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Iranian envoy pledges to strengthen ties with Afghanistan

The newly appointed envoy of Tehran to Kabul has vowed to strengthen ties between Afghanistan and Iran.

Israeli forces kill 70 more Palestinian children amid renewed push for truce

MONITORING (SW) – The civil defence service of Gaza said Israeli forces had killed 70 children across the enclave over five days as Israel sent several senior officials for talks in Doha on a potential ceasefire deal.

Manmohan Singh, the architect of India’s economic triumph, dies at 92

MONITORING (SW) – People in India are reflecting on former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s contribution to the country since his death on Thursday evening.

Balcony solar panels gaining fame in Europe

MONITORING (SW) – Balcony solar panels can save 30% on a typical household’s electricity bill and, with vertical surface area in cities larger than roof space, the appeal is clear, noted a latest report.

UN complaints against Islamic Emirate’s ‘interventions’ in humanitarian process

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) recently stated in a report that government interventions in Afghanistan have increased in the humanitarian assistance processes of the organization.

Arab countries call for ‘inclusive’ government in Syria

MONITORING (SW) – Top diplomats from eight Arab League countries have agreed at a meeting in Jordan to “support a peaceful transition process” in Syria following President

UNGA votes overwhelmingly for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza

The United Nations General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to demand an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

France in crisis as no-confidence vote brings down the government

France has been plunged into political crisis after a no-confidence vote brought down the government, ending the beleaguered minority coalition of the rightwing prime minister Michel Barnier after only three months.

South Korea descends into political turmoil after President declares emergency martial law

South Korea’s main opposition party has announced it will initiate impeachment proceedings against President Yoon Suk Yeol unless he immediately resigns, after he declared and then rescinded martial law.

Trump demands release of Israeli hostages before he resumes office

President-elect Donald Trump is demanding the immediate release of Israeli hostages still being held in Gaza, saying that if they are not freed before he is sworn into office for a second term there will be “HELL TO PAY.”

Who are the rebels seizing control of Syria’s second-biggest city?

Rebel forces have launched the largest offensive against the Syrian government in years taking control of “large parts” of the country’s second-biggest city, Aleppo.