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Lawmakers urge action to address patterns of attacks on journalists, including 2023’s double-tap killing in Lebanon.Washington, DC – American journalist Dylan Collins wants to know “who pulled the trigger” in the 2023 Israeli double-tap strike in south Lebanon that injured him and killed Reuters video reporter Issam Abdallah.Collins and his supporters are also seeking information about the military orders that led to the deadly attack. But more than two years later, Israel has not provided adequate answers on why it targeted the clearly identifiable reporters.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Five key takeaways from Trump’s National Security Strategylist…

Cities across Israel have taken measures to prepare for Byron, but Palestinian citizens there have no resources.Israel is bracing itself for heavy downpours and flash floods that Storm Byron is forecast to produce, especially in the coastal areas.The Israel Meteorological Service said on Thursday that rain is likely to cover cities from northern Israel to the Negev in the south, with floods possible in low-lying cities. Up to 150mm (5.9 inches) of rain is estimated in some coastal areas, with wind gusts of up to 90km/h (56mph).The Israeli army chief, Eyal Zamir, issued safety guidelines for the military, cancelling all…

Khaled Meshaal tells media the Palestinian group seeks US approval for its disarmament plan, a major sticking point in phase two of the ceasefire.The Head of Hamas Abroad, Khaled Meshaal, is trying to convince the United States administration to follow the Palestinian group’s own “vision” on how to deal with disarmament and its military arsenal – a major sticking point in the second phase of the two-month ceasefire.Speaking on media Arabic’s Mawazine programme on Wednesday, Meshaal said Hamas aims to “create a situation with guarantees that war does not return between Gaza and the Israeli occupation,” addressing issues such as…

The move follows RSF capture and deadly drone attack on Sudan’s largest energy facility.South Sudan’s military has moved into the Heglig oilfield under an unprecedented agreement between the country and neighbouring Sudan’s warring parties to safeguard critical energy infrastructure from the country’s civil war.The deployment on Wednesday came after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) captured the strategic site on December 8, compelling the government-aligned Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) units to retreat across the border into South Sudan, where they reportedly surrendered their weapons.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3US sanctions Colombian citizens for recruiting fighters for Sudan’s…

Washington calls prosecutions a “sham,” while UN chief says detentions breach international law, amid reports of mistreatment and secret trials. The United States and United Nations have jointly condemned the detention and prosecution of local embassy and aid workers by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, calling the moves unlawful and politically motivated. In a statement Wednesday, U.S. State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott denounced the Houthis’ “sham proceedings” against current and former local staff of the U.S. embassy in Yemen, accusing the group of using fear and repression to maintain control. The criticism aligns with a separate appeal from UN Secretary-General António Guterres,…

As Utah judge hears arguments on limiting press coverage, national media groups and the victim’s widow advocate for public access in the politically charged case. SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah judge heard arguments Thursday over whether to restrict media coverage in the capital murder trial of Tyler Robinson, who is accused of killing conservative commentator Charlie Kirk—a case that has ignited debate over transparency, fair trial rights, and political influence. Robinson, 22, faces aggravated murder charges in the September shooting at Utah Valley University. Prosecutors intend to seek the death penalty. His defense attorneys, alongside the Utah County Sheriff’s…

Mothers and children granted refuge recount the trauma of domestic detention policies that are pulling apart households long after dangerous journeys end. MIAMI — After surviving treacherous migrations to the United States, several migrant families are experiencing a second, quieter crisis: separation through arrests and detention inside the country, long after crossing the border. Unlike the high-profile border separations of the past, this emerging pattern involves immigration authorities detaining parents who are already living in U.S. communities, leaving spouses and children in precarious limbo. In interviews with The Associated Press, three women shared how their search for safety has been…

Latest data shows strong annual expansion across key sectors, supporting upbeat World Bank and IMF forecasts for the Kingdom’s economy. RIYADH — Industrial activity in Saudi Arabia expanded sharply in October, rising 8.9% compared to the same month last year, driven by higher oil output and growth across manufacturing and utility sectors. Figures released by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) also showed a 0.3% monthly increase, underscoring sustained momentum in the Kingdom’s industrial sector. The mining and quarrying sector — which includes oil production — grew 11.5% year-on-year, supported by a rise in crude output to 10 million barrels…

Freed from a US prison sentence, Juan Orlando Hernández breaks his silence, applauds Trump’s role in Honduran politics, and confronts a reactivated domestic arrest warrant. WASHINGTON — Recently pardoned former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández has publicly thanked former U.S. President Donald Trump, crediting him with shifting the political landscape in Honduras. Hernández, convicted on drug charges and later granted clemency by Trump, made the remarks in a Wednesday interview with the conservative network One America News (OAN). He asserted that Trump’s backing of right-wing presidential hopeful Nasry Asfura helped open “a lot of people’s eyes” in Honduras, framing the…

Palestinians in Gaza celebrated after Israeli-backed militia leader Yasser Abu Shabab was killed.When Gaza militia leader Yasser Abu Shabab was killed last week, few Palestinians mourned his death. After Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza began in 2023, Abu Shabab and his Israel-backed Popular Forces group attempted to present themselves as an alternative to Hamas, but Palestinians instead viewed him as a traitor. What did his rise reveal about Israel’s strategy for Gaza?In this episode:Recommended Stories list of 2 itemslist 1 of 2The Take: US-Venezuela military buildup tests Puerto Rico’s painful pastlist 2 of 2The Take: Is New Delhi’s toxic smog…