UN Head Says ‘No’ to Gaza UN Protectorate, Urges 2-State Solution
UN Secretary-General António Guterres said he believes that the Gaza Strip should not become a United Nations protectorate after the end of the war.
DFC Disburses $83m for Africa Data Centers
DFC Disburses $83m
Biden Bars Federal Agencies from Using Phrase ‘Illegal Alien’
President Joe Biden’s administration has ordered U.S. immigration agencies to stop using the controversial and dehumanising phrase “illegal alien” in reference to migrants.
China Reports 96 New Coronavirus Cases Nationwide
Chinese health authorities reported 96 coronavirus cases nationwide on Sunday as the country continues efforts to rein in a new outbreak.
Saudi Arabia: UN calls for release of woman jailed for 34 years for tweeting
The UN human rights office, OHCHR, on Friday expressed outrage over a 34-year prison sentence handed down to a Saudi woman, Ms Salma Al-Shehab charged with following and retweeting so-called dissidents and activists.
Russia claims responsibility for Ukrainian train station strike
Russia’s Defence Ministry has confirmed that its forces were behind Wednesday’s missile strike on a railway station in central Ukraine that Kiev said left at least 25 people dead, including civilians.
Putin Wins With 87.3% Votes After 99.83% Ballots Counted
Russia’s incumbent President Vladimir Putin won with 87.3 per cent of the votes counted in the presidential elections
EU leaders meet to discuss Israel-Iran tensions, Ukraine war
EU leaders were in Brussels for a two-day summit starting from Wednesday to discuss the European Union’s economic future, the Ukraine war
Australia PM Slams China for Easing Trade Restrictions on Russia
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Friday described as unacceptable, China’s decision to ease restrictions on Russia’s wheat imports at a time when the
U.S. President Biden Welcomes Gaza Temporary Ceasefire Agreement
U.S. President Joe Biden has welcomed the temporary ceasefire agreement between the Palestinian militant group Hamas and Israel that will see the release of some hostages currently held in the Gaza Strip.
