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On the ground in Gaza: Israeli attacks killed at least 50 people yesterday, hospitals say
Middle East
September 22, 2025
On the ground in Gaza: Israeli attacks killed at least 50 people yesterday, hospitals say
Hospitals in Gaza reported receiving nearly 50 bodies in the first 12 hours of Sunday. More than half arrived at…
America is in a literacy crisis. Is AI the solution or part of the problem?
Technology
September 22, 2025
America is in a literacy crisis. Is AI the solution or part of the problem?
Reading levels dropped to historic lows during the pandemic. Now parents, teachers and tech companies are hoping AI can help…
Kim Jong Un says he has ‘fond memories’ of Trump, open to talks if US drops denuclearization demand
World
September 22, 2025
Kim Jong Un says he has ‘fond memories’ of Trump, open to talks if US drops denuclearization demand
Seoul, South Korea Reuters — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said there is no reason to avoid dialog with…
Five killed in Israeli strike on Lebanon, but claim some were US citizens is being disputed
Middle East
September 22, 2025
Five killed in Israeli strike on Lebanon, but claim some were US citizens is being disputed
Five people were killed Sunday by an Israeli air strike on southern Lebanon, according to the Lebanese government, but claims…
Most powerful storm on earth this year lashes Philippines. Hong Kong, Taiwan and southern China on alert
World
September 22, 2025
Most powerful storm on earth this year lashes Philippines. Hong Kong, Taiwan and southern China on alert
The strongest storm anywhere in the world this year is passing over the northern Philippines with destructive winds and torrential…
With US backing, defiant Netanyahu vows response to countries recognizing Palestinian state
Middle East
September 22, 2025
With US backing, defiant Netanyahu vows response to countries recognizing Palestinian state
Jerusalem — With the backing of the United States, a defiant Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed a response to…
Here’s what it’s like to use Meta’s new Ray-Ban Display glasses
Technology
September 21, 2025
Here’s what it’s like to use Meta’s new Ray-Ban Display glasses
Menlo Park, Calif. — Have you ever wished you could quickly and quietly respond to a text while in a…
Violence erupts at right-wing demonstration in the Netherlands ahead of election
World
September 21, 2025
Violence erupts at right-wing demonstration in the Netherlands ahead of election
The Hague, Netherlands AP — A right-wing demonstration in the Netherlands erupted into violence and chaos Saturday as rioters clashed…
UK deputy PM says recognition of Palestinian state part of broader process
Middle East
September 21, 2025
UK deputy PM says recognition of Palestinian state part of broader process
The UK’s deputy prime minister said today that recognizing a Palestinian state would not bring one into existence “overnight”, stressing…
Portugal will also recognize a Palestinian state on Sunday
Middle East
September 21, 2025
Portugal will also recognize a Palestinian state on Sunday
Portugal also says it will recognize a Palestinian state Sunday, joining a host of other Western countries making the same…
How the world’s most elderly country is fighting heat in a deadly double crisis
World
September 21, 2025
How the world’s most elderly country is fighting heat in a deadly double crisis
Tokyo — Whenever he’s home, 84-year-old Toshiaki Morioka carries an alarm device that measures temperature and humidity, which can summon…
Can NATO innovate fast enough to counter Russia’s growing drone threat?
World
September 21, 2025
Can NATO innovate fast enough to counter Russia’s growing drone threat?
Days after the wail of air-raid sirens and the roar of NATO fighter jets punctuated a peaceful late-summer night in…
Western recognition won’t change the reality on the ground: A Palestinian state has never seemed further away
Middle East
September 21, 2025
Western recognition won’t change the reality on the ground: A Palestinian state has never seemed further away
The quest for Palestinian independence is set to get a major boost as several diplomatic heavyweights, including the United Kingdom,…
Gaza hospital director receives bodies of brother and other relatives while on duty
Middle East
September 21, 2025
Gaza hospital director receives bodies of brother and other relatives while on duty
On Friday, Dr. Mohammed Abu Salmiya left his family home for a shift as the director of the Al-Shifa Hospital.…
$2,000 for a phone? Apple says yes
Technology
September 20, 2025
$2,000 for a phone? Apple says yes
Back in 2017, consumers balked at the idea of a $1,000 iPhone. Now, some shoppers may end up paying double…
UN Security Council decides not to lift Iran sanctions, but still time to agree delay
Middle East
September 20, 2025
UN Security Council decides not to lift Iran sanctions, but still time to agree delay
Reuters — The United Nations Security Council did not adopt a draft resolution on Friday to permanently lift sanctions on…
Freed Israeli-American hostage says he will return to military service
Middle East
September 20, 2025
Freed Israeli-American hostage says he will return to military service
Freed Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander has announced that he intends to return to Israeli military service next month, less than…
Pope Leo says he is concerned by ‘some things’ happening in the US in first major interview since election
World
September 20, 2025
Pope Leo says he is concerned by ‘some things’ happening in the US in first major interview since election
Pope Leo XIV voiced concern over “some things” happening in the United States and revealed he turned down plans for…
Intel officials are split on whether Russia deliberately flew drones into Poland but agree Putin is getting more aggressive
World
September 20, 2025
Intel officials are split on whether Russia deliberately flew drones into Poland but agree Putin is getting more aggressive
In the week since NATO fighter jets scrambled to shoot down multiple Russian drones that had crossed into alliance airspace…
Hamas warns Gaza City offensive ends hope for hostage return, as pressure from families on Netanyahu grows
Middle East
September 20, 2025
Hamas warns Gaza City offensive ends hope for hostage return, as pressure from families on Netanyahu grows
Hamas issued its strongest messaging about the Israeli hostages in Gaza Thursday night, saying that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s…