Iranian Ambassador In Lebanon Targeted By Israel Iran condemns Israel for allegedly targeting its ambassador in Lebanon, calling for a thorough investigation. Tensions escalate between the two countries. Top News · Sep 20, 2024
UN warns escalating Israel-Hezbollah violence risks devastating conflict At UNSC, UN rights chief says Israel’s attacks on Hezbollah devices violated international law and could be a war crime. Al Jazeera · Sep 20, 2024
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Shortens US Trip Due To Developments Israeli PM Netanyahu shortens US trip due to domestic issues, delaying arrival in New York. Top News · Sep 20, 2024
Did Middle East device attack violate international law? Advocates want an investigation Human rights advocates are calling for an independent investigation into the deadly explosions of pagers and walkie-talkies in Lebanon and Syria The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2024
Haiti, Its Suffering Growing, In 'Race Against Time': UN Expert The Haitian people are suffering gravely at the hands of powerful criminal gangs, while an international security force and local police are badly lacking resources to protect them, a top UN expert said Friday. International Business Times · Sep 20, 2024
Haiti's insecurity is worsening as gangs seize more territory, UN rights expert says A U.N. human rights expert says that gang violence is spreading across Haiti as a U.N.-backed mission targeting criminals remains underfunded and understaffed The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2024
Israel Urges UN To Act Against Hezbollah And Iran Israel's ambassador to the UN urges Security Council to address Hezbollah and Iran's actions in Lebanon. Top News · Sep 20, 2024
More than 70 killed in Mali attack: What happened, why it matters This is the first major attack on Bamako since 2015 when fighters targeted foreigners in a nightclub and hotel. Al Jazeera · Sep 20, 2024
Israeli Soldiers Investigated For Handling Of Palestinian Bodies IDF under scrutiny for mishandling bodies of terrorists in Qabatiya during military operation. Incident sparks criticism and condemnation from Palestinian ... Top News · Sep 20, 2024
A Modern 'Trojan Horse': Two Days Of Mayhem In Lebanon It's around 3:30 in the afternoon on September 17. A day later, on September 18, around the same time in the afternoon, another low-fi gadget, the walkie-talkies used by Hezbollah cadres, exploded, even amid the funerals for those killed in the pager attacks. International Business Times · Sep 20, 2024
Footage of Israeli soldiers pushing Palestinian bodies off roof ‘deeply disturbing’, says US – as it happened White House spokesman says US has demanded explanation from Israel; top Hezbollah commander among 14 people killed in Israeli strikes The Guardian - US · Sep 20, 2024
EU chief announces €35bn energy loan for Ukraine as war with Russia drags on European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Friday announced plans for Brussels to lend Ukraine €35 billion backed by revenues of frozen Russian assets and promised to help Ukraine "keep warm" ahead of a third winter of war.The talks on energy security come amid ongoing Russian airstrikes targeting the… Radio France Internationale · Sep 20, 2024
The US and all nations must respect the UN resolution against Israeli occupation The UN’s resolution this week has dramatically changed the legal context of Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territory The Guardian - US · Sep 20, 2024
Philippine senator says China should do more to help fight cybercrime gangs China should do more to battle the illegal online gambling and scam call centers run by Chinese criminal syndicates in Southeast Asian countries often using forced labor, a Philippine senator who led an investigation into the centers said Friday The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2024
Fortune · Sep 20, 2024 AI investors need focus—but their exuberance isn’t entirely unjustified Breakthroughs in foundation models are increasingly capital-intensive—so investors are looking for opportunities elsewhere.
The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2024 'Water is flooding everywhere' as torrential rains sweep through West and Central Africa As torrential rains sweep through Central and West Africa, floods have killed more than 1,000 people and displaced hundreds of thousands across the region
The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2024 Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskyy says Ukraine ‘victory plan’ depends on decisions by allies this year – as it happened Ukrainian president tells press conference with Ursula von der Leyen that Ukraine plans to use EU loan for air defence, energy and weapons purchases
Evening Standard · Sep 20, 2024 Israel says airstrike on Beirut killed senior Hezbollah commanders Israeli military says it killed Hezbollah's operations commander Ibrahim Aqil in the attack alongside other senior members of the group's elite Radwan unit
Top News · Sep 20, 2024 U.N. Urged To Establish Global Governance For Artificial Intelligence U.N. advisory body calls for global AI governance to prevent risks and ensure ethical use.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2024 ‘They want total control’: how Russia is forcing Sami people to hide their identity The ministry of justice has added 55 Indigenous organisations to a list of terrorists and extremists, leading many to leave for Nordic countries
The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2024 ‘It’s a warning’: UK nature chief sounds alarm over ecosystem collapse as butterfly numbers halve In a Guardian interview, Tony Juniper says housebuilding plans could be an opportunity to create ‘wild belts’ around cities to help habitat and species recovery
The National (Scotland) · Sep 20, 2024 Labour MSP joins call to remove Cuba from 'state-sponsor of terrorism' list A SCOTTISH Labour MP has put his name to a letter calling for Cuba’s designation as a “state-sponsor of terrorism” by the United States to be…
AAP · Sep 20, 2024 Israel has gone 'far too far' in defence: New Zealand New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters has struck a new position on the Hamas conflict, saying Kiwis have had enough of Israel's civilian deaths.
The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2024 UN experts urge United Nations to lay foundations for global governance of artificial intelligence A high-powered U.N. advisory body says global governance of artificial intelligence is “imperative” and is urging the United Nations to lay the foundations for the first inclusive global institutions to regulate the fast-growing technology
The Conversation · Sep 20, 2024 Afghan women have been robbed of health care, education and now their voices. But they won’t remain silent Last month, the Taliban passed a new “vice and virtue” law, making it illegal for women to speak in public. Under the law, women can also be punished if they are heard singing or reading aloud from within their homes.