UN Security Council passes US resolution backing Gaza international force
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, UN Security Council passes US resolution backing Gaza international force The measure mandates transitional administration for Gaza and floats ‘credible pathway’ for Palestinian statehood. Members of the…
Calls for answers grow over Canada’s interrogation of Israel critic
Calls for answers grow over Canada’s interrogation of Israel critic Ministry of public safety says it is seeking more details about questioning of scholar Richard Falk at Toronto airport. Canadian…
US Fed Governor Cook offers detailed defence in mortgage fraud case
US Fed Governor Cook offers detailed defence in mortgage fraud case Cook’s lawyer says the criminal referrals against her ‘fail on even the most cursory look at the facts’. The…
Britain overhauls asylum policy as anti-immigration views rise
British officials say they’re enforcing tougher policies for asylum seekers in a sweeping overhaul of its policy.
Trump says he will approve sale of F-35 fighter jet to Saudi Arabia
News Trump says he will approve sale of F-35 fighter jet to Saudi Arabia US president signals major arms deal ahead of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to…
Acting FEMA head David Richardson steps down after troubled tenure
Acting FEMA head David Richardson steps down after troubled tenure Richardson is the second interim official US President Donald Trump has appointed to lead FEMA since the start of his…
Demonstrators cheer guilty verdict for former Bangladeshi PM Hasina
Some of the protesters who helped to oust Sheikh Hasina from power say her death sentence is a first step to justice.
‘Disturbing pattern’: US judge rebukes ‘missteps’ in James Comey indictment
‘Disturbing pattern’: US judge rebukes ‘missteps’ in James Comey indictment Magistrate Judge William Fitzpatrick wrote there was ‘a reasonable basis’ to question whether ‘government misconduct’ occurred. Former FBI Director James…
Israeli settlers torch homes and vehicles in Palestinian West Bank villages
Israeli settlers torch homes and vehicles in Palestinian West Bank villages New attacks near Bethlehem and Hebron underscore intensifying Israeli violence in occupied Palestinian territory. A Palestinian man inspects his…
Syrian FM visits China, pledges ‘counterterrorism’ cooperation
Syrian FM visits China, pledges ‘counterterrorism’ cooperation Syria’s Asaad al-Shaibani meets with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi as Damascus pushes to bolster international ties. Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates…