Germany's Lufthansa suspends flights to and from Tehran amid Middle East crisis
Germany's Lufthansa said on Wednesday it suspended flights to and from Tehran from April 6 until probably April 11, "due to the current situation in the Middle East".
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International community must make every effort to end Gaza fighting
Six months have passed since Hamas, the militant group that controls the Palestinian territory of Gaza, attacked Israel. The warfare that has ensued following Israel's retaliation has triggered a chain reaction leading to a tremendous loss of life, including innocent civilians.
Transgender inclusion? World’s major religions take varying stances on policies toward trans people
The Vatican has issued a new document rejecting the concept of changing one’s biological sex – a setback for transgender people who had hoped Pope Francis might be setting the stage for a more welcoming approach from the Catholic Church.
Monday Briefing: Israel Pulls Some Troops from Southern Gaza
The Israeli military said it withdrew a division of ground troops from southern Gaza yesterday. The move raised questions about its plans as the war reached the six-month mark — Israeli media reported that the withdrawal meant there were no Israeli troops actively maneuvering in southern Gaza.
What is Al-Quds Day?
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ruholla Khomeini started Quds Day 45 years ago to show solidarity with Palestinian resistance.
U.S. criminal case against China's Huawei heads toward 2026 trial
NEW YORK (Reuters) -- The U.S. Justice Department's long-running criminal case accusing China's Huawei Technologies of misleading banks about the tech company's business in Iran, among other charges, is heading toward a January 2026 trial.
UN human rights body backs measures against Myanmar and investigations in Iran
GENEVA (AP) — The U.N.'s leading human rights body agreed Thursday to measures aimed at putting pressure on Myanmar and Iran, whose governments have been accused of using violence against their own people.