Why some scientists think extreme heat could be behind people disappearing in Greece
World
June 19, 2024
Why some scientists think extreme heat could be behind people disappearing in Greece
CNN — It was a shock when Michael Mosley, a doctor and well-known TV presenter in the UK, was found…
Iranian activist and Nobel Peace prize winner Narges Mohammadi sentenced to further year in prison
Middle East
June 19, 2024
Iranian activist and Nobel Peace prize winner Narges Mohammadi sentenced to further year in prison
CNN — Narges Mohammadi, Iran’s most prominent human rights activist and 2023 Nobel Peace Prize winner, has been sentenced to…
US assessment of Gaza war not impacted by decision to disband Israel’s war cabinet, State Department says
Middle East
June 19, 2024
US assessment of Gaza war not impacted by decision to disband Israel’s war cabinet, State Department says
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s dissolution of the war cabinet does not change the Biden administration’s “fundamental assessment” of the…
Taiwan to acquire more than 1,000 armed drones in new US arms sale
World
June 19, 2024
Taiwan to acquire more than 1,000 armed drones in new US arms sale
The United States has approved the $360 million sale of more than 1,000 small armed drones to Taiwan, as the…
Pyongyang welcomes Putin with fanfare as Russian leader makes first visit in 24 years
World
June 19, 2024
Pyongyang welcomes Putin with fanfare as Russian leader makes first visit in 24 years
CNN — Thousands of North Koreans chanting “welcome Putin” lined Pyongyang’s wide boulevards waving Russian and North Korean flags and bouquets…
Palestinian groups demand inspection of Israeli prisons as detainees are released with chronic health problems
Middle East
June 19, 2024
Palestinian groups demand inspection of Israeli prisons as detainees are released with chronic health problems
CNN — The Palestinian Legislative Council in Gaza has demanded international inspections of Israeli detention centers, after the release of…
Ecuador suspends visa waivers for Chinese citizens over irregular migration
World
June 19, 2024
Ecuador suspends visa waivers for Chinese citizens over irregular migration
CNN — Ecuador is temporarily suspending a visa waiver agreement with China, citing evidence of irregular migration flows of Chinese…
Israel warns of prospect of ‘all-out war’ after Hezbollah publishes video of military, civilian sites
Middle East
June 19, 2024
Israel warns of prospect of ‘all-out war’ after Hezbollah publishes video of military, civilian sites
Beirut CNN — Israel warned Hezbollah on Tuesday of the prospect of “all-out war” after the Lebanese militant group published…
Both sides are “woefully disconnected” from children’s suffering in Gaza, UNICEF official says
Middle East
June 18, 2024
Both sides are “woefully disconnected” from children’s suffering in Gaza, UNICEF official says
A UNICEF official said Monday that warnings about children dying in Gaza are falling on deaf ears. “I find it…
Boeing hid questionable parts from regulators that may have been installed in 737 Max planes, new whistleblower alleges
World
June 18, 2024
Boeing hid questionable parts from regulators that may have been installed in 737 Max planes, new whistleblower alleges
Washington CNN — A current Boeing employee claims that the company tried to shield broken or out-of-specification parts from regulators…