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Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 694

Ukraine claims to have hit an oil terminal in St Petersburg; Russian forces have taken control of settlement in eastern Donetsk region

The Guardian - UK · Jan 18, 2024

Biden ‘playing with fire’ by re-designating Yemen’s Houthis as ‘terrorists’

Advocates say labelling Houthis a ‘global terrorist group’ risks worsening already dire humanitarian crisis in Yemen.

Al Jazeera · Jan 17, 2024

US Re-designates Yemen's Huthis As 'Terrorist' Entity

The United States announced Wednesday that it will put Yemen's Iran-backed Huthi rebels back on a list of "terrorist" entities due to their repeated attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea.

International Business Times · Jan 17, 2024

The 'day after' in Gaza: 'The Palestinian Authority is not in a position to govern'

The Israeli government recently laid out its plans for the future governance of Gaza once its war with Hamas is over. The proposal released on January 4 made clear that the Islamist movement would no longer control the besieged Palestinian enclave. However, there was also little provision for the return…

France 24 · Jan 14, 2024

Smriti Irani, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Hardeep Puri to represent India in WEF Davos meeting

World Economic Forum 2024: The annual meeting, which will be held under the theme of ‘Rebuilding Trust’ from January 15-19, will also be attended by nearly 100 political and business leaders from India.

The Hindu · Jan 14, 2024

Genocide case against Israel: Where does the rest of the world stand on the momentous allegations?

South Africa says more than 50 countries support its case at the United Nations’ top court accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza

The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2024

World reacts to Taiwan election as China says reunification ‘inevitable’

Beijing says its stance on reunification remains unchanged as world leaders congratulate William Lai Ching-te.

Al Jazeera · Jan 13, 2024

Yemen attack: U.S. hypocrisy at work

Antony Blinken's lofty rhetoric about "rules" and "rights" sounds emptier than ever after illegal attack on Yemen

Salon · Jan 13, 2024

‘Dangerous’: US attacks on Yemen’s Houthis belie push for de-escalation

US acting as ‘arsonist and firefighter’, experts say, by urging Middle East de-escalation but backing Israel’s Gaza war.

Al Jazeera · Jan 12, 2024

Biden, The Reluctant Escalationist, Seeks Calm After Yemen Strikes

President Joe Biden took office vowing to negotiate an end to a bloody war in Yemen and to remove US troops from harm's way.

International Business Times · Jan 12, 2024