Could Israel be planning a Gaza ‘ceasefire’ for optics only?
The Bottom Line Could Israel be planning a Gaza ‘ceasefire’ for optics only? American journalist Ryan Grim says it may be risky for Israel to reject a ceasefire in Gaza,…
Can Germany’s AfD win more power in February’s general election?
Inside Story Can Germany’s AfD win more power in February’s general election? The far-right party’s candidate for chancellor, Alice Weidel, tries to woo voters with her extreme views. Since its…
Syria does not need a ‘handshake litmus test’
Syria does not need a ‘handshake litmus test’ Whatever Western media may have you believe, the Syrian leadership’s handshake choices will not determine the country’s future. Hadia Mubarak Associate Professor…
Israeli siege of north Gaza leaves 5,000 dead, missing after 100 days
Israeli siege of north Gaza leaves 5,000 dead, missing after 100 days The Israeli military has only intensified its siege of the north and attacks across Gaza amid renewed ceasefire…
Fact check: LA fires drive falsehoods, including by Trump about water use
EXPLAINER Fact check: LA fires drive falsehoods, including by Trump about water use Trump claims Democratic environmental policies contributed to LA fires, but is that true? A firefighter battles the…
Watch: Huge clouds of water and fire retardant dumped on LA wildfires
Fire crews have been dropping water and fire retardant on blazes around Los Angeles since last week.
Russia claims to have seized new villages in eastern Ukraine
News Russia claims to have seized new villages in eastern Ukraine The Ministry of Defence in Russia says its soldiers captured Yantarne in the eastern Donetsk region and Kalinove in…
Space junk metal ring baffles residents and sparks concern
How a freak space junk crash baffled residents and sparked concern Getty Images An eerie whizzing sound followed by a big boom startled Kenyan villagers relaxing recently one afternoon with…
How strategic is Wad Madani city, retaken by Sudanese army?
How strategic is Wad Madani city, retaken by Sudanese army? The army’s recapture of the agricultural and trading hub will mean the opposition Rapid Support Forces (RSF) will be cut…
Activists back US professor ‘forced’ from Columbia over Palestine advocacy
Activists back US professor ‘forced’ from Columbia over Palestine advocacy Katherine Franke, a law professor at the university, says she was forced to retire over her views critical of Israel’s…