Is the UN past the point of no return? World leaders debate in New York next week
World
September 21, 2024
Is the UN past the point of no return? World leaders debate in New York next week
United Nations CNN — It’s time for UNGA 79! Quick explanation: the United Nations General Assembly is an annual world leaders’ summit that has…
Senior Hezbollah commander killed following Israeli airstrike in southern Beirut
Middle East
September 21, 2024
Senior Hezbollah commander killed following Israeli airstrike in southern Beirut
Beirut, Lebanon CNN — A deadly Israeli airstrike on Hezbollah’s stronghold in southern Beirut on Friday has left over a…
Europe will loan war-torn Ukraine up to $39 billion as part of G7 pledge
World
September 21, 2024
Europe will loan war-torn Ukraine up to $39 billion as part of G7 pledge
London CNN — The European Union will lend Ukraine up to €35 billion ($39 billion), providing the lion’s share of…
In Hezbollah leader’s speech are signs of a group driven deeper underground
Middle East
September 21, 2024
In Hezbollah leader’s speech are signs of a group driven deeper underground
Beirut CNN — Hezbollah is on the backfoot. The first sign of that was the absence of a public gathering…
UN members vote to demand Israel end occupation of Palestinian territories within 12 months
Middle East
September 19, 2024
UN members vote to demand Israel end occupation of Palestinian territories within 12 months
CNN — United Nations members voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to demand that Israel end its occupation of Palestinian territories within…
Support for October 7 attack falls in Gaza as conditions worsen
Middle East
September 19, 2024
Support for October 7 attack falls in Gaza as conditions worsen
Backing for Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel has dropped significantly in Gaza during the last six months, a poll of Palestinians in the enclave shows, as conditions deteriorate after almost a year of…
This bank says ‘millions’ of people could be targeted by AI voice-cloning scams
Technology
September 19, 2024
This bank says ‘millions’ of people could be targeted by AI voice-cloning scams
London CNN — “Millions” of people could fall victim to scams using artificial intelligence to clone their voices, a UK…
Harrods ‘utterly appalled’ by allegations that former owner Mohamed Al Fayed raped staff
World
September 19, 2024
Harrods ‘utterly appalled’ by allegations that former owner Mohamed Al Fayed raped staff
London CNN — The high-end London department store, Harrods, said Thursday that it is “utterly appalled” by allegations of abuse…
Hezbollah’s credibility depends on revenge against Israel. But its weakness has been exposed
Middle East
September 19, 2024
Hezbollah’s credibility depends on revenge against Israel. But its weakness has been exposed
Beirut, Lebanon CNN — For years Hezbollah was seen as the world’s premier non-state actor: the well-equipped, well-trained, well-led, highly…
Why Trump’s election fraud falsehoods might cost the GOP the House
World
September 19, 2024
Why Trump’s election fraud falsehoods might cost the GOP the House
CNN — Donald Trump’s obsession with election fraud that doesn’t exist in any significant form could drive the country into…