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Is Israel’s war on Gaza a watershed moment in history?

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 20:02
The Israeli military carries out unprecedented slaughter of Palestinians in Gaza while the world watches on.

US and Iraq agree to start talks to end presence of US-led coalition

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 19:31
Defense Secretary Austin says talks will take place as part of a military commission that was agreed upon in 2023.

Top French court rejects large parts of controversial immigration bill

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 19:10
The court rejected measures that toughen access to social benefits, family reunification, and immigration quotas.

US, UK sanction senior Houthis as rebels say Red Sea attacks will continue

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 17:36
Yemeni group says it will continue targeting Israel-linked commercial vessels until aid reaches Palestinians in Gaza.

What’s nitrogen hypoxia? Alabama prepares for Kenneth Smith’s US execution

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 17:18
Smith will be the first inmate in history to be executed with nitrogen gas.

Pakistan has ‘credible evidence’ of India links to killings of 2 Pakistanis

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 16:51
Pakistan says the method of the killings was similar to cases in Canada and the United States.

Seeking medical care, one family races anticipated US border restrictions

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 16:31
A father shares his story of trying to reach the US, ahead of a deal expected to crack down on asylum applications.

What will the ICJ announce on Israel’s Gaza war? The possible scenarios

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 16:23
The World Court's interim measures could being relief for Israel, vindication for Palestinians or offer a bit of both.

Russian court jails woman for 27 years over killing of pro-Kremlin blogger

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 16:08
Darya Trepova was found guilty of killing Vladlen Tatarsky, who died in a blast at a St Petersburg cafe in April 2023.

This 9-year-old is reporting the war on Gaza

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 15:45
Meet Lama Abu Jamous, a 9-year-old girl who is an aspiring journalist covering Israel’s covering Israel’s war on Gaza.

Thirty people killed in latest herder violence in Nigeria’s Plateau State

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 15:37
Intercommunal violence is common in the state due to tensions over land between nomadic herders and indigenous farmers.

Swedish PM Kristersson agrees to meet Hungary’s Orban for talks on NATO bid

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 14:18
After ratification by Turkey, Hungary is the only country left effectively holding up Sweden's NATO membership.

Russia jails nationalist critic Igor Girkin for four years over ‘extremism’

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 13:24
Girkin has accused President Vladimir Putin and the army top brass of not pursuing the Ukraine war effectively enough.

Global warming drove record Amazon rainforest drought, study finds

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 13:15
New report says climate change responsible for draining rivers, wreaking havoc on biodiversity and communities.

Why the new Ram temple in Ayodhya is a turning point for India

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 12:33
The temple, built on the ruins of a demolished mosque, is the symbol of India's transformation into a Hindu nation.

Spiritual healers as therapists? Inside South Africa’s mental health crisis

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 12:30
Mindset travels to South Africa to see how traditional healers are providing desperately needed mental health solutions.

How is the White House spinning the media on the Gaza war?

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 11:39
White House spin notwithstanding, Israel is proceeding exactly as the US likes, argues The Intercept's Jeremy Scahill.

Blinken looks to bolster West African security partnerships after setbacks

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 11:35
His tour comes amid multiple political upheavals in West Africa and as governments reassess relationships with the West.

Ukraine to probe Belgorod crash as Russia questions future prisoner swaps

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 11:24
Russia claims Ukraine shot down military transport plane in Belgorod, killing 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war on board.

Woman rescued from flood after 15 hours on overturned car

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 11:14
A helicopter crew rescued a woman in California who spent 15 hours on top of her car waiting for help.

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