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By Sarah Dean, Larry Madowo, CNN Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo (CNN) — In the heart of Africa, in the mineral-rich eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, new recruits are being trained for battle. The scores of militia groups that have fought for three decades in one of the most protracted and complex conflicts in the

By Nic Robertson, Florence Davey-Attlee, CNN London (CNN) — Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is preparing his nation for, in his words, a “kind of isolation” that could last for years. For the first time, the usually intransigent leader conceded last week that international outrage over how Israel is waging war in Gaza is turning

By Mostafa Salem, CNN (CNN) — Prominent Egyptian activist and government critic Alaa Abd El-Fattah has been released from prison, and on Tuesday was reunited with his family after he was pardoned by the country’s president. His sister Mona confirmed the release of Abd El-Fattah, a 42-year-old dual Egyptian-British citizen, on X early Tuesday, posting

By Chris Lau, Kloe Zheng, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — The sight of a multi-colored fireworks exploding in the foothills of the Himalayas has sparked a furious environmental backlash, prompting a local government investigation in China and forcing global outdoor apparel brand Arc’teryx to issue an apology. The Canadian-headquartered, Chinese-owned, brand teamed up with artist

By Rhea Mogul, John Liu, CNN (CNN) — A wave of panic and confusion has spread through Indian communities and the global tech industry, following US President Donald Trump’s surprise order imposing a $100,000 fee for the H-1B visa, impacting the largest group of beneficiaries of the skilled-worker program. The initial announcement on Friday ignited

By Helen Regan, Briana Waxman, CNN (CNN) — The strongest storm of the year so far has descended on the northern Philippines with destructive winds and torrential rain, prompting evacuations of thousands of people and preparations in nearby Hong Kong, Taiwan and mainland China. Typhoon Ragasa, known in the Philippines as Nando, made landfall over

By Ivana Kottasová, Nina Subkhanberdina, CNN European allies warned they would shoot down Russian jets or drones involved in any further violations of NATO airspace during a fiery emergency meeting of the UN Security Council on Monday. Estonia, a NATO member, requested the meeting after three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets entered its airspace over the

By Mohammed Tawfeeq, Charbel Mallo, CNN (CNN) — Five people were killed Sunday by an Israeli air strike on southern Lebanon, according to the Lebanese government, but claims several US citizens were among the dead are now being disputed. Israel’s military said it had “struck and eliminated” a Hezbollah operator in the southern town of

By Stefano Pozzebon, CNN (CNN) — Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro wrote to US President Donald Trump days after a US strike on an alleged drug boat and offered to engage in direct talks with special envoy Richard Grenell. In his letter, shared on Telegram by Venezuela’s Vice President Delcy Rodriguez and confirmed to CNN by

By Annette Choi, Lauren Kent, CNN (CNN) — A growing number of countries have recognized a Palestinian state, with more than 145 nations now joining the call for international recognition. Most of the nations that recognize a State of Palestine did so in 1988, following the Palestine National Council’s (PNC) declaration of the state. Many

By Christian Edwards, Paula Newton, Max Saltman, CNN London (CNN) — Britain, Canada and Australia announced formal recognition of the state of Palestine on Sunday, in an attempt to pile pressure on Israel as it presses on with its campaign in Gaza despite international outrage. The three – all strong allies of Israel for decades

By Nimi Princewill, Lauren Kent, CNN (CNN) — Weeds cover the grave of Yagana Usman’s baby – a painful reminder of the months that have passed since she lost her infant twin to malnutrition. Her surviving twin’s fate now hinges in part on decisions made thousands of miles away in Washington, DC. Usman and her