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Trump has pledged to help end the fighting in Sudan. Will it be enough?

Trump has pledged to help end the fighting in Sudan. Will it be enough?

President Donald Trump has pledged to use the “influence of the presidency to bring an immediate halt” to the two-year-old…
Two children were gathering firewood for their father. They were killed by an Israeli drone

Two children were gathering firewood for their father. They were killed by an Israeli drone

Khan Younis, Gaza  —  Tamer Abu Assi was preparing breakfast for his two young boys Saturday morning when he realized…
Entering election year, Netanyahu’s government targets Israel’s free press

Entering election year, Netanyahu’s government targets Israel’s free press

What began as Israel’s leader cold-shouldering the mainstream media is becoming a more widespread assault on the country’s freedom of…
Taps may run dry in this country, where the water crisis is so severe it can be seen from space

Taps may run dry in this country, where the water crisis is so severe it can be seen from space

Rows of worshippers, some with their faces raised toward the sky, others with their heads bowed, prayed for rain at…
Pope Leo arrives in Lebanon, bringing call for unity in crisis-hit nation

Pope Leo arrives in Lebanon, bringing call for unity in crisis-hit nation

Beirut  —  Pope Leo XIV touched down in Lebanon’s capital Beirut on Sunday with the hope of being a “messenger…
Palestinian factions insist on maintaining Gaza ceasefire

Palestinian factions insist on maintaining Gaza ceasefire

Palestinian sources said that, although the factions feel their patience wearing thin regarding Israel’s continued violations, there is a consensus…
Hamas warns that Israel is committing genocide in the West Bank

Hamas warns that Israel is committing genocide in the West Bank

Hamas leader Mahmoud Mardawi said that Israel’s forces are committing systematic genocide in the West Bank. He slammed the Israeli…
Iran boycotting 2026 World Cup draw citing visa restrictions for soccer officials

Iran boycotting 2026 World Cup draw citing visa restrictions for soccer officials

Dubai, United Arab Emirates AP  —   Iran has decided to boycott the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington, DC next…
Israeli PM Netanyahu requests pardon in ongoing corruption trial

Israeli PM Netanyahu requests pardon in ongoing corruption trial

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu formally requested a pardon in his long-running corruption trial, arguing it was in the “public…
In battered Lebanon, an ancient Christian community awaits the new pope

In battered Lebanon, an ancient Christian community awaits the new pope

The black-clad priest yanked on the white rope. At once the bells began to clang. The evening mass was beginning…
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