Are Israel’s attempts to demoralise the Palestinians backfiring? | Israel-Palestine conflict
Middle East expert Steven Cook says US President Joe Biden made a mistake with his ‘bear hug’ embrace of Israel. Some US officials have talked…
Azerbaijan’s Aliyev calls snap presidential elections for February | Elections News
The president of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, has ordered elections to be held earlier than scheduled. Azerbaijan’s Ilham Aliyev has called an early presidential election for…
Senate Republicans block Biden’s emergency funding bill for Ukraine
1 of 2 | Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell (L), R-Ky., Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (C) and Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., head to…
U.S. unveils new security package for Ukraine as future of Kyiv aid remains uncertain
United States President Joe Biden and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine shake hands in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on…
Florida state attorney, suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis, goes to court
A Florida state attorney, suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis for "neglecting her duty" to prosecute crime, was in court Wednesday to get her elected position…
Five key takeaways from the fourth Republican presidential debate in the US | Elections News
The fourth Republican debate of the 2024 United States presidential election boasted chaotic moments and personal attacks, as candidates tussled to present themselves as viable…
Republican candidates sound off on each other in heated fourth primary debate
Former N.J. Gov. Chris Christie, former S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy pose on stage prior to the Republican…
Australia and Papua New Guinea sign ‘historic’ security pact | Politics News
Canberra will provide assistance for PNG’s police and judiciary in deal underlining two countries’ close ties. Australia and neighbouring Papua New Guinea (PNG) have signed…
Republicans block Ukraine funding over US-Mexico border despite Biden pleas | Russia-Ukraine war News
Republican senators in the United States have blocked $106bn in new funding for Ukraine and Israel, rejecting appeals from President Joe Biden amid anger over…
Former President Alberto Fujimori released from Peru prison after 16 years | Politics News
Divisive former president who ruled from 1990-2000 and is now 85, freed from jail on humanitarian grounds. Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori, who was serving…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 652 | Russia-Ukraine war News
As the war enters its 652nd day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Thursday, December 7, 2023. Fighting Ukrainian President Volodymyr…
Pakistan court rules against ex-PM Imran Khan’s plea to shift case | Politics News
The rebuff from Islamabad High Court represents the latest legal setback to Khan’s attempts to contest upcoming elections. Islamabad, Pakistan — A court in Islamabad…
Bosnian Serb leader Dodik stands trial for defying peace envoy | Politics News
Dodik called the envoy a ‘stinker’ as he demanded the trial be relocated to the capital of Bosnia’s Serbia entity. The trial of Bosnian Serb…
Countries to be removed from UK’s gender recognition list over self-ID laws
A number of countries’ Gender Recognition Certificates (GRCs) will no longer be recognised by the UK government, it has been announced. Kemi Badenoch, who is…
Greece, Turkey try to reset their relationship after years of hostility | Politics News
Athens, Greece – Issues that have brought Greece and Turkey to the brink of war five times in as many decades will be off the…
Special election to fill George Santos’ House seat set for Feb. 13
1 of 3 | New York will hold a special election on Feb. 13 to fill the U.S. House seat vacated by Rep. George Santos,…
Preventative detention legislation has passed. What now?
Preventative detention laws have been passed by the parliament as the government continues to deal with the fallout of a High Court ruling that indefinite…
GOP senators walk out of briefing over lack of border support in Ukraine aid package
Republican senators walked out of a classified briefing on Ukraine on Tuesday in protest over a dearth of U.S. border security measures they want included…
US lawmakers lag voters in support for Gaza ceasefire | Israel-Palestine conflict News
A new poll says more than 60% US voters want ceasefire, while only 11% of lawmakers support an end to Israel’s war. Support among members…
House Speaker Johnson blames delayed Jan. 6 footage on blurring participants’ faces
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., addressed delays Tuesday of the release of thousands of hours of Capitol security footage from Jan. 6, 2021,…