Top ICJ judge Nawaf Salam named Lebanon’s next prime minister
Middle East
January 15, 2025
Top ICJ judge Nawaf Salam named Lebanon’s next prime minister
CNN — The top judge at the International Court of Justice Nawaf Salam has been designated Lebanon’s next prime minister…
Ukraine and Russia launch major strikes on each other with Trump’s inauguration days away
World
January 15, 2025
Ukraine and Russia launch major strikes on each other with Trump’s inauguration days away
CNN — Ukraine and Russia have been exchanging major drone and missile strikes, with each seeking to gain an advantage…
Ukraine fires US, British missiles into Russia, launches one of largest drone attacks so far
World
January 15, 2025
Ukraine fires US, British missiles into Russia, launches one of largest drone attacks so far
Moscow Reuters — Russia’s military on Tuesday said it would retaliate against Ukraine after Kyiv attacked Russian regions by firing…
At least 54 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza Tuesday as mediators say ceasefire deal is near
Middle East
January 15, 2025
At least 54 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza Tuesday as mediators say ceasefire deal is near
At least 54 people were killed across Gaza on Tuesday, according to local authorities, as mediators say a ceasefire-for-hostages deal…
Trump’s return is a major factor in emerging ceasefire deal, former Israeli diplomat says
Middle East
January 15, 2025
Trump’s return is a major factor in emerging ceasefire deal, former Israeli diplomat says
US President-elect Donald Trump’s upcoming inauguration is a major reason why a Gaza truce is closer than ever to being…
LA fires were larger and more intense because of planet-warming pollution, study suggests
World
January 15, 2025
LA fires were larger and more intense because of planet-warming pollution, study suggests
CNN — The fires that have ravaged Los Angeles over the past week were larger and burned hotter than they…
Soon to be out of a job, Meta’s fact-checkers battle a blaze of wildfire conspiracy theories
Technology
January 14, 2025
Soon to be out of a job, Meta’s fact-checkers battle a blaze of wildfire conspiracy theories
Los Angeles CNN — Just hours after Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg announced last Tuesday that the social media giant would…
Qatar’s Emir discussed Israel-Hamas ceasefire negotiations with US representatives on Monday
Middle East
January 14, 2025
Qatar’s Emir discussed Israel-Hamas ceasefire negotiations with US representatives on Monday
Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has met with two representatives from the United States to review the…
Taiwan sees threefold surge in suspected Chinese espionage cases
World
January 14, 2025
Taiwan sees threefold surge in suspected Chinese espionage cases
CNN — Taiwan has seen a “significant rise” in the number of individuals charged with spying for China in recent…
Israeli far-right minister rallies support to collapse Netanyahu government over emerging Gaza deal
Middle East
January 14, 2025
Israeli far-right minister rallies support to collapse Netanyahu government over emerging Gaza deal
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has urged a fellow far-right minister to join him in threatening to collapse…