Wartime Ukraine: Living Through Loss Beyond Trauma
Anastasiya Buchkouska, a 20-year-old student from western Ukraine, carefully brushes snow and ice from her father’s grave, her movements slow and deliberate in the winter cold. She pauses to look…
US and Iran Signal Talks to Prevent Military Clash in Gulf
Iran and the United States have confirmed that channels of communication are open as both sides seek to avert military confrontation amid heightened tensions in the Gulf and intensified diplomatic…
Gaza Economic Collapse Pushes Youth to Find New Solutions
For many Palestinians in Gaza, securing an income has become a daily struggle as Israel’s ongoing blockade, repeated ceasefire violations, and prolonged conflict continue to devastate the local economy. With…
Israeli Forces Kill 12 Palestinians in Gaza, Attacks Reported in Rafah
At least 12 Palestinians, including six children, were killed across the Gaza Strip since early Saturday, according to emergency and medical officials, just one day before the Rafah border crossing…
Venezuela Acting President Delcy Rodríguez Announces Prisoner Amnesty
Venezuela interim President Delcy Rodríguez has unveiled a proposed amnesty law that could result in the release of hundreds of detainees, marking one of the most significant policy moves since…
South Africa Expels Israeli Envoy, Declares Persona Non Grata
South Africa has ordered the expulsion of Israel’s top diplomatic representative, accusing the official of conduct that violates diplomatic norms and undermines the country’s sovereignty. The Department of International Relations…
US Clears $6.6bn Sale of Attack Helicopters and Vehicles to Israel
Washington has authorised more than $6.6bn in new arms sales to Israel, even as a fragile ceasefire remains in place following Israel’s devastating war on the Gaza Strip. In a…
UNRWA Staff Cuts Worsen Gaza Crisis as Israel Limits Aid Access
After nearly two decades teaching at a school run by UNRWA, Maryam Shaaban—whose name has been changed for security reasons—collapsed when she learned she was among roughly 600 employees dismissed…
Kurdish-Led SDF Agrees to Integrate With Syrian Government Forces
Syria’s Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) has reached a broad agreement with the government in Damascus to integrate its fighters into the Syrian army, marking a major shift in the…
Zelenskyy Says Heavy Russian Losses Needed to Win Ukraine War
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine plans to significantly increase the lethality of its armed forces, arguing that sustained Russian losses are key to breaking both battlefield and diplomatic stalemates.…