Portuguese FM: Ukraine can prevail, Russia a ‘Paper Tiger’ | Politics
Joao Gomes Cravinho discusses Portugal’s stance on Gaza and Ukraine and EU’s need for a US-Independent security strategy. Once a 15th-century maritime power, Portugal sparked…
US climate envoy John Kerry to step down: Reports | Climate Crisis News
Kerry has been instrumental in brokering a number of international climate agreements. John Kerry, the United States’s special envoy on climate, will be stepping down…
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 100 | Israel War on Gaza News
Here’s how things stand on Sunday, January 14, 2024: Latest updates Yemen’s Houthi rebels say standing by Palestinians is a “religious and moral duty”, even…
Namibia condemns Germany for defending Israel in ICJ genocide case | News
The Namibia presidency slams Germany for failing to draw lessons from its own genocide against Namibia people in the early 20th century. Namibia has criticised…
A ‘cultural genocide’: Which of Gaza’s heritage sites have been destroyed? | Israel War on Gaza News
An ancient harbour dating back to 800 BC, a mosque that was home to rare manuscripts and one of the world’s oldest Christian monasteries are just…
The dark underbelly of Pakistan’s male body image revolution | Arts and Culture
Karachi, Pakistan – In a small room in his modest family home, Asad Naqib Khan threads a sewing machine needle. As the rhythmic hum of…
Shot in ‘cold blood’: Killing of Palestinian grandmother sparks outcry | Israel War on Gaza News
Relatives of Hala Khreis, a Palestinian woman killed by an Israeli sniper in northern Gaza, say the soldier shot her deliberately and in “cold blood”…
Palestine national team train amid ‘constant feeling of anxiety’ | AFC Asian Cup
For the best part of three months, Rami Hamadi and his teammates have trained together, eaten together, played together and watched the tragedy in Gaza…
Have the Houthi Red Sea attacks hurt Israel’s economy? | Israel War on Gaza News
Tensions in the Red Sea have extended to Yemeni land after the United States and the United Kingdom led bombings against multiple sites controlled by…
Sunday 14 January Amazigh New Year in Morocco
Yennayer is the Berber word for January. Under the change from Julian to the Gregorian calendar, 12 days were lost, which is why the Berber New…
Turkey launches air attacks against Kurdish rebels in Iraq and Syria | Conflict News
Defence ministry says 29 locations hit after attack on Turkish military base in Iraq killed nine Turkish soldiers. Turkey has bombed multiple locations allegedly linked…
At least 10 killed in China mining accident | News
Emergency management bureau in Pingdingshan city says the accident was caused by a coal and gas outburst. At least 10 people have died and six…
Taiwan ruling party’s Lai wins presidential election | Elections News
Lai, the current vice president, faced repeated attacks from China, which called him a dangerous separatist. William Lai Ching-te from the governing Democratic Progressive Party…
UN says all peacekeepers will leave DR Congo by end of 2024 | United Nations News
In first phase of the withdrawal, about 2,000 UN troops will leave the restive eastern areas by the end of April. The United Nations peacekeeping…
Dozens killed in Colombia landslide, including children | Climate News
Officials say at least 33 people have died in mudslides brought on by heavy rains in the province of Choco. At least 33 people have…
In Lagos Destitutes Home, Persons With Disability Live In Disease-Infested Conditions
Until he became a leper in the late ‘80s, Mohammed Baba never visualised himself living in an environment reserved for persons with disability (PwD). Before…
Boeing flight returns to Japan airport due to cockpit window crack | Aviation News
The aircraft is not one of Boeing’s 737 MAX 9 planes which have been in the spotlight after Alaska Airlines blowout. A domestic flight of…
What does the Alaska Airlines incident tell us about air safety? | Aviation News
Last week, an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing in Portland, the United States, when a cabin…
Taiwan votes in closely watched presidential and parliamentary elections | Elections News
William Lai Ching-te has won Taiwan’s presidential elections, despite China’s warnings not to vote for him. Lai, from the governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), took…
Australian Open 2024: Top seeds, schedule, wildcards, draw and prize money | Tennis News
The first tennis Grand Slam of the year is upon is as Melbourne Park plays host to the Australian Open 2024. Here’s what you need…