Merz Falls Short in First Bundestag Vote for Chancellor, Raising Political Uncertainty

Merz Falls Short in First Bundestag Vote for Chancellor, Raising Political Uncertainty

Despite being the frontrunner and leading a coalition with the SPD that holds a combined 328 seats—well above the 316 needed for a majority—Merz received only 310 votes, six short of the required thre...

Hometown Pride and Vatican Politics: Mixed Hopes for Cardinal Tagle’s Papal Candidacy

Hometown Pride and Vatican Politics: Mixed Hopes for Cardinal Tagle’s Papal Candidacy

Sister Marilena Narvaez, 83, a Catholic nun who has known Tagle since his childhood, admits she does not pray for his election

Israeli Soldiers Injure Three Palestinians and Abduct One Near Ramallah

Israeli Soldiers Injure Three Palestinians and Abduct One Near Ramallah

Israeli occupation forces attacked the town of Abwein, which is situated in the central West Bank north of Ramallah, in a predawn raid on Tuesday.

Netanyahu Announces Escalation of Gaza Offensive with Plans to Relocate Population

Netanyahu Announces Escalation of Gaza Offensive with Plans to Relocate Population

Benjamin Netanyahu, the prime minister of Israel, has declared that his country will begin a more aggressive military campaign in Gaza with the goal of defeating Hamas.

Hamas Rejects Further Ceasefire Talks, Calls for International Pressure on Israel

Hamas Rejects Further Ceasefire Talks, Calls for International Pressure on Israel

Basem Naim, a senior Hamas official, stated that there is "no sense" in pursuing new ceasefire proposals or continuing to negotiate a truce.

Cornell University Students Protest with Giant Gaza Banner

Cornell University Students Protest with Giant Gaza Banner

Students at Cornell University in Ithaca defiantly hung a 9-meter (30-foot) banner from the famous McGraw Tower that read "GAZA" in bright red letters.

Israeli Forces Strike Across Yemen, Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza Altogether

Israeli Forces Strike Across Yemen, Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza Altogether

On May 5, 2025, Israeli forces increased the number of casualties in the war by launching airstrikes against Gaza, Yemen, Lebanon, and Syria.

Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival concludes, attracting 125,000+ visitors

Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival concludes, attracting 125,000+ visitors

The 16th Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2025) attracted 125,700 visitors from 167 countries. The event featured 1,024 activities, celebrating youth empowerment through creativity, reading,...

Number of Saudis in occupational safety jobs rises 130% to 29,000

Number of Saudis in occupational safety jobs rises 130% to 29,000

At the 7th Global Occupational Safety and Health Conference, it was revealed that the number of Saudis in safety professions rose 130%, reaching 29,000.

Makkah Unveils Digital Tools to Enhance Hajj Pilgrims' Experience

Makkah Unveils Digital Tools to Enhance Hajj Pilgrims' Experience

Makkah launches AI tools like Manarah 2, smart apps, and multilingual content to enhance pilgrims’ Hajj experience and support Vision 2030’s digital goals.