Taliban bans Afghan women from ‘hearing each other’ in latest oppressive law
The Taliban has enacted yet another law further oppressing the freedoms of women and girls, this time issuing a decree that prohibits them…
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Georgian president won’t recognize parliament elections, calls for protests
TBILISI, Georgia — Georgia’s president said Sunday she did not recognize the results of this weekend’s parliamentary vote, which election…
U.S. finalizing rules to curb AI investments in China
The Biden administration said on Monday it is finalizing rules that will limit U.S. investments in artificial intelligence and other technology sectors in China that could…
Five things to know about Israel’s overnight airstrikes in Iran
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel delivered its long-expected response to Iranian missile attacks early Saturday by carrying out a series of…
Explosions heard in Tehran as IDF announces Israeli strikes against Iran
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Israel launched airstrikes early Saturday on what it described as military targets in Iran in retaliation for a…
Lebanon donation-matching goal with Ottawa is falling short, charities say
A coalition of Canadian charitable groups is raising the alarm about a shortfall in donations to help with Lebanon’s humanitarian crisis, as…
U.S. ‘deeply concerned’ after classified info on Israel, Iran released
President Joe Biden is “deeply concerned” about the release of classified documents on Israel’s preparation for a potential retaliatory attack on Iran, according to a…
Hezbollah vows to launch a new phase of fighting against Israel
The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah vowed to launch a new phase of fighting against invading Israeli troops Friday, a day after Israel…
South Korea says North may be preparing to blow-up inter-Korean roads
South Korea said Monday it has detected signs that North Korea is preparing to destroy the northern parts of inter-Korean roads no…
China holds large military drill in warning to Taiwan, draws U.S. concern
China employed a record 125 aircraft, as well as its Liaoning aircraft carrier and ships, in large-scale military exercises surrounding Taiwan and…