Category: Global News
Stark split in world reactions to disputed Venezuela election
US and allies express strong concern over fairness; Russia, China and friends offer congratulations.
The ICJ opinion on Israel’s occupation leaves the US facing a hard choice
The rules based order can only claim any validity if the rule of law is regarded as valid upon all, including Israel.
War of words as Erdogan says Turkey could intervene in Israel’s war on Gaza
Turkey again compares Netanyahu to Hitler; Israel says Erdogan 'following in the footsteps of Saddam Hussein'.
‘Less of a blank cheque’: On US trip, Netanyahu found support — and trouble
Relationship with US is crucial to Israel, making Netanyahu's trip of vital importance.
Erdogan says Turkey could intervene in Gaza war
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said his country could intervene in the war on Gaza.
Israel launches drones at Lebanon as fears of escalation spike
Israel has pledged retaliation for a strike on the occupied Golan Heights for which it has blamed Hezbollah.
Warring parties committing ‘widespread sexual violence’ in Sudan: HRW
Sexual and gender-based violence so severe they led to death, says rights group.
Egypt Through the Lens: Royal marriages
Photographing the glamour and excess of Egyptian royal weddings – politics, world leaders and lavish jewellery.
North Korea mobilises military for flood rescue
Natural disasters have a greater impact on the isolated and impoverished North Korea due to its weak infrastructure.
Palestinians forced to flee as Israel pushes into Gaza’s cities
The UN agency for Palestinian refugees says 86 percent of the Gaza Strip is currently under evacuation orders.