Russian president Vladimir Putin issued a stern warning against Western countries allowing Ukraine to use their weapons to attack Russia. Putin’s statement was in response […]
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Spanish government split on providing military support to Ukraine
A split in Spain’s coalition government over Madrid’s pledge to provide one billion euros in military aid to Ukraine broke out on Tuesday after a […]
Continue readingFrench lawmaker suspended for waving Palestinian flag in parliament debate
French parliament Tuesday suspended a left-wing lawmaker for two weeks after he held up a Palestinian flag during a heated debate over whether France should […]
Continue readingUS weighs additional sanction steps as Russia shifts war footing, White House says
The US and its partners are ready to use sanctions and export controls to prevent China-Russia trade that threatens security amid the Ukraine war, said […]
Continue readingGaza civil defence says new Israel strike kills 21 in west Rafah camp
Israeli strike kills 21 at Rafah displacement camp, Hamas reports ‘dozens of martyrs’. Global outrage follows similar strike days earlier. Around one million civilians have […]
Continue readingA missile attack damages a ship in the Red Sea off Yemen’s coast near previous Houthi rebel assaults
A missile strike on Tuesday damaged a ship in the Red Sea near Yemen’s coast. A private security firm reported that radio traffic suggested the […]
Continue readingPope Francis apologises after reported use of homophobic slur: Vatican
Pope Francis issued an apology on Tuesday following a controversy surrounding homophobic slur used to describe gay men in a closed-door meeting with Italian bishops […]
Continue reading‘Historic day’: Norway, Spain formally recognize Palestinian state; Ireland to follow suit
After Norway and Spain, Ireland too formally recognized Palestine, causing Israel’s furious response. The move was hailed by Norwegian and Spanish officials as historic and […]
Continue readingTanks reach Rafah’s centre as Israel presses assault despite global scrutiny
Israeli tanks advance into Rafah amidst ongoing conflict with Hamas militants, despite global condemnation. The assault has led to significant casualties, with over 36,000 Palestinians […]
Continue readingMossad’s former head threatened ICC prosecutor over war crimes inquiry in Palestine
Former head of Israel’s foreign intelligence agency allegedly intimidated ICC chief prosecutor to drop war crimes probe. That inquiry, which began in 2021, concluded last […]
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