In Syria’s Golan Heights buffer zone, residents fear Israel is making a land grab
After the ouster of Syria’s longtime leader Bashar al-Assad last month, Israel’s military has taken up a new post in the demilitarized buffer zone created in Syria after the 1973 Arab-Israeli war.
Couples wed as landmark same-sex marriage law takes effect in Thailand
Hundreds of same-sex couples tied the knot across Thailand on Thursday, as the country becomes the first in Southeast Asia to legally recognize equal marriage.
U.N. chief warns gangs could overrun Haiti’s capital without additional support
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a report that gangs in Haiti could overrun the capital, leading to a complete breakdown of government, without additional international support.
Prince Harry and Rupert Murdoch’s British tabloids settle
Prince Harry settled a long-running legal case against Rupert Murdoch’s British tabloids over privacy invasions after the media company issued a full-throated apology.
Does Hamas Still Rule Gaza?
Israel vowed to remove Hamas from power when it went to war in Gaza, following the attacks on Israel in October, 2023. With a temporary ceasefire in place we’re able to see if they’ve reached that goal and it seems Hamas is still deeply entrenched in G…
The waiting stinks, but Sydney may soon enjoy the aroma of its ‘corpse flower’
The flower’s Latin name translates as “giant, misshapen penis.” But it’s better known to locals as “Putricia.” Royal Botanical Garden Sydney has even set up a livestream in anticipation.
Trump threatens Russia with tariffs and sanctions if it does not agree to end war
It is unclear how much impact economic penalties would have on the Russian government, since they already face various sanctions imposed by the previous administration.
Another casualty of Israel’s war in Lebanon: Efforts to save endangered turtles
Lebanese volunteers are anxious to get back to sea turtle conservation on southern beaches that were off-limits to civilians when fighting escalated between Israel and Hezbollah.
Russian attack drones are killing civilians for target practice, Ukraine says
Russia appears to be using drone attacks on civilians to train young pilots, says a Ukrainian lawmaker with ties to Ukraine’s military. One city has been hit by hundreds of drone strikes this year.
Rebuilding Gaza will be a massive project. Here are 5 things to know
After more than 15 months of relentless Israeli bombardment, Gaza has been left in ruins. If last week’s ceasefire holds, rebuilding could take decades, cost tens of billions of dollars and present overwhelming obstacles.
Photos: Families reunite as the Israel-Hamas ceasefire takes effect
After 15 months war, a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect on Sunday morning.
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