Venezuela releases more than 100 people imprisoned after contested election
The government has taken steps to release some arrested in post-election crackdown but continues to pressure opposition.
Chemical weapons watchdog urges probe in Syria after al-Assad toppled
Call by OPCW comes as Israel continues to strike Syria days after ouster of president by opposition forces.
France’s Macron set to name new prime minister on Friday
French president’s office says a new PM will be named Friday morning following Michel Barnier’s resignation last week.
Will Biden administration’s final push for a ceasefire in Gaza succeed?
Two top US diplomats travel to the Middle East to push negotiations to end Israel’s war on Gaza.
Blinken meets with Jordanian leaders, focuses on Syria’s future
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stressed the importance of a “unified approach” to Syria during meetings in Jordan.
Israeli attacks kill dozens across Gaza, including 15 guarding aid trucks
Attacks come after the UN General Assembly approves a resolution calling for a ceasefire in the besieged Gaza Strip.
Police, protesters scuffle near South Korean president’s home
Police and pro-impeachment protesters scuffled near the home of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol.
Israeli attack kills guards protecting Gaza aid convoy
At least 12 people were killed in two Israeli strikes that targeted guards protecting an aid convoy in southern Gaza.
American man found near Damascus after seven months in Syrian prison
Travis Timmerman, an American from Missouri, says he was held for seven months in Syria’s infamous Sednaya prison
At least nine people die, six missing as boat sinks off Tunisia
Coastguard rescues 27 people on the boat when it broke down and took on water due to bad weather.