Category: World

Rich in oil resources, the Abyei area straddles the border between Sudan and South Sudan and is claimed by both sides. “The war in the Sudan continues to have a profound impact on the security, economic and humanitarian situations in both the Sudan and South Sudan, including in the Abyei box,” Martha Pobee, Assistant Secretary-General […]

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock to coordinate next steps in supporting Ukraine.  The Secretary thanked Germany for its ongoing assistance to Ukraine and emphasized the importance of supporting Ukrainian efforts to defend their freedom and achieve victory.  They discussed […]

The Dutch government is investigating if possible warning signs from Israel were missed in the events leading up to this week’s assaults on Israeli soccer fans, Justice Minister David van Weel said in a letter to Parliament. “An investigation is still being conducted on possible warning signs from Israel,” Van Weel said in his letter […]

In a significant diplomatic development, Qatar has agreed to expel the leadership of the militant Palestinian group Hamas from its capital, Doha, following a request from the United States. This decision marks a culmination of months of diplomatic pressure from Washington aimed at persuading Qatar to take more active steps in securing a ceasefire and […]

In light of growing concerns surrounding potential executive actions by former President Donald Trump, Pentagon officials are reportedly engaged in internal discussions about how to respond if Trump were to issue controversial or legally questionable orders should he return to the presidency. The discussions reflect the high stakes of balancing military obedience with constitutional principles, […]

The German chancellor, Olaf Scholz, has sacked his finance minister Christian Lindner escalating a long conflict in the German government and ultimately causing the fragile coalition between Social Democrats, Greens, and the Free Democratic Party to collapse. For once, Scholz, often mocked as a robotic speaker without emotion, appeared to be angry – even resentful. […]

Federal authorities have announced charges against three individuals in connection with an alleged plot to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump and several prominent Iranian dissidents. The accused are believed to have been involved in a covert operation linked to the Iranian government, aimed at silencing critics of the Iranian regime and sending a powerful message to […]

Amsterdam has imposed a ban on all protests following violent attacks targeting Israeli football fans in the city. The clashes, which occurred both before and after a football match, left five people hospitalized and 62 detained. The Dutch authorities are investigating the incidents, which have sparked concerns over public safety and rising tensions linked to […]

Earlier this year in the General Assembly open-ended working group on information communication technologies, all states recognised that ransomware attacks “may have an impact on international peace and security.” Ransomware actors have consistently attacked critical national infrastructure, local government, and hospitals for personal financial gain. Most groups exist in jurisdictions that allow them to operate […]

A woman who hit and killed a cyclist when she was driving with a frosted-over windscreen, speeding and under the influence of cocaine and cannabis has been jailed. Anya Foster Anya Foster, 32, of Gloucester Street in St Helens, was late for a 6am meeting when she set off from her home at 6:18am on […]