Ahmed Chalabi Fast Facts
CNN Library (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Ahmed Chalabi, co-founder and former leader of the Iraqi National Congress (INC).…
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US is ‘destroying’ world order, Ukrainian ambassador warns
By Sophie Tanno, CNN (CNN) — The US is “destroying” the current world order, Ukraine’s ambassador to the United Kingdom has said, in…
Continue ReadingNew Zealand envoy to the UK fired for questioning Trump’s knowledge of history
By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — New Zealand’s high commissioner to the UK has been fired after questioning US President Donald Trump’s grasp of…
Continue ReadingSouth Korean fighter jets accidentally bomb homes, injuring at least 29 people
By Yoonjung Seo, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — South Korean fighter jets accidentally bombed homes during a live-fire drill with US forces,…
Continue ReadingEuropean leaders agree on defense spending surge at crucial EU summit on Ukraine
By Rob Picheta and Niamh Kennedy, CNN London (CNN) — European leaders agreed to significantly boost defense spending to ensure Europe’s…
Continue ReadingUS stops sharing air quality data from embassies worldwide. Scientists say that cuts out a vital resource for global health
Story by the Associated Press New Delhi (AP) — The US government will stop sharing air quality data gathered from its embassies and consulates,…
Continue ReadingFrance to consider protecting European allies with its nuclear arsenal, Macron says
By Joseph Ataman and Jessie Yeung, CNN Paris (CNN) — France will consider extending the protection of its nuclear arsenal to its allies, French…
Continue ReadingIranian singer flogged 74 times after singing about hijab removal, lawyer says
By Artemis Moshtaghian and Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN (CNN) — Mehdi Yarrahi, an Iranian singer and musician known for his song encouraging women to…
Continue ReadingTrump issues ‘last warning’ to Hamas to release all hostages, as US holds direct talks with Hamas
By Kit Maher, Michael Rios and Mick Krever, CNN (CNN) — US President Donald Trump issued what he said was a “last warning” to Hamas to…
Continue ReadingVatican clarifies its position on gender affirming surgery, calling for ‘greater care’ and a case-by-case approach
By Christopher Lamb, CNN (CNN) — The Vatican appears to have modified its position against gender-affirming surgery and “gender theory”…
Continue ReadingIsrael’s justice minister moves to oust attorney general amid allegations of political bias, opposition decries move
By Eugenia Yosef and Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN (CNN) — Israel’s Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Yariv Levin has initiated proceedings…
Continue ReadingTrump’s cut to Ukrainian military aid could leave millions of civilians exposed to Russian ballistic missiles
By Ivana Kottasová, CNN (CNN) — Ukraine has only one way to protect itself against Russia’s most powerful ballistic missiles – US-made…
Continue ReadingEurope’s leaders are meeting for another crucial Ukraine summit. Can they seize momentum back from Trump?
CNN By Rob Picheta and Niamh Kennedy, CNN London (CNN) — European leaders will once again try to grasp control of negotiations over the war in…
Continue ReadingRecord number of Americans applied for UK citizenship after Trump re-election
By Edward Szekeres, CNN (CNN) — Americans applied for British citizenship in record numbers last year, with a historically high volume of…
Continue ReadingUS rejects alternative Gaza reconstruction plan proposed by Arab leaders
By Samantha Waldenberg, Lucas Lilieholm and Mostafa Salem, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration has rejected a long-awaited plan for the…
Continue ReadingRare cyclone threatens millions on Australia’s east coast
By Hilary Whiteman, CNN Brisbane, Australia (CNN) — Millions of residents along Australia’s eastern coast are bracing for the arrival of a…
Continue ReadingTakeaways from Trump’s address to Congress
CNN By Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s first address to Congress since returning to power was both a victory lap following…
Continue ReadingA German tattoo artist came to the US for a 3-week trip. She’s now been in ICE detention for over a month
By Max Saltman, CNN (CNN) — A German tattoo artist who tried to enter the United States from Mexico through the San Diego border has been in…
Continue ReadingTrump’s tariffs could plunge Mexico and Canada into a recession
By Michael Rios, CNN (CNN) — US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada and Mexico could severely impact the economies of both countries,…
Continue ReadingIsrael’s Shin Bet says October 7 attack could have been prevented as it admits fault and casts blame
By Lauren Izso, Caitlin Danaher and Mick Krever, CNN (CNN) — Israel’s Shin Bet security agency has said it “failed in its mission” to…
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