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"Amid Gaza war backlash, Pacific Islands back Israel"

"Amid Gaza war backlash, Pacific Islands back Israel"

Pacific Nations Maintain Strong Support for Israel Amid Global Criticism After nearly two years of conflict in Gaza, marked by significant casualties and dire humanitarian conditions, Israel faces growing international isolation, with long-standing alliances strained. Despite widespread condemnation, several Pacific island nations remain firm in their backing of Israel—

UK failed to halt genocide as required, Gaza tribunal hears

UK failed to halt genocide as required, Gaza tribunal hears

Britain Accused of Complicity in Gaza Humanitarian Law Violations Witnesses at an independent tribunal in London have claimed that Britain is not only complicit in Israel’s alleged violations of humanitarian law in Gaza but has also failed in its legal obligation to prevent actions that could amount to genocide.

Afghanistan struck by third quake with over 2,200 dead

Afghanistan struck by third quake with over 2,200 dead

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan as the number of fatalities from Sunday’s disaster climbed to over 2,200. The tremor hit the southeastern part of the country on Thursday night, as reported by the Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences in Germany. The extent of the damage remained unclear.

"Canada's Mark Carney announces austerity as focus shifts from Trump to economic priorities"

"Canada's Mark Carney announces austerity as focus shifts from Trump to economic priorities"

Mark Carney has advised Canadians to brace for fiscal tightening, while his finance minister cautioned about difficult decisions in the months ahead as the government seeks to manage substantial military expenditures, reductions in public programs, and strained trade relations with the U.S. Carney, the former central banker turned political

"EU Leaders Urge Trump to Disclose US Aid Plans for Ukraine"

"EU Leaders Urge Trump to Disclose US Aid Plans for Ukraine"

However, skepticism remains high among European capitals about the feasibility of U.S. promises, given Trump’s unpredictable approach to international agreements. During the videocall, Trump reiterated his belief that European nations should bear a greater burden in supporting Ukraine, rather than relying heavily on Washington. "Europe must step

"Heartbreak in Gaza: Mothers Mourn as Bombs Rain Down"

"Heartbreak in Gaza: Mothers Mourn as Bombs Rain Down"

The last time I carried a life, I heard her heartbeat three times before it stopped. It was my fifth pregnancy. After the final appointment, where the surgeon frowned at the ultrasound, I walked down First Avenue. It was winter, a year after the pandemic began. Grief consumed me. I

"Kim Jong-un vows full support to Moscow following Putin talks"

"Kim Jong-un vows full support to Moscow following Putin talks"

Vladimir Putin extended an invitation to Kim Jong-un to visit Russia during a lengthy meeting in Beijing, held alongside China’s major military event. Kim pledged to provide full support to Moscow. The offer, conveyed through interpreters and shown in a Kremlin-released video, came as Ukraine’s president,