Who are the Houthis and how did the US and UK strikes on Yemen come about? The US and UK have launched strikes on Houthi positions in Yemen’s west The Guardian - UK · Jan 12, 2024
Australian deputy army chief next UN military advisor The United Nations has chosen a top Australian major general with 35 years of experience as the next deputy military advisor for peacekeeping operations. AAP · Jan 12, 2024
Did the Israel-Hamas War Cause 99% Carbon Emissions In Oct-Nov? A study by US and UK researchers reveals the extent of climate cost coming from the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza as it reveals the first two months caused carbon emissions equivalent to burning 150,000 tonnes of coal. International Business Times UK · Jan 12, 2024
Decision to execute Alabama inmate with nitrogen gas condemned by advocacy groups Kenneth Eugene Smith will become first death row prisoner to die via untested method The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2024
Gaza daily deaths exceed all other major conflicts in 21st century: Oxfam Human Rights Watch also says Israel’s war has included ‘acts of collective punishment that amount to war crimes’. Al Jazeera · Jan 11, 2024
Canada is being hypocritical by failing to support South Africa's genocide case against Israel South Africa has made submissions at the International Court of Justice in its genocide case against Israel. It’s requesting the court order provisional measures to safeguard the rights of Palestinians in Gaza that would protect them from genocide until the case is heard. The Conversation · Jan 11, 2024
Another layer of misery: Women in Gaza struggle to find menstrual pads, running water Hundreds of thousands of women are struggling without access to pads, running water or bathrooms in Gaza. WEKU · Jan 11, 2024
US and UK prepare to launch strikes against Houthis in Yemen Experts believe western allies most likely to target coastal sites in attempt to halt spate of Houthi attacks in Red Sea The Guardian - UK · Jan 11, 2024
Morning Mail: Gaza genocide court case begins, blacklisted debt collector still operating, Trump’s courtroom outburst Court hears Israel has shown ‘chilling’ intent to commit genocide in Gaza; Panthera entities still pursuing debts in Victoria; former US president launches diatribe at judge in fraud trial The Guardian - AU · Jan 11, 2024
The Guardian view on Rishi Sunak: he’s not serious about meeting green targets Editorial: The prime minister believes that the climate emergency can be left to the individual conscience. He’s wrong The Guardian - UK · Jan 11, 2024
David Cameron urges Israel to improve aid flow into Gaza UK foreign secretary outlines practical measures to allow in ‘more aid, more quickly and more effectively’ The Guardian - UK · Jan 11, 2024
South Africa accuses Israel of ‘chilling’ intent to commit genocide in Gaza during landmark court case Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Petoria’s ‘hypocrisy screams to the heavens’ as he denies the allegations. Israel will present its defence to the UN’s top court on Friday The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2024
UN ‘concerned’ Taliban detaining Afghan women for dress code violations Taliban chief spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid says the UN preoccupation with Afghan women is unwarranted. Al Jazeera · Jan 11, 2024
Israel accused of Gaza genocide at ICJ Israeli officials "systematically and in explicit terms declared their genocidal intent," lawyer tells top UN court Salon · Jan 11, 2024
The Conversation · Jan 11, 2024 Gaza update: no end to the killing in sight as extremists on both sides make a peace deal hard to imagine As the death toll from Israel’s assault on Gaza climbed past 23,000 – including nearly 10,000 children – according to the latest figures from the Hamas-controlled health ministry, the Palestinian militant group released a series of videos showing operations in the northern Gaza Strip. Analysts commented that Hamas was keen…
The Guardian - UK · Jan 11, 2024 Iran seizes oil tanker with links to US in Gulf of Oman Taking of vessel relates to dispute over sanctioned oil but will worsen tensions over marine navigation in Middle East
Al Jazeera · Jan 11, 2024 Day one of the ICJ genocide hearing against Israel: Key takeaways South Africa laid out a list of alleged genocidal acts by Israel while seeking an injunction against the war.
The National (Scotland) · Jan 11, 2024 Where is the headquarters of the International Court of Justice? ON Thursday, lawyers representing South Africa brought their case against Israel to the International Court of Justice.
The National (Scotland) · Jan 11, 2024 The key points from day one of the genocide case against Israel ISRAELI officials have “systematically declared their genocidal intent” throughout “every sphere of state” and this is being acted upon by…
Al Jazeera · Jan 11, 2024 ICJ hears South Africa’s genocide case against Israel over Gaza war South Africa accuses Israel of violating UN’s 1948 Genocide Convention, established in the Holocaust’s wake.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 11, 2024 Most want to flee ‘pressure cooker’ of southern Gaza, UN refugee deputy says Deputy leader of UN agency for Palestinian refugees says situation in territory is ‘full-time emergency’
The Guardian - UK · Jan 11, 2024 Israel shows ‘chilling’ intent to commit genocide in Gaza, South Africa tells UN court Case opens in The Hague with judges shown pictures and video as evidence of alleged genocide
International Business Times · Jan 11, 2024 Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania Join Forces To Hunt Black Sea Mines NATO members Turkey, Bulgaria and Romania signed an agreement Thursday on demining the Black Sea to ensure safe passage after Russia's war in Ukraine.
Top News · Jan 11, 2024 Exclusive: Reporter explores underground tunnels used for hostage holding Delve into the underground tunnels of Gaza with our intrepid reporter as they explore the complex and perilous world of fighting a war below the surface. A...
The Guardian - UK · Jan 11, 2024 Blinded, sexually assaulted, silenced: the war over lithium, Argentina’s ‘white gold’ In the country’s ‘lithium triangle’ activists say Indigenous land protections have been removed and protests against mining violently repressed