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Short Novels Dominate International Booker Prize Nominees

New York Times Only one of the 13 titles nominated for the prestigious award for fiction translated into English is more than 300 pages long. But it is the one favored by critics. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/books/international-booker-prize-longlist.html

U.K. to Raise Defense Spending to 2.5% of G.D.P. by 2027, Starmer Says

New York Times Prime Minister Keir Starmer set out a timeline to increase British spending on defense, now 2.3 percent. He is scheduled to meet with President Trump this week. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/world/europe/uk-defense-spending-starmer.html

Hamas denounces NYT distortion of Marzouk’s comments on Op Al-Aqsa Flood

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Hamas rejects the New York Times newspaper’ distortion of Marzouk’s comments on Operation al-Aqsa Flood against Israel on October 7, 2023, stressing that the remarks are inaccurate and have been taken out of…

Israeli forces blow off doors of mosque in Nablus as violent raids rage in West Bank

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Israeli forces raid the Imam Ali Mosque in the northern West Bank city of Nablus, confiscating the recordings of surveillance cameras installed there. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/02/25/743465/Israeli-forces-storm-Nablus-mosque

Australia hospital under fire after 3 child deaths within 6 weeks lead to legal action

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Latrobe Regional Hospital in Victoria is facing scrutiny over the allegedly preventable deaths and accusations of mismanagement. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3300102/australia-hospital-under-fire-after-3-child-deaths-within-6-weeks-leads-legal-action?utm_source=rss_feed

Philippine army stays silent amid calls for Marcos Jnr’s ouster, as Edsa anniversary passes

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. As calls to remove Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr grow amid escalating political turmoil, the military is focusing on national security not intervention. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3300100/philippine-army-stays-silent-amid-calls-marcos-jnrs-ouster-edsa-anniversary-passes?utm_source=rss_feed

How Can Europe Talk to Trump? Macron Tries Flattery, and Gentle Resistance.

New York Times Emmanuel Macron, the French president, epitomized how the continent’s leaders are trying to navigate President Trump’s increasingly hostile administration. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/world/europe/trump-macron-starmer-ukraine.html

Druze community in Syria caught between regime, rebels, and foreign powers

Jerusalem Post The Druze thus find themselves in a complex position, with various agendas tugging at them. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-843694

As Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment trial ends in South Korea, will embattled president prevail?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Observers predict unanimous 8-0 decision, say it is ‘highly unlikely’ Yoon will be able to return to office given ‘ample evidence’ his actions violated the constitution. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3300092/yoon-suk-yeols-impeachment-trial-ends-south-korea-will-embattled-president-prevail?utm_source=rss_feed

Facing Trump’s Hostility, Ukraine Weighs Its Options. But They Are Few.

New York Times There is a broad reckoning in Ukraine: Washington can no longer be relied upon as a supporter. But Kyiv still has agency on the battlefield and can seek increased support from Europe. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/world/europe/trump-ukraine-russia-war.html