Israel’s forces still have resources to invade Lebanon, despite war in Gaza, analysts say
JERUSALEM – Despite fatigue among its ranks and diminished stockpiles after nearly a year of war, the Israeli military still has the capacity to launch an invasion of Lebanon, having…
Russian attack kills one in Ukraine’s Kherson, hits houses near Kharkiv
Russian forces repeatedly shelled a settlement west of the Ukrainian-held city of Kherson on Thursday, killing one person and wounding another, the region’s governor said. Read More
Lithuania’s foreign minister calls for Ukraine to be allowed to use arms freely
WASHINGTON – Ukraine should be able to freely use arms it has been provided, Lithuania’s foreign minister told Reuters on Thursday, adding he hoped Kyiv would be able to shoot…
The struggle to save dogs on the island of Saipan
Like thousands of other dogs and cats, Pumpkin had lived on the streets of the tropical Pacific island of Saipan before ending up at the Mayor’s Dog Control Shelter. Read…
Zelensky meets Biden after US unveils Ukraine military aid surge
Biden pledges nearly US$8 billion in military aid to “help Ukraine win this war”. Read More
Civil society groups call for release of top Egyptian activist
Egyptian and international civil society groups on Thursday called for the release of the country’s most prominent activist, Alaa Abd el-Fattah, after his lawyer indicated that he would remain in…
Civil society groups call for release of top Egyptian activist
Egyptian and international civil society groups on Thursday called for the release of the country’s most prominent activist, Alaa Abd el-Fattah, after his lawyer indicated that he would remain in…
UK names Rachel Kyte as new climate envoy
LONDON – Britain on Thursday named Rachel Kyte, a climate policy professor at Oxford University, as its new climate envoy – the latest step in the recently elected Labour government’s…
Nigeria military says dozens of militia group leaders killed over past three months
LAGOS – Nigeria’s military has killed dozens of leaders of armed militia groups and hundreds of fighters across the country following a renewed offensive in the third quarter of the…
Melania Trump opens up about attempts on ex-president’s life
The former first lady ran to the TV when husband Donald Trump was shot at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, she tells Fox News. Read More