Attacks by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied militias in El Geneina, the capital city of Sudan’s West Darfur state, … More
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US discusses North Korea with China, airs repatriation concerns
The senior US official for North Korea discussed the country with her Chinese counterpart in Tokyo on Thursday, and expressed … More
Will the Rafah assault break Netanyahu?
It has been seven months since the tragic attack by Palestinian radical groups on Israeli territory. That strike was incomparable … More
Gaza: 80,000 displaced from Rafah as Israeli bombardment intensifies, say UN aid teams
Some 80,000 people have left Rafah since Monday amid continuing Israeli bombardment in and around Gaza’s southernmost city overnight and … More
Putin says nuclear forces ‘always’ on alert in Victory Day speech
President Vladimir Putin on Thursday (May 9) warned his nuclear forces were “always” on alert and added that Moscow would … More
In Serbia, Xi Jinping skips site of 1999 Nato bombing in ‘calculated move’ to not stoke tension with West
A decision by President Xi Jinping not to visit China’s former embassy in Belgrade on the 25th anniversary of Nato’s bombing of the site … More
Israel reopens key crossing for aid to enter Gaza that was closed over weekend rocket attack
The Israeli military said Wednesday that it has reopened the Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza, a key terminal for the … More
As President Xi Jinping visits Europe, the role of China-Russia ties in EU relationship comes under microscope
When Russia invaded Ukraine 26 months ago, Beijing found itself in a strategic dilemma. On one side was Russia, a “no-limits” partner … More
Rafah: An Israeli military offensive will lead to mass atrocities
Statement from Jan Egeland, Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) following forced, unlawful evacuation orders in Rafah: “Israel’s … More
Uncertainty in Gaza amplified by closure of key border crossings
Amid ongoing uncertainty about a ceasefire in Gaza and an escalation of the military operation in Rafah, UN aid agencies expressed deep … More
IAEA chief in Iran as concern grows over nuclear activity
The visit comes at a time of heightened regional tensions and with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) criticising Iran … More
Hamas Says Will Continue Truce Talks “Positively” Despite Rafah Evacuation
A Hamas spokesman said Monday that the Palestinian group would continue negotiations towards a truce in Gaza, despite Israel’s order … More
Israeli government shuts down broadcaster Al Jazeera
Qatar-based network Al Jazeera on Sunday condemned as “criminal” a move by the Israeli government to ban the broadcaster from … More
‘Moral obligation’ of Haitian NGO worker to carry on despite kidnapping of two children
A woman whose two children were kidnapped on the way to school in Haiti has said she feels a moral … More
Gaza ceasefire talks intensify in Egypt
Hamas negotiators arrived in Cairo on Saturday (May 4) for intensified talks on a possible Gaza truce that would see … More
Switzerland invites 160 delegations to June Ukraine peace talks
The Swiss government said on Thursday that “at this stage” Russia is not among the 160 delegations invited to talks … More
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen invited to Xi Jinping-Emmanuel Macron summit in Paris next week
French President Emmanuel Macron has invited Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission chief, to a trilateral meeting with visiting Chinese leader Xi … More
Ukraine can use British weapons to strike Russia – Cameron
Ukraine has the right to use weapons provided by London to strike targets on Russian territory, British Foreign Secretary David … More