*Alaska: Drilling in Sacred Grounds* Alaska's Arctic Refuge faces a battle over oil drilling. Trump wants expanded energy production, while the Gwich'in tribe warns that development could threaten sacred caribou habitat and generations of tradition. Watch our documentary on YouTube youtu.be/BcIhgzHGv5I

Iraq and Syria are exploring closer cooperation on border security, oil exports, trade and water management. Talks could include reviving the Kirkuk-Baniyas pipeline, potentially opening an alternative route for Iraqi crude exports. pulse.us.com

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Houthis warn Egypt's military backup for Saudi Arabia is a declaration of war. #Houthis #Yemen #MiddleEast #WorldNews #Egypt #SaudiArabia

Jordan’s airstrikes inside Syria have killed 10 people and injured four, prompting a protest from Damascus and the closure of the Nasib border crossing. Can Amman and Damascus contain the escalating tensions? More news and analysis at Pulse.com.

Jay-Z will headline the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show at SoFi Stadium on February 14. 🎤 His company, Roc Nation, has helped produce the NFL's halftime performances since 2019.

Trump is dismissing the June Iran ceasefire as a “waste of time.” With the Strait of Hormuz at the center of the standoff and military escalation still a concern, is diplomacy running out of road? More news and analysis at Pulse.com.

North Carolina could be a key piece of the 2026 Senate battle. Democrat Roy Cooper faces Republican Michael Whatley, with recent polls showing Cooper ahead by varying margins. Can Democrats turn that polling into a seat flip? More news and analysis at Pulse.com

Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to around 60,000 employees as it pours billions into AI infrastructure. The move raises fresh questions about how the tech giant will balance workforce needs with its AI ambitions. More news and analysis at Pulse.com.

A diplomatic dispute has emerged between Uzbekistan and Iran following US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to Samarkand. Iranian diplomatic missions posted comments linking the city’s historic architecture to Persian civilization, prompting Tashkent to summon Iran’s ambassador and demand the removal of the posts. More news and analysis at Pulse.com.

Three men. A secret channel to Putin. And fears of nuclear escalation in Ukraine. A new account reveals how an American lawyer, a banker and a former spy tried to open a path to diplomacy. Did their efforts make a difference? More news and analysis at Pulse.com.

Harry Kane wins the 2026 men's Ballon d'Or, becoming the first English winner since 2001. 🏆 Alexia Putellas claims her third women's award, equaling the record.

Iraq has sentenced seven French nationals of Algerian origin to prison terms of 15 and 20 years for joining ISIS. The verdicts come as Baghdad expands prosecutions of suspects transferred from detention facilities in northeastern Syria. More news and analysis at Pulse.com.

Reese's leads Halloween candy sales in 40 states, but regional favorites tell a different story. 🍬 From Skittles in Texas to HI-CHEW in Montana, here's what stands out across America.

From Paris to Madrid, Rome and Lisbon, Gen Z is taking its frustration to the streets. Housing costs, unemployment, education and distrust in institutions are fueling protests that mix digital culture with demands for real change. More news and analysis at Pulse.com