A trial in Damascus has brought strong emotions as a former official of Syria’s Assad regime, Atef Najib, faced court for crimes linked to the early days of the 2011 uprising. Families of victims gathered inside the Palace of Justice, many crying and chanting for justice for loved ones who were killed or tortured during [...]
North Korea is increasing its nuclear weapons program quickly, which is worrying many countries around the world. Experts believe the country may already have around 50 nuclear warheads, and it is working to produce even more. Recent reports say there is more activity at its main nuclear site, where fuel for weapons is made. The [...]
Lebanon’s government announced that it will require at least four months to finish the second phase of its strategy to disarm the armed wing of Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. The first phase, between the Litani River and the Israeli border, has been completed, while the second phase, between the Litani and Awali rivers, south of [...]
Many families still search for their missing loved ones after years of war in Syria. Mass graves continue to appear where the rebels used to have control. Individuals such as Kasim excavate very carefully to uncover bones and clothing, seeking to know what has happened. His brother Samer vanished when he stepped out of the [...]
Lebanon is trying hard to find a stable path, but change is meeting strong resistance. For many people, life feels fragile now. They watch as the country shifts under pressure, hoping that new leaders will bring order and safety. But Hezbollah, a powerful group in Lebanon, still refuses to give up weapons, saying it will [...]
Lebanon's government is planning to disarm Hezbollah by the end of 2025, hoping to put all weapons under state control. The move comes under pressure from the U.S. following last year's deadly war with Israel, which claimed more than 4,000 lives. Hezbollah militantly resists the plan, describing it as serving Israel's interests and undermining Lebanon's [...]
Clashes between northern and southern Nigerians have been fueled by longstanding tensions over land, water access, and grazing rights, particularly between northern herders and southern farmers. These tensions have escalated in recent years, contributing to violent incidents across the country. A recent attack in southern Nigeria intensified these divisions, where a group of northern hunters, [...]
North Korea revealed a nuclear-powered submarine under construction, a potential security threat to South Korea and the U.S. The submarine is believed to carry nuclear-capable missiles, raising concerns about North Korea’s growing underwater missile-launching capabilities, which are difficult to detect in advance. Tensions are escalating as North Korea criticizes U.S.-South Korea military drills and emphasizes [...]