Pakistan on edge as old dynasties vie for power and populist Imran Khan languishes in prison
World
February 7, 2024
Pakistan on edge as old dynasties vie for power and populist Imran Khan languishes in prison
Islamabad, Pakistan CNN — Pakistan is on edge as the South Asian nation heads to the polls Thursday for a…
A barred gate, a musty chamber and dirty dishes: Inside the underground compound where Israel says hostages were held
Middle East
February 7, 2024
A barred gate, a musty chamber and dirty dishes: Inside the underground compound where Israel says hostages were held
Khan Younis CNN — The stale, damp air inside the tunnel smells of sewage. The walls are slimy, and they…
Hamas counterproposal on hostage and ceasefire deal calls for phased Israeli pullout from Gaza and plan to end war
Middle East
February 7, 2024
Hamas counterproposal on hostage and ceasefire deal calls for phased Israeli pullout from Gaza and plan to end war
CNN — Hamas has presented its response to a proposal for a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza by calling for a phased Israeli…
Senegal was Africa’s poster child for democracy. Where did it all go wrong?
World
February 7, 2024
Senegal was Africa’s poster child for democracy. Where did it all go wrong?
CNN —In a region plagued by volatility, Senegal had long been praised for its political stability. But the West African…
Lionel Messi expresses regret over not being able to play in Hong Kong
World
February 7, 2024
Lionel Messi expresses regret over not being able to play in Hong Kong
CNN — Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi expressed regret Tuesday over not being able to play in a friendly match…
Saudi Arabia says it will have no diplomatic relations with Israel without an independent Palestinian state
Middle East
February 7, 2024
Saudi Arabia says it will have no diplomatic relations with Israel without an independent Palestinian state
Saudi Arabia will have no diplomatic relations with Israel without the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, Riyadh said on…
Blinken set for crucial meetings in Israel as efforts to free hostages and halt Gaza fighting intensify
Middle East
February 7, 2024
Blinken set for crucial meetings in Israel as efforts to free hostages and halt Gaza fighting intensify
CNN — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel Wednesday for meetings with key government officials to press…
Catastrophic wildfires are likely deadliest on record in Chile, UN agency says
World
February 6, 2024
Catastrophic wildfires are likely deadliest on record in Chile, UN agency says
CNN — The devastating wildfires tearing across large parts of Chile are believed to be the country’s deadliest on record,…
Nevada holds its presidential primaries — but Trump isn’t on the ballot
World
February 6, 2024
Nevada holds its presidential primaries — but Trump isn’t on the ballot
CNN — President Joe Biden is poised to win delegates in the Nevada presidential primary Tuesday as he marches toward…
Israeli forces killed dozens of militants in operations across Gaza since Monday, IDF says
Middle East
February 6, 2024
Israeli forces killed dozens of militants in operations across Gaza since Monday, IDF says
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has reported heavy fire and continuous raids in multiple parts of Gaza since Monday, with…