ISTANBUL (AA) – A Hamas fighter reportedly killed two Israeli soldiers before blowing himself up near other troops in the northern Gaza Strip, according to a statement from the group’s military wing, the Qassam Brigades. The statement said that the fighter killed an Israeli army sniper and his aide at “point-blank range” in the Jab...
Instruments used to torture people have been uncovered at the Aleppo prison in Syria. The prison housed numerous solitary cells and wards with names and dates carved into the doors by prisoners. Whips, blindfolds, tire rubbers, and ceiling-hung chained handcuffs have been found at the prison. Biometric photos belonging to many people, includ...
Dutch-Moroccan artist Sarah Amrani’s debut exhibition Terror of Beauty is captivating audiences in Amsterdam, where it runs until February. Hosted at Foam, the exhibition examines the pressures Muslim women face in a digital world dominated by Western beauty ideals. Central to the show is a holographic mannequin that showcases “pe...
The Syrian Civil Defense (White Helmets) has issued an appeal urging authorities to protect mass graves. They are believed to contain the remains of civilians killed under the ousted Bashar al-Assad regime. The humanitarian group highlighted concerns over unprofessional handling of the graves, warning random exhumations could damage vital fore...
ISTANBUL (AA) – The US has announced that it will impose sanctions on four entities for allegedly transporting Iranian oil, in violation of US sanctions on the country. “As long as Iran devotes its energy revenues to funding attacks on U.S. allies and partners, supporting terrorism around the world, and pursuing destabilizing actions, we will ...
ISTANBUL (AA) – A groundbreaking study suggests that the Moon may be more than 100 million years older than previously believed, challenging the long-held theory that it formed 4.35 billion years ago when a Mars-sized object collided with early Earth. Researchers now estimate the Moon formed approximately 4.51 billion years ago and underwent a...
WASHINGTON (AA) – The State Department has said that it is uncertain how accountability for the war crimes committed by Syria’s Bashar al-Assad regime will be determined, noting it would be up to the country’s future representatives to decide on the path forward. “In practicality, I’m just unsure how that would ultimately work, given tha...
Elon Musk is under fire for sharing AI-generated images of U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren in stereotypical Native American attire. The posts, made on X, referenced Donald Trump’s controversial “Pocahontas” nickname for Warren, stemming from her claims of Native American ancestry. Musk’s images, depicting Warren in a feathered headdress and buckski...
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has urged nations to set rules for the use of artificial intelligence (AI), saying there is a need to minimize the tremendous threats to international peace and security posed by AI. He acknowledged that AI can accelerate progress on nearly 80% of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Blinken note...
The Teamsters Union has launched what it calls the “largest strike against Amazon in U.S. history.” The strike has been called against the company’s refusal to negotiate with unionized drivers and warehouse workers. Thousands of employees from major cities, including New York, San Francisco, and Atlanta, are participating. Mo...