Category: Global News
UN chief, top diplomats plead for support for UNRWA amid Gaza crisis
At the UN General Assembly, Jordan, Brazil and Spain highlight the ‘vital’ role of the agency for Palestinian refugees.
Sudan PM urges end to ‘political’ chemical weapons sanctions
Sudan’s transitional Prime Minister Kamil Idris told the 80th UNGA Sudan’s civil war has killed 150,000 people.
US defence secretary summons military leaders to Virginia mystery meeting
The reason for the meeting, set for next Tuesday, remains unclear, with Trump dismissing concerns as not 'a big deal'.
US President Donald Trump signs order outlining TikTok sale plan
The new deal comes after the White House delayed enforcement of the ban of the short-form video app four times.
EU chief slams Russian aggression that ‘threatens every nation’
European Council President Antonio Costa denounced Russian aggression and pushed for Ukraine’s right to sovereignty.
Palestinian Authority’s Abbas forced to deliver UNGA address via video
The Palestinian Authority's Abbas addressed the UN General Assembly via video because the US denied him a visa.
Madagascar imposes curfew after violent protests against water, power cuts
Police fire rubber bullets and tear gas as hundreds protest chronic power outages in the island country.
Amazon to pay $2.5bn for allegedly duping millions to sign up for Prime
While a win for consumers and the FTC, the settlement is relatively painless for Amazon which makes $2.5bn in 33 hours.
Trump officials rally global leaders for restrictions on asylum seekers
At the UN, a representative from the US State Department has called on other countries to tighten their asylum systems.
EU chief backs two-state solution, calls Gaza a ‘humanitarian catastrophe’
European Council President Antonio Costa says the situation in Gaza is a humanitarian catastrophe.