Lebanon MPs demand UN protection of heritage sites from Israel attacks

Congo and the M23 rebel group have reached a declaration of principles aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in eastern Congo, following months of negotiations facilitated by Qatar. While this marks a positive development, key details of the agreement still require further negotiation, according to four sources. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Congo and a group of rebels called M23 have agreed to some rules to stop fighting, which is a good step...

Israel has refused to renew the visa of Jonathan Whittall, the senior U.N. aid official for the occupied Palestinian territories, amid escalating humanitarian concerns in Gaza, where a military assault has resulted in over 58,000 Palestinian deaths. The U.N. has reported restricted access for aid workers and heightened scrutiny on Israel's actions following the deadly October 2023 Hamas attack. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Israel has decided not to let a U.N. aid...

A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order imposing sanctions on individuals working with the International Criminal Court, citing it as an unconstitutional infringement on free speech. The order had allowed for substantial penalties against those providing services to ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan, raising condemnation from the ICC and numerous countries. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A judge said that a rule made by President Trump, which could punish people for...

The Syrian presidency plans to deploy a new force to address violent sectarian clashes between Bedouin and Druze fighters in Suweida, where nearly 600 deaths have been reported since Sunday. Amid allegations of extrajudicial killings by government troops, a proposed ceasefire supported by Israel, Turkey, and Jordan calls for all factions to cease hostilities and work towards a united Syrian identity. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The Syrian president said they will send...

In the northern West Bank, Minwer Harsha has created a guest house shaped like a plane to inspire aviation dreams, attracting children despite its high nightly cost of 1,000 to 2,000 shekels. Opened recently, the chalet has become a local landmark, symbolizing creativity and resilience amid the region's hardships, with plans for a ship to follow next year. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: In the West Bank, a man named Minwer Harsha built...

Syria's government misinterpreted U.S. and Israeli signals regarding troop deployment to the south, leading to unexpected Israeli strikes after Syrian forces were accused of violence in Sweida. Despite assurances from U.S. envoy Thomas Barrack for a centralized Syrian state, Israel intervened to uphold commitments to protect the Druze, resulting in a ceasefire after escalating tensions. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Syria's government thought it had permission from the U.S. and Israel to send...