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
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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impeachment proceedings against President Yoon Suk Yeol unless he immediately resigns, after he declared and then rescinded martial law.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.
China discovers multi-billion dollars worth of gold reserves
China believes it has found the world’s biggest gold deposit, with reserves estimated to be worth more than $80 billion.
Food crisis deepens in Gaza: 3 people lose lives in quest for bread
At least two children and a woman were crushed to death as a crowd of Palestinians pushed to get bread at a bakery in the Gaza Strip amid a worsening food crisis in the war-ravaged territory, medical officials said.
To safeguard children’s wellbeing, Australia bans social media
MONITORING (SW) – Australia’s world-first legislation has passed the parliament with bipartisan support, which means children and teenagers will be banned from using social media.
Mujahid is upbeat about ties between Afghanistan, Russia
Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, has stated that Sergey Shoigu, Secretary of the Russian Security Council, assured during his visit to Afghanistan that the removal of the “Taliban” name from Russia’s list of banned groups will be finalized in the near future.
Pakistani forces launch night-time crackdown against Imran Khan supporters
MONITORING (SW) – Pakistan security forces launched a night-time operation to disperse thousands of supporters of the country’s jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, after the crowd broke through barricades and gathered in the capital Islamabad demanding his release.
Russia pledges support for infrastructure projects in Afghanistan
Sergei Shoigu, the secretary of Russia’s Security Council, has said that Moscow is ready to implement infrastructure projects in Afghanistan, including railways, transport, industry, agriculture, electricity, and mining.
