Middle East Ceasefire brings lifeline to Gaza’s sick children Julia Thompson Feb 2, 2025 6 Daily medical evacuations via Egypt's Rafah border crossing aid 37 critically ill & injured Gaza children via WHO. Read More
Middle East Last hope for Indian nurse on death row Julia Thompson Jan 4, 2025 10 Indian nurse Nimisha Priya sits on death row in Yemen, awaiting a pardon from the victim's family or facing a… Read More
Middle East Syria’s islamists push for radical education reform Julia Thompson Jan 3, 2025 10 Syria's Islamist-led government introduces revised curriculum promoting radical Islamic content, sparking widespread criticism and concern for the country's secular future. Read More
Middle East The architect of modern India’s economic growth Julia Thompson Dec 27, 2024 13 Indian economist Manmohan Singh transformed the nation's economy & politics during his 10-year tenure as Prime Minister from 2004-2014. Read More
Middle East The toppling of Bassel al-Assad’s statue in Aleppo Julia Thompson Dec 7, 2024 8 Syrians topple statue of Bassel al-Assad, brother of President Bashar, sparking debate over its symbolic meaning for resistance or rebellion… Read More
Middle East How Iran is using Iraq to evade US sanctions Julia Thompson Dec 7, 2024 7 A complex web of corruption and intrigue generates at least $1 billion/year for Iran through fuel oil smuggling in Iraq,… Read More