Protesters demand answers on third anniversary of Beirut port explosion
Middle East
August 5, 2023
Protesters demand answers on third anniversary of Beirut port explosion
CNN — Hundreds of protesters gathered in Lebanon on Friday to mark the third anniversary of a devastating explosion that…
14 million children in Sudan are in dire need of humanitarian support, says UNICEF
Middle East
August 5, 2023
14 million children in Sudan are in dire need of humanitarian support, says UNICEF
CNN — Fourteen million children are in “dire need” of humanitarian support in Sudan, the United Nation’s children’s agency warned…
World Scout Jamboree in limbo as American and British groups pull out over extreme heat
World
August 5, 2023
World Scout Jamboree in limbo as American and British groups pull out over extreme heat
The World Scout Jamboree in South Korea faced calls to be canceled on Saturday after large contingents from the United…
Russian warship seen listing in Black Sea after Ukrainian sea drone attack on major base
World
August 5, 2023
Russian warship seen listing in Black Sea after Ukrainian sea drone attack on major base
Kyiv, Ukraine CNN — Ukrainian sea drones attacked a major naval base in Russia on Friday, leaving a damaged Russian…
More than a million displaced as China’s Hebei region reels after record rains
World
August 4, 2023
More than a million displaced as China’s Hebei region reels after record rains
Hong Kong CNN — More than a million people have been relocated from their homes in China’s Hebei province following…
Displaced Afghan students face uncertain future as they await approval to come to US
Middle East
August 4, 2023
Displaced Afghan students face uncertain future as they await approval to come to US
CNN — For a group of roughly two dozen displaced Afghan university students, the future feels uncertain. They’ve already uprooted…
Saudi Arabia extends oil production cut even as US gas prices hit nine-month highs
Middle East
August 4, 2023
Saudi Arabia extends oil production cut even as US gas prices hit nine-month highs
New York CNN — OPEC leader Saudi Arabia is extending its oil production cut for at least another month in…
Mexico’s president attacks ‘inhumane’ floating barriers deployed by Texas
World
August 4, 2023
Mexico’s president attacks ‘inhumane’ floating barriers deployed by Texas
CNN — Mexico’s President Andres Manuel López Obrador has condemned Texas’s anti-migrant buoys, calling the border enforcement tactic on the…
Niger’s ousted president warns of ‘devastating’ coup impact, growing Russian influence
World
August 4, 2023
Niger’s ousted president warns of ‘devastating’ coup impact, growing Russian influence
CNN — Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum said Thursday he is being held hostage by the country’s military as he warned…
At least 14 wounded in stabbing rampage and car ramming near Seoul
World
August 4, 2023
At least 14 wounded in stabbing rampage and car ramming near Seoul
CNN — At least 14 people were injured on Thursday after a man drove his car into pedestrians then went…