the Rafah crossing after it reopened on Monday, health authorities in the exclave warned that the restrictions Israel is continuing to impose at the crossing could ultimately kill thousands of Palestinians who have been waiting for years for treatment as Israeli attacks have decimated Gaza's health system.

Hezbollah has not been in a position to respond after being weakened during the 2024 war, in which most of its military leadership was killed, including longtime Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, analysts say. But the group hasn't ruled out a response especially as Hezbollah is increasingly under pressure to disarm. No one can predict when Hezbollah will respond, Qassem Kassir, a journalist close to Hezbollah, told Al Jazeera.

A collection of writings by the imprisoned Palestinian political leader Marwan Barghouti will be published in November, bringing together prison letters, interviews, personal material and documents from the last three decades of Barghouti's political life and incarceration. As deadly attacks on Gaza continue despite a nominal ceasefire, the 66-year-old is seen by many as the best hope for a leader of any future Palestinian state.

The ground war began in Iraq last night as British and American marines stormed beaches on the Gulf coast in an assault on the south-eastern city of Basra, while explosions lit up Baghdad under a heavy bombardment by cruise missiles. The first British fatalities came shortly afterwards when a US helicopter crashed in Kuwait, killing all on board. Suzanne Goldenberg's front-page report from Baghdad revealed that only two hours after the decapitation effort, Saddam Hussein himself had made a defiant appearance on television.

A US Navy F-35 stealth fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone on Tuesday that was flying toward an American aircraft carrier with "unclear intent," the US military confirmed to Business Insider. The incident, which occurred over the Arabian Sea, comes as the US has positioned nearly a dozen warships in the Middle East and tensions between the Trump administration and Iran are running high.

This comes after two years in which Israel and its supporters took every opportunity to disparage and dismiss the health ministry's figures, arguing that they were overblown or fabricated by Hamas. That prestigious list of repudiators, to name just a few, includes spokespeople for Israel's government and military, then-US president Joe Biden, US Congress, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) chief Jonathan Greenblatt, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (Aipac) and any number of talking heads at influential thinktanks and policy centres.

Its historic architecture is known for its courtyards, domes, and blue ceramics, typical of its Timurid heritage. The capital of Uzbekistan today, it was absorbed into the Russian Empire in the 19th century, before becoming a Soviet republic. While part of the Soviet Union, the city became an example of modernization, celebrating socialist achievements in Asia. A devastating earthquake in 1966 accelerated this modernization as the city was reconstructed, leading to many of the modernist monuments for which Tashkent is known today.

Bitcoin's price dropped below $75,000 today, its lowest level in nearly a year, as global crypto markets endured a sustained wave of selling triggered by broader financial stresses and shifting investor appetite. The bitcoin price has now retraced more than 40% from its all‑time highs reached in late 2025. According to Bitcoin Magazine Pro data, the one-year low for the bitcoin price is $74,747. Bitcoin is dancing near that number. Recent trading data showed Bitcoin price slipping through key technical support levels, driving forced liquidations across derivatives markets and intensifying downside price pressure.

Data has become the defining currency of global power. The nations and organizations that can manage, protect, and share it responsibly will shape the future of economic resilience and international cooperation. In an era where artificial intelligence and digital interdependence connect every market and mission, the ability to build and maintain trust in data is now a central pillar of both commerce and diplomacy.

Sending remittances to India is more than a financial transaction-it is a lifeline that keeps families connected. According to the World Bank, India remained the world's largest recipient of remittances in 2024, receiving an estimated US$129 billion. These inflows help families in India pay for daily expenses, education, healthcare and emergencies. The United Kingdom and the Netherlands host large Indian‑origin communities that regularly send money home.

In just a few sentences, @TuckerCarlson offers up some of the most venal lies ever spoken about the State of Israel and the Jewish people: 1) tens of thousands of children have NOT been killed in Gaza. Almost half of those killed were Hamas members, many others were adults, and the ratio of civilians to combatants killed is the lowest in the history of urban warfare.

USDJPY is currently trading around the 155.5 level. While this remains a relatively high price, the pair has already undergone a correction from its previous peak near 159.5. At one point, USDJPY slid back toward the 152 area before rebounding to its current level. The sharp and rapid movements seen in USDJPY recently indicate that the market is no longer reflecting only the economic divergence between the United States and Japan,