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Will Russia hand over Bashar al-Assad to Syrian justice?
Contours of Syria’s transitional justice are emerging as new authorities pursue former regime figures, including ousted President Bashar al-Assad, amid reports of Interpol coordination and efforts to secure Russian cooperation for his extradition to Damascus.
StaffMay 12, 2026
Malihah Nassar: A Woman Standing Alone Against a Settler System
Palestinian farmer Malihah Nassar travels long distances from Ramallah to Jericho to cultivate her land in the Jordan Valley, despite settler harassment and military restrictions, insisting on remaining as a symbol of resilience on threatened agricultural land.
StaffMay 12, 2026
Qatar: Pakistan’s Role “Very Important” as Gulf Coordination Continues Amid Regional Tensions
Doha has reaffirmed that coordination with Gulf states will continue to restore stability in the region, as hopes fade for an imminent agreement between Iran and the United States, according to Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani.
StaffMay 12, 2026
Texas accuses Netflix of spying on children in new lawsuit
Ken Paxton accuses streamer of designing addictive platform and falsely representing data collection practices
StaffMay 12, 2026
Stung by Iran war, Trump heads to China in need of wins
BEIJING — A year ago, US President Donald Trump predicted that towering trade tariffs would bring America's main economic rival to heel. He heads to China this week with that ambition blunted by court rulings, narrowing his goals to a few deals on beans, beef and Boeing jets, and enlisting China's h
StaffMay 12, 2026
Climate Change Fuels Record Wildfires Worldwide Amid Warnings of an “Unprecedented” Heatwave
As wildfires spread across the globe at an unprecedented pace, scientists are sounding the alarm, warning that climate change is driving a more destructive fire season—especially with the approach of summer in the Northern Hemisphere and the strengthening effects of the El Niño phenomenon.
StaffMay 12, 2026
New Details Emerge on Israeli Forces Crossing the Litani River and Soldiers Injured in Clashes with Hezbollah in Southern Lebanon
Israeli Army Radio revealed on Tuesday that several Israeli soldiers were injured during clashes with Hezbollah fighters north of the Litani River in southern Lebanon over the past few days, in a military operation whose details had been kept under a security blackout until now.
StaffMay 12, 2026
Venezuela Rejects Trump’s “51st State” Remarks as Tensions and Diplomacy Collide
Venezuela rejected Trump’s suggestion that it could become the 51st U.S. state, with Acting President Delcy Rodríguez stressing the country’s commitment to independence.
StaffMay 12, 2026
Iran Says Its Proposal to End War and Reopen Hormuz Is “Generous”
Iran said its proposals aimed at ending the conflict with the United States and restoring security in the Strait of Hormuz are legitimate and “responsible,” while accusing Washington of maintaining unreasonable demands and continuing its naval blockade and sanctions.
StaffMay 11, 2026
France Confirms First Hanta Virus Case Linked to MV Hondius Cruise Ship
France confirmed its first Hanta virus case in a woman evacuated from the cruise ship “MV Hondius,” while health authorities imposed monitoring and quarantine measures for passengers.
StaffMay 11, 2026
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John D BarkerMay 10, 2026
Dubai Sets New Business Record with 30,000 Company Renewals in One Month
Dubai Chamber of Commerce announced a record 30,697 company membership renewals in April 2026, highlighting growing confidence in Dubai’s business environment and economy.
StaffMay 10, 2026
Russia and Ukraine Accuse Each Other of Violating Ceasefire
Russia and Ukraine exchanged accusations of ceasefire violations as drone attacks and clashes continued despite the U.S.-brokered truce.
StaffMay 10, 2026
Israel Deports Activists From “Steadfastness Flotilla” After Two Weeks in Detention
Israel deported activists Thiago Avila and Saif Abu Kishk after detaining them following the interception of the “Steadfastness Flotilla” bound for Gaza.
StaffMay 10, 2026
US Navy Says Maritime Blockade on Iran Continues Despite Threats
US forces say the naval blockade on Iran remains active, with 58 commercial ships redirected and 4 vessels disabled since April 13 amid rising Gulf tensions.
StaffMay 10, 2026
Gaza Flotilla Activists to Be Released from Israel Detention and Deported
Two activists detained by Israeli forces after their Gaza-bound aid flotilla was intercepted last month are expected to be deported in the coming days following their release from security detention, according to their lawyers. Saif Abu Keshek, a Spanish national, and Brazilian activist Thiago Avila
StaffMay 9, 2026
European Countries Prepare Evacuation Flights After Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship
European countries are organizing evacuation flights after a hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship heading to Spain’s Canary Islands.
StaffMay 9, 2026
Ukraine Says Russian Military Casualties Exceed 1.34 Million as Temporary Ceasefire Begins
Ukraine announced that Russian military casualties since the start of the war in 2022 have surpassed 1.34 million personnel, while both Moscow and Kyiv entered a temporary three-day ceasefire tied to a large prisoner exchange initiative supported by U.S. President Donald Trump.
StaffMay 9, 2026
Indonesian Authorities Locate Missing Singaporeans Near Erupting Mount Dukono
Indonesian authorities said on Saturday they have located two Singaporean nationals who went missing after Mount Dukono erupted on the Pacific island of Halmahera, though their condition remains unknown and it is unclear whether they are still alive.
StaffMay 9, 2026
Israel strikes southern Lebanon and issues evacuation warnings to villages
The Israeli army carried out drone strikes on Saturday targeting the towns of Haris and Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon, alongside artillery shelling that hit the outskirts of several nearby villages, amid a continued escalation in the border area.
StaffMay 9, 2026