North Korean troops pulled back from frontline after heavy losses, Ukrainian officials say
World
February 1, 2025
North Korean troops pulled back from frontline after heavy losses, Ukrainian officials say
Kyiv, Ukraine CNN — North Korean troops have not been seen on the frontlines in Russia’s Kursk region for several…
Hamas “learned lesson” of Thursday’s chaotic hostage release, former hostage negotiator says
Middle East
February 1, 2025
Hamas “learned lesson” of Thursday’s chaotic hostage release, former hostage negotiator says
Hamas ensured that Saturday’s release of three hostages was done in a more organized fashion, after learning the lesson from…
Close to 200 Palestinian prisoners freed in latest round of releases, Israeli prison service says
Middle East
February 1, 2025
Close to 200 Palestinian prisoners freed in latest round of releases, Israeli prison service says
All 183 prisoners due to be freed from Israeli prisons Saturday have been released, an Israeli prison services spokesperson said,…
‘We rely on God, then on UNRWA’: Palestinians fear drastic effects as Israeli ban on UN agency comes into force
Middle East
February 1, 2025
‘We rely on God, then on UNRWA’: Palestinians fear drastic effects as Israeli ban on UN agency comes into force
CNN — Iman Helles, a displaced mother sheltering in a facility run by the UN agency for Palestinian refugees in…
Assad cousin notorious for role in suppressing protests in Syria arrested
Middle East
February 1, 2025
Assad cousin notorious for role in suppressing protests in Syria arrested
CNN — A cousin of the former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad who was involved in suppressing the protests that started…
UN says more than 700 killed in just five days of fighting in DR Congo
World
February 1, 2025
UN says more than 700 killed in just five days of fighting in DR Congo
Atlanta CNN — More than 700 people have been killed and 2,800 injured in just five days since fighting escalated…
Trump wants an ‘Iron Dome’ over the US. But even a mini version in the Pacific is taking a while
World
February 1, 2025
Trump wants an ‘Iron Dome’ over the US. But even a mini version in the Pacific is taking a while
Seoul, South Korea CNN — President Donald Trump has called for an expansive, next-generation missile defense shield for the mainland…
Exclusive: CNN obtains videos showing new angles of DC plane crash
World
January 31, 2025
Exclusive: CNN obtains videos showing new angles of DC plane crash
Two videos obtained by CNN show new angles on Wednesday night’s midair collision above Washington DC. In the videos both…
‘We came back for nothing’: Returning home to northern Gaza, Palestinians find death and destruction
Middle East
January 31, 2025
‘We came back for nothing’: Returning home to northern Gaza, Palestinians find death and destruction
Khamis and Ahmad Imarah knew they wouldn’t find much more than rubble when returning to their home in northern Gaza.…
110 Palestinian prisoners expected to be released Thursday
Middle East
January 30, 2025
110 Palestinian prisoners expected to be released Thursday
Israel is expected to release 110 Palestinian prisoners on Thursday as part of the ongoing Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal.…