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Iran war: Why is Trump blaming the Kurds?

Iran war: Why is Trump blaming the Kurds?

Analysts say the US president is scapegoating Kurdish groups to make up for his own policy failures.

Conflicts05/19/2026May 19, 2026

Israel says Hamas armed wing chief killed

Israel says Hamas armed wing chief killed

Israel said it had killed Hamas armed wing chief Izz al-Din al-Haddad in an airstrike in Gaza.

Conflicts05/16/2026May 16, 202602:22 min

How do young Palestinians remember the Nakba?

How do young Palestinians remember the Nakba?

Every year on 15 May, Palestinians commemorate the Nakba, marking the displacement of more than 700,000 people in 1948.

Politics05/16/2026May 16, 202603:23 min

China, US, Israel compete in fast-growing laser weapons race

China, US, Israel compete in fast-growing laser weapons race

More Gulf states are turning to laser weapons to combat drones in the Iran war. But do they actually work?

Conflicts05/16/2026May 16, 2026

Israeli-Palestinian conflict: Allegations of sexual abuse

Israeli-Palestinian conflict: Allegations of sexual abuse

Two new reports lay out horrific instances of systemic sexual abuses on both sides. Israel and Hamas deny such claims.

Conflicts05/15/2026May 15, 2026

Girls in Gaza box to cope with trauma, war and loss

Girls in Gaza box to cope with trauma, war and loss

In the heart of the devastated town of Khan Younis in Gaza, young girls are training to pursue their dream of boxing.

Sports05/14/2026May 14, 20266 images

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