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Israel's Rafah offensive threatens relations with Egypt

Israel's Rafah offensive threatens relations with Egypt

Egypt claims the IDF's takeover of the Rafah border crossing violates treaties to keep the zone demilitarized.

Conflicts05/15/2024May 15, 202401:55 min

Israeli forces push into Rafah as attacks intensify

Israeli forces push into Rafah as attacks intensify

IDF tanks have reached residential areas of Rafah. Israel's ground offensive has drawn stark criticism from allies.

Conflicts05/15/2024May 15, 202402:28 min

What is the Palestinian Nakba and why does it matter?

What is the Palestinian Nakba and why does it matter?

On May 15, Palestinians mark 76 years of having lost their homeland. What is the Nakba, and why is it relevant?

Politics05/15/2024May 15, 2024

Kuwait's unique democratic experiment could be at an end

Kuwait's unique democratic experiment could be at an end

After Kuwait's ruler suspended its parliament, is the country heading down the road towards autocratic monarchy?

Politics05/14/2024May 14, 2024

Iran hopes to boost security with Afghan border wall

Iran hopes to boost security with Afghan border wall

Iran plans to reinforce its border with Afghanistan to restrict the number of Afghans fleeing the Taliban's regime.

Migration05/14/2024May 14, 2024

Israeli army restarts fighting in northern Gaza

Israeli army restarts fighting in northern Gaza

As the Israeli military conducts operations in Rafah, there has been renewed heavy fighting in the enclave's north.

Conflicts05/14/2024May 14, 202402:02 min

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