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Trump’s image of dead ‘white farmers’ came from Congo, not South Africa
World
May 24, 2025
Trump’s image of dead ‘white farmers’ came from Congo, not South Africa
Reuters — US President Donald Trump showed a screenshot of Reuters video taken in the Democratic Republic of Congo as…
Ukraine and Russia exchange hundreds of prisoners, part of the biggest swap of the war
World
May 24, 2025
Ukraine and Russia exchange hundreds of prisoners, part of the biggest swap of the war
CNN — Russia and Ukraine have completed the first phase of what is expected to be the biggest prisoner exchange…
On the streets of Tehran, guarded hope and rising doubt as nuclear talks inch forward
Middle East
May 24, 2025
On the streets of Tehran, guarded hope and rising doubt as nuclear talks inch forward
Tehran, Iran CNN — Depending on who you ask, a nuclear agreement between Iran and the United states is either…
Israel is facing unprecedented pressure from allies over its war on Gaza. Can they force it to change its ways?
Middle East
May 24, 2025
Israel is facing unprecedented pressure from allies over its war on Gaza. Can they force it to change its ways?
CNN — After 19 months of pounding Gaza, Israel is now under growing pressure from unlikely quarters – some of…
Trump says he’s ‘not looking for a deal’ with the EU after threatening a 50% tariff
World
May 24, 2025
Trump says he’s ‘not looking for a deal’ with the EU after threatening a 50% tariff
CNN — President Donald Trump on Friday threatened a 50 percent tariff on goods from the European Union, citing a…
Russia launches missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian capital, hours after prisoner swap begins
World
May 24, 2025
Russia launches missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian capital, hours after prisoner swap begins
CNN — Ukraine’s capital Kyiv came under a large-scale Russian drone and missile attack overnight into Saturday, just hours after…
In Gaza, limited food aid meets desperate crowds and looting
Middle East
May 24, 2025
In Gaza, limited food aid meets desperate crowds and looting
CNN — Hours after the Al Haj bakery handed out its last piece of bread on Thursday, Jihad Al Shafie…
US moves to ease sanctions on Syria after Trump pledge
Middle East
May 24, 2025
US moves to ease sanctions on Syria after Trump pledge
CNN — The Trump administration issued orders Friday to begin easing sanctions on Syria, marking a major policy shift after…
Trump administration bars Harvard from enrolling international students
World
May 23, 2025
Trump administration bars Harvard from enrolling international students
The Trump administration on Thursday revoked Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students, delivering a sharp punishment to the elite…
Three children and two adults killed in suicide attack on school bus in Pakistan
World
May 22, 2025
Three children and two adults killed in suicide attack on school bus in Pakistan
Quetta, Balochistan CNN — A suicide attack on a school bus in southwestern Pakistan killed three students of a military-run…
Victims of explicit deepfakes will now be able to take legal action against people who create them
Technology
May 22, 2025
Victims of explicit deepfakes will now be able to take legal action against people who create them
New York CNN — In recent years, people ranging from Taylor Swift and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to high school girls…
Israel-based organization present at DC event says it was focused on Gaza humanitarian aid
Middle East
May 22, 2025
Israel-based organization present at DC event says it was focused on Gaza humanitarian aid
IsraAID, an Israel-based non-governmental organization, said the event in Washington, DC, where two Israeli staff members were shot dead was…
Israel’s foreign minister blames “antisemitic and anti-Israeli incitement” for killings in US
Middle East
May 22, 2025
Israel’s foreign minister blames “antisemitic and anti-Israeli incitement” for killings in US
Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar blamed an atmosphere of “antisemitic and anti-Israeli incitement” for the killings of two staffers of…
‘What else could Cyril have done?’ South Africans praise calm Ramaphosa after White House ambush
World
May 22, 2025
‘What else could Cyril have done?’ South Africans praise calm Ramaphosa after White House ambush
Nairobi, Kenya CNN — Many South Africans are praising President Cyril Ramaphosa’s calm demeanor as President Donald Trump’s multimedia ambush…
Israel ‘probably’ killed Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar, Netanyahu says, vowing all of Gaza will be under Israeli control
Middle East
May 22, 2025
Israel ‘probably’ killed Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar, Netanyahu says, vowing all of Gaza will be under Israeli control
Jerusalem CNN — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel has “probably” killed Mohammed Sinwar, Hamas’ elusive de facto leader in…
Kim Jong Un’s fury after watching North Korea’s new navy destroyer crippled in botched launch
World
May 22, 2025
Kim Jong Un’s fury after watching North Korea’s new navy destroyer crippled in botched launch
Seoul, South Korea CNN — North Korea’s newest warship was severely damaged during a launch ceremony Wednesday, with leader Kim…
Foreign diplomats come under Israeli fire on official West Bank visit, drawing swift international condemnation
Middle East
May 22, 2025
Foreign diplomats come under Israeli fire on official West Bank visit, drawing swift international condemnation
CNN — The Israeli military fired warning shots at a large delegation of European and Arab diplomats on an official…
Google outlines its big plans for the future of search
Technology
May 21, 2025
Google outlines its big plans for the future of search
CNN — The very basic meaning of what it means to ” Google” something – typing in keywords and sifting…
South Africa’s Ramaphosa visits Trump amid fears he could face Zelensky-style onslaught in White House
World
May 21, 2025
South Africa’s Ramaphosa visits Trump amid fears he could face Zelensky-style onslaught in White House
CNN — South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa will hold crucial talks at the White House with US President Donald Trump…
Iran’s supreme leader says US-Iran talks unlikely to succeed
Middle East
May 21, 2025
Iran’s supreme leader says US-Iran talks unlikely to succeed
CNN — Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said he does not expect negotiations with the United States over Tehran’s…