Those who back Taiwan independence face ‘self-destruction,’ China’s new defense minister warns in combative summit speech
World
June 2, 2024
Those who back Taiwan independence face ‘self-destruction,’ China’s new defense minister warns in combative summit speech
Singapore CNN — Taiwan is pursuing independence incrementally and those who support it will “end up in self-destruction,” China’s new…
Palestinians returning to Jabalya find the city reduced to rubble
Middle East
June 2, 2024
Palestinians returning to Jabalya find the city reduced to rubble
Displaced Palestinians returning home to the town of Jabalya in northern Gaza have found scenes of devastation, with homes and…
More anti-government protests demanding the release of all Gaza hostages kick off in Israel
Middle East
June 2, 2024
More anti-government protests demanding the release of all Gaza hostages kick off in Israel
Protesters took to the streets of several cities across Israel again Saturday, demanding the resignation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…
Israel confirms its forces are in central Rafah, defying international condemnation of operation in southern Gazan city
Middle East
June 1, 2024
Israel confirms its forces are in central Rafah, defying international condemnation of operation in southern Gazan city
CNN — The Israeli military is in central Rafah, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed in a statement Friday, despite…
Boeing and NASA decide to move forward with historic crewed launch of new spacecraft
Science
June 1, 2024
Boeing and NASA decide to move forward with historic crewed launch of new spacecraft
After years of delays and a dizzying array of setbacks during test flights, Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft is finally set to make…
Trump and his allies braced for a guilty verdict. Then the bombshell arrived
World
June 1, 2024
Trump and his allies braced for a guilty verdict. Then the bombshell arrived
CNN — The next time former President Donald Trump holds a campaign rally will be his first as a convicted…
UN food agency can’t feed enough Gazans in ‘apocalyptic’ Rafah as IDF pushes into city
Middle East
June 1, 2024
UN food agency can’t feed enough Gazans in ‘apocalyptic’ Rafah as IDF pushes into city
CNN — The United Nations food agency is unable to feed most civilians in Rafah, its local director warned Friday,…
What seven more months of war would mean for Palestinians, Israelis and the world
Middle East
June 1, 2024
What seven more months of war would mean for Palestinians, Israelis and the world
CNN — Israel has warned that its war in Gaza could extend until the end of the year. National Security…
India’s scorching heat and lack of water leave Delhi’s poor to suffer worst of climate crisis
World
June 1, 2024
India’s scorching heat and lack of water leave Delhi’s poor to suffer worst of climate crisis
New Delhi CNN — There’s no fresh water in the slums of Delhi’s Chanakyapuri neighborhood. It’s 49.9 degrees Celsius, or 121…
Nelson Mandela’s party has been dealt a seismic election blow. Where does it leave South Africa?
World
June 1, 2024
Nelson Mandela’s party has been dealt a seismic election blow. Where does it leave South Africa?
Johannesburg, South Africa CNN — South Africa’s ruling African National Congress party is set to fall short of a majority…