U.S. funding freeze threatens Ukraine investigations of alleged Russian war crimes
The Trump administration‘s freeze of foreign funding has begun impacting an international effort to hold Russia responsible for alleged war crimes in…
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Two Palestinian women killed in Israeli West Bank raid
Two Palestinian women, one of them pregnant, were killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank on Sunday, the Palestinian health…
Japan PM Ishiba, after meeting Trump, voices optimism over averting tariffs
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed optimism on Sunday that his country could avoid higher U.S. tariffs, saying President Donald Trump had…
Four Palestinians wounded in Israeli strike on a car in Gaza, Israel says it fired at ‘suspicious’ vehicle
At least four Palestinians were injured in an Israeli attack on Sunday on a vehicle on the coastal road west of the…
Israeli hostages, Palestinian prisoners released in latest Gaza exchange
Palestinian militant group Hamas handed over three Israeli hostages on Saturday, and dozens of Palestinian prisoners and detainees were released in exchange…
At least 54 people died and 158 injured in Sudan’s market attack, says health ministry
(Forelines) – On Saturday at least 54 people were died and 158 injured in a attack by Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces…
Myanmar junta extends state of emergency to support election preparations
Ruling military of Myanmar has expanded a state’s emergency for next six months, reported by state media on Friday, a day prior…
Trump FBI director nominee Kash Patel to face fiery Senate confirmation hearing
(Reuters) – Kash Patel, President Donald Trump’s nominee for FBI director, will face probing queries from U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats on…
Ukraine mounts big drone attack, says it hit Russian refinery
(Reuters) – Ukraine stated on Wednesday it had struck a big Russian oil refinery in an overnight drone attack, and a Russian…
Russia says it repelled massive Ukrainian drone attack on 13 regions including Moscow
Russian air defences repelled a massive Ukrainian drone attack overnight, intercepting and destroying 121 drones targeting 13 regions, including Moscow, Russia’s Defence…
Syria’s new leaders turn to Islamic law in effort to rebuild Assad’s police
Syria’s new authorities are using Islamic teachings to train a fledgling police force, a move officers say aims to instil a sense…
Micheál Martin returns as Irish prime minister amid Trump threat
Micheál Martin was elected Irish prime minister for the second time by a coalition of the country’s two large centre-right parties and…