How Israel uses starvation as a weapon in Gaza
Researches say Palestinians in Gaza have lost an average of 18kg due to extreme hunger caused by Israel’s war.
Why is Israel trying to rewrite the Gaza ceasefire?
Former Israeli adviser Daniel Levy argues Israel will continue to thwart attempts to solidify the ceasefire in Gaza.
Iran’s coupons and taxes: Giving with one hand, taking with the other
Average Iranians will have to pay higher taxes and fees for government services as inflation squeezes them further.
Al-Shabab gunmen lay siege to Somali hotel
The armed group claims to have killed more than 10 people in Beledweyne as officials met with elders.
2024 IQAir World Air Quality Report – IQAir News
Hong Kong retrial convicts social worker over role in 2019 protests
A different court previously cleared Jackie Chen of rioting after she said she attended protests to call for restraint.
Europe going nuclear would be a catastrophic mistake
Proposals for nuclear sharing as a form of deterrence risk bringing more insecurity to Europe.
Germany’s military is struggling as Trump tests NATO, report shows – POLITICO Europe
- Germany’s military is struggling as Trump tests NATO, report shows POLITICO Europe
- High rate of army dropouts pushes German forces to ‘breaking point’ Financial Times
- German military faces massive shortage of soldiers DW (English)
- Germany’s military build up continues, but personnel shortages remain Defense News
- Report says German military is ageing and shrinking as parties seek funding Reuters
What’s on the table in Ukraine peace talks?
US and Ukrainian officials have begun talks in Saudi Arabia to find a way to end the war with Russia.
Dalai Lama says successor will be born in ‘free world,’ sparking China fury – Nikkei Asia
- Dalai Lama says successor will be born in 'free world,' sparking China fury Nikkei Asia
- ‘Will be born in free world’: Dalai Lama declares successor will be born outside China; Beijing counters The Times of India
- China slams Dalai Lama, says Beijing will choose Buddhist leader's successor Hindustan Times
- Opinion | Dalai Lama: My hope for the Tibetan people and China The Washington Post
- Dalai Lama says successor will be born in ‘free world’ outside of China Al Jazeera English
Sierra Leone’s immigration chief fired after footage showed him with fugitive drug lord
President sacks Alusine Kanneh after video of him with Johannes Leijdekkers, one of Europe’s most wanted
Sierra Leone’s president has fired the head of the immigration service days after footage was published showing him receiving a birthday gift from a fugitive Dutch drug kingpin.
The footage of Alusine Kanneh being handed a present by Johannes Leijdekkers – which has not been independently verified by the Guardian – was published by the investigative outlet Follow the Money and the Dutch newspaper Algemeen Dagblad on Friday.
Continue reading...Israel Police raid East Jerusalem bookshop for second time in a month, detain owner – Haaretz
- Israel Police raid East Jerusalem bookshop for second time in a month, detain owner Haaretz
- Israeli police raid Palestinian bookshop in East Jerusalem twice in a month The Guardian
- Police raid leading Palestinian bookstore in East Jerusalem for 2nd time in a month The Times of Israel
- Israel Police raid east Jerusalem bookstore, arrest owner - report The Jerusalem Post
- Israeli forces raid Palestinian bookstore again and seize ‘inciting’ books Al Jazeera English
Flavours of the Arab Golden Age – EP 1: Baghdad and al-Andalus
A historian and a chef discover a 1,000 year-old Arab cookbook from Baghdad and how its recipes reached southern Spain.
Black Lives Matter Plaza demolished in Washington DC
"You can dig up concrete but you cannot erase history," said one resident of the capital.
Gunmen hijack train in Pakistan’s Balochistan, take hundreds hostage
Balochistan Liberation Army claims responsibility for attack on train travelling from Quetta to Peshawar.
Why has the Philippines arrested ex-President Duterte on ICC warrant?
Families of victims, human rights groups call for 'expeditious surrender and transfer of custody' of Duterte to the ICC.
Greenland goes to polls in vote dominated by Trump and independence
Donald Trump's vow to take over Greenland has shone a global spotlight on the island's elections.
Why Trump’s tariff chaos sparked stock market meltdown and recession fears
Donald Trump has downplayed the stock market volatility which followed flip-flops over his trade policies.
After Trump froze aid, is Ukraine’s military holding on against Russia?
The suspension of support to Ukrainian troops affects the army's organisation, forces new tactics and frightens locals.
Ukraine targets Moscow with ‘massive’ drone attack
Russian air defences shoot down 337 drones over 10 regions. Kyiv says barrage should help Putin agree on peace terms.