Welcome to Wednesday June 12, where UN says both Israel and Hamas have committed war crimes since Oct. 7, Germany hosts an international reconstruction conference for post-war Ukraine, and some South Korean noodles are too hot for Denmark. Meanwhile, Hassan Murad in Daraj writes about when it is pertinent -or not- to compare Gaza and Ukraine.
Welcome to Friday June 5, where Israel announces a new military campaign against Hamas, Narendra Modi gets confirmed for a third term as India’s prime minister, and the first King Charles III banknotes start circulating. Meanwhile, independent digital media Daraj reports on exacerbated tensions between Israel and Egypt.
Welcome to Wednesday May 29, where Israel intensifies its attack on Rafah, South Africa votes in a high-stake election for the ruling ANC party, and North Korea taunts the South with balloons carrying trash. Meanwhile, Driss Rejichi in Inkyfada reports on Tunisia’s toughening of anti-migrant policies.
Welcome to Tuesday, May 28, where continued Israeli airstrikes on Rafah kill at least 16, just as Spain, Ireland and Norway officially recognize a Palestinian state; Belgium vows to help Ukraine militarily, and an 81-year-old gets arrested for slingshot shenanigans.
Welcome to Monday, May 27, where IDF strikes kill at least 35 in Rafah, some 2,000 people may have been buried in Papua New Guinea landslides, and Gloucestershire gets ready for its infamous “cheese-rolling race.” Meanwhile, Daraj reports on tech-driven initiatives to help children in war-torn Gaza.
Welcome to Wednesday May 22, where Norway, Ireland and Spain move to recognize Palestine as an independent state, tens of thousands gather in Tehran for the funeral of Ebrahim Raisi and the world’s most expensive feather goes for sale. Meanwhile, Frederico Raposo in Mensagem looks at how Lisbon’s new urbanism is jacking up the price of housing.
Welcome to Tuesday, May 21, where Benjamin Netayahu reacts to the International Criminal Court’s requesting an arrest warrant for alleged war crimes in Gaza, Iran begins five days of mourning after the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash, and OpenAI “pauses” its synthetic voice because it sounds too much like Scarlett Johansson.
Welcome to Monday, May 20, where Iranian President Raisi dies in a helicopter crash, an IDF airstrike kills 27 in Gaza, and Kyles are nowhere near as good as Ivans at getting together. Meanwhile, América Economia writes about the “dangerous” proposal to turn Mexico into a welfare state.
Welcome to Thursday, May 16, where Xi Jinping welcomes Vladimir Putin in Beijing, Slovakia’s Prime Minister is in a stable condition following an assassination attempt and French parents find a wooly new way of saving a school.
Welcome to Wednesday May 15, where firefights are spreading around Gaza, the U.S. announces an extra $2 billion in foreign military aid to Ukraine and Messi the dog hams it up on the Cannes red carpet. Meanwhile, Arabic-language Daraj looks back on the life of Abdul Majeed al-Zindani, a controversial Yemeni Islamist, who died last month.
Welcome to Tuesday, May 14, where Israeli troops push into Gaza on the north and south fronts, Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Kyiv to discuss U.S. aid to Ukraine with President Volodymyr Zelensky, and Baltimore authorities blow up parts of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Welcome to Monday, May 13, where two fronts are open in Gaza, Putin fires his defense minister and Taylor Swift’s youngest fan sparks heated debate. Meanwhile, Julián De Zubiría Samper in Colombian daily El Espectador writes that 300 years on, German philosopher Immanuel Kant still has a thing or two to teach us about education.
Welcome to Friday, May 10, where Gaza ceasefire talks have collapsed, Zelensky fires his personal security unit and Xi Jinping wraps up his European tour with a friendly face in Budapest. We also hear from a surgeon and emergency medic from the town of Chasiv Yar, where Ukrainians are trying to hold off Russian advances.
Welcome to Tuesday, May 7, where Israel has rolled into Rafah as truce talks continue, Putin is sworn in again and we’ll meet you at the MET gala. Meanwhile, in Spain’s La Marea’s - Climática, Laura Casielles reports on a one-of-a-kind exhibition that invites visitors to imagine new ways to fight climate change.