By Anonymous (not verified) , 15 February, 2025 ‘Intense fighting’ threat if hostages not released February 15 – 21, 2025 Jonathan Pearlman Hazem Bader / AFP Cook Islands tension with New Zealand. Speech by exiled Bangladeshi leader sparks violence. Albanese and Trump talk tariffs.
By Anonymous (not verified) , 8 February, 2025 Trump meets Netanyahu, raises US takeover of Gaza February 8 – 14, 2025 Jonathan Pearlman Andrew Caballero-Reynolds / AFP American tariffs spark China retaliation. US eyes Ukraine’s rare earth minerals. Musk launches public sector purge.
By Anonymous (not verified) , 1 February, 2025 Gazans return home as Trump pushes for ‘clean-out’ February 1 – 7, 2025 Jonathan Pearlman Omar Al-Qataa / AFP New Zealand lures digital nomads. Congo teeters towards all-out war. China’s DeepSeek spooks US tech firms.
By Anonymous (not verified) , 25 January, 2025 Gazans return home amid doubts ceasefire will hold January 25 – 31, 2025 Jonathan Pearlman Eyad Baba / AFP Indonesia plans social media age limit. Rival militant groups clash in Colombia. Trump’s ‘golden age’.
By Anonymous (not verified) , 18 January, 2025 Israel and Hamas reach ceasefire deal in Gaza January 18 – 24, 2025 Jonathan Pearlman Reuters / Hatem Khaled
By Anonymous (not verified) , 11 January, 2025 US-brokered ceasefire hinges on living hostages January 11 – 17, 2025 Jonathan Pearlman Saeed Jaras / Middle East Images Indonesia launches free-meal program. Impeached South Korean president tries to avoid arrest. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigns, LA burns.
By Anonymous (not verified) , 21 December, 2024 De facto leader calls for Syria to ‘remain united’ December 21, 2024 – January 10, 2025 News Jonathan Pearlman Chris McGrath / Getty Images At least 14 dead as earthquake rocks Vanuatu. Ukraine mounts operations inside Russia. Trump’s crypto conversion.
By Anonymous (not verified) , 14 December, 2024 Celebrations and trepidation in Syria after Assad ousting December 14 – 20, 2024 News Jonathan Pearlman Ugur Yildirim / dia images via Getty Images Interim government takes the reins. Israel’s bombing campaign. The new shape of regional politics.
By Anonymous (not verified) , 7 December, 2024 Rebels advance as conflict displaces 50,000 Syrians December 7 – 13, 2024 Jonathan Pearlman Delil Souleiman / AFP International Court of Justice hears landmark climate change case. South Korean leader faces calls to resign. Biden pardons his son.
By Anonymous (not verified) , 30 November, 2024 Hope for peace as Israel and Hezbollah agree to ceasefire November 30 – December 6, 2024 Jonathan Pearlman Ibrahim Amro / AFP Pacific Islands nations attack COP29 results. Feud escalates between Philippine leaders. Trump threatens trade war.
