Trump says no right of return for Palestinians under his Gaza proposal Asked whether Palestinians would be allowed to return to Gaza under his plan, US president says, ‘No, they wouldn’t.’ Al Jazeera · Feb 10, 2025
Bodies of migrants in Libya mass graves had gunshot wounds, UN says IOM urges ‘dignified recovery’ and identification of dozens of bodies discovered in two mass graves in Libya. Al Jazeera · Feb 10, 2025
Ethnically split Cyprus' rival leaders say they're ready for UN-led meeting to restart peace talks The rival leaders of ethnically divided Cyprus say they’re ready to take part in a U.N.-led gathering next month that could pave the way to a resumption of formal talks after an eight-year hiatus The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2025
Could a rebellion in eastern Congo widen into a regional war? Analysts say the deadly march by Rwanda-backed rebels across eastern Congo could widen into a regional conflict drawing in even more countries, and the two nations most involved in the mineral-rich area might be the key to stopping the violence The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2025
Sudan army-aligned foreign ministry sets path to elections amid civil war The plan includes a transitional government, a civilian prime minister and a national dialogue with civil society. Al Jazeera · Feb 10, 2025
US Senator John Kennedy Criticizes Keir Starmer Over Chagos Islands Handover Deal A US senator has launched a scathing attack on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the government's plan to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. The Fashion Central · Feb 10, 2025
Dozens Of Bodies Found In Libya's Southeastern Desert Discovery of mass graves in Libya highlights dangers faced by migrants seeking to reach Europe through the country. Human traffickers exploit instability, ... Top News · Feb 10, 2025
UN Humanitarian Chief: Famine Averted In Gaza Amid Ceasefire Learn about the impact of increased aid delivery in averting famine in Gaza during the delicate ceasefire period. Follow AP's Israel-Hamas War Hub for updates. Top News · Feb 10, 2025
HIV infections could jump over 6 times if US support is dropped and not replaced, UNAIDS chief says The head of the U.N. AIDS agency says the number of new HIV infections could jump more than six times by 2029 if American support of the biggest AIDS program is dropped The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2025
First Thing: Trump to announce 25% aluminum and steel tariffs as China’s levies kick in US allies criticize Trump’s plans as harmful for all parties. Plus, the Forbes ‘30 Under 30’ curse The Guardian - UK · Feb 10, 2025
Almost All Nations Miss UN Deadline For New Climate Targets Nearly all nations missed a UN deadline Monday to submit new targets for slashing carbon emissions, including major economies under pressure to show leadership following the US retreat on climate change. International Business Times · Feb 10, 2025
Middle East crisis: Hamas official calls Trump’s latest Gaza remarks ‘absurd’ after delaying hostage releases – as it happened Delay comes amid little progress over negotiations and Israeli official calls the move a violation of ceasefire deal The Guardian - UK · Feb 10, 2025
Monday briefing: Why the brutal fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo could spiral into wider war In today’s newsletter: As Rwandan-backed M23 rebels seize more territory and the humanitarian crisis worsens, what’s the background to the war and prospect of peace? The Guardian - UK · Feb 10, 2025
Israeli military withdraws from Netzarim corridor in Gaza Israel says it will not agree to full withdrawal until Hamas’s military and political capabilities have been eliminatedMiddle East crisis – live updates The Guardian - UK · Feb 9, 2025
Radio France Internationale · Feb 9, 2025 African leaders await response to call for ceasefire in eastern DRC African leaders trying to solve the fighting in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo between the M23 armed group and Congolese government forces were on Sunday waiting for a response to their call for military chiefs from both sides to thrash out a peace deal.
Al Jazeera · Feb 9, 2025 Libya finds two mass graves with bodies of nearly 50 migrants, refugees Rights groups and UN agencies have documented systematic abuse in Libya including torture, rape and extortion.
Top News · Feb 9, 2025 Dozens Of Bodies Found In Mass Graves In Libya Discoveries of mass graves in Libya highlight the grim reality of migrant abuse and human trafficking in the country, underscoring the ongoing humanitarian...
The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2025 UN humanitarian chief says Gaza ceasefire has averted famine but any truce collapse brings danger The United Nations humanitarian chief says famine has been mostly averted in Gaza as a surge of aid enters the territory during a fragile ceasefire, but he warns the threat could return quickly if the truce collapses
International Business Times · Feb 9, 2025 Namibian Independence Leader Sam Nujoma Dies Aged 95 Namibia's founding father Sam Nujoma, who led his country's fight for independence from South Africa, died Saturday aged 95, the presidency announced.
Evening Standard · Feb 9, 2025 What the papers say – February 9 Here are the stories making headlines this Sunday.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 9, 2025 Ukraine war briefing: Kim Jong-un vows ongoing support for Russia’s ‘just cause’ North Korean leader also pledged further development of nuclear forces; UK foreign secretary says no imminent peace talks with Russia. What we know on day 1,082
The Guardian - UK · Feb 8, 2025 Gaunt Israelis and Palestinians freed under fifth ceasefire exchange Weakened state of three freed Israelis shocks country, while several released Palestinians also need hospitalisation
The Guardian - UK · Feb 8, 2025 The Observer view: Vengeful and reckless, Donald Trump must not go unchallenged By his destructive, vindictive, illegal and irrational actions, the US president sets himself beyond the pale
The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2025 UN torture tsar attacks UK over ‘inhumane’ indefinite jail terms Exclusive: The UN special rapporteur on torture has warned the British government is ‘very likely’ breaching IPP prisoners’ human rights
International Business Times · Feb 8, 2025 Lula Pushes Mega-oil Project As Brazil Prepares To Host COP30 Brazil's president this week amped up pressure for a major oil project to go ahead at the mouth of the Amazon River, despite criticism from environmentalists as the country prepares to host UN climate talks in November.