Syria: An eruption of violence and a misinformation crisis
The Listening Post analyses Syria’s past week of violence, vengeance & disinformation.
World
US sanctions Thailand’s officials over deportation of Uighurs to China
Thailand defends last month’s decision, saying China assured the safety of the repatriated Uighur people.
South Africa committed to US ties after ‘regrettable’ expulsion of envoy
US State Secretary Marco Rubio has accused South Africa’s ambassador of hating the US and…
Why are Caribbean leaders fighting Trump to keep Cuban doctors?
Cuban medical missions provide crucial support to several Caribbean healthcare systems, especially in times of…
‘Inch by inch’: Myanmar rebels close in on key military base in Chin State
Under heavy Myanmar air force attacks, Chin rebels pay heavy price for success of ‘Mission…
Can an aspirin a day keep cancer at bay?
A new study finds that aspirin may disrupt the protective shield cancer cells use to…
Russian captain in North Sea ship collision charged with manslaughter
Vladimir Motin to appear in court over the death of a crew member after his…
UN chief calls for global action against rising ‘anti-Muslim bigotry’
Marking International Day to Combat Islamophobia, Guterres speaks out against bigotry, xenophobia and discrimination.
How does Israel’s detention campaign work?
For every Palestinian Israel freed in the ceasefire deal, it arrested 16 more.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,115
These are the key developments on day 1,115 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
US says South African ambassador ‘no longer welcome’
Trump administration has frequently sparred with South Africa over legacy of apartheid and criticism of…
In Justice Department speech, Donald Trump threatens opponents with jail
US president took aim at journalists, judges, prosecutors and Biden officials in a speech calling…
Stock market moves since Trump’s election
Major U.S. indexes and DJT stock performance since election day.
‘America is not Canada,’ new Prime Minister Mark Carney says in rebuke to Trump
President Donald Trump since his second White House term began has said Canada, Greenland and…
Federal agents raid Columbia dorm rooms as university expels students
Columbia University and the Department of Homeland Security are continuing their crackdowns on pro-Palestinian students.
US arrests second student, imposes ‘receivership’ on Columbia University
The Trump administration has compared student protests at the New York school to support for…
Finnish court convicts Russian man for war crimes in Ukraine
Finnish court sentences Russian paramilitary to life imprisonment for war crimes against Ukrainian soldiers in…
Will Israel be held accountable for genocidal acts in Gaza?
UN report finds systemic sexual and gender-based violence against Palestinians.
Buy now, pay later lender Klarna files for U.S. IPO
Klarna filed its paperwork with the SEC on Friday to go public on the New…
