Israel follows US in boycotting UN Human Rights Council
Organisation's spokesperson says Israel's observer status means it cannot formally withdraw from the body.
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Thousands in Gaza struggle in tents amid cold, stormy weather
Displaced Palestinians languish in makeshift tent encampments as harsh winds and rain hit the Gaza Strip.
‘Degrading’: India opposition MPs protest US deportees’ return in shackles
India's foreign minister tells Parliament that New Delhi is engaging with US to ensure deportees are not mistreated.
S Korea orders airports to install bird detection cameras after air crash
Ministry of Land aims to install at least one camera in each of 15 domestic airports after deadly air crash in December.
Which countries have banned DeepSeek and why?
DeepSeek is banned on government devices in South Korea, Australia and Taiwan. More countries might follow suit.
Tunisia’s Ennahdha party slams lengthy jail term for its leader Ghannouchi
Opposition party criticises ‘political trial’, saying it is reminiscent of pre-2011 revolution government.
Panama Canal denies US claim of free passage for government vessels
Panama Canal Authority says ready to hold a dialogue with Washington, DC, regarding transit of American wartime vessels.
Which countries, other than the US, offer birthright citizenship?
At least 33 countries, mostly in the Americas, provide automatic citizenship to anyone born within their borders.
Malaysia says forced resettlement of Palestinians would be ethnic cleansing
Foreign Ministry says it 'strongly opposes' displacement of residents from Gaza after Trump floats redevelopment plan.
Rubio, Trump’s top diplomat, to skip G20 over ‘anti-Americanism’
US secretary of state says he will not attend talks in South Africa amid spat over land expropriation law.
Trump signs order to bar trans women and girls from female sports
LGBTQ rights groups condemn latest executive order directed at transgender Americans.
Guatemala agrees to increase number of US deportation flights it accepts
In 2024, roughly 66,000 people were deported from the US to Guatemala. Under Trump, that number is expected to rise.
Palestinians react with fury, resignation to Trump’s Gaza displacement plan
US President Trump has called for the takeover of Gaza and for Palestinians to leave - but what do they think?
Iran calls for OPEC to unite against potential US oil sanctions
Iranian president urges members to unite after Trump again initiates 'maximum pressure' sanctions campaign.
What’s behind Trump’s call to take over Gaza?
Trump has said Palestinians could leave Gaza while the US takes over - but is he serious?
Italy officials say accused Libyan freed over ICC warrant ‘inaccuracies’
International court demands answers after Italy released Osama Elmasry Njeem, who is accused of abusing detainees.
Following Trump, Argentina withdraws from World Health Organization
Javier Milei echoed Trumpian criticisms of the UN agency, blaming it for economic shortfalls during COVID-19.
‘Strictly prohibited’: UN officials denounce Trump’s Gaza plan as unlawful
UN officials decry US President Trump's Gaza displacement plan, saying ethnic cleansing goes against international law.
American ally SDF: Not yet notified of US plan for Syria withdrawal
Questions grow over future of 2,000 SDF fighters in Syria after Bashar al-Assad toppling, President Trump taking office.
‘Trump is a madman’: Palestinian in Gaza mocks US president’s takeover plan
Palestinians have widely rejected President Trump's plan, and one 72-year-old says leaving Gaza would be 'like death'.