Day one of Syria’s ceasefire marked by violation claims
A four-day ceasefire between the Syrian government and the Kurdish-led SDF was meant to cool tensions.
Japan shuts reactor at world’s biggest nuclear plant a day after restart
Japan shuts reactor at world’s biggest nuclear plant a day after restart Restart of No 6 reactor at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant suspended after malfunction related to control rods. Tokyo Electric Power…
Gaza’s Rafah crossing with Egypt to open next week: Palestinian official
Gaza’s Rafah crossing with Egypt to open next week: Palestinian official US-backed technocrat leader Ali Shaath made the announcement as President Trump launched his ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza. Israeli…
Trump opens ‘Board of Peace’ by listing countries the US has bombed
During the signing of his ‘Board of Peace’, US President Donald Trump talked about the countries the US had bombed.
Israeli settlers forcibly displacing largest Palestinian Bedouin village
Settler violence in the occupied West Bank has emptied nearly three-quarters of this Palestinian Bedouin village.
Bangladesh adamant on playing T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka despite ICC threat
Bangladesh adamant on playing T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka despite ICC threat Bangladesh’s government and cricket officials stick to their stance despite ICC’s threat of replacing it with Scotland.…
Campaigning begins in Bangladesh for first election after Hasina’s ouster
Campaigning begins in Bangladesh for first election after Hasina’s ouster The vote scheduled for February 12 is seen as a major test for democracy in the South Asian nation. Bangladesh…
Trump launches ‘Board of Peace’ at ceremony in Davos
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, Trump launches ‘Board of Peace’ at ceremony in Davos New body for resolving international conflicts has a $1bn price tag for permanent membership. US President Donald Trump…
Guinea-Bissau sets election date following last year’s coup
Guinea-Bissau sets election date following last year’s coup The West African country is set to hold legislative and presidential elections on December 6. Guinea-Bissau’s transitional president, Major-General Horta Inta-a, says…
Pro-Palestine activist on hunger strike says he will begin refusing water
EXCLUSIVE Pro-Palestine activist on hunger strike says he will begin refusing water Palestine Action-linked remand prisoner Umer Khalid, 22, calls on the UK government to address concerns relating to alleged…