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15+ min ago (637+ words) Gaza: At least 11 killed in 24 hours amid Storm Byron US offers 'free economic zone' in east if Ukraine cedes Donbas Iran's FM to visit Beirut after Lebanese FM declines Tehran trip Pope Leo's visit: What future for the Middle East's Christians? A smaller cage: Israel's 'two-state solution' on Gaza's ruins Trump's Gaza plan: 'Alternative Safe Communities' are Bantustans "Frugal AI: This is how MENA can catch up to global tech race The unstoppable rise of Egyptian-American singer Norhan El Sett: A cinematic tribute to Umm Kulthum's legacy and life Exploring love and memory in Sarah Francis Dead Dog Uncertainty continues to surround President Donald Trumps plan for Gaza, as new political and diplomatic signals in Washington raise concerns that the administration may be moving toward acceptance of Israeli annexation of large areas of the occupied West Bank. In recent days,…...

40+ min ago (382+ words) Anchored on the theme "Iwas Paputok, Iwas Disgrasya, Iwas Polusyon," the campaign promotes a cleaner, safer, and toxics-free approach to celebrating the Christmas and New Year holidays." As part of BAN Toxics" Toxics-Free and Waste-Free Schools Program (TFSP), it aims to raise awareness of the environmental and health risks associated with firecrackers, encourage safe and eco-friendly holiday practices, and help prevent or reduce fireworks-related injuries (FWRI), particularly among children. "Our youth must understand the risks of firecrackers and the importance of celebrating responsibly. By educating them today, we are nurturing a generation that values safety and environmental protection," said School Principal Antonio Miranda. A noise barrage and lively display of creative, eco-friendly noisemakers marked the countdown to the campaign launch, reinforcing the message that holiday celebrations can be joyful without relying on harmful firecrackers. "As we strive for a safer…...

45+ min ago (64+ words) Jonathan Crickx on how the intense storms battering Gaza are deepening an already dire humanitarian crisis. Gaza storms a "terrible situation" for Palestinians Jonathan Crickx on how the intense storms battering Gaza are deepening an already dire humanitarian crisis. Jonathan Crickx, chief of communication at UNICEF Palestine, talks about how the intense storms battering Gaza are deepening an already dire humanitarian crisis for Palestinians....

53+ min ago (326+ words) A man's best friend, the elephants in the room, and more Eerie robot dogs with wax heads of tech giants excrete NFTs as a part of an art installation by artist Mike Winkelmann in Miami Beach, USA A giant figure of the devil burns during the Feast of the Immaculate Conception festival in Guatemala City, Guatemala A flyboard performer flies over the stage during the Southeast Asian Games opening ceremony in Bangkok, Thailand PETA supporters dressed as chained elephants stage a protest against elephant rides and abuse of animals in New Delhi, India A great egret rides on the back of an alligator in Orlando, USA A worker makes red paper lanterns at a lantern factory in Tuntou Villiage, China A man loads a horse cart with sand as a rainbow emerges over Deir al-Balah, in Gaza, Palestine Birds fly…...

1+ hour, 6+ min ago (719+ words) Following the US seizure of an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday, the Trump administration has pledged to further escalate its campaign of piracy against the government of Venezuelan President Nicol's Maduro. Reuters reported Thursday that the administration is preparing to seize more oil tankers, citing six sources familiar with the matter. The news agency reported that "the U.S. has assembled a target list of several more sanctioned tankers for possible seizure" and that "the U.S. Justice Department and Homeland Security had been planning the seizures for months." "Further direct interventions by the U.S. are expected in the coming weeks," Reuters added. In other words, the Trump administration is initiating a blockade of Venezuela, which is typically treated as an act of war under international law. In an interview Tuesday, President Donald Trump refused to rule out sending ground troops,…...

1+ hour, 9+ min ago (304+ words) Is it justifiable to suppress the voice of the aggrieved farmers without listening to their demands, which they were raising peacefully for the last 15 months? Communist Party of India (Marxist) states, "Now the government is answering questions not through dialogue but through force, fear and brutality; attack on farmer leaders is an attack on the voice of the people." Strongly condemning the police action, Govind Singh Dotasra, the Rajasthan state Congress president, tweeted, "I strongly condemn the brutal police lathi charge on the farmers" protest in Tibbi, Hanumangarh. The news of injuries to Youth Congress State President and MLA Abhimanyu Punia and several other farmers fighting for the rights of farmers is painful and contrary to democratic values." Dotasra alleged, "The BJP wants to suppress the voice and rights of the farmers. The government should understand that suppressing farmers" voices…...

1+ hour, 19+ min ago (173+ words) Ashish Singh has finished his Ph.D. coursework in political science from the NRU-HSE, Moscow, Russia. He has previously studied at Oslo Metropolitan University, Norway; and TISS, Mumbai. " An extensive World Human Rights Day programme was organised at Adharshila College of Professional Courses, Ataura Buzurg, under the banner of the National Human Rights Foundation, India. At a time" THE MYTH OF FREEDOM " HOW HUMAN RIGHTS WERE REDUCED TO A RITUAL IN INDIA "Human rights are not privileges. They are the birthright of every human being. Yet in" by Ashish Reddy and Grace Anu09/12/2025 This article is based on the detailed descriptions and long conversations with human rights activist Santosh Upadhyay. India's prisons occupy that corner of our democracy where the nation's morality," India's health system has long been burdened by a parallel economy that thrives in the shadows of medicine supply, procurement…...

1+ hour, 43+ min ago (127+ words) A tsunami warning has been issued following a strong quake off northeast coast of Japan. An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.7 has hit Japan's northeastern region, prompting a tsunami advisory from the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The earthquake struck on Friday off the coast of Aomori prefecture at 11:44am local time (02:44 GMT) at a depth of 20 km (12.4 miles), according to the JMA. The quake comes just days after a bigger, 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit the same region. Following Monday's earthquake, the government issued a warning to residents across a wide area, from Hokkaido in the north to Chiba, east of Tokyo, to be on alert for an increased possibility of a powerful earthquake hitting again within a week....

1+ hour, 50+ min ago (531+ words) The Department of Homeland Security has pledged to appeal the latest ruling, slamming it as "naked judicial activism. By Al Jazeera Staff and AP Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whose case has become a flashpoint in the Trump administrations immigration crackdown in the United States, has been freed from detention on a judges order and returned to his home, according to reports. In a ruling on Thursday, US District Judge Paula Xinis in Maryland ordered Immigration and Customs Enforcement to let Abrego Garcia go immediately, writing that federal authorities had detained him again after his return to the US without any legal basis. Abrego Garcia has an American wife and children and has lived in Maryland for years, under protected legal status since 2019, when a judge ruled he should not be deported because he could be harmed in his home country by…...

1+ hour, 58+ min ago (381+ words) Intense downpours were swept into the region this week by an "atmospheric river" storm system from the Pacific Ocean. Intense rains that triggered "catastrophic flooding" in North America"s Pacific Northwest have finally eased, though meteorologists warn the effects of overflowing rivers and floodwaters will continue to be felt for several days. Tens of thousands of people were told to evacuate on Thursday across the US states of Oregon and Washington, up through the Canadian province of British Columbia, after rainstorms battered the region for several days, causing rivers to burst their banks. Western Washington state has borne the greatest brunt of the storm, with roughly 100,000 residents under "Level 3" evacuation orders. In the city of Orting, south of Seattle, authorities warned there is a "significant threat to life and or property". There have been no reports of casualties or missing…...