Ebola recoveries bring signs of hope in DRC as suspected cases emerge outside Africa
World
June 1, 2026
Ebola recoveries bring signs of hope in DRC as suspected cases emerge outside Africa
Reuters — Four nurses who were being treated for Ebola caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the virus have been discharged…
What to watch for in the US-Iran memo to end the war
Middle East
June 1, 2026
What to watch for in the US-Iran memo to end the war
For a relatively short “memorandum of understanding” (MoU), the draft agreement between the United States and Iran is taking a…
Trump’s second term risks stalling on multiple fronts
World
June 1, 2026
Trump’s second term risks stalling on multiple fronts
President Donald Trump is increasingly threatened by a self-made problem. His determination to impose unrestrained personal power — which crushed…
How dangerous is watching the World Cup in Mexico, really?
World
June 1, 2026
How dangerous is watching the World Cup in Mexico, really?
Mexico City — When millions of foreigners visit Mexico for the World Cup this summer, they will encounter much more than…
A look at Iran’s nuclear program, a major sticking point in talks to end the conflict
Middle East
June 1, 2026
A look at Iran’s nuclear program, a major sticking point in talks to end the conflict
US President Donald Trump continues to weigh a tentative agreement with Tehran. As Trump has offered various justifications for starting…
US and Iran exchange renewed fire as Trump asks for changes to proposed deal to end hostilities
Middle East
June 1, 2026
US and Iran exchange renewed fire as Trump asks for changes to proposed deal to end hostilities
The US carried out “self-defense” strikes in Iran over the weekend – as President Donald Trump sent back changes to…
AI is changing this job so fast the interview process can’t keep up
Technology
May 31, 2026
AI is changing this job so fast the interview process can’t keep up
It’s a tough job market for software engineering hopefuls. Tens of thousands of jobs cuts across the industry have increased…
Israel captures strategic Crusader-built castle as incursion into southern Lebanon deepens
Middle East
May 31, 2026
Israel captures strategic Crusader-built castle as incursion into southern Lebanon deepens
The Israeli military has captured the Crusader-era Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, a site it hasn’t held for 26 years,…
Kenya pushes ahead with Ebola quarantine facility in partnership with US despite court order
World
May 31, 2026
Kenya pushes ahead with Ebola quarantine facility in partnership with US despite court order
Nairobi, Kenya — Kenya’s government is pushing ahead with plans to establish an Ebola quarantine and treatment facility at a military…
Israel closes schools in the north, moves hospital underground as Hezbollah fire continues
Middle East
May 31, 2026
Israel closes schools in the north, moves hospital underground as Hezbollah fire continues
Israel closed schools along its northern border and moved a hospital underground as Hezbollah launched barrages of rocket and drone…