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US-South Africa relationship “damaged” over Israel’s war
Analyst Sandile Swana says the US-South Africa dispute stems from South Africa's backing of the ICJ case against Israel.
Thousands join antigovernment protest in Serbia’s capital, Belgrade
Protests began after 15 people killed in November's Novi Sad railway station roof collapse.
Gaza’s silent epidemic
Gaza has the highest number of child amputees per capita and has been rendered incapable of taking care of them.
Rival rallies erupt in South Korea before ruling on president’s impeachment
Pro and anti-President Yoon Suk-yeol protests have gathered across South Korea's capital ahead of a court ruling.
Acute child malnutrition in northern Gaza doubles in one month, UNICEF says
UNICEF warns malnutrition crisis worsens across Gaza, with dramatic rises in affected children under two and under five.
Why are Caribbean leaders fighting Trump to keep Cuban doctors?
Cuban medical missions provide crucial support to several Caribbean healthcare systems, especially in times of crisis.
South Africa committed to US ties after ‘regrettable’ expulsion of envoy
US State Secretary Marco Rubio has accused South Africa's ambassador of hating the US and President Trump.
US sanctions Thailand’s officials over deportation of Uighurs to China
Thailand defends last month's decision, saying China assured the safety of the repatriated Uighur people.
Syria: An eruption of violence and a misinformation crisis
The Listening Post analyses Syria's past week of violence, vengeance & disinformation.
Can an aspirin a day keep cancer at bay?
A new study finds that aspirin may disrupt the protective shield cancer cells use to evade the immune system.
UN: Iran using drones to enforce hijab law
A Friday report by the United Nations says Iran is using advanced technology, including drones, facial recognition and a citizen-reporting app to crack down on violations of its mandatory hijab laws.
A key element of the effort is the government-backed Nazer app, which enables the police and "vetted" members of the public to report alleged violations by women in vehicles, including those in ambulances, mass transit and taxis.
The report describes the app as allowing users to upload the vehicle license plate, location and time of an alleged violation. It then, according to the report, alerts police. Then, according to the report, the app "triggers a text message (in real-time) to the registered owner of the vehicle, warning them that they had been found in violation of the mandatory hijab laws, and that their vehicles would be impounded for ignoring these warnings."
According to the report, authorities are using drones in Tehran and the southern part of the country to monitor hijab compliance in public areas, as well as new facial recognition software said to have been installed last year at the entrance of Tehran’s Amirkabir University.
The report is to go to the U.N. Human Rights Council on Tuesday.
‘Inch by inch’: Myanmar rebels close in on key military base in Chin State
Under heavy Myanmar air force attacks, Chin rebels pay heavy price for success of ‘Mission Jerusalem’.
UN chief calls for global action against rising ‘anti-Muslim bigotry’
Marking International Day to Combat Islamophobia, Guterres speaks out against bigotry, xenophobia and discrimination.
Russian captain in North Sea ship collision charged with manslaughter
Vladimir Motin to appear in court over the death of a crew member after his cargo ship crashed into a US fuel tanker.
How does Israel’s detention campaign work?
For every Palestinian Israel freed in the ceasefire deal, it arrested 16 more.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,115
These are the key developments on day 1,115 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
US says South African ambassador ‘no longer welcome’
Trump administration has frequently sparred with South Africa over legacy of apartheid and criticism of Israel.
In Justice Department speech, Donald Trump threatens opponents with jail
US president took aim at journalists, judges, prosecutors and Biden officials in a speech calling for 'accountability'.
Will Israel be held accountable for genocidal acts in Gaza?
UN report finds systemic sexual and gender-based violence against Palestinians.
Finnish court convicts Russian man for war crimes in Ukraine
Finnish court sentences Russian paramilitary to life imprisonment for war crimes against Ukrainian soldiers in 2014.