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Palestinians in Gaza, West Bank mark sorrowful Easter amid Israeli attacks
As the killings in Gaza continue, Israel prevents many Christians from reaching holy sites or homes in Jerusalem.
Syria’s first wheat shipment since al-Assad ouster points to recovery
Traders say Syria has largely been relying on overland imports from neighbours this year.
‘Easter truce’ in Russia’s Ukraine war marked by accusations of violations
The 30-hour cessation of hostilities would have been the most significant pause in the fighting throughout the war.
Lebanese president says disarming Hezbollah ‘delicate’ as Israel kills two
Joseph Aoun makes the comment as the Lebanese army says it foils a rocket attack on Israel.
DR Congo suspends ex-President Kabila’s party over alleged M23 links
Authorities accuse the 53-year-old politician of high treason over alleged ties to the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group.
Largest Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap takes place amidst declared ‘truce’
Russia and Ukraine have carried out the largest prisoner exchange since the start of the war.
Deaths soar as Israel bombs Palestinian refugees’ tents in Gaza ‘safe zone’
The Israeli military has been relentlessly bombing a displacement camp in Gaza’s so-called ‘safe zone’ of al-Mawasi.
Anti-Trump demonstrations sweep across the US
Protesters have rallied across the US against the administration of President Donald Trump.
Theresa May on modern slavery and the crisis of global leadership
The former UK prime minister on why modern slavery persists and what today’s leaders are getting wrong.
Israeli police clash with Christian worshippers on Easter
Israeli police threatened Christians trying to celebrate Easter as they corralled worshippers in occupied East Jerusalem
‘Little guest’: How a rescued baby brought two Gaza families together
Tareq found his wife dead after Israel bombed their shelter in December 2023. But their baby had disappeared.
Trump & US judiciary now face a “very serious situation”
Leon Fresco on the growing rift between Trump and the courts – and what’s really at stake for the US judicial system.
All US immigrants are entitled to “due process”
Allen Orr on Trump’s attacks on judges – politics as usual, or signs of a deeper constitutional crisis?
No “military victory from either side” in Sudan war
Mohy Omer on Sudan’s war two years in – no clear victory in sight, but is there still a chance for negotiations?
The Hawaii of Israel: How Trump legitimised a longstanding Israeli vision
Israel has long envisoned the transfer of Gaza's Palestinians. Now this dangerous idea has gained legitimacy.
In brief Easter appearance at Vatican, Pope Francis urges Gaza ceasefire
Pontiff had been increasingly vocal about Israel’s military campaign in Gaza before being hospitalised with pneumonia.
Everything you need to know about Iran-US nuclear negotiations
After 'constructive' high-level talks come 'technical discussions' to move the negotiations along.
US is “seeking maximum concessions from Iran”
“Trump's business-like approach to diplomacy is counterproductive”.
Thousands gather for centuries-old Holy Fire ceremony in Jerusalem
Orthodox Christians celebrate Holy Fire tradition in Jerusalem, passing miraculous flame in the ancient basilica.
US attacks on Yemen tell Iran that US is “eyeing confrontation”
The US is negotiating with Iran over its nuclear program while bombing its allies, says Professor Hassan Ahmadian.