Venezuela Protests Escalate as Riot Police Push Back Demonstrators
Riot police pushed back protesters in Venezuela’s capital on Thursday as they demanded an increase to the minimum wage of 130 bolivars ($0.27) per month, according to Al Jazeera.
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Shipping in Strait of Hormuz at a standstill despite US-Iran ceasefire
Despite a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran, shipping in the Strait of Hormuz remains at a standstill, according to Al Jazeera.
Strait of Hormuz Still Seeing 12 Ships Daily Amid Ceasefire
Despite a ceasefire agreement, the Strait of Hormuz has seen only about 12 ships pass through daily, far below normal levels, according to data reviewed by CBS News.
US Accused of Pressuring Latin America to Cut Ties with Cuban Doctors Program
Cuba’s foreign minister has accused the United States of extorting Latin American countries to terminate decades-old medical partnerships, according to The Guardian.
Israel to Hold Direct Talks with Lebanon Amid No Ceasefire, Netanyahu Says
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered his government to begin direct talks with Lebanon, he said in a statement on Thursday, according to the BBC.
Israel, Lebanon Talks Halted as Ceasefire Talks Continue
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed willingness to hold talks with Lebanon 'as soon as possible,' according to Al Jazeera, while tensions remain high in the region.
Israel’s Detention System Faces Scrutiny Over Abuse Claims
Human rights groups, UN investigators and Israeli legal organisations say torture and sexual violence of Palestinian detainees is part of a wider system of repression, according to Al Jazeera.
Humanitarian Situation in Sudan at Catastrophic Levels, Says NGO
The humanitarian situation in Sudan has reached catastrophic levels, with over 10 million people in need of urgent assistance, according to the International Rescue Committee.
Argentina Approves Milei Glacier Mining Bill Amid Protests
Argentina's congress has approved a bill promoted by President Javier Milei that authorizes mining in ecologically sensitive areas of glaciers and permafrost, sparking outrage among environmentalists, according to The Guardian.
19-Year-Old in ICE Detention Feels Life is a Nightmare
According to a 19-year-old asylum seeker at an ICE detention center in Texas, each day feels like 48 hours as she recounts her life in detention, saying, 'I feel that this nightmare is not going to end.'
French Far-Right Leader Romantically Linked to Italian Princess
French far-right presidential hopeful Jordan Bardella is in a relationship with Italian socialite Princess Maria Carolina of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, according to celebrity magazine Paris Match.
Al Jazeera Condemns Killing of 11th Journalist in Gaza Conflict
Al Jazeera has condemned the killing of its Palestinian journalist, Mohammed Wishah, in an Israeli strike in Gaza, calling it a 'deliberate and targeted crime', according to the network.
Endless Fears: 20% of Iran’s Children Suffering from War Trauma
According to the BBC, even if fighting stops, the damage to Iran's children will endure, with over 20% of the population under the age of 14 experiencing trauma from airstrikes and conflict.
Israeli Strikes in Lebanon Spark Iran’s ‘Grave Violation’ Claims
Iran's foreign minister accused Israel of a 'grave violation' of a ceasefire agreement after Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed 89 and injured 700, according to the Lebanese health ministry and Iranian officials.
Australia’s Most Decorated Soldier Faces War Crimes Charges
Australia's most decorated soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, has been charged with five counts of war crimes, marking a historic moment in the nation's military history according to the BBC.