Middle East
The Taliban say they will close all NGOs employing Afghan women
January 1, 2025
The Taliban say they will close all NGOs employing Afghan women
AP — The Taliban say they will close all national and foreign nongovernmental groups in Afghanistan employing women, the latest…
Israeli leader Netanyahu takes a break from hospital to pass divisive bill
January 1, 2025
Israeli leader Netanyahu takes a break from hospital to pass divisive bill
CNN — Just two days after undergoing prostate removal surgery, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left a Jerusalem hospital against…
‘We’re dying from the cold’: Displaced Palestinians battle winter in Gaza
January 1, 2025
‘We’re dying from the cold’: Displaced Palestinians battle winter in Gaza
Deir Al-Balah, Gaza CNN — Standing barefoot in the mud with an empty container in hand at a crowded water…
State of emergency declared in Trinidad and Tobago amid exceptionally deadly year
December 31, 2024
State of emergency declared in Trinidad and Tobago amid exceptionally deadly year
CNN — Trinidad and Tobago has declared a state of emergency after a spate of killings over the weekend added…
Climate progress screeched to a halt this year. One country had its foot on the brake.
December 31, 2024
Climate progress screeched to a halt this year. One country had its foot on the brake.
CNN — In a year in which global efforts to tackle some of the planet’s most pressing crises — from…
Spike in Russian flights from Syria to Libyan desert base as Moscow eyes new Mediterranean hub
December 31, 2024
Spike in Russian flights from Syria to Libyan desert base as Moscow eyes new Mediterranean hub
CNN — In the weeks since Bashar al-Assad was ousted as Syrian leader, Russia has launched multiple flights to an…
Israel raid empties northern Gaza’s last functioning major hospital of all patients and detains its director
December 31, 2024
Israel raid empties northern Gaza’s last functioning major hospital of all patients and detains its director
CNN — Northern Gaza’s last remaining major hospital is now out of service after a raid by Israeli forces severely…
Israel penetrates into Syria and expels employees from government buildings
December 31, 2024
Israel penetrates into Syria and expels employees from government buildings
Israel’s forces on Monday have penetrated the city of al-Baath in Quneitra, southern Syria and advanced with tanks towards several…
Syrian elections could take up to 4 years to organize, de facto leader says
December 30, 2024
Syrian elections could take up to 4 years to organize, de facto leader says
CNN — Elections may not be held in Syria for up to four years, the country’s de facto leader has…
Video: Following prostate cancer announcement, Netanyahu sends video message
December 30, 2024
Video: Following prostate cancer announcement, Netanyahu sends video message
Doctors have announced that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been diagnosed with third-stage prostate cancer, and underwent surgery on…