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Israel “not seeking to avoid civilian casualties” in Gaza

Around The Globe - Thu, 04/10/2025 - 13:35
Mohamad Elmasry says Israel’s attacks on Gaza are deliberate attacks on the civilian population.

Prisoners released by Israel arrive at hospital with signs of torture

Around The Globe - Thu, 04/10/2025 - 13:01
Footage shows 10 Palestinian prisoners released by Israel arriving at Al-Aqsa Martyrs hospital in Deir el-Balah, Gaza.

How Trump flip-flopped on pausing tariffs

Around The Globe - Thu, 04/10/2025 - 12:45
Trump initially dismissed a tariff pause. Then he announced a 90-day reduction for all except China.

US-Russia prisoner swap frees Ksenia Karelina, Arthur Petrov

Around The Globe - Thu, 04/10/2025 - 12:42
Moscow releases US-Russian former ballerina for German-Russian businessman freed by Washington.

Fact check: Are other countries ‘cheating’ the US on trade?

Around The Globe - Thu, 04/10/2025 - 12:42
Experts say it makes no sense to expect tiny, poor countries to buy costly US goods. And that's not cheating.

Why did Netanyahu visit Trump for a second time this year?

Around The Globe - Thu, 04/10/2025 - 12:37
No new initiatives on Gaza, US-Iran nuclear talks announced.

Filipino women fight for the right to divorce in a deeply Catholic country

Around The Globe - Thu, 04/10/2025 - 12:30
101 East meets the women fighting for the right to end their marriages in the deeply Catholic Philippines.

Why I don’t cheer for Israel’s ‘pro-democracy’ movement

Around The Globe - Thu, 04/10/2025 - 12:03
The antigovernment protests in Israel are not about achieving true democracy, but maintaining Jewish privilege.

Parents threaten court action over school places

Education - Thu, 04/10/2025 - 11:53
Some families are angry their children have only been offered school places on the mainland.

Trump’s “destructive” tariffs will make the US a “rogue nation”

Around The Globe - Thu, 04/10/2025 - 11:47
Stephen Olson talks about the huge increase in tariffs Trump has placed on China.

Sudan’s RSF accused of ‘sickening’ sexual violence on women, girls: Report

Around The Globe - Thu, 04/10/2025 - 11:27
Amnesty International documents 36 cases of women and girls as young as 15 subjected to many forms of sexual violence.

Ralph Wilde on the ICJ & why Israeli occupation must end

Around The Globe - Thu, 04/10/2025 - 11:18
Ralph Wilde talks about the 2024 ruling by the ICJ that deems Israel’s occupation of the Palestinian territories illegal

China complains of ‘irresponsible remarks’ about its role in Ukraine war

Around The Globe - Thu, 04/10/2025 - 10:54
Statement comes after Zelenskyy’s claims that Beijing is aware of Chinese recruits in Russia’s military.

China’s 84 percent retaliatory tariff on US goods takes effect

Around The Globe - Thu, 04/10/2025 - 10:10
China pledges to 'follow through to the end' if the US insists on a trade war, but calls for dialogue based on respect.

South Korea’s opposition leader Lee Jae-myung enters presidential race

Around The Globe - Thu, 04/10/2025 - 10:06
The frontrunner in opinion polls promises to resuscitate economy after political turmoil if he wins the June 3 vote.

Bombed-out Gaza university becomes shelter for displaced Palestinians

Around The Globe - Thu, 04/10/2025 - 09:36
The Islamic University of Gaza turns into a shelter for hundreds of displaced families amid war and destruction.

Israeli forces arrest well-known Palestinian journalist in Nablus

Around The Globe - Thu, 04/10/2025 - 09:12
Video shows more than a dozen Israeli soldiers arresting well-known Palestinian journalist Samer Khuwaira at his home

Video: Macron says France likely to recognise a Palestinian state

Around The Globe - Thu, 04/10/2025 - 08:32
During a visit to Egypt, President Emmanuel Macron said France will move towards recognising a Palestinian state.

US academic free on bail in Thailand before trial over royal insult

Around The Globe - Thu, 04/10/2025 - 08:28
Paul Chambers awaits trial on charges under Thailand's lese-majeste laws, which can lead to up to 15 years in prison.

Death toll hits 184 after nightclub roof collapse in Dominican Republic

Around The Globe - Thu, 04/10/2025 - 08:11
Hope fades for survivors as search and rescue operation turns to recovery after nightclub tragedy in Santo Domingo.

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