One year after 10/7, Iran is losing the war. Now, Israel must secure peace
One year ago, Iran took a gamble and started a war in Gaza with the attack by Hamas that killed nearly 1,200 Israelis, including over 40 Americans, and took more…
Trump allies threaten Deloitte contracts after employee shares Vance chats
Republicans backing Donald Trump are threatening Deloitte, a consulting firm that is one of the federal government’s largest business partners, with the loss of billions of dollars in contracts because…
A year on from October 7, the Middle East is facing its greatest upheaval in a half-century
It is almost impossible to remember life in Israel before Hamas launched its brutal October 7 attacks a year ago, killing more than 1,200 people and kidnapping more than 250 others. There is little point, because that…
American father of Hamas hostage Itay Chen pushes US, Israel on ‘Plan B’ as negotiations falter
‘When was the last time you talked to your kid? Do you know where he slept last night? Do you know what he ate? Do you know if he had…
Intra-Africa trade could double in next five years, says Secretary General of African Continental Free Trade Area
Africa is home to the world’s largest free trade agreement, in terms of number of countries, territory, and population – the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Fifty-four of 55 African…
‘Impossible’ for Communist China to become our motherland as we’re older, Taiwan’s president argues
It is “absolutely impossible” for Communist China to become Taiwan’s motherland because the island’s government is older, Taiwan’s president has said in a carefully timed speech that underscores the intense…
New Zealand loses first naval ship since WWII; vessel threatening oil spill off Samoan coast
New Zealand’s navy lost its first ship since World War II after the HMNZS Manawanui sank on a reef off the coast of Samoa on Sunday creating a potential environmental…
One year after the October 7th attack, violence rages on. Here’s how to help civilians caught in the conflict
It’s been a year since the deadly fighting between Israel and Hamas began, and the dire humanitarian crisis is getting worse. In addition to ongoing bloodshed in Gaza, the fighting…
A massive blast outside Karachi Airport in Pakistan kills 2 and injures at least 8
A massive blast outside Karachi Airport in Pakistan on Sunday killed two people and injured at least eight, officials said. Police and the provincial government said a tanker exploded outside…
Use of ‘suicide capsule’ suspended pending criminal probe after American woman dies
Editor’s Note: Help is available if you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters. In the US, call or text 988, the Suicide &…