UNSC disagrees on Palestine’s full membership
Security Council fails to agree on Palestinians’ bid for full UN membership, prompting a formal vote, amidst ongoing divisions and US opposition.
Voters lose faith in democracies, institutions — survey
Survey highlights crisis of faith in global democracies and institutions, emphasizing the need for improved governance and combating disinformation.
EU braces for potential surge in migration after Niger coup
EU rushes to implement a new migration pact, but its ability to address the situation remains uncertain.
UK’s Sunak, Rwanda’s Kagame insist on migrant transfer
Despite controversy, UK’s Sunak and Rwanda’s Kagame remain determined to proceed with the deportation of undocumented migrants to Rwanda.
Muslims worldwide get ready for Eid al-Fitr celebrations
Muslims come together at end of holy month of Ramadan in celebration, gratitude, unity
Norway officers carry guns for Eid in wake of threats
Citing threats against mosques, Norway implements a national policy arming on-duty police officers to ensure security during the upcoming Eid al-Fitr celebrations.
Colombia deforestation up despite 2023 decline
While 2023 saw a decline, early 2024 data reveals a concerning rise. El Niño, conflict, and threats to activists pose challenges.
Nicaragua cuts ties with Ecuador post-Mexican embassy raid
Latin American leaders lambaste police operation into Mexican Embassy in Quito to detain former Ecuadorian Vice President Jorge Glas
Ecuadorian police raid Mexican embassy for former vice president
Mexico suspending diplomatic relations with Ecuador, says Mexican president
UN reports 1,052 civilian landmine casualties in Myanmar last year
Civilian casualties nearly triple those reported in 2022, says UNICEF
Arab League to discuss Israel’s ‘crimes of genocide’ in Gaza
The Arab League announces an emergency meeting to address the Gaza humanitarian crisis and alleged “crimes of genocide and starvation” by Israel.
Israeli warplanes bomb Iran’s embassy in Syria
Suspected Israeli warplanes bombed Iran’s embassy in Syria, killing seven military advisers, including three senior commanders.
Peru’s Interior Minister resigns as president luxury watch probe
Peru’s Interior Minister Victor Torres resigned after police raided President Boluarte’s home and office in a corruption probe.
Israel leaves two-week Gaza hospital op with massive destruction
Gaza’s main hospital complex devastated as Israeli forces withdraw, leaving destruction and casualties in their wake.
Netanyahu renews efforts to close Al Jazeera in Israel
There has been no response from Al Jazeera’s headquarters or the Qatari government in Doha regarding this development
Imamoglu wants the crown, Erdogan better watch out
Erdogan and AKP suffered a stupendous defeat in the local elections, losing the big 3 cities of Istanbul, Izmir and Ankara to opposition CHP
Israeli delegation to resume hostage swap talks in Cairo on Sunday
Delegation members include representatives from intelligence agency Mossad, internal security agency Shin Bet, and military intelligence agency Aman: Israeli media
Multiple individuals held hostage in Dutch café
3 hostages released, hundreds of houses in vicinity evacuated, say police
France reaches out to newly elected Senegal president
France seeks a stronger partnership with Senegal after President Macron congratulates newly elected leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye.
US threatens UN action for aid access in Sudan
The United States issued a warning on Thursday, indicating its intention to urge the U.N. Security Council to take action aimed at delivering aid to the starving population in Sudan. This action may involve authorizing cross-border deliveries from Chad if the Sudanese armed forces fail to restore full access. With the one-year anniversary of the
Israel was ordered by court to deliver urgent Gaza assistance
World Court mandates Israel to deliver urgent aid to Gaza as famine threatens, amidst sustained conflict and devastation.
Telescope captures image of Sagittarius A* black hole in Milky Way
Astronomers capture first visual of supermassive black hole in polarized light, Space.com announces
New Zealand’s indigenous king calls for personhood status for whales
Maori King Tuheitia Potatau Te Wherowhero VII says such a status would be ‘woven cloak of protection’ for big mammal
Niger, US discuss troop withdrawal following cooperation deal end
Niger’s decision to sever ties with the US throws the future of US military presence in West Africa into question.
