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AFP Israel’s military says its offensive in Beit Lahia and other areas of northern Gaza targets regrouping Hamas fighters Palestinians are “facing diminishing conditions for survival” in parts of northern Gaza under siege by Israeli forces because virtually no aid has been delivered in 40 days, the UN has warned. The UN said all its … Read more
The U.S. and some other Western embassies in Kyiv said that they would stay closed Wednesday for security reasons, with the American delegation saying it had received a warning of a potentially significant Russian air attack on the Ukrainian capital. The precautionary step came after Russian officials promised a response to President Joe Biden’s decision … Read more
Amos Hochstein, a top Biden administration envoy to the Middle East, has seldom stayed overnight on trips to Beirut over the past year, so the extended visit may be a positive sign.
In Pakistan, a blasphemy-related case turned tragic in September. A doctor accused of blaspheming the Prophet Mohammed was allegedly shot dead by police officers and his body set on fire by a mob of fundamentalists. In a historic first, members of civil society then mobilised to demand justice for him. Blasphemy is a very sensitive … Read more
The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv said it has received warning of a potentially significant Russian air attack on Wednesday and would be closed as a precaution. In a statement, the embassy also instructed employees to shelter in place and recommended that U.S. citizens in Ukraine’s capital be prepared to immediately shelter in the event of … Read more
Taipei, Taiwan — Numerous children were injured by a vehicle outside an elementary school in central China’s Hunan province on Tuesday, reports said. Hours after the incident, the casualty count was unclear and authorities had yet to clarify if it was an accident or a deliberate attack. The incident follows a series of recent killings or … Read more
Mads Gilbert marks the 1 year anniversary of Israel's attack on Al-Shifa hospital, and Palestinian spirit of resistance.
Humans may have reached their max life expectancy, according to a recent Harvard study — but that’s likely not going to stop them from trying to extend their years. A recent poll found that 81% of respondents reported being “somewhat or very willing” to spend money to live longer — although many are unsure of … Read more
The prospect of the U.S. introducing a swathe of new tariffs under President-elect Donald Trump has led economists to say the euro could return to parity with the U.S. dollar in their 2025 outlooks. Since Trump’s decisive victory in the Nov. 5 election, which also handed the Republican party control of both houses of Congress, … Read more
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky told Fox News late on Tuesday that Ukraine would lose the war if Washington, its main military backer, pulled funding. The Ukranian leader said it would be “very dangerous if we lose unity in Europe, and what is most important is unity between Ukraine and the United States”. US President-elect Donald … Read more