Iran confirms it seized tanker in Strait of Hormuz
The Talara tanker was travelling from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Singapore.
Japan protests after China tells citizens not to visit in escalating feud over leader’s Taiwan remarks – CBS News
- Japan protests after China tells citizens not to visit in escalating feud over leader's Taiwan remarks CBS News
- China warns citizens against Japan travel as Taiwan spat escalates CNN
- Japan asks China to take steps after it discouraged visits to Japan, Kyodo reports Reuters
- China-Japan feud: How Takaichi's Taiwan comments drew fury from Beijing NBC News
- Airlines offer Japan trip refunds as row over Takaichi’s Taiwan comments deepens South China Morning Post
DRC, Rwanda-backed M23 sign framework deal for peace after talks in Qatar
The agreement is not expected to immediately change things on the ground, but to move forward a larger peace process.
Congo, M23 sign framework for peace in Qatar, more steps needed – Reuters
- Congo, M23 sign framework for peace in Qatar, more steps needed Reuters
- DRC, Rwanda-backed M23 sign framework deal for peace after talks in Qatar Al Jazeera
- Congo and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels sign framework for peace deal, but tensions remain AP News
- DR Congo and M23 rebel group sign a framework agreement for a peace deal in Qatar France 24
- M23, Minerals, and Geopolitics in Eastern DRC Geopolitical Monitor
Pope Leo returns 62 artifacts to Indigenous peoples from Canada – NPR
- Pope Leo returns 62 artifacts to Indigenous peoples from Canada NPR
- Vatican returns 62 items taken from Indigenous communities in Canada Al Jazeera
- Pope Leo XIV gifts 62 indigenous artefacts to Canadian Bishops Vatican News
- A sacred pipe returns to Whitecap Dakota First Nation after 135 years CBC
- Vatican returns to Canada artefacts connected to Indigenous people Reuters
US and UK warn of major e-visa data breach in Somalia
Tens of thousands of people's personal data has been leaked online, according to the US embassy.
US: Failure to back UN resolution based on Trump’s Gaza plan is a vote for Hamas, war – The Times of Israel
- US: Failure to back UN resolution based on Trump’s Gaza plan is a vote for Hamas, war The Times of Israel
- At U.N. Security Council, Russia Counters Trump Gaza Plan With Its Own The New York Times
- Opinion | The path to peace in Gaza comes to a crossroads at the U.N. The Washington Post
- Trump wants to recreate the British mandate in Palestine Al Jazeera
- The Driving Force for Saving the Gaza Peace Plan: Donald Trump Haaretz
Upheaval at the BBC: Is it a crisis or a coup?
The BBC reels in the midst of one of its most serious crises - was it manufactured to push it to the brink?
Trump says he will take legal action against BBC over Panorama edit
The US president confirmed he intends to sue the broadcaster for at least $1bn over the Panorama edit of a 2021 speech.
Investigators probe group that arranged ‘trafficking’ flights out of Gaza
Concerns have been raised about a ‘humanitarian organisation’ that flew people from Gaza to South Africa.
Green Card alert: US plans to use Trump’s travel ban to impose chilling immigration rule, know who will be impacted | Hindustan Times – Hindustan Times
Vatican returns 62 items taken from Indigenous communities in Canada
Pope Leo gifts the objects to the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops after meeting their representatives.
Huge explosion rips through industrial area in Argentina
Video shows the moment of a massive explosion at an industrial park in Argentina.
IRGC says tanker seized near Iran’s waters based on judicial order
The latest vessel confiscation comes as regional tensions remain high, months after the June war with Israel and the US.
Could Chile be on the verge of a political shift in its 2025 election? – Al Jazeera
- Could Chile be on the verge of a political shift in its 2025 election? Al Jazeera
- Chilean right wing eyes return to power as crime, migration dominate election Reuters
- Communist and far-right leaders vie for Chile’s presidency Financial Times
- AQ Podcast | A Right Turn in Chile? Americas Quarterly
- 'Make Chile Great Again': Insecurity marks the Chilean elections Euronews.com
Could Chile be on the verge of a political shift in its 2025 election?
Chile's right wing is seeking to capitalise on concern over crime and immigration in its bid to replace Gabriel Boric.
Russia launches three ballistic missiles in overnight attacks – Euronews.com
- Russia launches three ballistic missiles in overnight attacks Euronews.com
- Russia pummels Kyiv in barrage of drones and missiles as it makes gains in Ukraine PBS
- Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,360 Al Jazeera
- 'Wicked' Russian attack fuels anger in Kyiv amid front-line setbacks and corruption scandal NBC News
- Russia Pummels Kyiv and Tries to Plunge Ukraine Into Darkness The New York Times
Iran confirms seizure of oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz – CBS News
- Iran confirms seizure of oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz CBS News
- Iran confirms seizure of tanker carrying petrochemical cargo CNN
- Iran confirms it seized tanker in Strait of Hormuz BBC
- IRGC says tanker seized near Iran’s waters based on judicial order Al Jazeera
- Fears Fuel Tanker Was Seized by Iran in Strait of Hormuz The New York Times
Israel breaching international law by limiting Gaza aid, says Unrwa official
Natalie Boucly says supplies are ready but only about half of what is needed is getting into territory
Israel is breaching international law by continuing to impose restrictions on aid flows into Gaza, where the population remains critically short of food and life-saving goods as winter sets in, a senior official at the UN agency for Palestinian refugees has said.
In an interview during a recent visit to Brussels, Natalie Boucly, an Unrwa deputy commissioner general, said the whole world – including the EU and US – needed to increase the pressure on Israel’s government to ensure the unrestricted flow of aid into Gaza.
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