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Nakba, the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians in 1948
On May 15, Palestinians mark the Nakba. What began in 1948 remains the world’s longest unresolved refugee crisis.
‘One long Nakba’: Palestinians mark 77 years since mass expulsion by Israel
On anniversary of the Nakba, Palestinians draw parallels with their current struggles in Gaza and occupied West Bank.
Trump says he doesn’t want to make ‘nuclear dust’ in Iran
Donald Trump says he thinks the US is close to doing a nuclear deal with Iran.
New Zealand to debate suspensions of Maori legislators over protest haka
In November 2024, three legislators from the Te Pati Maori party performed a protest haka in parliament.
South Africa’s Ramaphosa to meet Trump in US next week amid rising tensions
Pretoria says the visit is to 'reset' ties with Washington, after the US welcomed dozens of white Afrikaner refugees.
From 1948 to now, a Nakba that never ended
Seventy-seven years ago, my grandfather was forced from his home. Now I'm reliving the same trauma in the ruins of Gaza.
Messi, Miami rally to tie San Jose Earthquakes in MLS
Inter Miami and San Jose play out an exciting six-goal draw at a sold-out PayPal Park after Messi mania hits Bay Area.
Can the US and China end their trade war?
The US and China have agreed to slash tariffs temporarily in a surprise breakthrough.
Guest house in Japan under fire for asking Israeli guests about war crimes
Israeli envoy protests Kyoto guest house over policy of asking guests to declare they have never committed war crimes.
Randle, Timberwolves eliminate Warriors in Game 5 of NBA playoffs
Led by Julius Randle, Minnesota beat Golden State and progressed to Western Conference finals for second straight year.
Israel kills dozens in Gaza as Palestinians mark 77 years since the Nakba
New attacks kill at least 82 in Gaza as Israeli far right urges occupied West Bank assault on Nakba anniversary.
Co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream kicked out of Senate for Gaza protest
Ben Cohen, Ben & Jerry's ice cream cofounder, was kicked out of the Senate for protesting US support for Israel in Gaza.
‘Adolescence’ is right: We’re failing both young men and women
Teaching boys how to deal with anger is critical to stopping the spiral that ends up in violence.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,176
These are the key events on day 1,176 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
‘Significant step’: Russia-Ukraine talks in Turkiye – what to expect
Zelenskyy will be in Turkiye, but Putin is not on Russia's team for the first direct Moscow-Kyiv talks since 2022.
Private schools say fees have gone up by 22% in last year
The Independent School Council says private school fees increased by 22.6% in January compared to a year ago.
Palestine before the Nakba, in 100 photos
A glimpse into the places, people and daily life of Palestine before the 1948 Nakba.
Ben & Jerry’s cofounder arrested at US Senate after protesting war in Gaza
Ben Cohen among seven people arrested after interrupting testimony by US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr.
Incumbent Luis Arce quits Bolivia’s presidential race amid slumping support
Arce's political mentor Evo Morales continues to push for a fourth term, despite legal setbacks and controversy.
In Taiwan, AI boom prompts doubts about ditching nuclear power
Self-ruled island's rising energy needs have rekindled the nuclear debate as last reactor is set to go offline.
