Sudan is spiraling deeper into one of the world’s worst humanitarian catastrophes, with millions trapped in famine-like conditions as the war between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) prevents lifesaving aid from reaching civilians, the World Food Programme (WFP) has warned. Speaking to Al Jazeera on Sunday, Carl Skau, WFP’s

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Bethlehem, occupied West Bank – After two years of darkness, Bethlehem’s iconic Christmas tree once again lit up Manger Square, offering a rare moment of joy and resilience for Palestinians living under the weight of Israel’s ongoing assault on Gaza and the tightening siege across the West Bank. This year’s lighting, modest yet deeply symbolic,

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Benin’s government says it has successfully thwarted an attempted military coup, after a small faction of soldiers tried to seize power early Sunday. According to Interior Minister Alassane Seidou, loyal members of the armed forces rapidly regained control, preventing what he described as an effort to “destabilize national institutions.” Small Group of Soldiers Led Failed

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Nearly two months into the ceasefire in Gaza, doctors and humanitarian workers warn that the territory’s already devastated healthcare system is edging even closer to collapse. Despite the halt in large-scale fighting, critical medical supplies are still not entering the besieged enclave, leaving hospitals unable to treat patients with even the most basic needs. Healthcare

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Authorities investigate deadly explosion in Coahuayana amid escalating cartel violence and increased federal security operations. Michoacán, Mexico — December 7, 2025 — A powerful car bomb exploded outside a police station in the western Mexican state of Michoacán, killing at least three people and injuring six others, according to security officials. The attack, which took

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Speaking at the Doha Forum 2025, Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani emphasizes that meaningful conflict resolution requires engaging non-state actors, including Hamas and the Taliban. Doha, Qatar — December 7, 2025 — Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, has called

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CHAMAN / SPIN BOLDAK, December 6, 2025 — An overnight exchange of gunfire and artillery along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border killed four civilians and one soldier, Afghan officials confirmed Saturday. Five other civilians were wounded in the latest escalation at the tense frontier, which remains volatile despite a ceasefire brokered after deadly clashes in October. The

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TEL AVIV / GAZA, December 4, 2025 — Israel is awaiting the return of the final hostage remains held by Palestinian militants in Gaza, as the military confirmed the identification of a Thai national’s body handed over earlier this week. The last remaining hostage in Gaza is Israeli officer Ran Gvili, whose family and the

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DOHA, Qatar, December 5, 2025 — An international governing body for the Gaza Strip, part of the next phase of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire, is expected to be formally announced by the end of 2025, according to an Arab official and a Western diplomat. This marks a significant step in implementing the ongoing peace efforts following

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DOHA, Qatar, December 6, 2025 — Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has warned that the Gaza ceasefire is at a “critical moment” as the initial phase of the truce winds down. While the first stage has temporarily halted heavy fighting, only the remains of one Israeli hostage remain in the hands

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