How 'Greater Israel' Shapes Israeli Expansionism
Daniela Weiss holds a laminated map of the Middle East with the title "The Promised Land" into the camera and says: "This is the promise of God to the patriarchs of the Jewish nation."
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Vance Travels to Islamabad as Ceasefire With Iran Falters
Skip next section Ukrainian forces shot down Iranian drones in Gulf – Zelenskyy April 10, 2026 Ukrainian forces shot down Iranian drones in Gulf – Zelenskyy Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy said on Friday that Ukrainian military personnel have shot down Iranian "Shahed" drones across multiple Middle Eastern countries.
Lufthansa cabin crew begin strike
Cabin crew at German flag carrier Lufthansa walked off of their jobs on Friday, with a strike that began at midnight (2200 Thursday GMT) and that will affect hundreds of flights. Some 20,000 flight attendants have been called to strike until 10 p.m. on Friday.
Putin Orders Ceasefire for Orthodox Easter
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a ceasefire in the war in Ukraine for the Orthodox Easter holiday, the Kremlin said. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had called for an Easter ceasefire earlier this week. Putin had declared a similar ceasefire last Easter, but each sides accused the other of violations.
Ukraine and Syria Deepen Diplomatic and Security Ties
During his tour of the Middle East early this month, Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Syria, a country that until recently was a close ally of Russia. The Ukrainian president's visit to the Syrian capital Damascus and his talks with his Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa mark the resumption and strengthening of Ukraine's diplomatic efforts in the region.
OECD: Global Aid Plummets in 2025 After Major US Cuts
International development aid fell by 23% in real terms in 2025 to the lowest levels since 2015, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) said on Thursday. Preliminary data pointed to the largest dip in donations from members and associates of the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) since records began.
Hungary voters back EU membership but question Ukraine aid
As Hungary's April 12 general election nears, opinion polls continue to point to a slight lead for Peter Magyar, the challenger to longstanding incumbent Viktor Orban, albeit with many voters still undecided and results varying by polling institute.
Fact-check: No proven Ukrainian role in pipeline bombing claims
During Easter, Serbian officials discovered two backpacks containing bombs and detonators near a key gas pipeline that transports Russian gas through the Balkans to Hungary. "Our units found an explosive of devastating power," Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said in a post on Instagram.
Germany Considers Ending Jail for Fare Evasion
Does everyone who boards a public bus or train in Germany even know that riding without a ticket is a criminal offense that usually results in a €60 ($70) fine? Or that people who don't pay the fine might end up in jail?
Germany's Changing Religious Landscape
In Erlangen, a city of 119,000 residents in northern Bavaria, a great deal is happening at once. Preparations are underway for a new synagogue for which the state of Bavaria has provided a plot of land near the university. The city's two major mosques are planning expansions.
Military unease grows after Iran war sparks departures
U.S. Army and U.S. Army National Guard/Collage by Emily Bogle/NPR Bill Galvin has spent much of the past month answering the phone. "It's been very, very busy," he says.
How a Digital Fog of War Hindered Reporting in Iran
Loading... The first signs an American aircraft was shot down came over the Telegram messaging app. Images of aircraft debris and a pilot's empty ejection seat appeared on pro-Iranian channels. They were quickly followed by videos of search-and-rescue aircraft flying low over the mountains of southwestern Iran.