UN chief calls on Yemen’s Houthi rebels to free all UN detainees
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations chief called on Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Tuesday not to prosecute detained U.N. personnel and
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Display of Netanyahu’s severed head ‘incites public to murder PM’, Likud says in official complaint
The complaint further criticized Israel Police, noting that officers were present at the scene, but did not intervene when the display was
Australia introduces social media ban for young people
Australia has become the first country in the world to introduce a social media ban for children and young people under the
Open letter calls on Berlin to accept refugees from Afghanistan
In an open letter, 250 organizations are calling on the German government to accept vulnerable people from Afghanistan ahead of International Human
600 Airbus A320 Jets Face Inspection After Supplier Data Issues Surface
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Airbus (EADSY) is confronting a supply-chain story that investors may want to monitor closely. A Spanish
UN agency reports rise in violence against women journalists and activists linked to online abuse
GENEVA (AP) — UN Women and partners published a study Tuesday that found more than two-thirds of women journalists, rights defenders and
a turning point for packaging regulation across MENA & Africa
In the past months, Africa and the Middle East have seen a surge of new regulation reshaping how packaging — especially plastics
How India’s largest airline lost control and threw air travel into chaos
Thousands of passengers were left stranded after IndiGo cancelled flights last week [AFP via Getty Images] Last week, Manjuri carried her husband’s
IDF hits Hezbollah training sites in southern Lebanon overnight
“The IDF recently attacked, under the leadership of the Northern Command and through the Air Force, infrastructures of the Hezbollah terrorist organization
Ex-hostage Rom Braslavski recounts ‘horrors’ of Oct. 7
Speaking in Rome at a conference for PM Giorgia Meloni’s party, former hostage Rom Braslavski described the “horror” he witnessed on October
IDF finds weapon of slain hostage Capt. Daniel Perez in booby-trapped Gaza compound
Captain Daniel Perez was murdered during the October 7 massacre. His remains were returned to Israel on October 13, 2025. His father,
Alstom announces suspension of French IPCEI hydrogen projects
Alstom has confirmed it has been notified of the cessation of French government funding for Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI)
Teen loses hand as Germans begin testing New Year’s fireworks
A teenager has lost his right hand after setting off pyrotechnics at a party in north-western Germany, police said on Monday. The
Berliner books 1,150 Uber rides in one year, company finds
An Uber user in Berlin booking 1,150 rides in one year, a €117-tip and a beer pong table left behind by a
Saudi Arabia shifts from luxury to mass tourism
Saudi Arabia is expanding its tourism sector beyond high-end resorts, targeting mid- and upper-mid-range travellers and increasing hotel capacity for religious visitors.
Love Letters From a Chinese Jail
new video loaded: Love Letters From a Chinese Jail The torn pieces of paper by Gao Zhen, a renowned artist jailed in
South Korea Pushes No-Fault Liability After Upbit Hack
Photo by BeInCrypto South Korean regulators are pushing strict no-fault liability rules on cryptocurrency exchanges, following a $28 million hacking incident at
German foreign minister stresses importance of fair trade in Beijing
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul began his visit to China on Monday, stressing the importance of fair and rules-based trade. The World
First Alert: light snow possible Monday
First Alert: A Winter Storm will bring impacts to Central NC on Monday in the form of light snow. Winter Weather Advisories
What did the gov’t approve for Israel’s 2026 state budget?
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich after a press conference at the ministry, December 4, 2025; illustrative. (photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90) The 2026 budget
Eisenkot marks two years since loss of son in Gaza, urges state probe into Oct. 7 failures
“I want to channel the loss into something positive, into a place of being worthy, to carry forward their path,” Eisenkot said
Police say 2 officers killed in northeast Colombia in explosion blamed on guerrilla
BOGOTÁ, Colombia (AP) — Two police officers were killed Sunday in northeast Colombia in an attack that authorities blamed on the National
Netanyahu ‘not leaving’ politics for pardon, PM says next to Germany’s Merz
Netanyahu also praised the Israel–Germany cooperation in high-tech, AI, and quantum technologies. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanayhu confirmed he would not leave political
Benin coup attempt foiled by loyalist troops, interior minister says
Benin’s interior minister has appeared on national TV to announce that an attempted coup in the West Africa nation has been thwarted.
Gaza’s healthcare system broken by Israel
After being relentlessly decimated by bombs and starved of medical aid during Israel’s genocidal war, Gaza’s healthcare system remains on the brink
Christmas celebrations return to Bethlehem after 2 years of war in Gaza
BETHLEHEM, West Bank — For the past two Christmases, John Juka’s family restaurant looked about the same as any business in Bethlehem:
Takeaways from AP’s investigation into Russia’s Africa Corps in Mali
DAKAR. Senegal (AP) — Dozens of people who have fled Mali tell The Associated Press that a new Russian military unit that
This Boston Neighborhood Has Some Of The Most Traditional Italian Food In The Country
Nearly every city has its version of Little Italy, but Boston’s North End could put most of them to shame. Even though
Single women risk rape and exploitation in search for better life in Europe
Esther was sleeping on the streets of Lagos when a woman approached her with the promise of a route out of Nigeria
Deadly attack on kindergarten reported in Sudan
An aid camp for internally displaced people in South Kordofan (file image) [Getty Images] A drone attack on the town of Kalogi,
Toyota’s December Debut Hints at Dual GR GT and Lexus Supercar Lineup
Toyota’s drawn-out tease for its GR GT sports car just got messier, hinting that December 5th in Japan won’t be a solo
Rick Steves’ Favorite Place In Italy For Café-Sitting
European travel doyen Rick Steves has great tips for your next trip abroad, including affordable ways to dine as a tourist, and
At least 11 killed in South Africa mass shooting
At least 11 people have been killed in a mass shooting at a hostel in South Africa. Fourteen others were wounded when
IAEA urges major renovation of Chernobyl shelter after drone strike
The protective casing over the destroyed fourth reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant requires major renovation due to damage from the
German police report surge in defamation of politicians
Police in Germany are investigating a sudden swell of public insults, defamation and slander directed at the country’s politicians, according to latest
Indonesia flood death toll rises to 883, more than 500 still missing
Indonesia’s disaster agency on Saturday reported a rise in the death toll from floods and landslides on the island of Sumatra, saying
Smotrich, Sa’ar approve NIS 2.35 billion in hasbara budget for campaigns, influencers during 2026
The budget will be used for campaigns to raise awareness and promote Israel worldwide, with NIS 1 billion already authorized by the
Afghan, Pakistani forces exchange heavy fire as tensions flare
Afghanistan and Pakistan’s forces have exchanged heavy fire along their border as tensions between the South Asian neighbours escalate after peace talks
Ran Gvili’s sister Shira asks Phase Two of deal not be implemented until brother’s remains returns
Ran’s sister, Shira, asked that Phase 2 of the US-brokered hostage-ceasefire deal not be implemented until the return of her brother’s remains.
Zelensky confidant dismissed from further posts amid bribery scandal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has removed his former chief of staff Andriy Yermak from the National Security Council amid a sprawling corruption