US to supply F-35, F-15 fighter jets to Israel amid Gaza war
Deal includes supplying Israeli army with large number of F-35s and F-15s as well as Apache helicopters, say officials
ECHR warns UK of legal consequences in Rwanda deportation dispute
Legal tensions rise as ECHR President emphasizes the UK’s duty in deportation rulings, challenging government plans.
German Protestant Church faces widespread sexual abuse
Dark scandal emerges as independent study exposes widespread sexual abuse within the German Protestant Church
Islamabad ties Indian agents to Pakistan killings
Pakistan’s foreign secretary says Islamabad credible evidence linking Indian agents to the sophisticated assassinations of two Pakistani citizens, with a method similar to incidents in Canada and US.
Blinken urges diplomatic progress in DRC after December elections
US Secretary of State Blinken, with Angolan President’s support, explores diplomatic avenues for lasting peace in the conflict-ridden Democratic Republic of Congo.
ICJ to deliver interim ruling on genocide case against Israel
The International Court of Justice is set to issue a decision on Friday regarding South Africa’s plea.
Yemen’s Houthis say they hit US warship
Group forces 2 American commercial vessels to retreat after clashes
Israeli minister renews call to nuke Palestine’s Gaza
Israel’s Heritage Minister, Amichai Eliyahu, reignites global debate by renewing his call for a “nuclear bomb” on Gaza.
Plane crash in Russia kills all 74, Moscow blames Ukraine
Plane crash in Russia kills all 74 aboard, including Ukrainian POWs. Russia accuses Ukraine, raising tensions in 700-day war.
Germany FM’s Djibouti trip detoured by missing Eritrea flyover permit
German Foreign Minister Baerbock’s trip to Djibouti faces an unexpected delay as her plane is forced to land in Saudi Arabia due to a missing Eritrea flyover permit.
US destroys 2 Houthi anti-ship missiles in Red Sea
US determines that missiles presented ‘imminent threat’ to merchant vessels and US Navy ships in region, says CENTCOM
UN says it is ‘strongly’ against forced displacement of Palestinia...
Spokesman says UN would not support idea of reported proposal to build island to house Palestinians
Israel announces biggest soldier loss since Gaza ground war
Israeli army announced 24 soldiers killed in Gaza, marking the bloodiest day of the ground war, increasing pressure on the government to end the conflict.
China landslide death toll rises amid rescue efforts
At least 31 dead in China landslide, rescuers race against time in sub-zero temps.
UK PM’s key Rwanda initiative faces setback in House of Lords vote
Upper House votes 214 to 171 to not ratify agreement in move seen as ‘blow’ for Rishi Sunak amid controversy over plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda
Arab League representatives meet in Cairo to address Gaza crisis
Representatives of the Arab League convened in Cairo on Monday for an emergency meeting to address the ongoing conflict in Gaza
Israel killed 11,000 children in Gaza over the last 108 days
70,000 houses completely destroyed, while 290,000 houses made uninhabitable due to Israeli attacks since Oct. 7.
UK Sunak’s Rwanda deportation plan delayed by House of Lords motion
UK’s upper house stalls Sunak’s controversial asylum seeker policy, raising legal and ethical questions.
Spain’s court overturns deportation of child migrants to Morocco
Spanish Supreme Court condemns mass deportation of migrant children, calling it unlawful and a violation of human rights.
Protesters take to streets in France to condemn immigration law
Demonstrators denounce legislation as ‘racist,’ call for universal residence permits
Putin willing to visit North Korea at ‘an early date’
Visit could come before Russia’s presidential election in March, according to North Korea’s state media
Turkish foreign minister meets Hamas leader Haniyeh
Immediate establishment of Gaza cease-fire, increasing humanitarian aid, releasing hostages, 2-state solution addressed.
Non-Aligned Movement condemns Israel’s war on Palestinians
Non-Aligned Movement urges urgent action, condemning Israel’s actions in Gaza and supporting peace.
Over 100,000 in German protests against far-right AfD
Nationwide outcry as Germany rejects AfD’s radical agenda – Defend democracy, stand against extremism.
Israeli attacks in Gaza result in death toll climbing to 24,762
62,108 people injured in Israeli onslaught since Oct. 7, says Health Ministry
Amnesty: Risk of genocide exists in Gaza
“Achieving security and cooperation in a fractured world” is one of 4 key themes this year at the world economic forum in Davos.
US shifts focus to sub-Saharan Africa amid Russia-China rivalry
Sub-Saharan Africa takes center stage in Blinken’s tour, focusing on shared values and confronting global power rivalry.