News North Koreans ‘disappear’ amid heavy Russian casualties in Ukraine war South Korea’s assessment comes as Ukraine’s stout defence takes a growing toll for every square kilometre Russia seizes. A rescuer rests after working at the site of a Russian air attack in Kherson on February 2, 2025 [Ivan Antypenko/Reuters] By John T PsaropoulosPublished On 6…
Beirut, Lebanon – Sudan’s army is pushing the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to retreat from Khartoum, sparking hope among many in the capital for renewed stability. However, local relief workers said they fear they will be targeted in a wave of reprisals. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list “Every time the army…
In Pictures Violent Israeli raids forcibly displace 26,000 Palestinians in West Bank Israeli military raids in two West Bank refugee camps have displaced thousands of Palestinian families since December. Smoke rises following an explosion detonated by the Israeli army in the West Bank’s Jenin refugee camp. [Majdi Mohammed/AP Photo] Published On 6 Feb 20256 Feb…
US officials walk back elements of Trump’s Gaza ‘takeover’ plan Trump’s top aides say displacement would be temporary after the United Nations warns of ethnic cleansing. US President Donald Trump, a longtime New York property developer, announced his plan to transform Gaza into the ‘Riviera of the Middle East’ [File: Abdel Kareem Hana] Published On…
Miami’s Jimmy Butler traded to Golden State Warriors: Reports The trade of Butler ends a two-month standoff between the disgruntled six-time All-Star forward and the Miami Heat. Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler stands on the court during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Sunday, January 19, 2025, in…
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned against ethnic cleansing in Gaza
Neymar makes emotional Santos return after 12 years In a much-anticipated return to his first club Santos, the Brazilian star took to the field against Botafogo. Brazil’s Neymar walks onto the pitch during his debut for Santos FC in a Sao Paulo league football match against Botafogo, in Santos, Brazil, Wednesday, February 5, 2025 [Andre…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,078 Here are the key developments on the 1,078th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Firefighters work at a site of a Russian drone strike in Kharkiv, Ukraine, on February 5, 2025 [Sofiia Gatilova/Reuters] Published On 6 Feb 20256 Feb 2025 Here is the situation on…
Bangladesh protesters torch family home of ousted PM Sheikh Hasina Wave of attacks overnight also targeted houses and businesses belonging to Hasina’s Awami League supporters. Protesters set fire to the Dhanmondi district residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, father of the ousted PM Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka, Bangladesh [Mehedi Hasan/Reuters] Published On 6 Feb 20256 Feb…
Malaysia says forced resettlement of Palestinians would be ethnic cleansing Foreign Ministry says it ‘strongly opposes’ displacement of residents from Gaza after Trump floats redevelopment plan. Palestinians, who were displaced to the south at Israel’s order during the war, make their way back to their homes in northern Gaza [File: Ramadan Abed/Reuters] Published On 6…