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US Secretary of State Urges Israel to Prioritize Humanitarian Crisis

Secretary of State Antony Blinken addresses the ongoing conflict in Israel and Palestine, emphasizing the need for humanitarian aid and a regional approach...

Top News · Jan 9, 2024

Israel’s war on Gaza and the ‘obligation to prevent genocide’

Experts say ICJ case accusing Israel of genocide highlights Genocide Convention duties and a need for political will.

Al Jazeera · Jan 9, 2024

Audio from Palestinians in dire need of aid as disease spreads in Gaza

GAZA has become “uninhabitable”, said United Nations humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths in a statement last week...

The National (Scotland) · Jan 9, 2024

Risk of financial ‘wasted decade’ for poor countries, World Bank warns

Global economy set to slow for third year in 2024, with poor countries especially hard hit, body says

The Guardian - UK · Jan 9, 2024

Nikki Haley Surges, Trump in Court, Fundraising Thrives

Get an inside look at the courtroom drama surrounding Donald Trump's bid for immunity, while Nikki Haley closes the gap on Trump's lead in New Hampshire.

Top News · Jan 9, 2024

Zelenskyy, Blinken, Israeli president and more will come to Davos to talk about global challenges

More than 60 heads of state and government and hundreds of business leaders will discuss the biggest global challenges during the World Economic Forum’s annual gathering in Switzerland next week

The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2024

In Israel, Blinken looks to planning for a post-war Gaza as bombardments rage on

Blinken said four Arab nations and Turkey promise to help rebuild Gaza. But they want to see steps toward creation of a Palestinian state, which Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed not to allow.

WEKU · Jan 9, 2024

Meat and dairy industry's attempt to change how we measure methane emissions would let polluters off the hook

Lobbyists from major polluting industries were out in force at the recent UN climate summit, COP28. Groups representing the livestock industry, which is responsible for around 32% of global methane emissions, want to increase their use of a new way of measuring these emissions that lets high polluters evade their…

The Conversation · Jan 9, 2024

Which countries back South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at ICJ?

Here are countries which welcomed the ICJ case that says Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.

Al Jazeera · Jan 9, 2024

Niger's military junta releases son of deposed president on bail

Salem Bazoum, the son of Niger president Mohamed Bazoum who was toppled in a coup last year, was provisionally released on Monday, according to a Niamey military tribunal.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 9, 2024