Displaced families in El-Geneina, Sudan, are sheltering in university lecture halls due to the ongoing civil war. One mother, Zainab, lost three children in a SAF attack and struggles to afford medical care for her injured daughters. Humanitarian aid is insufficient to meet the needs of over 120,000 displaced people in the region.
High-profile defections from Sudan's RSF militia to the SAF raise questions about impunity. Human Rights Watch reports detail alleged UAE support for RSF, including Chinese drones and Colombian mercenaries, while the UAE denies these claims. The conflict has led to a massive humanitarian crisis with widespread displacement and hunger.
High-profile defections from Sudan's RSF militia to the SAF raise questions about general amnesty. Meanwhile, the UAE faces renewed accusations of supplying drones and recruiting Colombian mercenaries for the RSF, while the UN warns of 'hallmarks of genocide' in El Fasher and a severe humanitarian crisis.
A drone strike on a funeral procession in el-Obeid, Sudan, killed at least four people. Rights groups blame the RSF for the attack, which is part of a series of strikes that have killed at least 23 people. The conflict has led to a major humanitarian crisis.
President Trump proposes a 'Trump Promenade' linking the Lincoln Memorial to the Potomac River, part of his extensive public works program in Washington DC.
Conservative leader warns of rising ethnic tensions in the UK, citing political exploitation of conflicts that could lead to civil war if not addressed, amidst debates on English national identity.
Antonio Rüdiger, preparing for the World Cup with Germany, reflects on his upbringing in Berlin's Neukölln, a community of refugees from Sierra Leone. He highlights football's role in uniting people and challenging stereotypes, advocating for understanding and perspective regarding refugees.
A new book by historian Manuel Aguilera Povedano sheds light on the forgotten civilian victims of Republican air raids on Mallorca during the Spanish Civil War. The raids, intended as military attacks, often struck residential areas, causing indiscriminate death and terror.
A new book by historian Manuel Aguilera Povedano sheds light on the forgotten civilian victims of Republican air raids on Mallorca during the Spanish Civil War. The book details the human stories behind the 86 victims, highlighting the indiscriminate nature of the attacks aimed at creating terror.
The remains of Silvestre Indias Carvajal, who disappeared during the Spanish Civil War in 1936, were identified 87 years later in a well in Feria, Extremadura. His family's long search highlights generational trauma and ongoing political debates over historical memory in Spain.
Grammy-winning director Meji Alabi's new documentary, 'Surviving Biafra,' explores Nigeria's civil war, revealing previously unseen footage and survivor testimonies. Alabi and his uncle, Leke Alabi-Isama, delve into their grandfather Godwin Alabi-Isama's role as a federal army commando, confronting the war's horrors and the Nigerian government's historical reluctance to address the conflict.
Backrooms, with a $10M budget, is projected to earn $90M in its opening weekend, surpassing A24's record and outperforming The Mandalorian and Grogu's debut, despite mixed reviews compared to fellow low-budget horror Obsession.
Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing, former military chief, begins first international trip as president with a visit to India, meeting PM Narendra Modi and others to strengthen bilateral ties amid ongoing civil war and international criticism.
Uyghur mercenaries, motivated by a desire for revenge against China, have become key fighting partners for Syrian rebels. Their involvement is credited with helping Syria's new president secure victory in the civil war.
Tulsi Gabbard's departure from her role as Director of National Intelligence is framed as an inevitable consequence of her anti-war stance clashing with Trump's foreign policy. The article details her improbable political journey and her exit, linking it to a broader "anti-war MAGA civil war" within the administration.
Liverpool coach Arne Slot faces a dilemma regarding Mohamed Salah's inclusion against Brentford. Salah's recent public criticism of the club's direction, shared by teammates, complicates Slot's authority, especially with Champions League qualification at stake.
Roma secured a crucial 2-0 win over Lazio in the Rome derby, moving into fourth place in Serie A and on track for their first Champions League qualification in seven years, with Gianluca Mancini scoring both goals.
Thousands of Uyghur fighters, born in China, have joined the Syrian civil war, stating that generations of political persecution in China motivated their decision to take up arms.
A 19-year-old neo-Nazi, Alina Burns, has been sentenced to over 15 years in prison for attempting to behead a Kurdish barber in Bristol. Motivated by extremist ideology, Burns attacked Mohammed Mahmoodi with an axe, expressing desires to kill Jews and Muslims and expel non-whites from the UK.
Sudan’s armed forces blamed a drone attack on Monday that targeted Khartoum airport on the United Arab Emirates and Ethiopia, the latest in a barrage of assaults in recent days that has shattered months of relative calm in Sudan’s capital, three years into its civil war. Reuters could not independently verify the claims. Neither country immediately commented on the allegations made late on Monday. Sudan has often accused the UAE of supporting Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitaries, a charge...
China sees an opportunity in Trump's upcoming visit, believing a transactional US president seeking a trade deal and Iranian cooperation might shift on Taiwan. Foreign minister Wang Yi linked Taiwan to broader bilateral cooperation in a call with Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Beijing hopes for reduced US arms sales following a $11bn package to Taiwan, while Xi Jinping has made unification his legacy. China prefers peaceful achievement of unification but has simulated blockades and increased military intimidation. Taiwan's population increasingly identifies as Taiwanese-only (63%), though many still see improving relations with China as pragmatic.
Myanmar’s detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved to house arrest, state media reported on Thursday, over five years after the country’s military ousted a civilian government led by the Nobel laureate and imprisoned her. Suu Kyi, 80, has been detained by the junta since and her whereabouts have been unclear amid a deadly civil war that was triggered by the February 2021 coup that has engulfed much of the impoverished Southeast Asian nation. “… the remaining portion of Daw Aung...
A former teacher named Abdallah Ibrahim harvests olive trees he planted as a teenager in a Christian village in northern Syria — the first harvest since the civil war began nearly 14 years ago. Despite fears that sectarian violence may return, Ibrahim set aside his concerns for an afternoon to gather olives that will grace his family's table, representing a taste of the home they had been missing for over a decade.
Syria's Justice Ministry announced the launch of public trials next week for ousted Assad regime officials, beginning with cases from Daraa where protests began in 2011. Trials will include Assad's cousins Atif Najib and Wassim al-Assad, and former military intelligence major Amjad Youssef, accused of killings that sparked the 13-year civil war resulting in over 500,000 deaths.
