Why has number of people facing hunger doubled since 2019?
Hundreds of millions of people face food shortages as conflict, climate change and economic crises take their toll.
Saudi Arabia releases US retiree jailed over critical tweets
Saad Almadi’s family thanks Trump and state department as announcement comes after meeting with crown prince
Saudi Arabia has agreed to allow US citizen Saad Almadi to return home to Florida, five months ahead of the scheduled lifting of travel restrictions and a day after Saudi crown prince and prime minister Mohammed bin Salman met Donald Trump at the White House.
Almadi, 75, was sentenced to 19 years of incarceration in the kingdom in 2021 after he wrote 14 tweets critical of the Riyadh government. Two years later, the charges were reduced to so-called “cyber crimes” and he was sentenced to a 30-year ban on leaving Saudi Arabia.
Continue reading...New US peace plan for Ukraine involves Kyiv ceding land, weapons: Reports
Terms of the US-drafted, 28-point framework to end the war closely track Russian demands, according to news reports.
Far-right uptick in Spain raises spectre of Franco 50 years after his death – Reuters
- Far-right uptick in Spain raises spectre of Franco 50 years after his death Reuters
- Half a century after the death of Franco, Spain is a far better place The Economist
- I grew up in Spain amid a collective amnesia about Franco. It is time we faced up to our dark past The Guardian
- ‘The Most Successful Dictator of Modern Times’ The Wall Street Journal
- ‘Life was better under Franco’: The young Spaniards rewriting the dictator’s legacy The Independent
Cuba struggles to ease power cuts amid reduced fuel supplies from Venezuela, Mexico – Reuters
Demonstration Alert: Mexico City Protest November 20 – U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Mexico (.gov)
- Demonstration Alert: Mexico City Protest November 20 U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Mexico (.gov)
- Thousands protest against government in Mexico as clashes leave 120 injured BBC
- Protesters Rage Against Mexico’s Government Over Corruption and Violence The New York Times
- Mexico’s Crackdown on Protesters Reveals New Fault Lines Bloomberg.com
- Gen Z-styled protests spread in Mexico, fueled by mayor's murder Reuters
Israeli airstrikes kill 25 Palestinians in Gaza, rattling ceasefire, medics say – Reuters
- Israeli airstrikes kill 25 Palestinians in Gaza, rattling ceasefire, medics say Reuters
- Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 28 Palestinians, as Hamas warns of ‘dangerous escalation’ CNN
- IDF launches wave of airstrikes across Gaza after troops come under fire The Times of Israel
- LIVE: Israeli attacks on Gaza kill 28; warplanes bomb south Lebanon Al Jazeera
- Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 25 Palestinians, health ministry says BBC
Russian strikes on western Ukraine kill and wound dozens
At least 25 people were killed and dozens wounded in overnight Russian missile and drone attacks across western Ukraine.
Disaster-battered nations seek $120B in adaptation cash – Politico
- Disaster-battered nations seek $120B in adaptation cash Politico
- ‘When finance flows, ambition grows’: COP30’s call for action UN News
- Poorest countries appeal for more adaptation finance at COP30 Climate Home News
- Preparing for a Riskier World Is Becoming a Bigger Part of Climate Talks Bloomberg.com
- Devex Invested: At COP30, all eyes turn to private finance in adaptation push Devex
Mossad unveils Hamas ops. across Europe – The Jerusalem Post
- Mossad unveils Hamas ops. across Europe The Jerusalem Post
- Mossad–European intelligence operation launches sweeping crackdown on Hamas global terror network Fox News
- Mossad says foiled Hamas terror plots in Europe were planned in Qatar, maybe Turkey The Times of Israel
- Mossad Exposes Hamas Network Plotting Attacks On Jewish Targets In Europe i24NEWS
- Hamas Opens Fire on Israeli Troops, Intelligence Bombshell Reveals Threats to European Jews cbn.com
Zelensky Under Siege as Corruption Case Shatters Ukraine’s Wartime Unity – The New York Times
- Zelensky Under Siege as Corruption Case Shatters Ukraine’s Wartime Unity The New York Times
- Move Over, Netflix: Ukraine’s Corruption Investigators Bring the Drama The New York Times
- A corruption scandal pressures Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to show greater accountability AP News
- Inside the Ukrainian Corruption Probe Edging Closer to Zelensky The Wall Street Journal
- Ukraine fires two ministers as corruption crisis spreads anger Reuters
Top Italian court approves handover of Ukrainian Nord Stream suspect to Germany – Reuters
- Top Italian court approves handover of Ukrainian Nord Stream suspect to Germany Reuters
- Italy to extradite Nord Stream blast suspect to Germany BBC
- Italy to extradite Ukrainian Nord Stream sabotage suspect to Germany Al Jazeera
- Italian court approves extradition to Germany of Ukrainian suspect in Nord Stream pipeline blast AP News
- Exclusive | The Nord Stream Investigation That’s Splintering Europe Over Ukraine The Wall Street Journal
Justice Department admits grand jury did not review final Comey indictment
The admission comes as lawyers for former FBI Director James Comey sought to dismiss the criminal charges against him.
Family Who Died While Visiting Istanbul May Have Been Poisoned, Authorities Say – The New York Times
- Family Who Died While Visiting Istanbul May Have Been Poisoned, Authorities Say The New York Times
- Turkish police investigating after family on holiday dies in suspected poisoning CNN
- Mystery Deepens As Family Of 4 Dies On Turkey Vacation, Pesticide Poisoning Suspected NDTV
- Suspected food poisoning kills mother, 2 kids at popular Istanbul tourist site CBS News
- Dad Dies from Suspected Food Poisoning Days After Deaths of His Wife and 2 Kids People.com
Trump says he has ‘already started working’ on ending war in Sudan
US President Donald Trump said his administration is searching for a possible resolution to the war in Sudan.
New wave of deadly Israeli air strikes across Gaza despite ceasefire
At least 23 people were killed in Israeli air strikes across Gaza on Wednesday, despite the fragile ceasefire.
Nearly one-third of women worldwide faced partner or sexual violence: WHO
Despite stark findings, World Health Organization says violence against women and girls is 'a deeply neglected crisis'.
Dozens go on trial over North Macedonia nightclub fire that killed 63
Thirty-five people and three institutions are on trial. Prosecutors say years of failings turned the venue into a death trap.
Trial opens into North Macedonia nightclub fire that killed 63
Thirty-five people and three institutions are on trial. Prosecutors say years of failings turned the venue into a death trap.
India delays climate pledge, pressures rich nations on funding at UN climate talks – AP News
- India delays climate pledge, pressures rich nations on funding at UN climate talks AP News
- India wants COP30 to focus on climate adaptation, but dries up own fund Al Jazeera
- Yadav hails Japan’s initiative for aiding transfer of low-carbon tech Tribune India
- India Calls For Stronger Global Support To Boost Energy Security For SIDS Menafn.com
- Rich Nations Must Hit Net Zero and Pay Up on Climate, India Says at COP30 Bloomberg.com