Aleppo's industrial fairgrounds hosted the Nas Tex 2026 exhibition, bringing together over 300 companies from 20 countries. Syrian officials view this as a crucial step to revive the country's textile industry, which was devastated by the civil war but now hopes to leverage skilled labor, competitive costs, and lifted sanctions to regain its regional prominence.
Myanmar's healthcare system is on the brink of collapse five years into a civil war, with military attacks on health infrastructure and severe supply shortages. Healthcare workers, many supporting the resistance, face immense personal sacrifices, economic hardship, and a resurgence of preventable diseases, impacting over 16 million people needing assistance.
A new book, 'Gullah-Geechee Diasporas,' challenges the static view of Gullah Geechee culture, revealing its widespread influence across the US South and beyond. Editors Muhammad Fraser-Rahim and Elizabeth J West discuss how essays explore the community's dynamic history, language, music, and religion, emphasizing its significant contributions and ongoing evolution.
The article argues against calls to "move on" from Trump-era policies without accountability, specifically for ICE, citing recent killings of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Joan Sebastián Durán Guerrero. It advocates for abolishing ICE, prosecuting its personnel, and resisting attempts to forget the victims.
Julius Caesar, Roman general and statesman, transformed the ancient world with military genius and reforms. His legacy endures in the month of July, the Julian calendar, and phrases like 'Veni, Vidi, Vici'. His assassination led to the Roman Empire.
Malik Agar Ayyir, a former rebel allied with Sudan's government, proposed a new peace plan to end the civil war. The plan calls for restoring the state's arms monopoly, dissolving non-state armed groups, and establishing a democratic government with free elections.
The USMNT's World Cup campaign ended in a 4-1 loss to Belgium, overshadowed by political interference from Donald Trump and internal disputes between FIFA and UEFA. The team's performance was criticized as timid and lacking passion, with off-field drama potentially impacting morale.
Hundreds of large-scale datacentre projects, crucial for AI, face significant hurdles including energy supply, high costs, and local opposition. Many announced projects are delayed or cancelled, impacting AI firms like Google, while global power grids struggle to meet demand.
Yemen's professional National League, dormant since 2014, has revived in Sanaa following a 2022 truce, bringing a rare moment of unity and hope through soccer to a nation grappling with 12 years of civil war and widespread poverty.
Amnesty International reports that Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity during the siege and capture of el-Fasher, North Darfur, which fell in October 2025. The report details systematic attacks on Zaghawa people, widespread violence against children, and implicates RSF commanders.
Birds of War, a documentary, chronicles the relationship between Syrian activist Abd Alkader Habak and BBC journalist Janay Boulos, using archive footage and personal messages to depict their love story against the backdrop of the Syrian civil war and broader Middle East instability.
Hezbollah has rejected a US-Israel-Lebanon framework calling for the disarmament of all non-state armed groups in Lebanon, warning that attempts to enforce it could lead to civil war. The group stated it would not give up its weapons and that Lebanese authorities could not enforce the agreement without sparking conflict.
A human rights investigator will testify that the UK government received intelligence in 2024 linking Ethiopia to supporting a genocidal militia in Sudan but withheld public disclosure due to "significant private pressure" from the UAE. The investigator alleges the UK prioritized relations with the UAE over preventing mass atrocities.
Chinese President Xi Jinping stated Beijing prioritizes its ties with Myanmar, calling it important in China's neighborhood diplomacy. He expressed willingness to strengthen strategic guidance and deepen cooperation using the Burmese term 'pauk-phaw' (kinsfolk).
Football stars like Antonio Rudiger and Alphonso Davies, who are refugees, are using the World Cup platform to advocate for displaced people. Their personal stories highlight the challenges faced by refugees and the opportunities found in new homes.
Football stars like Antonio Rudiger and Alphonso Davies, who are refugees, are using the World Cup platform to advocate for displaced people. Their stories highlight the challenges faced by refugees and the opportunities they can seize when given a chance, contrasting with restrictive US refugee policies.
Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed a commitment to strengthening strategic guidance and comprehensive cooperation with Myanmar, referring to their relationship with a Burmese term for close ties. The leaders witnessed the signing of 18 MOUs covering areas like transport, trade, disaster relief, health, and media.
The UN reports over 1,000 civilian deaths in Sudan due to drone strikes in the first five months of 2026, marking a "sharp" increase in drone warfare amid the ongoing civil war. The conflict, which began in April 2023, has also seen rampant sexual violence and ethnic killings.
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.
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.
President Trump proposes a 'Trump Promenade' linking the Lincoln Memorial to the Potomac River, part of his extensive public works program in Washington DC.
