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Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 106

Around The Globe - Sat, 01/20/2024 - 08:42
Footage and witness accounts reveal how Israel carried out summary executions in Gaza. Here are the other updates.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 696

Around The Globe - Sat, 01/20/2024 - 08:36
These are the main developments as the war enters its 696th day.

US Senator Tim Scott endorses Trump for president in blow to Nikki Haley

Around The Globe - Sat, 01/20/2024 - 08:11
Trump holds commanding lead in polls ahead of key New Hampshire primary on Tuesday.

‘Low-trust’ ties: What’s next for Pakistan, Iran after tit-for-tat attacks?

Around The Globe - Sat, 01/20/2024 - 06:36
The neighbours appear to be de-escalating tensions but their border security concerns will have deepened, say analysts

Popcorn and curfews: India gets ready for Ram temple with frenzy and fear

Around The Globe - Sat, 01/20/2024 - 06:17
The stock market will be shut, movie halls will show the launch live. But it's joy for some, pain and anxiety for others

Purges in China’s military allow Taiwan some respite – for now

Around The Globe - Sat, 01/20/2024 - 01:37
Turmoil in China's senior ranks raises questions about morale and whether the chaos reduces the threat to Taiwan.

Actor Alec Baldwin charged again over fatal film-set shooting

Around The Globe - Fri, 01/19/2024 - 22:03
Grand jury indicted Baldwin for involuntary manslaughter over 2021 shooting on set of, Rust, that killed Halyna Hutchins

New Hampshire primary: Haley and the anti-Trump movement’s last best hope

Around The Globe - Fri, 01/19/2024 - 21:57
A Haley win could lay the bedrock for a Republican challenge to Trump. But a loss would likely be fatal to her campaign.

South Africa seeks to stop auction of historic Nelson Mandela artefacts

Around The Globe - Fri, 01/19/2024 - 21:22
About 75 items are to go under the hammer in a deal between Mandela's family and a New York-based auctioneer.

Namibia’s president to undergo treatment after ‘cancerous cells’ found

Around The Globe - Fri, 01/19/2024 - 20:30
Hage Geingob, 82, will continue to carry out his presidential duties while seeking treatment, his office said.

‘Until Israel stops!’: Yemenis rally for Houthis, Palestinians in Sanaa

Around The Globe - Fri, 01/19/2024 - 20:18
Thousands took to the streets to express their solidarity with Gaza and to protest against US attacks on Yemen.

Journalist questions bombing of Gaza university

Around The Globe - Fri, 01/19/2024 - 20:12
A reporter questions the US State Department about Israeli justification for destroying Israa University in Gaza City.

Palestine, the alchemy of big lies and future of the university

Around The Globe - Fri, 01/19/2024 - 19:23
Universities are once again at the centre of culture, and through it, political warfare.

Could Ethiopia and Somalia go to war?

Around The Globe - Fri, 01/19/2024 - 19:13
Mogadishu says a deal to grant Addis Ababa access to sea in Somaliland is a violation of its sovereignty.

‘Criminal complaints’ filed against Israeli President Herzog in Switzerland

Around The Globe - Fri, 01/19/2024 - 18:02
Swiss prosecutor confirmed the filing but would not reveal details about the nature and number of the complaints.

Germany’s parliament approves easing citizenship laws

Around The Globe - Fri, 01/19/2024 - 17:45
Legislation allows people to be eligible for citizenship after five years, opens up possibility of dual nationalities.

Israeli minister says only a deal can free captives as rifts split cabinet

Around The Globe - Fri, 01/19/2024 - 16:24
Gadi Eizenkot's comments come amid disagreement in the war cabinet about how to handle the war in Gaza.

It’s high time for all those at Harvard to stand with Palestine

Around The Globe - Fri, 01/19/2024 - 15:51
The university must end its complicity in genocide, and protect students standing with the oppressed.

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