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Trump says ‘nobody is expelling Palestinians,’ weeks after saying they should be moved to Arab states
Middle East
March 13, 2025
Trump says ‘nobody is expelling Palestinians,’ weeks after saying they should be moved to Arab states
CNN — US President Donald Trump’s plans for the future of Gaza were further shrouded in confusion on Wednesday when…
A Kremlin aide says a temporary ceasefire would only benefit Ukraine
World
March 13, 2025
A Kremlin aide says a temporary ceasefire would only benefit Ukraine
Russian presidential aide Yuriy Ushakov said Thursday that Moscow doesn’t want a temporary ceasefire, as it would give respite to…
Can protesting in the US be ‘illegal’? Trump’s vague warning raises constitutional questions
World
March 13, 2025
Can protesting in the US be ‘illegal’? Trump’s vague warning raises constitutional questions
CNN — Among the hundreds of social media posts President Donald Trump has put out since Inauguration Day, two words…
‘Things took a darker turn’: Survivors recall horror of deadly Pakistan train siege
World
March 13, 2025
‘Things took a darker turn’: Survivors recall horror of deadly Pakistan train siege
Quetta, Pakistan CNN — Nearly 350 hostages were rescued at the end of a deadly standoff between Pakistan’s military and…
Russia says it has recaptured key Kursk region town, as Trump says peace is ‘up to Russia now’
World
March 13, 2025
Russia says it has recaptured key Kursk region town, as Trump says peace is ‘up to Russia now’
CNN — Russian forces have recaptured Sudzha, the largest town that Ukraine once occupied in the Kursk region, according to…
Israel acknowledges possible forced use of civilians in Gaza military operations, launches investigation
Middle East
March 13, 2025
Israel acknowledges possible forced use of civilians in Gaza military operations, launches investigation
CNN — The Israeli military is investigating soldiers’ use of Palestinian civilians as human shields during operations in Gaza, the…
A prominent Palestinian activist’s case heads to court days after he was arrested and his green card revoked
World
March 12, 2025
A prominent Palestinian activist’s case heads to court days after he was arrested and his green card revoked
CNN — When attorneys for Mahmoud Khalil enter the Thurgood Marshall United States Courthouse in New York on Wednesday, they…
Ukraine agrees to proposal for ceasefire with Russia as US restores aid and intel sharing
World
March 12, 2025
Ukraine agrees to proposal for ceasefire with Russia as US restores aid and intel sharing
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia CNN — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that Ukraine had accepted a 30-day ceasefire proposed by…
Elon Musk makes India inroads with two major deals
Technology
March 12, 2025
Elon Musk makes India inroads with two major deals
CNN — Elon Musk has secured a major win in India by signing two back-to-back deals to bring SpaceX’s Starlink…
US reviewing visa programs as official says Afghanistan could be included in Trump travel ban
Middle East
March 12, 2025
US reviewing visa programs as official says Afghanistan could be included in Trump travel ban
CNN — The US State Department is “undertaking a full review of all visa programs,” a department spokesperson confirmed amid…
Greenland’s opposition party wins closely-watched election dominated by Trump’s annexation threat
World
March 12, 2025
Greenland’s opposition party wins closely-watched election dominated by Trump’s annexation threat
CNN — Greenland’s pro-business opposition party won the Arctic island’s closely-watched parliamentary election on Tuesday, following a race dominated both…
Trump said Russia had ‘all the cards,’ but this ceasefire proposal just called Putin’s bluff
World
March 12, 2025
Trump said Russia had ‘all the cards,’ but this ceasefire proposal just called Putin’s bluff
CNN — With Ukraine signed up to US proposals for a 30-day ceasefire, the pressure is now on the Kremlin…
More than 150 hostages rescued as Pakistan’s military battles militants who stormed passenger train
World
March 12, 2025
More than 150 hostages rescued as Pakistan’s military battles militants who stormed passenger train
Quetta, Pakistan CNN — Pakistan’s military have been engaged in a deadly standoff for more than 24 hours with armed…
Entire families killed in Syria sectarian violence, UN says
Middle East
March 12, 2025
Entire families killed in Syria sectarian violence, UN says
CNN — Armed groups killed entire families, including women and children, during an outbreak of sectarian violence in Syria last…
Militants hijack passenger train, take hostages in western Pakistan, officials say
World
March 11, 2025
Militants hijack passenger train, take hostages in western Pakistan, officials say
Quetta, Pakistan CNN — A train carrying hundreds of passengers has been hijacked by separatist militants who are also holding…
How the US economy went from booming to a recession scare in only 20 days
World
March 11, 2025
How the US economy went from booming to a recession scare in only 20 days
New York CNN — Just 20 days ago, the US stock market was sitting at all-time highs. The US economy…
Why is Saudi Arabia hosting talks to end the Ukraine war?
Middle East
March 11, 2025
Why is Saudi Arabia hosting talks to end the Ukraine war?
CNN — Saudi Arabia’s hosting of top American, Russian and Ukrainian officials for high-stakes meetings underlines the kingdom’s aspirations to…
What we know about the deadly violence in Syria
Middle East
March 11, 2025
What we know about the deadly violence in Syria
CNN — A Syrian military operation against remnants of the former Assad regime has now ended, having sparked some of…
Kurdish-led SDF to merge with Syrian state institutions in landmark deal
Middle East
March 11, 2025
Kurdish-led SDF to merge with Syrian state institutions in landmark deal
CNN — Syria’s interim government says it has reached a landmark agreement with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to…
China unveils big plan to fix its ailing economy and transform into a high-tech power
World
March 11, 2025
China unveils big plan to fix its ailing economy and transform into a high-tech power
Beijing CNN — China’s leaders have spent the past week unveiling their plan to steer the world’s second-largest economy through…