Author: wpadmin

For the first time, Germany has failed to win a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul blamed Russia, but also admitted Germany’s steadfast support for Israel cost it votes.

Under the shade of recently planted poplars in northeastern Afghanistan, village leader Ghulam Ali Poya is proud to see residents rediscover the value of trees after years of wartime deforestation.

“There were forests of pistachio trees,” he told…

Israeli strikes on residential buildings have killed nine Palestinians, setting homes ablaze and leaving widespread destruction. Footage from the scenes showed rescue efforts amid the flames and ambulances transporting casualties.

Israel and Lebanon agreed Wednesday to implement a ceasefire but said it would require a “complete cessation” of fire by Iran-backed Hezbollah, according to a joint statement after US-led talks in Washington.

The two sides, which do not have…