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South Africa approaches World Court over Israel's Rafah offensive

In past cases the ICJ has sometimes granted additional emergency measures when circumstances on the ground changed.

By REUTERS
13/02/2024

UNRWA chief deplores 'short-sighted' calls to dismantle Gaza agency

UNRWA spokesperson Juliette Touma said that so far donors had not reversed their decision to pause funding, which might force difficult decisions in late February.

By REUTERS
13/02/2024

Netanyahu cannot risk losing America's affection - opinion

The US is the only great power we can count on – in every aspect of our national security. 

By AVI GIL
08/02/2024

Sports streaming platform including Disney, Fox to cost above $40/month - CNBC

The yet-to-be-named service would offer an all-in-one package of programming that would include television channels such as ESPN, TNT and FS1, as well as sports content that is streamed.

By REUTERS
07/02/2024

Munich Security Conference did not invite Russia, Iran officials this year

Heusgen told German press agency DPA the Iranian and Russian governments had not been invited because they had not shown a serious interest in negotiations.

By REUTERS
07/02/2024

Blasts near Pakistan candidates' offices kill 26 on election eve

Several groups, including the Islamist militant Pakistani Taliban (TTP) and separatist groups from Balochistan have carried out attacks in recent months.

Only time can reveal the ICJ's true motives - opinion

The ICJ’s interim order likely bodes victory for Israel

By JORDAN COPE
07/02/2024

Rumblings about Gaza and a Palestinian state - opinion

There is a fundamental difference between normalization leading to possible Palestinian statehood in the future, and preconditioning normalization on a Palestinian state now.

Northern Ireland to elect Irish nationalist First Minister in historic shift

Michelle O'Neill's imminent appointment, like the 2022 election, has triggered talk of the ultimate dream of Irish nationalism: the end of British rule in Northern Ireland and a united Ireland.

By REUTERS
02/02/2024

US calls out Chinese companies it says are helping China's military

The updated list is one of the numerous actions Washington has taken in recent years to highlight and restrict Chinese companies that it says may strengthen Beijing's military.

By REUTERS
01/02/2024
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