Qatar PM hopes Palestinian Authority will return to Gaza when war ends Sheikh Mohammed says Palestinians in Gaza – and not any other country – should dictate the way the enclave is governed. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, who is also the country’s foreign minister, says his country was sorry for the…
M23 rebels seize key eastern DRC town of Minova Authorities say M23 rebels have seized the town of Minova, a trade hub for the eastern provincial capital of Goma. Members of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo stand guard against the M23 rebel group in Lubero, North Kivu province, DRC [File:…
Aid has started to flow into Gaza following the ceasefire announcement, but the main challenge is getting it to people.
First raft of lawsuits target US birthright citizenship, other Trump orders Donald Trump signs a record 26 executive orders during the first day of his second term, including an effort to restrict citizenship. US President Donald Trump signs an executive order on birthright citizenship on January 20 in the White House in Washington, DC [Evan…
Far-right Oath Keepers, ex-Proud Boys leaders released after Trump pardons Stewart Rhodes and Enrique Tarrio, who received some of longest sentences for the US Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, are freed from prison. Stewart Rhodes and Enrique Tarrio were among the individuals accused of planning violence on January 6, 2021, the day of the…
Trump’s presidency raises concern for Palestinians over the rebuilding of Gaza and revoked sanctions on Israeli settlers
Israel’s top general resigns over ‘terrible’ October 7 attack failures Herzi Halevi is the most senior Israeli figure to resign over the October 7, 2023 Hamas-led attack. Israeli Chief of the General Staff Herzi Halevi [File: Amir Cohen/Pool Photo via AP] Published On 21 Jan 202521 Jan 2025 Israel’s top general has resigned, citing “terrible”…
News Prince Harry court battle against Murdoch UK newspapers delayed British prince and former senior MP Tom Watson are suing News Group Newspapers over alleged unlawful activities. Copies of The Sun newspaper are seen on a newsstand outside a shop in central London [File: Toby Melville/Reuters] Published On 21 Jan 202521 Jan 2025 The start…
Former Senator Marco Rubio has officially begun his tenure as US Secretary of State.
US President Donald Trump has pardoned more than 1500 prisoners who participated in the attack on the US Capitol.