Israeli Special Forces Officer Killed in Gaza Operation to Free Hostages
Chief Inspector Arnon Zmora fought to stave off terrorists in southern Israel on October 7 and died after participating in the successful rescue of four hostages Chief Inspector…
Ukraine dominates President Biden’s state visit to France
U.S. and French officials, who said Ukraine would be at the top of Saturday’s agenda, also stressed the strength of their alliance. President Joe Biden is being feted…
UN adds Israel to list for violations committed against children BY AGENCIES
Internally displaced Palestinian children scavenge among waste accumulated near Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, May 18, 2024. (EPA File Photo) The Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres…
ANC’s game-changer: Pursuing a Government of National Unity to break deadlock
President Cyril Ramaphosa and then president Nelson Mandela in 1994. Ramaphosa and deputy president Paul Mashatile at the ANC NEC meeting on Thursday, 6 June 2024.. Pictures: Gallo…
War in Ukraine: By sending Mirage fighters, France steps up support for Kyiv
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday, June 6, that France would send Ukraine Mirage 2000-5s fighter jets. He did not specify the number of fighter jets to…
Convicting Donald Trump made Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg a star. What’s next for him?
Bragg is riding high since last Thursday, when Donald Trump was convicted in Manhattan Criminal Court on 34 counts of falsifying business records by listing reimbursements for hush money payments…
UN General Assembly elects 5 non-permanent members to UN Security Council
Somalia, Pakistan, Panama, Greece and Denmark won elections at the General AssemblySomalia, Pakistan, Panama, Greece, Denmark elected for 2025 – 2026 termThe UN General Assembly on Thursday elected…
War on waste: how the EU is tackling illegal shipments to developing countries
Every year Europe exports millions of tonnes of waste to developing countries, and not all of it legally. Cyril Fourneris explores EU efforts to combat the illicit waste…
Israel kills 39 Palestinians in airstrike on Gaza UNRWA school
Israel killed at least 39 displaced Palestinians Thursday when it targeted a school housing thousands of displaced Gazans at the Nuseirat refugee camp, local authorities said. A UNRWA…
EU invites Israeli foreign minister to discuss bilateral cooperation in light of Gaza war
Josep Borrell confirmed Wednesday that he had asked foreign minister Israel Katz to attend an ‘ad-hoc’ EU-Israel Association Council. The European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Josep…
Iran vows retaliation against Israel for assassination of advisor in Syria
TEHRAN – The commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), Major General Hossein Salami, has vowed revenge against Israel for the killing of an IRGC military adviser…
Gunman shot, wounded after attempted assault on U.S. Embassy in Beirut
A Syrian national was shot, wounded and captured outside the U.S. Embassy in Beirut on Wednesday following a 30-minute gun fight during which the assailant sought to attack…
Over 66 dead in Israeli strikes on 2 central Gaza refugee camps
At least 66 Palestinians were killed and dozens injured Tuesday when Israeli airstrikes targeted central Gaza’s al-Bureij and al-Maghazi refugee camps, reported Al-Jazeera on Wednesday, citing medical sources.…
Biden hints Israel’s Netanyahu prolonging Gaza war for political aims
US President Joe Biden. (File photo: Reuters) US President Joe Biden swiped at Benjamin Netanyahu in an interview with Time magazine published Tuesday, saying there was “every reason”…
Gaza mediators pressure Israel, Hamas to accept cease-fire deal
Gaza mediators, the U.S., Qatar and Egypt mounted pressure on both Israel and Hamas to accept a truce deal as Tel Aviv continued to attack the Palestinian territory…
Netanyahu: We will destroy Hamas, Biden’s version of hostage deal ‘incomplete’
PM says claims Israel will stop fighting before Hamas is toppled and hostages are freed are ‘incorrect’; official says proposal didn’t originate with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin…
Zelenskyy says Ukraine will soon be permitted to strike inside Russia with western weapons
The comments come a day after two anonymous US officials indicated that the Biden administration was prepared to let Ukraine use American weaponry to strike inside Russia but…
