Israel-Hamas war: IDF expands south Gaza offensive, UN stresses protections
Israel-Hamas war: IDF expands south Gaza offensive, UN stresses protections
The Israeli military is , where for much of the last two months it has told Palestinian civilians to flee for their safety. The Israel Defense Forces ramped up bombardment of Khan Younis, the besieged enclave's second-largest city, as the U...
2024-01-09 09:50:46
<b>World's largest iceberg A23a is on the move, stoking climate concerns</b>
World's largest iceberg A23a is on the move, stoking climate concerns
The iceberg, which weighs nearly one trillion metric tons, has been seen freely drifting beyond Antarctic waters toward the Southern Ocean. It is expected to be swept to an area known as "iceberg alley," putting it on a common iceberg traje...
2024-01-09 09:50:40
<b>U.S. 'losing a tremendous amount of credibility in the Arab world,' ex-Egypt</b>
U.S. 'losing a tremendous amount of credibility in the Arab world,' ex-Egypt
The current conflict in Gaza should provide a wake-up call to politicians in Washington, D.C, according to a former Egyptian foreign minister, who questioned the U.S.′ role in the region and the wider world. The United States has been ver...
2024-01-09 09:50:33
<b>Putin makes rare visit to the UAE, Saudi Arabia to talk relations</b>
Putin makes rare visit to the UAE, Saudi Arabia to talk relations
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Russian President arrived in Riyadh on Wednesday evening local time, Russian state media said, following a brief trip to Abu Dhabi as he made "working visits" to the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. The...
2024-01-09 09:50:26
Biden's Israel support leaves him as isolated as Russia on world stage: Bremmer
Biden's Israel support leaves him as isolated as Russia on world stage: Bremmer
Internationally, numerous leaders and human rights organizations have condemned the U.S. for its continued support of Israel. Biden and other members of his administration including Vice President Kamala Harris and Secretary of State Antony...
2024-01-09 09:50:20
Russia's Putin says he will run for president in 2024: State media
Russia's Putin says he will run for president in 2024: State media
Incumbent Russian leader Vladimir Putin has confirmed he will run in the national presidential elections of 2024, state news agency , according to a Google translation. Russians will head to the polls on March 17, with Putin's current power...
2024-01-09 09:50:14
<b>Israel-Hamas: U.S. has failed the Palestinian people, officials say</b>
Israel-Hamas: U.S. has failed the Palestinian people, officials say
Palestinian officials expressed resounding disappointment after the United States vetoed a United Nations resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza. "It was the U.S. who failed the Palestinians," Palestinian Ambass...
2024-01-09 09:50:08
<b>Hundreds of Harvard faculty members urge university not to oust embattled president</b>
Hundreds of Harvard faculty members urge university not to oust embattled president
More than 700 members of Harvard University's faculty have signed a letter urging administrators to resist calls to remove the school's president amid an outcry over testimony she gave last week at a on campus antisemitism. "We, the undersi...
2024-01-09 09:50:02
<b>Israel-Gaza war: Can Hamas actually be eliminated? Experts weigh in</b>
Israel-Gaza war: Can Hamas actually be eliminated? Experts weigh in
Israel's war against Hamas — which has turned the blockaded and then besieged Gaza Strip into a post-apocalyptic wasteland — is now in its third month. The offensive, launched on Oct. 7 after Hamas militants killed some 1,200 people in...
2024-01-09 09:49:55
Yemen's Houthi attack tanker after threat on any Israel-bound ships
Yemen's Houthi attack tanker after threat on any Israel-bound ships
Yemen's Houthi militants on Tuesday claimed an attack against a Norwegian tanker, days after the group pledged to target Israel-bound ships of any nationality. The vessel Strinda was headed for Israel when it was "targeted with a suitable n...
2024-01-09 09:49:50
German Chancellor announces 2024 budget plan after debt crisis talks
German Chancellor announces 2024 budget plan after debt crisis talks
Germany's government has reached a deal on its 2024 budget and will keep current debt restrictions into next year following weeks of tense negotiations, leadership coalition partners announced Wednesday. The government is expected to save 1...
2024-01-09 09:49:44
<b>COP28 climate summit: Pacific Islands lash out at final deal</b>
COP28 climate summit: Pacific Islands lash out at final deal
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Representatives of Pacific Island states expressed frustration and disappointment at the final outcome of the COP28 climate summit in the United Arab Emirates, saying they were left out of the plenary room wh...
2024-01-09 09:49:38
Putin quizzed by apparent AI version of himself during live phone-in
Putin quizzed by apparent AI version of himself during live phone-in
Russian President was asked a question by what appeared to be an AI-generated "deepfake" of himself during a QA session with the public Thursday. Putin held his annual phone-in with the Russian public, which was combined with his end-of-yea...
2024-01-09 09:49:32
European Union leaders agree to open membership talks with Ukraine
European Union leaders agree to open membership talks with Ukraine
Ukraine has moved one step closer to membership after leaders in Brussels agreed to open negotiations with the war-torn nation. In a surprise announcement late Thursday, EU summit chair , who is the European Council president, said leaders...
2024-01-09 09:49:26
U.S.-China relations: Janet Yellen outlines plan to improve ties
U.S.-China relations: Janet Yellen outlines plan to improve ties
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen underscored her priorities aimed at stabilizing frigid ties between the United States and China late Thursday. Yellen, in for a dinner hosted by the U.S.-China Business Council, said "continuing to stabi...
2024-01-09 09:49:20