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Across the United States, November is synonymous with preparations for Thanksgiving. Classrooms and public areas are decorated with warm-, earthy-toned cutouts of turkeys; English settlers – the Pilgrims, as they are known – who made a new home in a country new to them; and “Indians” with colourful feather headdresses and vests made of construction…
EXPLAINER At least 80,000 people displaced as Sudan’s humanitarian crisis deepens after the RSF’s capture of el-Fasher. Published On 6 Nov 20256 Nov 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share In western Sudan, the number of people fleeing el-Fasher and its surrounding villages in North Darfur in search of safety is rising….
EXPLAINER At least 80,000 people displaced as Sudan’s humanitarian crisis deepens after the RSF’s capture of el-Fasher. Published On 6 Nov 20256 Nov 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share In western Sudan, the number of people fleeing el-Fasher and its surrounding villages in North Darfur in search of safety is rising….
Millions of Palestinians remain crammed into overcrowded tents, packed schools and other buildings, or sleeping on the streets of Gaza, as Israel continues its genocidal war on the enclave despite a fragile ceasefire. Overcrowding, poor sanitation, a lack of food and a shortage of medicine have turned Gaza’s makeshift shelters into a breeding ground for…
While much of the globe’s attention remains on the Gaza ceasefire deal, less than 33 kilometres (21 miles) away, Israeli settlers, often backed by soldiers, continue daily assaults and raids across the occupied West Bank. On Monday night, Israeli settlers uprooted 150 olive trees in the village of Bardala, in the northern Jordan Valley, destroying…
In September 2005, Israeli forces pulled out of the Gaza Strip, with the last troops leaving through the al-Karara (Kisufim) and Beit Hanoon (Erez) crossings. The withdrawal was seen at the time as a historic turning point, raising hopes that nearly four decades of military occupation had come to an end. But instead of relinquishing…
The Trump administration has announced plans for continued military operations against Latin American drug cartels, following a US strike on a Venezuelan vessel that killed 11 people on September 2. The United States has had a complex relationship with Venezuela, a country of roughly 30 million people, shaped by disputes over oil, politics and security…
US President Donald Trump has announced that the United States has “totally obliterated” three Iranian nuclear sites in what he called “spectacularly successful” strikes. The military used so-called “bunker buster” bombs and missiles to target the heavily fortified Fordow facility as well as Natanz and Isfahan sites. Trump’s decision to join Israel’s military campaign marks…
The Hajj pilgrimage began on Wednesday. Some 1.8 million Muslims from across the globe are expected to gather in the Saudi holy city of Mecca for the annual gathering that will conclude on June 8. Hajj is a once-in-a-lifetime obligation for all adult Muslims who are physically and financially able to make the journey. Throughout…
From June 4-8, millions of Muslims will be performing the annual Hajj, a once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage for all adult Muslims who are physically and financially able to undertake the journey. But have you ever wondered what this journey looks like on the ground? The animated video below illustrates the five-day process. Prefer a detailed view? Keep…
