INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE

May 26 2025POLITICS

Gaza's Ongoing Struggle: Lives Lost and Aid Blocked

In the heart of the Gaza Strip, a grim toll continues to rise. Over the last day, Israeli airstrikes have claimed the lives of at least 38 people, including a mother and her two young children who were seeking refuge in a tent. The situation in Gaza is dire, with hospitals in the north cut off and unable to report casualties. The conflict has been brutal. Since Isra...

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May 10 2025POLITICS

Tensions Soar as India and Pakistan Trade Blows

The long-standing feud between India and Pakistan took a dramatic turn over the weekend. The two nations exchanged fire, with each side accusing the other of initiating the conflict. The United States stepped in, urging both countries to step back from the brink. The situation started to heat up early on Saturday. Pakistan claimed that India had launched a surprise ...

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May 09 2025POLITICS

Gaza Aid: New Plan Sparks Debate

The US has rolled out a new strategy to deliver aid to Gaza, bypassing the UN. This move comes as Israel's blockade of Gaza enters its third month, causing a severe humanitarian crisis. The US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, announced that private companies will set up distribution centers to provide food and supplies to up to a million people. These centers wil...

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Apr 18 2025POLITICS

Deadly Night in Syria: The Ghouta Attack and Its Aftermath

In the early hours of a summer night in 2013, chaos struck the suburbs of Damascus. Rockets hit eastern Ghouta and Moadamiya, areas controlled by rebels. This was not a typical attack. The rockets were small, but their impact was devastating. Rescue teams rushed to the scene, expecting to find injuries from shrapnel. Instead, they found people struggling to breathe, ...

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Apr 15 2025POLITICS

Hospitals Under Fire: Gaza's Health Crisis Deepens

The recent surge in violence in Gaza has pushed the healthcare system to its limits. Hospitals, meant to be safe havens, have become targets. The Kuwaiti field hospital in al-Muwasi, near Khan Younis, was struck by an Israeli missile on Tuesday. A medic lost their life, and nine others were hurt. This attack follows a pattern of targeting medical facilities, with al-...

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Apr 14 2025POLITICS

Sudan's Communication Crisis: A Dark Cloud Over Zamzam

In the midst of a brutal conflict, the Zamzam refugee camp in Sudan has become a grim symbol of the chaos and suffering unfolding in the region. The camp, once home to around 700, 000 displaced people, has been overrun by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), leaving a trail of destruction and despair. The RSF's assault on Zamzam has resulted in a significant ...

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Apr 07 2025CRIME

Gaza's Paramedics Under Fire: A Look at the Deadly Encounter

The world watched in horror as video footage emerged, showing a grim scene unfolding in Gaza. Paramedics, who are supposed to be protected under international law, found themselves under attack. This was not a one-time incident but a series of strikes that lasted for hours. The Palestine Red Crescent Society stepped forward to share more about this tragic event. They...

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Apr 07 2025POLITICS

Benjamin Netanyahu's Dilemma: Tariffs and Hostages

Benjamin Netanyahu is in Washington once again to meet with President Trump. This time, the Israeli Prime Minister has a lot on his plate. One of the main topics of discussion will be the Israeli hostages still held in Gaza. It has been a year and a half since the war in Gaza started. This war began after a deadly attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023. Since then, Israe...

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Jan 20 2025POLITICS

Burma's Religious Persecution: A Call for Global Action

Ever since the military coup in Burma, or Myanmar, in 2021, the country has been in a tough spot. The military took over, and things got really bad for many people. They're facing a major humanitarian crisis, with lots of people suffering. The military controls less than 20% of the country now, and pro-democracy forces are pushing back. But the international communit...

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Dec 30 2024POLITICS

Windows Banned to Hide Afghan Women

In a recent step, the Taliban has ordered a ban on windows that overlook areas where women could be seen inside their homes. The group's spokesperson, Zabihullah Mujahid, explained on X that seeing women in everyday tasks like cooking or fetching water might lead to improper behavior. The Taliban has been rolling back women's rights since they took control in 2021, i...

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