Middle East latest: Lebanon closes all land border crossings with Syria Lebanon’s General Security Directorate said Friday the country is closing all land border crossing with Syria except for a main one that links Beirut with the Syrian capital Damascus. World 06 Dec, 2024
Syrian insurgents capture central city of Hama in another blow to Syrian president Tens of thousands of people have been displaced by the renewed fighting, which began with the surprise opposition offensive Nov. 27. World 05 Dec, 2024
What to know about sudden rebel gains in Syria's 13-year war and why it matters Aleppo was home to 2.3 million people before the conflict. World 02 Dec, 2024
The Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire quiets one front but Gaza sees no end to war Palestinians had hoped that any ceasefire deal with Hezbollah would include a truce in Gaza as well. World 27 Nov, 2024
US ahead in AI innovation, easily surpassing China in Stanford's new ranking The U.S. leads the world in developing artificial intelligence technology, surpassing China in research and other important measures of AI innovation, Science and Tech 21 Nov, 2024
US defense chief regrets China's decision not to meet during Southeast Asian security talks The decision by Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun “is a setback for the whole region,” Austin said after the first day of meetings. World 20 Nov, 2024
Israel strikes in the heart of Lebanon's capital Lebanon's Health Ministry said at least five people were killed and 31 wounded. World 19 Nov, 2024
G20 summit calls for more aid to Gaza and an end to the war in Ukraine Leaders of the world's 20 major economies gathered once again on Tuesday with a lighter schedule after they issued a joint declaration the night before. World 19 Nov, 2024
The United Nations faces uncertainty as Trump returns to US presidency Trump’s take this time on the world body began taking shape this week with his choice of Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York for U.S. ambassador to the U.N. World 14 Nov, 2024
Global leaders congratulate Trump but his victory looks set to roil the world -- again Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Trump’s election win “history’s greatest comeback.” World 06 Nov, 2024
Rohit Bal, one of India's best-known fashion designers, dies at 63 Rohit Bal, one of India’s best-known fashion designers, died late Friday after a prolonged illness, the fashion designers association in the country announced. Entertainment 03 Nov, 2024
Panchsheel and modern human rights: Bridging ethics, justice and compassion In today's world, where human rights are central to global justice, the Buddha's teachings, especially the Panchsheel (Five Precepts), offer essential ethical guidelines. Nepal 29 Oct, 2024
