Trump suggests his plan for Gaza Strip is to ‘clean out the whole thing’
Middle East
January 26, 2025
Trump suggests his plan for Gaza Strip is to ‘clean out the whole thing’
CNN — President Donald Trump indicated Saturday that he had spoken with the king of Jordan about potentially building housing…
Elon Musk speaks at Germany’s AfD campaign launch as thousands protest the far-right party
World
January 26, 2025
Elon Musk speaks at Germany’s AfD campaign launch as thousands protest the far-right party
CNN — American tech billionaire Elon Musk made a surprise address at the campaign launch for Germany’s Alternative for Germany…
One minute, they were celebrating Gaza’s ceasefire. The next, they were killed
Middle East
January 26, 2025
One minute, they were celebrating Gaza’s ceasefire. The next, they were killed
CNN — Thirteen-year-old Zakariya Barbakh had spent most of his life shuffling between hospitals across Gaza, the occupied West Bank…
Putin lauds the strength of Russia’s war economy. Others see a mirage
World
January 26, 2025
Putin lauds the strength of Russia’s war economy. Others see a mirage
CNN — Since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia’s economy has surpassed expectations. Its figures are, if not…
Hamas and Israel trade blame over deal violations. Will the fragile ceasefire and hostage agreement hold?
Middle East
January 26, 2025
Hamas and Israel trade blame over deal violations. Will the fragile ceasefire and hostage agreement hold?
Tel Aviv, Israel CNN — The fragility of the truce between Israel and Hamas was laid bare on Saturday, after…
US freezes almost all foreign aid
World
January 25, 2025
US freezes almost all foreign aid
The US State Department has frozen nearly all foreign assistance worldwide effective immediately days after President Donald Trump issued a…
Celebrations erupt in West Bank city following Palestinian prisoner release
Middle East
January 25, 2025
Celebrations erupt in West Bank city following Palestinian prisoner release
Emotional scenes played out in the streets of Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank, following the release of Palestinian prisoners…
Hamas was sending a message to Israel with stage-managed hostage transfer
Middle East
January 25, 2025
Hamas was sending a message to Israel with stage-managed hostage transfer
The hostage handover on Saturday was the most choreographed yet from Hamas. A stage was erected in Palestine Square, in…
New fire erupts in Southern California as thousands remain under evacuation from fast-moving Hughes Fire
World
January 23, 2025
New fire erupts in Southern California as thousands remain under evacuation from fast-moving Hughes Fire
CNN — Firefighters are tackling a new brush fire — dubbed the Sepulveda Fire — near Interstate 405 and Sepulveda Blvd in…
International Criminal Court seeks warrants for Taliban leaders for gender-based crimes
Middle East
January 23, 2025
International Criminal Court seeks warrants for Taliban leaders for gender-based crimes
CNN — The International Criminal Court (ICC) is seeking arrest warrants for Taliban leaders for alleged gender-based crimes, as the group…