Israeli tanks extend reach into southern Gaza; thousands flee
Palestinian civilians in the eastern neighborhoods of Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza strip, evacuated their homes on Tuesday as Israeli tanks moved into the area following an evacuation directive from Israel. Israeli tanks advanced into the town of Bani Suhaila in Khan Younis, and surrounding districts endured airstrikes for a second consecutive day, compelling […]
Biden’s last-minute exit sets up unpredictable new race with few parallels
U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision to not seek a second term has upended the 2024 presidential race, leading to an unpredictable and possibly chaotic nominating process with few parallels in modern U.S. history. Biden announced Sunday he would step aside and endorsed his vice president, Kamala Harris, succumbing to weeks of pressure from Democratic Party […]
Ethiopia landslides kill at least 157 people
People are seen gathered at the site of a landslide in Gofa Zone, southern Ethiopia, July 22, 2024. (Isayas Churga/Gofa Zone Government Communication Affairs Department via AP) Authorities say at least 157 people are dead after landslides in southern Ethiopia. The disasters occurred in a district of the Gofa Zone administrative area. Many of […]
UN envoy warns terrorism threat `resurging’ with attacks by Islamic State extremists
UNITED NATIONS —The top U.N. envoy for Syria told the Security Council on Monday that the threat of terrorism is “resurging” with attacks by Islamic State extremists set to double this year, endangering civilians already facing a “protracted state of displacement and dire humanitarian conditions.” U.N. Special Envoy Geir Pedersen said Syria is “riddled with […]
China, Russia push back over Washington’s Arctic warning
WASHINGTON —Russia and China on Tuesday pushed back against a U.S. warning over their increasing military and economic cooperation in the Arctic, where climate change is opening up greater competition. Russia has in recent years beefed up its military presence in the Arctic by reopening and modernizing several bases and airfields abandoned since the end […]
China announces agreement between Palestinian rivals Hamas and Fatah
Chinese state media announced Tuesday that rival Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas have signed a declaration to end years of discord and unite to form a national unity government. Chinese television network CGTN said in a social media post the accord was signed in Beijing after a two-day forum overseen by Foreign Minister Wang Yi. […]
Deadly Ukrainian drone attack hits ferry port in Krasnodar, Russia says
Russian officials said Tuesday a Ukrainian drone attack hit a ferry port in the southern Russian region of Krasnodar, killing at least one person. The attack struck Port Kavkaz and also injured some other port workers, Krasnodar Governor Veniamin Kondratyev said on Telegram. Russia’s defense ministry said Tuesday it destroyed 25 Ukrainian aerial drones, including […]
Families of Thailand’s ‘Tak Bai Massacre’ seek 11th hour trial
BANGKOK — Relatives of 85 people who died 20 years ago at a protest in Thailand’s Muslim-majority south are in a race against time to take former military and police officers to trial before the statute of limitations for their alleged crimes runs out. A court in southern Thailand is holding hearings that continue this […]
Israel’s Netanyahu walks political tightrope on Washington trip following Biden’s exit from race
JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left for Washington on Monday, leaving behind a brutal war to make a politically precarious speech before the U.S. Congress at a time of great uncertainty following Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race. With efforts ongoing to bring about a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, rising concerns […]
Russian officials say Ukrainian drone attack damages oil refinery
Officials in Russia’s Krasnodar region said Monday a Ukrainian drone attack damaged an oil refinery. The Tuapse refinery, owned by Russian oil giant Rosneft, sustained a fire that was later put out, officials said. The same plant was damaged by several Ukrainian attacks earlier this year. Russia’s defense ministry reported Monday destroying 75 Ukrainian aerial […]