Sudan takes UAE to world court over ‘complicity in genocide’
The UAE has strongly rejected Sudan's allegations, calling the case a "cynical publicity stunt."
New Israeli Army Chief Set to Present Plans to Resume Fighting in Gaza, Retake Key Areas – Haaretz
- New Israeli Army Chief Set to Present Plans to Resume Fighting in Gaza, Retake Key Areas Haaretz
- New Israeli military chief assumes command with Gaza ceasefire in the balance Reuters
- In 1st moves as IDF chief, Zamir orders recheck of Oct. 7 probes, dissolving Iran unit The Times of Israel
- What do Eyal Zamir’s first blockbuster moves mean?- analysis The Jerusalem Post
- 'We will strike a decisive blow' – New IDF Chief Zamir vows victory, calls return of hostages a 'moral duty' All Israel News
Five jailed for far-right plot to overthrow German government
Extremists linked to Reichsbürger movement also planned to kidnap health minister and create conditions for civil war
A German court has jailed five members of an extremist group linked to the Reichsbürger (Reich Citizens) movement for plotting a coup and to kidnap the health minister.
The defendants, four men, aged 46 to 58, and a 77-year-old woman, who belonged to the self-styled “United Patriots” group, were sentenced to between five years and nine months and eight years’ jail by the Koblenz higher regional court on Thursday.
Continue reading...Switzerland cancels Geneva Conventions meeting on Palestinian territories, sources say – The Jerusalem Post
Liz Kendall says getting people into work is best way to cut benefits bill
Chancellor is eyeing welfare system for potential cuts but pensions secretary says more support for jobseekers is key
The work and pensions secretary, Liz Kendall, has said helping more people back into a job is the best way to cut the benefits bill, as the chancellor looks for savings ahead of the 26 March spring statement.
With Rachel Reeves zeroing in on welfare as a source of potential cuts as she prepares to take action to meet her self-imposed fiscal rules, Kendall said the starting point must be getting people back into work – not numbers on a spreadsheet.
Continue reading...Switzerland cancels Geneva Conventions meeting on Palestinian areas – Reuters
- Switzerland cancels Geneva Conventions meeting on Palestinian areas Reuters
- Israel hails cancellation of ‘biased’ Geneva Conventions meeting on Palestinians The Times of Israel
- Switzerland cancels Middle East humanitarian law conference SWI swissinfo.ch in English
- Foreign Ministry: 'Countries that value Geneva Convention should not join meeting' Arutz Sheva
- Switzerland cancels Geneva Conventions meeting on Palestinian areas, diplomats say MSN
Trump Met the Freed Israeli Hostages, but Did He Listen to Them? – Haaretz
- Trump Met the Freed Israeli Hostages, but Did He Listen to Them? Haaretz
- Released From Hamas Captivity, a Hostage Finds His Family Gone The New York Times
- 'They handcuffed one of the boys, cut his hand—and smiled' Ynetnews
- ‘You were sent by God’: Freed hostages meet Donald Trump in White House The Jerusalem Post
- ‘Know they’ll get the job done’: Ex-hostages praise efforts by Trump, Witkoff to free captives The Times of Israel
Arab leaders “aligned with Palestinians” on rebuilding Gaza
Arab Summit on Gaza
Trump again spreads baseless claims about Trudeau, Canada’s election
US president accuses outgoing Canadian prime minister of seeking to use issue of tariffs to extend his time in office.
USA’s all-weather ally Israel and members of the Five Eyes to limit intelligence sharing with Donald Trump – The Economic Times
- USA's all-weather ally Israel and members of the Five Eyes to limit intelligence sharing with Donald Trump The Economic Times
- ‘What the Hell Is Happening to Your Country?’ The Atlantic
- What is the Five Eyes alliance as Trump upends geopolitics? Reuters
- ‘A world without American leadership’: Top allies scaling back intelligence sharing with America MSNBC
- Trump deepens NATO’s crisis of trust on sharing intel POLITICO Europe
Council tax in Scotland to reach record high with 15% rise in some areas
Levies on tourists and cruise ships considered by some local authorities in attempt to plug funding gaps
Council tax costs in Scotland will hit record levels next month after local authorities agreed to raise rates by up to 15%, with some planning new levies on tourists and cruise ships.
