Afghan CIA fighters, like National Guard attack suspect, face stark reality in U.S. : NPR

Pictures of National Guard members Andrew Wolfe and Sarah Beckstrom, who were shot on Nov. 26 in Washington, D.C., are displayed next to a picture of the suspect in the shooting, Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, on the day of a news conference in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 27. Nathan Howard/REUTERS hide caption toggle caption Nathan … Read more

Gaza and the unravelling of a world order built on power | United Nations

The catastrophic violence in Gaza has unfolded within an international system that was never designed to restrain the geopolitical ambitions of powerful states. Understanding why the United Nations has proved so limited in responding to what many regard as a genocidal assault requires returning to the foundations of the post–World War II order and examining … Read more

Woman linked to Trump Press Secretary Leavitt freed by immigration agency | Civil Rights News

The mother of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s nephew was granted bond from ICE custody as conflicting claims emerge over her immigration and relationship to Leavitt. Published On 9 Dec 20259 Dec 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share A Brazilian-born woman with familial ties to White House Press Secretary Karoline … Read more

Honduran election authorities resume vote tallies amid allegations of fraud | Elections News

Central American nation on edge after voting plagued by fraud claims and a recent history of contested elections. Published On 8 Dec 20258 Dec 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Election officials in Honduras have released updated voting results from the country’s November 30 election, following a three-day pause in tallies … Read more

Syria marks 1 year after Assad, but struggles to heal : NPR

Army helicopters fly overhead during a parade by the new Syrian army marking the first anniversary of the ousting of the Bashar Assad regime in Damascus, Syria, Monday. Ghaith Alsayed/AP hide caption toggle caption Ghaith Alsayed/AP HOMS, Syria — A year ago, Mohammad Marwan found himself stumbling, barefoot and dazed, out of Syria’s notorious Saydnaya … Read more