Israel has offered a plan for 6 week Gaza cease-fire and hostage release, Biden says
WASHINGTON − President Joe Biden said Israel has offered a “comprehensive new proposal” to ensure an enduring cease-fire and the release of all hostages after months of failed negotiations. U.S.…
Iran begins candidate registration for snap presidential election
TEHRAN – Registration began on Thursday for those who hopefuls who intend to compete in the snap presidential election following the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a…
Egypt Stresses Importance of Maintaining Somalia’s Security, Stability
gypt on Sunday emphasized the importance of achieving security, stability, and peace in Somalia as a fundamental pillar for security and stability in the entire region. A meeting…
Israeli Special Forces Officer Killed in Gaza Operation to Free Hostages
Chief Inspector Arnon Zmora fought to stave off terrorists in southern Israel on October 7…
Ukraine dominates President Biden’s state visit to France
U.S. and French officials, who said Ukraine would be at the top of Saturday’s agenda,…
UN adds Israel to list for violations committed against children BY AGENCIES
Internally displaced Palestinian children scavenge among waste accumulated near Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, May…
ANC’s game-changer: Pursuing a Government of National Unity to break deadlock
President Cyril Ramaphosa and then president Nelson Mandela in 1994. Ramaphosa and deputy president Paul…
War in Ukraine: By sending Mirage fighters, France steps up support for Kyiv
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday, June 6, that France would send Ukraine Mirage…
Convicting Donald Trump made Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg a star. What’s next for him?
Bragg is riding high since last Thursday, when Donald Trump was convicted in Manhattan Criminal Court on…
UN General Assembly elects 5 non-permanent members to UN Security Council
Somalia, Pakistan, Panama, Greece and Denmark won elections at the General AssemblySomalia, Pakistan, Panama, Greece,…
War on waste: how the EU is tackling illegal shipments to developing countries
Every year Europe exports millions of tonnes of waste to developing countries, and not all…
Israel kills 39 Palestinians in airstrike on Gaza UNRWA school
Israel killed at least 39 displaced Palestinians Thursday when it targeted a school housing thousands…
EU invites Israeli foreign minister to discuss bilateral cooperation in light of Gaza war
Josep Borrell confirmed Wednesday that he had asked foreign minister Israel Katz to attend an…
Iran vows retaliation against Israel for assassination of advisor in Syria
TEHRAN – The commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), Major General Hossein Salami,…
Gunman shot, wounded after attempted assault on U.S. Embassy in Beirut
A Syrian national was shot, wounded and captured outside the U.S. Embassy in Beirut on…
Over 66 dead in Israeli strikes on 2 central Gaza refugee camps
At least 66 Palestinians were killed and dozens injured Tuesday when Israeli airstrikes targeted central…
Biden hints Israel’s Netanyahu prolonging Gaza war for political aims
US President Joe Biden. (File photo: Reuters) US President Joe Biden swiped at Benjamin Netanyahu…
Gaza mediators pressure Israel, Hamas to accept cease-fire deal
Gaza mediators, the U.S., Qatar and Egypt mounted pressure on both Israel and Hamas to…
Netanyahu: We will destroy Hamas, Biden’s version of hostage deal ‘incomplete’
PM says claims Israel will stop fighting before Hamas is toppled and hostages are freed…
Zelenskyy says Ukraine will soon be permitted to strike inside Russia with western weapons
The comments come a day after two anonymous US officials indicated that the Biden administration…
Israel has offered a plan for 6 week Gaza cease-fire and hostage release, Biden says
WASHINGTON − President Joe Biden said Israel has offered a “comprehensive new proposal” to ensure an…
Iran begins candidate registration for snap presidential election
TEHRAN – Registration began on Thursday for those who hopefuls who intend to compete in…
Egypt Stresses Importance of Maintaining Somalia’s Security, Stability
gypt on Sunday emphasized the importance of achieving security, stability, and peace in Somalia as…