Lebanon’s election sees political vote buying and intimidation
As the Lebanese population went to the polls on May 15, several observers noted a significant number of violations of the electoral law, potentially affecting the accuracy and respect of…
Baby formula shortage in US highlights racial disparities
Capri Isidoro broke down in tears in the office of a lactation consultant. The mother of two had been struggling to breastfeed her 1-month-old daughter ever since she was born,…
The world isn’t spending enough to prevent disasters: UN official
Nations are spending too little to prevent disasters in the face of rising global calamities from the floods in South Africa to a record-breaking heatwave in India. Of the $133…
Japanese Red Army founder Shigenobu freed from prison after 20 years
Fusako Shigenobu, the 76-year-old female founder of the once-feared Japanese Red Army, walked free from prison Saturday after completing a 20-year sentence for a 1974 embassy siege. Shigenobu was one…
Donald Trump backs NRA in gun rights pitch after Texas school shootings
Former President Donald Trump rejected tighter gun control after a Texas school shooter killed 19 children and two teachers, telling a National Rifle Association meeting that solutions include mental-health care…
UN rights chief says she urged China to review counter-terrorism policies
UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet, whose rare visit to China was criticized by rights groups and Western countries, said she urged Beijing to review its counter-terrorism policies to ensure…
Off the wall: The artists who are the face of the Gulf street art scene
Spray can in her tattooed hand and a baseball cap perched in her head, Dubai-born and raised artist Fathima Mohiuddin draws the glimpses from passers-by as splashes color onto a…
Blinken tells Israeli FM probe into Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing needs to be completed
US Secretary Antony Blinken spoke to his Israeli counterpart on Friday about the killing of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh against the backdrop of escalating tensions in Jerusalem. The top…
Russia’s Putin says he’s willing to discuss resuming Ukrainian grain shipments
Russian President Vladimir Putin told the leaders of France and Germany in a phone call on Saturday that Russia was willing to discuss ways to make it possible for Ukraine…
Iran shows off underground drone base, but not its location: State media
The Iranian army has given some details – but not the exact location – of an underground base for its military drones, state media reported on Saturday, amid simmering tensions…