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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 · Jan 10, 2024

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 · Jan 10, 2024

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 · Jan 10, 2024

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

The Guardian - UK · Jan 10, 2024

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.

The Hindu · Jan 10, 2024

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.

International Business Times · Jan 10, 2024

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 · Jan 10, 2024

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

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2024

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.

Al Jazeera · Jan 10, 2024

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…

France 24 · Jan 10, 2024