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In 2023, we interviewed them to see how the Israel-Hamas war was affecting their ability to feel compassion and empathy. In the wake of the ceasefire this fall, we followed up. What’s changed? (Image credit: Yousef Bashir; Linda Qasem Hassan; Maoz Inon.) Source link
Sudan Doctors Network says ‘deliberate suicide-drone attacks’ targeted a kindergarten and several civilian facilities. The death toll from Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attacks on a kindergarten and other sites in the city of Kalogi in South Kordofan state has risen to about 47 people – mostly children – with about 50 others injured, two military … Read more
The Harry S. Truman Federal Building, headquarters of the U.S. Department of State, in a 2024 file photo. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images The State Department is instructing its staff to reject visa applications from people who worked on fact-checking, content moderation or other activities the Trump administration considers “censorship” … Read more
Venezuelan leader expresses hope phone call marks beginning of ‘respectful dialogue’ between Washington and Caracas. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has confirmed speaking with United States President Donald Trump by phone late last month amid a US military buildup that has raised fears of war. Speaking to state-run Venezolana de Television on Wednesday, Maduro said he … Read more
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung gestures during a news conference to mark the first anniversary of the Dec. 3 martial law crisis at the Blue House in Seoul, South Korea on Wednesday. Ahn Young-joon/AP hide caption toggle caption Ahn Young-joon/AP SEOUL, South Korea — A year after his predecessor’s effort to impose martial law … Read more
NewsFeed Australia’s social media ban aims to protect under-16s from what the government calls online ‘purgatory’. Communications Minister Anika Wells told the National Press Club that the law, which comes into force on December 10, could protect Generation Alpha from addictive ‘predatory algorithms’. Australian social media ban aims to ‘save teens from predatory algorithms’ Published … Read more
President Donald Trump speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the White House, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, in Washington, as Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth looks on. Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP hide caption toggle caption Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he did not want Somali immigrants in the U.S., saying residents of the … Read more
Publisher of beloved children’s character Franklin the Turtle also disavowed the Trump administration’s use of artwork. Published On 3 Dec 20253 Dec 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Pop singer Sabrina Carpenter and the publisher of the beloved children’s character Franklin the Turtle have disavowed US President Donald Trump’s administration’s use … Read more
U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff visit Moscow to present the Ukraine peace proposal. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) PRESIDENT VLADIMIR PUTIN: (Through interpreter) So pleased to see you. JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: That is Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin this evening. He was welcoming President Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, and Trump’s son-in-law, … Read more
US Secretary of Defense Peter Hegseth defends controversial second strike on alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea. Published On 3 Dec 20253 Dec 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has denied seeing any survivors from a military strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat in … Read more