China should watch out for America’s new experimental AI-powered F-16 fighter jet with potentially faster reaction times than human pilots, Chinese observers … More
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South American country seeks ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has urged the International Criminal Court and the UN Security Council to take action to prevent … More
UN calls for independent probe of alleged mass graves in Gaza
The United Nations Security Council called Friday for an immediate independent investigation into mass graves allegedly containing hundreds of bodies … More
UN agency closes East Jerusalem HQ after arson attack by ‘Israeli extremists’
The UN agency for Palestinian refugees has temporarily closed its East Jerusalem headquarters after weeks of attacks. “This evening, Israeli … More
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
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
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
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
South China Sea: US-Philippine forces fire rockets towards disputed waters, insist drill not meant to be provocation
United States and Philippine forces fired a dozen rockets in the direction of the South China Sea as part of this year’s ongoing Balikatan joint … More
Blinken urges Israel and Hamas to move ahead with a cease-fire deal and says ‘the time is now’
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was meeting with Israeli leaders on Wednesday in his push for a cease-fire deal between Israel and … More
US warns of impending ‘large-scale massacre’ in capital of Sudan’s North Darfur
The city had until recently been relatively unaffected by fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support … More
As Hamas goes to Egypt, where do the Gaza truce talks stand?
A senior Hamas delegation is travelling to Egypt for the latest round of negotiations aimed at pausing – if not … More
Blinken says Israel must still do more to boost humanitarian aid to Gaza
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday that Israel must still do more to increase the flow of humanitarian … More
Ukraine’s top general says troops fall back as figthing worsens on eastern front
Russia’s troops have gone back on the offensive this year, capitalising on an advantage in manpower and arms to press … More
Blinken heads to the Middle East for talks on Gaza, regional security
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Riyadh from Monday through Tuesday to participate in regional talks on … More