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China releases three US citizens in final days of Biden term: White House

Around The Globe - Wed, 11/27/2024 - 17:30
US says Mark Swidan, Kai Li and John Leung were wrongfully detained and are returning home.

How and why UNIFIL failed to ‘keep peace’ in Lebanon

Around The Globe - Wed, 11/27/2024 - 17:08
And will continue to fail unless its mandate and aims change.

Private contractors in US eye windfall from Trump’s push to deport migrants

Around The Globe - Wed, 11/27/2024 - 16:14
Trump’s pledge to pursue 'mass deportation' is likely to increase demand for detention facilities and surveillance.

Photos: Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire begins after a year of fighting

Around The Globe - Wed, 11/27/2024 - 15:53
Border regions charred, Beirut bombarded and northern Israel empty as ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah commences.

What does Lebanon’s ceasefire mean for Gaza, as Israeli attacks continue?

Around The Globe - Wed, 11/27/2024 - 15:34
As a ceasefire deal is reached in Lebanon, the Israeli military continues to scale up attacks across Gaza.

What’s next for Imran Khan’s PTI after Islamabad protest setback?

Around The Globe - Wed, 11/27/2024 - 15:29
Frantic escape by party leaders during a security crackdown could hurt the PTI. But the government faces questions too.

How a small Lebanese town became a haven from Israel’s war

Around The Globe - Wed, 11/27/2024 - 15:21
The people of Bar Elias say it is their moral duty to host newcomers uprooted by Israel's invasion.

Israel and the US’s demands for increased Gaza aid

Around The Globe - Wed, 11/27/2024 - 15:13
Did Israel fail to meet US demands for increasing aid in Gaza?

Keir Starmer’s remarks on genocide in Croatia vs Gaza

Around The Globe - Wed, 11/27/2024 - 14:53
What were Keir Starmer's remarks regarding genocide in Croatia and Gaza?

Gukesh beats Ding Liren in Game 3; ties World Chess Championship final

Around The Globe - Wed, 11/27/2024 - 14:48
Indian teenager makes comeback on day three after losing the opening game and drawing the second one in Singapore.

Georgia’s governing party taps pro-Russian ex-footballer for president

Around The Globe - Wed, 11/27/2024 - 14:43
Mikheil Kavelashvili viewed as a shoo-in given Georgian Dream's influence over electoral college vote.

Israeli govt “shooting itself in the legs” by boycotting Haaretz

Around The Globe - Wed, 11/27/2024 - 14:40
Akiva Eldar on the impact of the Israeli government’s crackdown on the newspaper, Haaretz, and previously on Al Jazeera.

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire agreement takes effect

Around The Globe - Wed, 11/27/2024 - 14:37
A ceasefire agreement ending 14 months of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has come into effect.

Russian lawmakers give final nod on record military funding boost

Around The Globe - Wed, 11/27/2024 - 14:31
Massive increase in spending builds on last year's record, as Moscow maintains war on Ukraine, confrontation with West.

Lindsey Graham ICC reactions

Around The Globe - Wed, 11/27/2024 - 14:30
US senator welcomes and rejects different ICC arrest warrants.

Ceasefire deal with Hezbollah gives Israel “free hand in Gaza”

Around The Globe - Wed, 11/27/2024 - 14:25
Alon Liel onwhat Israel’s next move will be, after negotiating a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah.

William Hague elected Oxford University chancellor

Education - Wed, 11/27/2024 - 14:19
The former cabinet minister will become the 160th person to hold the 800-year-old position.

Taiwan’s Olympic medallist Lin Yu-ting quits boxing event over gender issue

Around The Globe - Wed, 11/27/2024 - 14:02
Taiwanese officials withdraw Lin from the event in the UK to 'avoid further harm' to the Paris 2024 gold medallist.

Who is Jay Bhattacharya, Trump’s anti-lockdown pick to head the NIH?

Around The Globe - Wed, 11/27/2024 - 13:54
Bhattacharya would lead the National Institutes of Health, the primary agency in the US for public health research.

Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire deal details

Around The Globe - Wed, 11/27/2024 - 13:53
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel has the right to strike Lebanon if Hezbollah breaches ceasefire.

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