Israel kills nine Palestinians in latest strikes on Gaza
Israel’s war on Gaza — now in its 98th day — has so far killed at least 23,469 Palestinians and wounded 59,604, officials say, as…
World
At World Court, South Africa accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza
South Africa on Thursday accused Israel of breaching the UN Genocide Convention, arguing that even the deadly October 7 Hamas attack could not justify such…
WHO cancels sixth aid mission to Gaza over security concerns
The World Health Organisation (WHO) cancelled another planned medical aid mission to Gaza on Wednesday over security concerns, the sixth such cancellation in two weeks,…
Abbas agrees to reunite West Bank, Gaza: Blinken
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday that Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas was committed to reforming the Palestinian Authority in a way that…
Chinese tourists express hopes for Taiwan’s reunification
Amidst the hustle and bustle of a crowded cruise, an intercom blares, prompting Chinese tourists to rush to the upper decks for a view of…
Moroccan ambassador Omar Zniber triumphs in rare UN Human Rights Council secret ballot
Morocco’s ambassador in Geneva secured the presidency of the United Nations Human Rights Council for 2024 following a rare secret ballot among member states. Omar…
China and Maldives upgrade ties with infrastructure deals
China and the Maldives have upgraded their relationship during newly elected President Mohamed Muizzu’s first state visit to Beijing, following a campaign in which he…
All eyes on ICJ as South Africa’s Gaza genocide case against Israel begins
A legal battle over whether Israel’s war in Gaza amounts to genocide is set to open at the United Nations’ top court with preliminary hearings…
Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 23357: ministry
Palestinian death toll from Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip had risen to 23,357, with 59,410 people wounded, since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas conflict…
Maldives upgrades ties with China amid pivot from India
China and the Maldives upgraded their relationship on Wednesday during newly elected President Mohamed Muizzu’s first state visit to Beijing, following a campaign in which…