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Israel’s Latest Attacks on Lebanon Mark Significant Escalation, Journalist Warns
Rami Khouri discusses the latest developments, as well as the drawn-out ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas.

Israel Launches Massive Attack on Lebanon, Pushing Region Toward All-Out War
Israeli leaders appear eager to spark a regional war as the US-backed assault on Gaza continues with no end in sight.

Activist: Pay Attention to the Sudanese People and Not the 2 Warring Parties
You can’t end the famine through the same factions that “are killing us and causing us to starve,” says Marine Alneel.

Don’t Believe the Rampant Disinformation Over Israel’s Escalation in Lebanon
The US is misrepresenting the strike on Majdal Shams and even the geography and political status of where it took place.

Famine Officially Declared in Sudan, Affecting Half a Million People
The threshold for an official famine declaration is extremely high, showing the urgent need for action.

More Than Half of Sudan’s Population Could Suffer From Malnutrition by September
Famished people are reportedly boiling leaves, as well as eating grass, peanut shells and even dirt.

Sudan Faces Famine as Military Blocks Aid Amid Civil War
Experts also warned that both sides were engaged in killings and arrests targeting lawyers, doctors and activists.

J.D. Vance Slams Biden’s Support for Iraq War But Pushes Hawkish Policies
Vance is “very aligned with Trump,” says Matt Duss, former adviser to Sen. Bernie Sanders.

From Regional Uprisings to Reactionary Regimes: How Sudan Relates to Palestine
Leaders of Sudan’s counterrevolutionary forces have expressed affinity with Israel and have used Israeli-made weapons.

Silicon Valley Rushes Toward Automated Warfare That Deeply Incorporates AI
We can’t let those who will profit most from its unbridled application make the rules for how AI should be used.