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Israeli Strike Kills Hezbollah Media Head

UNSC Draft Resolution Calls for 'Immediate' Gaza Cease-fire, Release of Hostages

Depositions: NSO Group, Not Government Clients, Operates NSO Spyware

Report: Elon Musk Met with Iran's UN Ambassador

Islamic State is primed to be thorn in the side of incoming Trump administration

Anti-NATO protesters burn cars in Canada (VIDEOS)

Los Angeles officials still on ‘progressive warpath’ despite overwhelming voter rebuke of leftist policies

‘Slowly became sex thing’: First generation of girls to grow up on social media reveals its scarring effects

New York Post2 hrs

Iran Seizes Oil Tanker Headed for Texas

Oil Tanker Hit by Armed Drone off Oman Coast

What 'Wicked' Understands About the World of Oz

Israeli settlers set sights on Trump support for full control of West Bank

Abortion rights advocates prepare for legal battles over newly passed ballot measures

Andrew Tate’s ‘Educational Platform’ Was Hacked

What Pete Hegseth Doesn’t Get About Women in Combat

‘Disaster is about caring. I’m not selfish any more’ – This is climate breakdown

Amazon side hustle: Self-publishing classic books has become a weird new way to “retire early.”

Iran Activates New Centrifuges After Criticism by UN Nuclear Watchdog

Senate Rejects Bernie Sanders' Bids to Block Arms Sale to Israel

Iran Offers to Cap Near Weapons-Grade Uranium Stockpile

Saudi Army Chief Meets Iranian Counterpart in Tehran

Why CEOs Are Cheering Donald Trump’s Pick for Treasury Secretary

Does Crime Run in Families?

Psychology Today5 hrs

The Ukraine missile crisis: Putin’s shadow war against the west finally breaks cover

The winds of change are blowing in Iran

Spectator (UK)4 hrs

Stefanik meets with senators as Trump's UN ambassador nominee, touts 'American First peace through strength'

US Lawmakers Call for Classified Briefing on Turkey's Hamas Ties

Israeli Strike in Syria Kills Dozens

ICC Issues Arrest Warrants for Israeli, Hamas Leaders

US Blocks UNSC Resolution Calling for Gaza Cease-fire, Release of Hostages

At Least 11 Killed In Israeli Strikes in Beirut as Diplomats Push For Cease-fire

‘An existential battle’: how Trump’s win is shifting the US media landscape

‘Solidarity Forever’: Biden-Harris EPA Weighs Awarding Taxpayer Dollars To Nonprofit That Wants To Defund The Police

Daily Caller1 hr

Democrats extend olive branch to Trump for possible bipartisan cooperation — despite ripping him during election

New York Post3 hrs

Israeli airstrikes kill at least 11 in Beirut as diplomats push for cease-fire

US Jury Finds Military Contractor Liable for Abu Ghraib Prison Abuse

Iraq to Lower Age of Consent to 9

Turkey Strikes PKK After Aerospace Industry Facility Attack

Yazidi Woman Freed From Gaza After 10-Year Captivity

Tim Robbins: ‘You’re telling me Netflix is the future of cinema? We’re in big trouble’

Trump’s Cabinet And Key Jobs: Scott Bessent Named As Treasury Secretary Pick, Russell Vought Tapped As OMB Head

Donald Trump’s Most Dangerous Cabinet Pick

S. Korea held by Palestine as winning streak ends in World Cup qualifiers

Korea Herald4 days

Vijay Prashad: Swimming in Mud in 5th Circle of Hell

Consortium News6 hrs

Syria Urges UN to End 'Israeli Aggression' Against Civilians

Lebanon: Pagers Explode Killing, Injuring Thousands of Hezbollah Members and Civilians

At Least 18 Killed in Israeli Airstrikes in Central Syria

US Personnel Injured in Airbase Attack in Iraq

World’s Oldest Alphabet Discovered

Scientific American12 hrs

A key lesson from Matt Gaetz's withdrawal

The Media Turns Its Attention to Other Trump Picks Now That Gaetz Is Out

Voltaire, International Newsletter N°109

Voltaire Network21 hrs

Democrats Need a New Immigrant Playbook

Saudi Crown Prince Calls for End of War in Gaza, Lebanon

Women's Soccer Players Protest FIFA Deal

Saudi Arabia Fails to Win Seat on UN Human Rights Council

Sudan to Send Delegation to Cairo for Peace Talks

Revealed: Saudi Arabia accused of modifying official Cop29 negotiating text

They're here to finance climate action. But COP29 is more about bickering

[Lee Byung-jong] Bromance with President Trump?

Korea Herald2 days

What is the ICC and can it really arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu?

NPR Online News2 days

Lucid Motors starts taking orders for its existential Gravity SUV

TechCrunchNov 09

Three Israelis Shot Dead at West Bank-Jordan Crossing

UK Riots: Multiple People Arrested for Social Media Posts

Jordan: Over 30 Reportedly Targeted by Pegasus Spyware

Jordan: 3 US Soldiers Dead After Drone Strike on Military Base

Arsenal v Nottingham Forest, Premier League updates and more: football – live

Daniel Penny trial: Defense witness who claimed chokehold didn’t kill Jordan Neely returns to stand

With tumultuous year done, nat'l football team players want to make fans happy in 2025

Korea Herald3 days

How UnitedHealth’s Playbook for Limiting Mental Health Coverage Puts Countless Americans’ Treatment at Risk

ProPublica5 hrs

Leicester v Chelsea: Premier League – live

Turkish Cleric Gulen Dies in US Exile

NYC Mayor Eric Adams Indicted After Federal Investigation

Turkey Passes Contentious Law to Keep Stray Dogs Off Streets

Greece Signs Deal to Buy 20 F-35 Fighter Jets From US

Kimchi mac and cheese, please: Swap in banchan for your typical Thanksgiving sides

Listeria Outbreak Kills Infant: Ready-To-Eat Meat And Poultry Face Latest Recall

How low can they go? New York football has become competition in futility

Trump Cabinet: Matt Gaetz withdraws attorney general nomination, Pam Bondi replaces him, and the week’s other top political stories.

