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US and UK navies repel largest attack yet by Houthis in Red Sea

Yemen's Houthi rebels fired their largest-ever barrage of drones and missiles targeting shipping in the Red Sea, forcing the United States and British navies to shoot down the projectiles in a major naval engagement, authorities said Wednesday. No damage was immediately reported.

France 24

'The people of Israel do not want war': Israeli First Lady Michal Herzog

In an interview with FRANCE 24, the wife of Israeli President Isaac Herzog reacted to the ongoing war in Gaza and Hamas's October 7 atrocities. While describing the Gaza conflict as "a very just war", First Lady Michal Herzog insisted that "the people of Israel do not want war; they…

France 24

Albanese government refuses to reveal stance on UN genocide case against Israel

Dfat vows to ‘convey concerns’ over inflammatory remarks from Israeli officials but does not commit to backing South Africa’s case in the international court of justice

The Guardian - AU

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Global Unemployment Set To Worsen In 2024: UN

The global unemployment rate will increase slightly in 2024, the United Nations said Wednesday as it raised concerns about stagnant productivity, worsening inequalities and inflation biting into disposable income.

International Business Times

Morocco Elected As 2024 Human Rights Council President

Morocco's ambassador in Geneva was elected Wednesday to become the president of the United Nations Human Rights Council in 2024 in a rare secret ballot among member states.

International Business Times

Republican Iowa debate: Where do Haley and DeSantis stand on key voter issues?

The Republican rivals disagree on abortion, climate change and Ukraine but stand united on the Israel-Hamas conflict and granting clemency to Donald Trump

The Independent UK

Yemen's Houthis launch their largest Red Sea aerial attack, but no damage is reported

Drones and missiles targeted shipping in the sea, but ships from the U.S. and British navies shot down the projectiles. No damage was reported. The rebels say they aim to stop Israel's war on Hamas.

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A legal battle is set to open at the top UN court over an allegation of Israeli genocide in Gaza

A legal battle over whether Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza amounts to genocide opens Thursday at the United Nations’ top court

The Independent UK

India bought Trump World Tower apartments in 2002 for UN mission in New York

Indian government bought two units in a New York City apartment building developed by Donald Trump, but it did so in 2002, well before Mr. Trump’s political ascendancy, The Hindu has learnt.

The Hindu

‘Devastated, heartbroken’: Against the odds, Gaza aid providers keep going

They’ve lost colleagues, families and homes. Israel has painted them as the enemy. But UNRWA and others refuse to stop.

Al Jazeera

Over 7.5 million displaced people in Sudan after nine months of war: UN

The UN coordinating agency OCHA says there have been over 7.5 million people forced from their homes since conflict broke out in April last year.

Radio France Internationale

Fifth US Republican presidential debate: All you need to know

Haley and DeSantis will go head-to-head, while Trump holds a competing town hall just days ahead of the Iowa caucuses.

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: west’s hesitation on aid helping Putin, Zelenskiy warns – as it happened

Zelenskiy said that Putin would not stop at Ukraine but would attack other neighbours unless allies joined forces to stop him

The Guardian - AU

Israel is murdering Palestinian journalists in Gaza. Where is the outrage?

The pattern of killing cannot be denied, says former Guardian Jerusalem correspondent Chris McGreal

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Israeli prime minister says “no intention of permanently occupying Gaza” – as it happened

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Al Jazeera

Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 96

UN officials have warned that the Gaza Strip is becoming uninhabitable. Here are the latest updates.

The Guardian - UK

Afghan girls detained and lashed by Taliban for violating hijab rules

Girls as young as 16 arrested in shops, classes and markets in Kabul by the Taliban, who labelled them ‘infidels’ for wearing ‘bad hijab’

The Guardian - UK

Lisa Nandy calls for urgent focus on two-state solution to end Israel-Gaza war

Labour MP on visit to region says international community has not done enough to seek lasting solution to conflict

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India in constant touch with Israel, Palestine leaders: Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj tells UNGA

India has said that it is in constant touch with the leaders of Israel and Palestine and its “clear and consistent” message since the start of the latest Middle East conflict has been to prevent escalation to ensure continued delivery of humanitarian aid and early restoration of peace and stability.

International Business Times

Blinken To Meet Palestinian President After Warning Israel Civilian Toll 'Too High'

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was due to hold talks Wednesday with the head of the Palestinian Authority, which Washington hopes could govern Gaza after Israel's war with Hamas ends.

The Independent UK

As DeSantis and Haley face off in Iowa GOP debate, urgency could spark fireworks

Just two Republican presidential candidates, former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, will meet on the debate stage Wednesday night

The Independent UK

UN to vote on a resolution demanding a halt to attacks on vessels in the Red Sea by Yemen's rebels

The U.N. Security Council has scheduled a vote Wednesday on a resolution that would condemn and demand an immediate halt to attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on merchant and commercial vessels in the Red Sea area

Al Jazeera

US, Ukraine, dozens more condemn alleged Russia-North Korea arms transfers

Foreign ministers of nearly 50 countries say such activities breach UN sanctions on North Korea.

France 24

Abbas ‘committed’ to reform of Palestinian Authority, says Blinken

Following a meeting with Mahmoud Abbas in the West Bank on Wednesday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the Palestinian leader was committed to reforming the Palestinian Authority so "it can effectively take responsibility for Gaza”. The meeting came as the top US diplomat sought to rally the region…

AAP

Canberra condemns Russia getting North Korean missiles

Australia has joined some 50 nations in condemning the transfer of ballistic missiles from North Korea to Russia against multiple United Nations declarations.

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