In a significant shift, Myanmar refugees in Thailand are now able to work legally, a change that's bringing hope and independence to many. Tun Min Lat, a 42-year-old refugee, is one of them. He's been living in Thailand for nearly 20 years, but this is the first time he's had the chance to work legally. He's now picking longan fruit in the orchards of eastern Thailan...
Turkey and Egypt are planning to have a big talk about Gaza. Their foreign ministers will meet in Ankara to discuss the ceasefire and what comes next. Turkey has been very vocal against Israel's actions in Gaza, even calling it a genocide. Israel, of course, disagrees. Turkey, along with Egypt and Qatar, has been helping to keep the peace in Gaza. They want to make ...
A plane crash in Coral Springs took the lives of a father and daughter who were on a mission to help others. Alexander Wurm, 53, and his 22-year-old daughter Serena, were carrying supplies to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa. They were part of a Christian ministry called Ignite the Fire, which does work across the Caribbean. The group said Alexander was known for his ...
France is stepping up to assist the Palestinian Authority in creating a constitution for a potential future state. This announcement came from President Emmanuel Macron after his discussion with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Paris. Several Western countries, including France, have officially acknowledged a Palestinian state. This decision was influenced by ...
In Gaza, a serious problem is stopping crucial health supplies from reaching children. UNICEF, the organization helping kids in need, says Israel is not allowing important items like syringes and baby formula bottles to enter Gaza. These items are stuck in customs, even though they are urgently needed. The situation is critical because UNICEF is trying to vaccinate ...
Hurricane Melissa has left a significant mark on Jamaica, with the death toll now at 28. This number is expected to rise as rescue teams struggle to reach isolated communities. The storm, which hit as a Category 5, is considered one of the worst in Jamaica's history. It's important to note that the full extent of the damage is still unknown. In western Jamaica, many...
The Caribbean is reeling from the aftermath of Storm Melissa, which has left at least 50 people dead and widespread destruction in its wake. This storm, one of the strongest ever recorded in the region, has caused significant damage across Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba. In Jamaica, the impact was severe. The storm knocked out power for over 462, 000 people and destroyed ...
The Rafah border crossing, Gaza's sole link to the outside world not under Israeli control, is set to reopen on Monday. This news comes from the Palestinian embassy in Egypt, which announced the development on Saturday. The cultural counselor, Naji al-Naji, mentioned that a large number of people have registered to return to Gaza, but exact figures were not provided....
In the middle of a shaky peace deal, things got confusing. The Israeli military said one body given by Hamas was not a hostage's. This has made the already tense situation even more complicated. Gaza's Health Ministry said they got 45 more bodies from Israel. Now, the total is 90. But no one knows if these people died in Israeli custody or were taken from Gaza. Ham...
In a significant move, Israel and Gaza are getting ready for a hostage-prisoner swap. This exchange is part of a ceasefire agreement that could potentially end the two-year conflict in Gaza. Hamas is expected to release all living hostages within 72 hours of the deal's signing. Currently, they hold 48 hostages, with 20 believed to be alive. An international team wil...