S Africa calls UN court to take action against Israel’s Rafah invasion
South Africa presses for stronger ICJ action against Israel’s threatened offensive on Gaza, citing genocide concerns.
Poland rejects Putin’s historical falsehoods from Carlson interview
Putin has long sought to change historical narratives from WWII era to sow discord between Eastern European neighbors, and interview seems to be another step in that direction
Gazans look to Cairo talks for hope amid Israeli assault on Rafah
Qatar and Egypt, with support from the United States, have been engaged in mediation efforts between the conflicting parties
ICC investigates Israel ‘committed crimes’ in Gaza’s Rafah
Urgency in ICC investigation as chief prosecutor voices deep concern over possible Israeli ground incursion in Rafah, Gaza.
Spain busts 8 tonnes of Latin American cocaine in Gibraltar Strait
Spanish authorities seize record 8 tonnes of cocaine hidden in a metal box, marking a major drug bust.
Authoritarian minority hijacked future of Iranian people, says critics
Gholamreza Zarifian, a prominent political activist, said in an interview that this authoritarian minority poses a significant political challenge by promoting radical agendas
UK’s Rwanda asylum scheme ‘incompatible’ — lawmakers
Watchdog panel slams UK’s controversial Rwanda asylum scheme, arguing it violates international law and undermines human rights.
Two Israeli hostages dead, eight injured by IDF strikes, says Hamas
Hamas killed 1,200 people and abducted at least 250 during an incursion on October 7
Iranians say ‘Death to Islamic republic’ on revolution anniversary
The widening gap between the state and the majority, particularly the younger generation, was evident, with many viewing the anniversary as irrelevant
Iran enlists UK Shias for spying on Jews and dissidents, reports say
IRGC agents target British Muslims visiting Shia holy sites in Iran and Iraq, recruiting them for espionage upon their return to the UK
Iran continues to fuel discord and arm its proxies despite US strikes
The assistance from Iran has included intelligence for Houthi forces in Yemen that helps them more precisely attack sites where US forces are stationed in the region
Palestinians prepare for Rafah assault
Over a million Palestinians in the densely populated border city are bracing for a potential full-scale offensive, as the rest of the enclave lies in ruins with no safe havens left
Meta blocks Iran’s Ayatollah from Facebook and Instagram
‘We have removed these accounts for repeatedly violating our Dangerous Organizations and Individuals policy,’ says social media giant
Mosque demolition sparks clashes, India imposes indefinite curfew
Indefinite curfew in Haldwani, India, as clashes over religious structures result in fatalities and injuries.
Military satellite deployed as Russia aims to bolster its dominance
Russia launches a cutting-edge military satellite into orbit, marking triumph for Defense Ministry with stable communication systems.
Israel’s war causes 12 fold surge child malnutrition in Gaza — UN
Aid workers report signs of starvation as Palestine’s Gaza children face 9.6 percent acute malnutrition as Israel continues its attacks.
107 Palestinians killed in Gaza in last 24 hours, death toll hits 27,947
67,459 Palestinians injured in Israeli attacks since Oct. 7, says Gaza Health Ministry
Egyptians amused after Biden calls Sisi president of Mexico
While the mix-up raised concerns about Biden’s cognitive abilities in the US, the President defended his mental fitness for the presidency
UAE mediation: 100 PoWs released in Ukraine-Russia swap
Russia and Ukraine, with the mediation of the United Arab Emirates, completed a historic exchange of 100 prisoners of war.
Attack in Gaza’s Rafah could be ‘disaster,’ US warns Israel
Benjamin Netanyahu’s rejection of Hamas’s truce talks prompts the US to caution against an unprepared operation in Rafah.
Warmest January on record marks the beginning of 2024
January 2024 was 0.7 degrees Celsius above 1991-2020 average for January, says EU’s Copernicus climate change service
Guterres: World entering most chaotic era with UNSC dysfunction
Guterres issues dire warning as the Gaza conflict intensifies, calling for an immediate ceasefire and Security Council reform.
Anti-Muslim, antisemitic incidents surge in Europe: EU
EU calls for immediate action as fearful Muslims and Jews in Europe face an alarming increase in hate oriented attacks.
Israeli attacks push Gaza death toll beyond 27,700
At least 67,174 Palestinians injured in Israeli onslaught since Oct. 7, Health Ministry says
