Kenya Denies Endorsing UAE Candidate For UN Post
Kenya has denied endorsing Lana Nusseibeh’s bid to lead the United Nations, clarifying its diplomatic stance as the race to succeed António Guterres accelerates under intense…
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World Organisation Against Torture: Israel Detains Palestinian Doctors Over Alleged Terror Ties
Dr. Dima Amin is detained in Israel amid accusations of incitement and support for terrorist organizations, as global medical groups demand the suspension of the Israeli…
Average price of gasoline exceeds Biden’s under Trump
Gas prices under President Donald Trump have surpassed those under his predecessor Joe Biden, with the national average hitting $4.29 per gallon as the 2026 midterms approach…
Healey slashes tariffs on marmalade, gherkins
Chancellor John Healey announced tariff cuts on marmalade, gherkins, and over 100 other family favourite goods as part of a pre-Budget package aimed at easing cost-of-living…
Russia committed war crimes in Ukraine by attacking its energy grid, UN-backed inquiry says
Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity, according to a United Nations inquiry released Monday.
UN Accuses Israel of Crimes Against Humanity
United Nations-mandated investigators have accused Israel of committing crimes against humanity in the occupied West Bank, including “extermination,” torture, and sexual violence…
Netanyahu and Zemir Clash Over Iran Ops Ahead of 2026 Elections
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Chief of Staff AI Zemir clashed over military operations against Iran in the lead-up to the 2026 elections, with sources reporting…
Macklemore Launches Free Palestine Tour After Ed Sheeran’s Pro-Palestinian Remarks
US rapper Macklemore launched his Free Palestine Tour in Dublin following his removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour over pro-Palestinian remarks, with fans and supporters praising his…
Israel Election 2026: Netanyahu vs. Eisenkot Amid Gaza Tensions
Israel’s election on October 27, 2026, could reshape its political landscape as Netanyahu faces challenger Gadi Eisenkot, with Arab voter turnout and international tensions over…
John Major Faces Focus Over 1991 Coagh SAS Ambush Plan
More than three decades after three Provisional IRA members were killed in a 1991 Special Air Service ambush in County Tyrone, fresh legal battles continue over the operation’s…
Trump Attacks Abdul El-Sayed With 9/11 Comparison in Michigan
President Donald Trump escalated his anti-Muslim rhetoric against Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed during a Sunday campaign rally in Port Huron, Michigan, comparing the…
US Reportedly Eyes Viktor Orbán for UN Role with Russia, China Support
American officials have approached former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to encourage a United Nations secretary-general bid, with Washington reportedly weighing a joint…