UNRWA staff cuts deepen in Gaza as Israel restricts critical aid access
UNRWA staff cuts deepen in Gaza as Israel restricts critical aid access UN’s Palestinian refugee agency cast into forced austerity: 600 staff members laid off, Gaza salaries cut by 20%,…
Trump says speaking to Iran amid rising war fears
President Donald Trump says he is speaking to Iran’s leadership amid a US military build-up in the Middle East.
ASEAN does not recognise Myanmar’s elections ‘as of now’: Philippine FM
ASEAN does not recognise Myanmar’s elections ‘as of now’: Philippine FM Philippine Foreign Secretary Lazaro says ASEAN member states have ‘not endorsed’ the election in military-run Myanmar. Philippine Foreign Secretary…
Trump says Russia to pause bombing Kyiv during extreme winter conditions
Trump says Russia to pause bombing Kyiv during extreme winter conditions Ukraine’s Zelenskyy welcomed possible one-week pause after Russian attacks left homes with no heat in plummeting temperatures. A State…
Can Bangladesh’s Awami League survive election ban, ex-PM Hasina’s exile?
Can Bangladesh’s Awami League survive election ban, ex-PM Hasina’s exile? The party that ruled Bangladesh with an iron fist won’t be on the ballot in February. Its supporters – and…
Trump threatens tariffs on countries supplying Cuba with much-needed oil
Trump threatens tariffs on countries supplying Cuba with much-needed oil President Trump signs executive order pressuring Cuban oil supplies in wake of US military’s abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.…
Iran prepares for war as US military ‘armada’ approaches
Iran prepares for war as US military ‘armada’ approaches Diplomatic efforts intensify as Iran emphasises defensive readiness over negotiations with the US. A man walks past murals following threats of…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,436
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,436 These are the key developments from day 1,436 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Residents are seen near homes destroyed in a Russian…
Venezuela’s Rodriguez signs oil reform law while the US eases sanctions
Venezuela’s Rodriguez signs oil reform law while the US eases sanctions The Trump administration has pressured Venezuela to increase foreign access to the country’s large oil reserves. Venezuela’s acting President…
Gaza-based journalist Bisan Owda regains TikTok account after outcry
Gaza-based journalist Bisan Owda regains TikTok account after outcry Award-winning Palestinian journalist regains account with 1.4 million followers after surprise removal from video-sharing platform. Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda regains TikTok…