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Middle East crisis: Israel will ‘make its own decision’ on Iran after UK and Germany call for restraint – as it happened

Benjamin Netanyahu’s comments came after UK foreign minister David Cameron and his German counterpart travelled to Israel for talks

The Guardian - AU · Apr 17, 2024

US Allies Seek New Monitoring Mechanism For North Korea

Efforts to establish new monitoring for North Korea's nuclear program face challenges due to Russia's veto and ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

Top News · Apr 17, 2024

UN Forum Urges Funding And Steps For Slavery Reparations

United Nations forum highlights the urgent need for increased funding and concrete actions to address slavery reparations globally.

Top News · Apr 17, 2024

Qatar’s prime minister says re-evaluating Israel-Hamas mediation role

Qatar is reassessing its role as a mediator between Israel and Hamas after suffering criticism, its prime minister said on Wednesday. "Qatar is in the process of a complete re-evaluation of its role," Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani told a Doha news conference. This comes as…

France 24 · Apr 17, 2024

Security Council To Vote Thursday On Palestinian State UN Membership

The United Nations Security Council will vote Thursday on the Palestinians' application to become a full UN member state, several diplomatic sources have told AFP. Amid Israel's military offensive in Gaza, the Palestinians in early April revived a membership application first made to the world body in 2011, though the…

International Business Times · Apr 17, 2024

In Tajikistan, Climate Migrants Flee Threat Of Fatal Landslides

Peeling onions in her new home, Yodgoroy Makhmaliyeva recalled the terrifying moment four years ago when a landslide buried her family home in mountainous Tajikistan.

International Business Times · Apr 17, 2024

Despite Olympic Truce, Games Wrestle With Political Fallout

Even though the United Nations voted last year to observe the Olympic Truce, the Paris Games will still be held under the shadow of international conflict.

International Business Times · Apr 17, 2024

Venezuela Orders Closure Of Embassy In Ecuador In Solidarity

Venezuelan President Maduro closes embassy in Ecuador in solidarity with Mexico after raid on Mexican embassy, sparking a diplomatic crisis.

Top News · Apr 17, 2024

Venezuela Shuts Ecuador Diplomatic Missions Over Raid

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro said Tuesday he had ordered the closure of his country's diplomatic missions in Ecuador after a raid on the Mexican embassy in Quito.

International Business Times · Apr 17, 2024

Dubai's airport diverts scores of flights as 'exceptional weather' hits Gulf

Dubai's major international airport diverted scores of incoming flights on Tuesday as heavy rains lashed the United Arab Emirates, causing widespread flooding around the desert country.

France 24 · Apr 16, 2024