Having a baby on Mars? You may be in for a difficult time

New Scientist1 day

Yemen: Israeli Defense Forces Strike Houthis

Yemen's Houthis Fire Missile at Central Israel

Red Sea: US Military Says Two More Crude Oil Tankers Attacked by Houthis

Red Sea: Houthis Release Video of Fighters Planting Bombs on Tanker

10_Houthis attack US warships with drones, missiles

Korea HeraldNov 13

US and Europe fear escalation of Russian hybrid warfare amid Ukraine missile attacks

Trump's re-election redistributes the cards , by Thierry Meyssan

Voltaire Network2 days

Does Hezbollah represent Lebanon? And what impact will the death of longtime leader Hassan Nasrallah have?

The Conversation2 days

UNDP chief calls for stronger ties with Korea in fight against global challenges

Korea HeraldOct 19

Qatar Pauses Mediator Role in Gaza Cease-fire

UN Aid Operations Halted Due to New Israeli Evacuation Orders

Cease-Fire Talks: Hamas and Israel Delegates Reach Cairo

Mediators Present Israel, Hamas 'Bridging Proposal'

Trump 2.0 Is Already Stooping Lower

Foreign troops train with K9 howitzer, K2 tank in S. Korea

Korea Herald1 day

ICC arrest warrants for Israel’s Netanyahu and Hamas leader doesn’t mean those accused will face trial anytime soon

The Conversation1 day

‘Protect the climate for whom?’: Palestinians highlight Gaza at Cop29

Meet Pam Bondi: Trump’s New Pick for Attorney General

US Envoy in Beirut Says Lebanon Cease-fire 'Within Our Grasp'

Almost 100 Aid Trucks in Gaza Looted by Armed Men

Israeli Finance Minister Calls for West Bank Annexation During Trump Presidency

Israel's National Security Council Denies Having Intel on Hamas Attack Hours Prior

Chris Hedges Report: Surveillance Education

Consortium News6 hrs

Another Theory of the Trump Movement

Riding high, S. Korea looking to stretch winning streak vs. Palestine

Korea Herald6 days

Speaking Freely: Anriette Esterhuysen

Electronic Frontier Foundation1 day

UNWRA Head Philippe Lazzarini on the Agency’s Future in Gaza

Israel: Progress Toward Lebanon Cease-fire, Will Expand Military Operations if Lebanon Says No

Lebanon Files UN Compaint Against Israel Over Pager Attack

Israel Investigating Intelligence Leaks from Netanyahu's Office

Polio Vaccination Campaign in Northern Gaza to Resume

Rudy Martzke, USA TODAY Sports columnist famous for covering sports media, dies at 82

USA Today16 hrs

Trump's Director of National Intelligence Appointee Tulsi Gabbard Is on Terror Watchlist?

Live Updates: I.C.C. Issues Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

New York Times2 days

Netanyahu’s Arrest Warrant Also Indicts US Policy

Consortium News5 hrs

9_Israel presses airstrikes as Beirut waits truce ideas

Korea HeraldNov 14

UAE Pardons 57 Bangladeshis Imprisoned for Staging Protests

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Has 'Nothing to Hide' After Arrest in France

Sudan: Paramilitary Chief to Attend US-Mediated Cease-Fire Talks

UAE Jails Bangladesh Nationals Over Protests Against Their Home Gov't

Ronan Farrow on surveillance spyware: ‘It threatens democracy and freedom’

[Herald Interview] Expo sets global standard for urban innovation: director

Korea Herald6 days

The COP16 biodiversity summit was a big flop for protecting nature

New ScientistNov 02

‘Gym Rat in Gaza’: Bodybuilder Mohamed Hatem overcomes adversity amid war

Al Jazeera1 day

Why Is It So Much Harder for NASA to Send People to the Moon Now Than It Was during the Apollo Era?

Scientific AmericanOct 12

Kuwait Holds 4th Election in 4 Years

UK: Doctors Strike to Reduce Patient Services for Next 3 Weeks

Amnesty: Executions Reach Highest Total in 5 Years

US, Saudi Arabia Discuss Yemen Peace Efforts

Oman celebrates 54th National Day

Korea Herald2 days

6 things to know about Pam Bondi, Trump’s new pick for attorney general

PBS NewsHour1 day

‘The Iranian Period Is Finished’

What to know about Pam Bondi, Trump’s new pick for attorney general

Associated Press1 day

Coach Hong cites single-minded focus as key to success in World Cup qualifying

Korea HeraldNov 15

Iran, Bahrain Agree to Resume Diplomatic Ties

Al-Shabab Claims Deadly Attack on Military Base in Somalia

Iranian Warship Arrives in Red Sea

US Announces 10-Nation Force to Counter Houthi Attacks in Red Sea

[Herald Interview] FTA to bring Korea-Gulf ties to new level: Bahraini industry minister

Korea HeraldNov 02

Photo Shows Giant Pearl Filipino Fisherman Kept Under His Bed for 10 Years?

Trump picks former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee to be the U.S. ambassador to Israel

Israel’s maximalist demands unlikely to lead to ceasefire with Hezbollah

Al JazeeraNov 15

Bahrain ready for bigger Korean presence

Korea HeraldNov 02