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Healthcare is collapsing in Gaza. The only thing that is still propping it up is the sense of moral duty of its surviving medical workers.I start my shift at al-Shifa Hospital’s emergency ward at 7:30am, and I stay at the hospital for a full 24 hours. During that time, there is a constant stream of patients, from heart attacks to hypothermia to chronic diseases that have suddenly worsened due to the lack of treatment for traumatic injuries from Israeli attacks.On a regular shift, there are four to six of us nurses, and up to three doctors – about a third…

The deployment comes after deadly unrest amid protests by the Alawite minority in the coastal cities.Syrian government troops have been deployed to the coastal cities of Latakia and Tartous after demonstrations led to deadly clashes in which at least three people were killed and 60 were injured.It’s the latest turmoil to challenge President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s fledgling government, which has been pushing to stabilise the nation and reintegrate internationally after 14 years of ruinous civil war.Syria’s Ministry of Defence announced on Sunday that army units with tanks and armoured vehicles had entered the centre of the cities in the country’s west…

Dammam emerges as an investment hotspot with a 60% year-on-year sales increase as new regulations aim to shape the market’s future. RIYADH – Saudi Arabia’s residential real estate market experienced a significant quarterly rebound in the third quarter of 2025, driven by strong performance in the capital and a surge of activity in the Eastern Province, new data shows. A report from advisory firm Cavendish Maxwell revealed that residential sales transactions in Riyadh rose by 19% quarter-on-quarter to 13,000, with sales values climbing to SR17.6 billion ($4.69 billion). This growth comes despite a 44% year-on-year decline in the capital’s sales volumes,…

Manager praises German midfielder’s all-round contribution after match-winning strike against Wolves, urging fans to look beyond statistics. LIVERPOOL — Liverpool manager Arne Slot has backed record signing Florian Wirtz to build on his first goal for the club, insisting the German midfielder will “score many more” following his decisive contribution in Saturday’s 2-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers. Wirtz, who joined from Bayer Leverkusen in June for a reported £100 million, broke a 20-appearance scoring drought with the 64th-minute winner at Molineux, sparking visible relief among players and staff. “I’m quite sure it was a relief for him,” Slot told reporters post-match.…

The “Just Mission 2025” exercises, announced by the PLA Eastern Theatre Command, are focused on combat readiness and controlling key maritime areas, escalating regional tensions. BEIJING — China announced Monday that it will conduct large-scale live-fire military exercises around Taiwan, establishing five restricted zones for sea and air operations in a significant escalation of military pressure on the island. State news agency Xinhua reported that the drills, named “Just Mission 2025,” are scheduled for Tuesday and will involve naval and air force units. A spokesperson for the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theatre Command said the exercises focus on combat readiness…

Seven officers injured in Yalova province clash; incident follows last week’s detention of 115 suspects accused of plotting attacks on Christmas and New Year’s events. ANKARA — Seven Turkish police officers were wounded during a raid on suspected Daesh (Islamic State) militants on Monday, in a clash that underscores Turkey’s ongoing security challenges ahead of the holiday season. The operation took place in Yalova province, southwest of Istanbul, after police identified a militant hideout, according to the state-run Anadolu Agency. When officers moved in, they were met with gunfire, triggering an exchange that left seven personnel injured. None of the wounds…

A shootout ensues after police raid a home in northwestern Yalova province, local media reports say.Six ISIL (ISIS) fighters have been killed in a shootout in northwest Turkiye that also left three police officers dead, the Turkish Interior Ministry has said.In a speech on Monday, Minister of Interior Ali Yerlikaya said that security forces carried out 108 separate overnight raids on alleged ISIL hideouts across 13 provinces.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Syria says key ISIL leader captured near Damascuslist 2 of 4Turkiye arrests 115 ISIL suspects it says planned holiday attackslist 3 of 4Syria says senior ISIL…

The United Council of Rohang aims to negotiate repatriation to Myanmar from Bangladesh’s crowded camps, but faces challenges of legitimacy, security, and political control. COX’S BAZAR, Bangladesh — For the first time in eight years, Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh’s sprawling camps have elected a leadership body, expressing hope that it can negotiate their safe return to Myanmar and address desperate conditions in the settlements. The newly formed United Council of Rohang (UCR) emerged from July elections involving more than 3,000 refugees across 33 camps in Cox’s Bazar. The area houses about 1.7 million Rohingya, most of whom fled a 2017 military…

An essay about Gaza, about leaving, and about carrying memories.I always thought of Gaza as a place where time folded in on itself. A closed world – dense, familiar, overwhelming – where you grow too fast or not at all.I was the child my aunts, my older cousins, and even my friends’ mothers would pull into conversations about family issues, relationships, and everyday problems.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3All the countries Israel attacked in 2025: Animated maplist 2 of 3When Palestinian existence is portrayed as hatelist 3 of 3Gaza storm kills Palestinian woman as Israeli curbs on…

Israel on Friday announced it is officially recognising Somaliland, a first for the self-proclaimed republic since 1991.The leader of Yemen’s Houthi rebels has warned any Israeli presence in Somaliland would be considered a “military target”, in the latest condemnation of Israel’s move to recognise the breakaway region.“We consider any Israeli presence in Somaliland a military target for our armed forces, as it constitutes aggression against Somalia and Yemen, and a threat to the security of the region,” said the group’s chief, Abdel-Malik al-Houthi, according to a statement published by rebel media online.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Israel…