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Gaza’s biggest city is in chaos ahead of an imminent Israeli assault
Middle East
August 24, 2025
Gaza’s biggest city is in chaos ahead of an imminent Israeli assault
Two years ago, Gaza’s largest city was sprawling with life. Classrooms brimmed with schoolchildren, markets were full of shoppers and…
The US takes a 10 percent stake in Intel as part of Trump’s big tech push
Technology
August 23, 2025
The US takes a 10 percent stake in Intel as part of Trump’s big tech push
New York — The United States government is making an $8.9 billion investment in Intel common stock, giving the Trump…
Netanyahu orders ‘immediate negotiations’ to release hostages as Israel advances Gaza City operation
Middle East
August 23, 2025
Netanyahu orders ‘immediate negotiations’ to release hostages as Israel advances Gaza City operation
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he has ordered negotiations for the release of all hostages and an end to…
History has often dealt Ukraine a bad hand – here are some parallels and pitfalls
World
August 23, 2025
History has often dealt Ukraine a bad hand – here are some parallels and pitfalls
For Ukraine, history is a battlefield. Months before Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his full-scale invasion, he published a brooding,…
Chinese bridge collapse kills at least 12 construction workers
World
August 23, 2025
Chinese bridge collapse kills at least 12 construction workers
Beijing AP — The collapse of an under-construction railway bridge over a major river in China has killed at least…
20-hour blackouts, garbage-lined streets: this is life under Cuba’s ‘war economy’
World
August 23, 2025
20-hour blackouts, garbage-lined streets: this is life under Cuba’s ‘war economy’
The smell of garbage is overwhelming and intense under the Caribbean sun. The accumulated waste is such that an entire…
Gaza City residents fear Israel’s looming assault is ‘a new war’
Middle East
August 23, 2025
Gaza City residents fear Israel’s looming assault is ‘a new war’
The drums of war are pounding on the doorstep of Gaza City. Residents of the largest city in northern Gaza,…
Trump again gives Putin ‘a couple of weeks’ with no sign of Ukraine peace talks underway
World
August 23, 2025
Trump again gives Putin ‘a couple of weeks’ with no sign of Ukraine peace talks underway
President Donald Trump said Friday he will give Russian President Vladimir Putin “a couple of weeks,” further extending his deadline…
Gaza City suffering a ‘man-made’ famine that’s likely to spread, UN-backed initiative says
Middle East
August 23, 2025
Gaza City suffering a ‘man-made’ famine that’s likely to spread, UN-backed initiative says
Parts of Gaza are officially experiencing a “man-made” famine, according to a Friday report by a United Nations-backed initiative, which…
Ukrainian man arrested over mysterious Nord Stream pipeline attacks
World
August 21, 2025
Ukrainian man arrested over mysterious Nord Stream pipeline attacks
Italian police have arrested a Ukrainian man suspected of coordinating the attacks on the Nord Stream pipelines in the months…
‘You never want to leave:’ TikTok employees raise concerns about the app’s impact on teens in newly unsealed video
Technology
August 21, 2025
‘You never want to leave:’ TikTok employees raise concerns about the app’s impact on teens in newly unsealed video
New York — Current and former TikTok employees have raised concerns internally about how the app’s popular algorithm could hurt…
Microsoft employee protests over Israel military ties lead to 18 arrests
World
August 21, 2025
Microsoft employee protests over Israel military ties lead to 18 arrests
AP — Police officers arrested 18 people at worker-led protests at Microsoft headquarters Wednesday as the tech company promises an…
Israel launches diplomatic attacks on its Western allies ahead of Palestinian statehood recognition
Middle East
August 21, 2025
Israel launches diplomatic attacks on its Western allies ahead of Palestinian statehood recognition
In an escalating international dispute, Israel launched a series of diplomatic attacks against several of its Western allies as they…
North Korea has a secret missile base that poses a ‘potential nuclear threat’ to the US, new report says
World
August 21, 2025
North Korea has a secret missile base that poses a ‘potential nuclear threat’ to the US, new report says
North Korea has a secret, previously unreported missile base near its northern border with China, which could pose a “potential…
As Israel begins offensive on Gaza City, an exhausted military may face a manpower problem
Middle East
August 21, 2025
As Israel begins offensive on Gaza City, an exhausted military may face a manpower problem
Jerusalem — As the earliest stages of a massive assault on Gaza City take shape, Israel is calling up tens…
Zelensky ready for ‘some compromise’ on whether a ceasefire happens before Putin talks as Russia plays down prospects
World
August 21, 2025
Zelensky ready for ‘some compromise’ on whether a ceasefire happens before Putin talks as Russia plays down prospects
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he is ready to make “some compromise” on his demand that a ceasefire takes place…
What the Gaza blockade looks like through the eyes of Egyptian truck drivers and aid workers
Middle East
August 21, 2025
What the Gaza blockade looks like through the eyes of Egyptian truck drivers and aid workers
Rafah, Egypt — For nearly two years, Egyptian truck drivers have braved the only land crossing into Gaza outside Israel…
China snaps up Russian oil as Indian demand drops following Trump tariffs
World
August 20, 2025
China snaps up Russian oil as Indian demand drops following Trump tariffs
Hong Kong — Chinese refineries have placed new orders for Russian crude that will be shipped from ports that typically…
Bus carrying Afghans deported from Iran crashes, killing dozens
Middle East
August 20, 2025
Bus carrying Afghans deported from Iran crashes, killing dozens
A bus carrying Afghans recently deported from Iran crashed and burst into flames Tuesday, killing dozens of men, women and…
UK government walks back controversial Apple ‘back door’ demand after Trump administration pressure
Technology
August 20, 2025
UK government walks back controversial Apple ‘back door’ demand after Trump administration pressure
The UK government has backed down on a controversial demand for Apple to build a “back door” into its technology…