In South Korea, as well, historians say that Carter adopted the messaging of a military government facing human rights criticism. In May 1980, a student-led pro-democracy uprising in the South Korean city of Gwangju was met with a brutal crackdown. In a single day, 60 people were killed and hundreds injured. Journalist Timothy Shorrock, who…
US House votes to advance bill to sanction ICC over Israel arrest warrants The legislation is in retaliation for the International Criminal Court seeking arrest warrants against Netanyahu over Israel’s war in Gaza. In May, International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan announced he was seeking arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant [Piroschka van…
Real Madrid defeats Mallorca to set up Supercopa final against Barcelona European and LaLiga champions Real Madrid crush Mallorca 3-0 and will now play archrival Barcelona in the Spanish Supercopa final on Sunday. Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham celebrates scoring their first goal with Lucas Vazquez [Pedro Nunes/Reuters] Published On 9 Jan 20259 Jan 2025 Jude…
Elon Musk hosts leader of Germany’s far-right AfD on X ahead of election Billionaire’s interest in Europe divides opinion – while some leaders raise alarm, Italy’s PM Giorgia Meloni insists there is ‘no danger’. Alice Weidel, AfD candidate for chancellor in the upcoming German election, prepares for a live X interview with US billionaire Elon…
Venezuela opposition leader arrested a day before Maduro’s inauguration Machado has since been freed after a brief detention following an appearance at an anti-Maduro protest on Thursday. A priest blesses Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado during a rally in Caracas, Venezuela, on January 9 [Ariana Cubillos/AP Photo] Published On 9 Jan 20259 Jan 2025…
Inside Story Is the world at greater risk of more wars? Conflicts rage globally as arms spending hits record levels. Research into global conflict indicates more countries are at war today than at any time since World War II. Incoming US President Donald Trump, NATO and the EU all want to increase military spending –…
Poland says it will protect Benjamin Netanyahu from potential arrest Polish PM Donald Tusk says Israeli prime minister will not be detained despite ICC arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu [Debbie Hill/AP] Published On 9 Jan 20259 Jan 2025 The Polish government has adopted a resolution promising that senior Israeli officials…
Swiss national held by Iran on spying charges dies in prison Embassy in Tehran seeks clarification on how unidentified prisoner died as judiciary’s media reports he killed himself. A Swiss national held at Semnan prison, roughly 180km (112 miles) from Tehran, has been confirmed dead [File: Vahid Salemi/AP Photo] Published On 9 Jan 20259 Jan…
Former US presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump sat next to each at the state funeral service for Jimmy Carter.
Who is Joseph Aoun, the new president of Lebanon? Joseph Aoun, the former Lebanese army commander, is country’s 14th president after a two-year vacancy. People celebrate after Lebanon’s army chief Joseph Aoun was elected as Lebanon’s president, in the town of Klayaa, southern Lebanon January 9, 2025 [Karamallah Daher/Reuters] By Al Jazeera StaffPublished On 9 Jan…