All of Scotland’s 32 local authorities have announced council tax increases from April of at least 6%, with the majority raising them by about 10%, after years of successive cuts to their grant funding.
Continue reading...Pamela Bach, Baywatch actor and David Hasselhoff’s ex-wife, dies
Actor also known as Pamela Hasselhoff died on Wednesday and the cause is still under investigation, authorities say
Pamela Bach, an actor and the ex-wife of the Baywatch star David Hasselhoff, has died.
The Los Angeles medical examiner’s office reports that she died on Wednesday and the cause is still under investigation. Also known as Pamela Hasselhoff, Bach appeared on The Young and the Restless and met her future husband on the set of his series Knight Rider.
Continue reading...Temporary Ukraine Ceasefire ’Unacceptable,’ Russian MFA Spokeswoman Says – The Moscow Times
- Temporary Ukraine Ceasefire ’Unacceptable,’ Russian MFA Spokeswoman Says The Moscow Times
- Ukraine updates: EU leaders back new defense spending plans DW (English)
- Putin says any Ukraine peace deal must ensure Russia's security, vows no retreat Reuters
- Kremlin rejects possibility of compromise and refuses to discuss ceasefire – ISW Ukrainska Pravda
- Putin Refuses To Concede To Ukraine, Mocks Macron's EU Nuclear Shield | 'They Forget How It Ended' The Times of India
Deadly clashes erupt between Syrian forces and Assad loyalists – FRANCE 24 English
- Deadly clashes erupt between Syrian forces and Assad loyalists FRANCE 24 English
- Syrian forces and Assad loyalists in deadly clashes in Latakia province BBC.com
- Thirteen Syrian security officers killed in clashes with Assad loyalists The Guardian
- Syrian forces clash with Assad-linked militants in escalating violence Reuters
- Deadly Clashes Pose Test for Syria’s New Leaders The New York Times
South Sudan Tensions Rise as Oil Export Boost Eyed – Energy Intelligence
- South Sudan Tensions Rise as Oil Export Boost Eyed Energy Intelligence
- South Sudan detains oil minister and military officials in threat to peace deal Reuters
- Army surrounds South Sudan vice president's home as his allies are arrested ABC News
- National Peacebuilding Minister Stephen Par Kuol arrested by National Security Radio Tamazuj
- South Sudan on brink of civil war as senior officials’ arrests inflame ethnic tensions GZERO Media
EU leader touts major new defence plan at emergency summit
EU President Ursula von der Leyen said Europe was at a “watershed moment”.
Putin says any Ukraine peace deal must ensure Russia’s security, vows no retreat – AOL
Bosnian Serb leader Dodik rejects prosecutor summons over separatist laws
Dodik barred Bosnian authorities from Serb-dominated statelet, sparking fears of ‘coup’ that could break up Bosnia.
EU puts on show of solidarity with Volodymyr Zelenskyy after clash with Donald Trump – Financial Times
- EU puts on show of solidarity with Volodymyr Zelenskyy after clash with Donald Trump Financial Times
- The EU backs a big defense package as Zelenskyy confirms talks with the U.S. next week NPR
- ‘You stayed with us’: Zelensky joins crucial EU summit on Ukraine CNN
- Spooked by Trump and Putin, Europe rushes to rearm The Washington Post
- EU leaders agree on defence surge, support Zelenskiy after US aid freeze Reuters
A new Muslim and African ban by Trump can and must be prevented
The NO BAN Act submitted to Congress can limit the US president’s powers to impose discriminatory travel bans.