Middle East
Gazan youths with amputated and injured legs find care in the US, but face an uncertain future
May 12, 2024
Gazan youths with amputated and injured legs find care in the US, but face an uncertain future
CNN — Ahed Bseso lay on the kitchen table in her home in northern Gaza, watching as her uncle amputated…
Biden says there would be a “ceasefire tomorrow” if Hamas would release remaining hostages
May 12, 2024
Biden says there would be a “ceasefire tomorrow” if Hamas would release remaining hostages
US President Joe Biden said there would be a “ceasefire tomorrow” if Hamas would release the hostages held in Gaza.…
At least 300 people killed by flash floods in Afghanistan as humanitarian emergency looms
May 12, 2024
At least 300 people killed by flash floods in Afghanistan as humanitarian emergency looms
CNN — At least 300 people have died in flash flooding that has ravaged northern Afghanistan in recent days, the…
UN member nations vote overwhelmingly to back Palestinian membership bid
May 11, 2024
UN member nations vote overwhelmingly to back Palestinian membership bid
United Nations CNN — A United Nations resolution in support of Palestinian membership passed with overwhelming support on Friday, and…
Satellite imagery shows Palestinians fleeing Rafah’s tent cities as threat of major attack looms
May 11, 2024
Satellite imagery shows Palestinians fleeing Rafah’s tent cities as threat of major attack looms
CNN — Palestinians are fleeing Rafah’s tent cities in large numbers as the threat of a potential major Israeli assault…
Russia mounts surprise assault on northern Ukraine in most serious cross-border offensive in two years
May 11, 2024
Russia mounts surprise assault on northern Ukraine in most serious cross-border offensive in two years
CNN — Russian forces have made two cross-border assaults inside northern Ukraine, according to information from Ukrainian sources and officials, in…
UNRWA to close East Jerusalem headquarters after arson attack by ‘Israeli extremists’
May 11, 2024
UNRWA to close East Jerusalem headquarters after arson attack by ‘Israeli extremists’
CNN — The United Nations’ agency for Palestinian refugees will shutter its East Jerusalem headquarters after the compound was set…
Strapped down, blindfolded, held in diapers: Israeli whistleblowers detail abuse of Palestinians in shadowy detention center
May 11, 2024
Strapped down, blindfolded, held in diapers: Israeli whistleblowers detail abuse of Palestinians in shadowy detention center
Sde Teiman, Israel CNN — At a military base that now doubles as a detention center in Israel’s Negev desert,…
At least 4 European countries to announce recognition of the State of Palestine on May 21
May 10, 2024
At least 4 European countries to announce recognition of the State of Palestine on May 21
Several European countries are considering recognizing the “State of Palestine” in the coming days, Joseph Borrell, High Representative of the…
Hamas carries out series of specific operations causing major losses to Israeli army
May 10, 2024
Hamas carries out series of specific operations causing major losses to Israeli army
The Martyr Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the military arm of the Hamas movement, carried out on Friday what it described…