Palestinians mark the first day after the ceasefire: “Our kids can play again”
Middle East
January 21, 2025
Palestinians mark the first day after the ceasefire: “Our kids can play again”
Children in Gaza woke up to a quiet, sunny day on Monday, the first morning in 15 months that passed…
Hamas gave the three hostages ‘gift bags’ upon their release. This is what was inside
Middle East
January 21, 2025
Hamas gave the three hostages ‘gift bags’ upon their release. This is what was inside
CNN — When Hamas’ military wing, the Qassam Brigades, released its propaganda video of three Israeli hostages being released Sunday…
World leaders welcome Trump’s return to the White House
World
January 21, 2025
World leaders welcome Trump’s return to the White House
CNN — World leaders congratulated President Donald Trump on his inauguration Monday, with many urging stronger alliances or continued cooperation…
A magnitude 6 earthquake hits southern Taiwan, leaving 15 people with minor injuries
World
January 21, 2025
A magnitude 6 earthquake hits southern Taiwan, leaving 15 people with minor injuries
Taipei, Taiwan (AP) — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of six struck southern Taiwan early Tuesday, according to the…
Pope describes Trump’s planned deportations of immigrants as a ‘disgrace’
World
January 20, 2025
Pope describes Trump’s planned deportations of immigrants as a ‘disgrace’
CNN — Pope Francis has criticized US President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to deport immigrants as a “disgrace.” The pontiff, speaking…
At least 80 people killed in northeast Colombia as peace talks fail
World
January 20, 2025
At least 80 people killed in northeast Colombia as peace talks fail
BOGOTÁ, Colombia AP — More than 80 people were killed in the country’s northeast over the weekend following the government’s…
In photos: Gazans wade through rubble, after Israeli bombing leaves enclave in ruins
Middle East
January 20, 2025
In photos: Gazans wade through rubble, after Israeli bombing leaves enclave in ruins
As the first full day of a ceasefire and hostage release deal bore out on Monday, displaced Palestinians surveyed the…
Trump’s comeback will begin with a blast of executive power
World
January 20, 2025
Trump’s comeback will begin with a blast of executive power
CNN — Donald Trump will flex one of the most intense and sweeping demonstrations of presidential power on the first…
Gaza City appeals for international support to restore basic services
Middle East
January 20, 2025
Gaza City appeals for international support to restore basic services
Gaza’s devastated largest city appealed for international support to help restore basic services after the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas…
As first Israeli hostages are released, Hamas sends a message: It is far from being destroyed
Middle East
January 20, 2025
As first Israeli hostages are released, Hamas sends a message: It is far from being destroyed
CNN — Israel’s longest war has so far failed to destroy its main enemy, Hamas, which, despite suffering devastating losses,…