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UNRWA has been a lifeline for millions of Palestinian refugees. What happens to them if it shuts down?

Real Madrid rescued by Mbappe after Alvarez penalty for Atletico Real striker Kylian Mbappe’s second-half equaliser cancels out Julian Alvarez’s penalty for Atletico in Madrid derby. Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring the equalising goal [Violeta Santos Moura/Reuters] Published On 8 Feb 20258 Feb 2025 Kylian Mbappe scored in his first derby against Atletico Madrid…

Iran ready to negotiate with US but not under Trump’s ‘maximum pressure’ ‘Maximum pressure’ policy pushed by US ‘would not be a negotiation but a form of surrender’, Iranian FM says. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s statement comes after Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei urged the government not to negotiate with Washington [File: Atta…

News Israeli air strike kills six in eastern Lebanon amid fragile ceasefire Israeli drone attack targets the Shaara area in eastern Bekaa region. Hezbollah members pose with their group’s flags in 2022 in Lebanon’s Jennata region [AFP] Published On 8 Feb 20258 Feb 2025 An Israeli air raid has killed six people and wounded two…

Inside Story What are the implications of Trump’s sanctions against ICC? The International Criminal Court receives a wave of support after it’s hit with US sanctions. Donald Trump’s executive orders are coming thick and fast. The latest being sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC). Trump claims the ICC abuses its power, taking “illegitimate and…

Sudan army claims major advances against RSF in greater Khartoum Development marks one of army’s most significant advances since war broke out between army chief al-Burhan and RSF. Thousands of displaced Sudanese return to Gezira state to find homes looted by RSF Published On 8 Feb 20258 Feb 2025 Sudan’s military says it has regained…

On idle talk and genocide in Gaza For 15 months, meaningless statements and idle talk kept the genocide in Gaza going. It is time to put an end to them. Adnan Mahmutović Professor at Stockholm University Published On 8 Feb 20258 Feb 2025 A Palestinian man views the rubble of buildings destroyed by the Israeli…

News DR Congo summit directs army chiefs to enforce ceasefire The Rwanda-backed M23 is closing on the town of Kavumu in South Kivu in an offensive that has left thousands dead and displaced large numbers. The summit in Tanzania brought together the leaders of the East African Community and of the Southern African Development Community…

Seven Palestinians freed by Israel admitted to hospital Palestinians in need of treatment due to ‘brutality they were subjected to’ by Israeli authorities. Video Duration 18 minutes 34 seconds play-arrow 18:34 It was like we were in Guantanamo Bay prison: A released prisoner Published On 8 Feb 20258 Feb 2025 Seven Palestinians freed by Israel…

News Lebanon names new government after two-year caretaker cabinet PM Salam has formed a new government as Hezbollah appears increasingly sidelined. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam promised to reform Lebanon’s judiciary, implement economic reforms and bring about stability [Emilie Madi/Reuters] Published On 8 Feb 20258 Feb 2025 Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun has announced the formation…