‘The damage is done’: Experts warn Gaza has reached the point of no return UN officials warn damage done by Israel since Hamas’ deadly 7 October attacks is now ‘irreversible’, Maira Butt reports The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2023
Egypt’s press syndicate comes ‘back to life’ Under a new leader, Egypt’s journalists’ body is reviving its role as a platform to defend the rights of media workers. Al Jazeera · Dec 17, 2023
Israel Strikes Gaza As Pressure Grows For Ceasefire Israel kept up deadly strikes on the besieged Gaza Strip on Sunday despite growing international calls for a ceasefire and pleas from desperate relatives to bring home the remaining hostages. International Business Times · Dec 17, 2023
Drone attacks target Putin’s air base and Black Sea coast Russia and Ukraine have launched over a dozen drones at each other's territory for a second straight day The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2023
Third Ukrainian truck driver dies waiting at Poland border At least two truckers died in last month after being trapped in the crossfire of the protests during the blockade The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2023
Putin to run as ‘independent candidate’ in Russia’s presidential election – here’s what it means Putin will be up against a selection of harmless candidates in heavily-staged elections in mid-March next year The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2023
Belarus political prisoners face abuse, no medical care and isolation, former inmate says A human rights activist imprisoned for three years in Belarus accused authorities of holding political prisoners in conditions amounting to “torture.” The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2023
Israel Strikes Gaza As Pressure Grows To Free More Hostages Israel carried out fresh strikes on Gaza Sunday as its leaders came under growing pressure to secure the release of hostages still held in the Hamas-run territory more than two months after the October 7 attacks. International Business Times · Dec 17, 2023
US, EU Military Funding Stall Threatens Ukraine's Battlefront Survival Dive into the heart of Ukraine's pressing struggle, walking the tightrope between escalating military battles and stalled Western funding negotiations, whi... Top News · Dec 16, 2023
White House Urges Israel for More Targeted Strikes, Supports Ukraine The White House urges Israel for precision in strikes to minimize civilian casualties. Biden officials and Senate negotiators pursue funding for Israel and... Top News · Dec 16, 2023
Palestinian media reports dozens killed in Israel airstrikes Dozens of Palestinians were killed in Gaza on Saturday in air strikes by Israel, Palestinian media said, after the US urged Israel to scale down its military campaign and narrowly target Hamas leaders. Radio France Internationale · Dec 16, 2023
President's Border Policy Concessions Ignite Party Uproar, Progressive Dissent Fury brews over proposed border policy concessions in a crucial Ukraine-Israel aid package. Can Democrats shoulder a shift they once blasted? Tune in! Top News · Dec 16, 2023
Hostages killed in Gaza raid; Israel commits to continue fight Crisis unfolds in Gaza as Israeli Defense Forces accidentally kill hostages, inciting heartbreak and protests while civilians and children suffer. Top News · Dec 16, 2023
Hungary stalls billion European aid for embattled Ukraine The EU meets an impasse over a bn aid package for Ukraine, even as it faces a harsh winter and potential Russian attacks. Top News · Dec 16, 2023
Al Jazeera · Dec 16, 2023 Has the Ukraine war made Europe politically mature — or more transactional? Even as the EU invited Ukraine for membership talks, deep divisions are now visible after a year of rare unity.
The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2023 Voter apathy and concerns about violence mark Iraqi's first provincial elections in a decade Iraqis have begun voting for the first time in a decade to select new provincial council members, who in turn will appoint governors, with the outcome seen as a bellwether for the parliamentary elections due to take place in 2025
The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2023 Russia and Ukraine exchange drone attacks after EU funding stalled Both Russia and Ukraine have reported dozens of attempted drone attacks in the past day
The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2023 Ukraine puts head of Russia’s Orthodox church on ‘wanted’ list Patriarch Kirill is now ‘an individual in hiding from the bodies of pre-trial investigation’
International Business Times · Dec 16, 2023 Israel Says It Mistakenly Killed Three Gaza Hostages Israel said its troops had killed three Gaza hostages after mistaking them for a threat, with the armed forces expressing "deep remorse" over a "tragic incident" that sparked protests in Tel Aviv.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 16, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 661 Kyiv confident EU aid will be approved despite Hungarian veto; Ukrainian village council member injures over 20 people after detonating grenades at meeting
Top News · Dec 15, 2023 IDF Mistakenly Kills Three Israeli Hostages, Confirms Congressman Quigley Congressman Mike Quigley discusses the complexities of warfare including the Israel-Hamas conflict and Ukraine's struggle for sovereignty.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 15, 2023 What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis EU opens membership talks with Ukraine but Orbán vetos aid package; on the frontline in Avdiivka
The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2023 The Guardian view on Ukraine and the EU: accession talks mean the glass is half-full Editorial: Hungary’s Viktor Orbán has blocked aid for now, but the decision to begin membership negotiations should be celebrated
The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2023 Orbán must not hold EU hostage over Ukraine, Macron says French president accuses Hungarian PM of being dishonest to the public about his reasons for vetoing aid
Top News · Dec 15, 2023 Senate Negotiators Discuss Immigration Ties to Aid Deal, Amid Holidays Negotiations persist on Capitol Hill on immigration restrictions, aid for Israel and Ukraine. Senators seek middle ground as White House joins talks.