U.N. resolution grants Palestinians new rights, revives membership bid
UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. General Assembly voted by a wide margin on Friday to grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestinians and called on the…
UN Security Council passes first demand for ceasefire in Gaza
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has demanded an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants Hamas and the immediate, unconditional release of all hostages…
United States security officials, Rishi Sunak and other world leaders react to surprise Hamas attack on Israel
The Palestinian militant group Hamas has launched the biggest attack on Israel in years in a surprise assault that combined gunmen crossing into several Israeli…
Leading priest of Ukrainian Orthodox church under house arrest for allegedly condoning Russia’s invasion
A Ukrainian court has ordered a leading Orthodox priest who is accused by authorities of condoning Russia's invasion to be put under house arrest. Key points:The…