World Nov 06 Amid rising violence, Nigeria rejects Trump’s claim of targeted Christian persecution This week, President Trump threatened to send the U.S. military into Nigeria for not doing enough to protect Christians. For years, Nigeria has struggled to curtail violence across the country, from international terrorist groups to disputes between farmers and herders.
World Nov 03 Israel arrests military lawyer accused of leaking video showing alleged abuse of detainee Authorities in Israel detained the military’s top lawyer, a two-star general, and accused her of leaking a video that allegedly shows Israeli soldiers assaulting a Palestinian detainee. The saga renews an intense debate about how the legal system treats Israeli…
World Oct 29 Palestinians say bodies and detainees returned by Israel show signs of torture and abuse As part of the latest ceasefire deal, Israel has released nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees and the bodies of nearly 200. Many of the dead show what Palestinian officials and relatives say are signs of torture and abuse. Special…
World Oct 21 Trump’s push for peace tested as Putin meeting called off and Gaza ceasefire shows cracks President Trump is trying to end two brutal wars on two continents, and his pursuit of peace faces challenges in both Ukraine and Gaza. The administration says Trump has no plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin anytime soon.
World Oct 20 How European leaders are responding as Trump urges Ukraine to cede territory to Russia President Trump expressed doubt that Ukraine could defeat Russia and win back all the land Moscow has seized since it first invaded in 2014. His renewed skepticism comes following his meeting on Friday with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in which Trump…
World Oct 17 War leaves Gaza’s children with deep physical wounds and lasting trauma The Gaza health ministry says nearly 70,000 Palestinians have been killed over the last two years of fighting. The scale of the death has been staggering, and the war's toll on children is overwhelming. Tens of thousands have been killed…
World Oct 15 Palestinians return to ruins where homes once stood as Israel awaits remains of hostages The process of returning dead hostages continues as the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas holds. Israel accuses Hamas of stalling the return of remains as promised in the deal. Hamas and the Red Cross say Israel’s destruction in Gaza…
World Oct 14 Freed Israeli hostages face long road to physical and mental recovery The fragile Israel–Hamas ceasefire faces new tension. All 20 living hostages were released on Monday and were supposed to be accompanied by the bodies of 28 deceased hostages. But as of Tuesday evening, only eight have been handed over. As…
World Oct 13 Israeli hostages freed and Palestinian detainees released after 2 years of brutal war After two years of brutal war, 20 Israeli hostages and nearly 2,000 Palestinian detainees and prisoners were swapped as the American-led ceasefire in Gaza held. It was a day of hope and relief for many, tinged with apprehension of what…
World Oct 09 Gazans and Israelis celebrate ceasefire deal with hopes for lasting peace Israel and Hamas signed the agreement President Trump proposed to pause their devastating two-year war in Gaza. Under the terms, Hamas will release all 20 living hostages in the coming days in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, while the Israeli military…