World China urges Israel to stop military operation in Rafah ‘as soon as possible’ Beijing – China urged Israel on Tuesday to stop its military operation in the Gazan city of Rafah “as... Read more 13 Feb
World Israeli settler violence ‘must stop’: French FM Jerusalem – French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne said Monday that Israeli “settler violence must stop” against Palestinians in the... Read more 6 Feb
World Australia says writer given suspended death sentence in China Sydney – Australia’s government said Monday writer Yang Jun has been given a suspended death sentence in China, describing it... Read more 5 Feb
World Blinken seeks hostage deal in new Mideast crisis tour Shannon – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will speak to Arab states on a new crisis trip starting Monday... Read more 5 Feb
Burkina Faso AU expresses ‘regret’ as Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger resign from Ecowas Nairobi – The African Union on Tuesday expressed “deep regret” over the decision by the military regimes in Burkina... Read more 31 Jan
World Israel to shift some troops north as negotiators push for Gaza ceasefire Israel – The Israeli army was preparing to shift some of its forces from the Gaza Strip to the... Read more 30 Jan
Burkina Faso Coup trio’s exit from West Africa bloc shakes region Niamey – The military regimes in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have announced their immediate withdrawal from the West... Read more 30 Jan
World China’s top diplomat to discuss Taiwan with US security advisor Bangkok – China’s top diplomat Wang Yi will discuss Taiwan with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan during talks... Read more 26 Jan
Countries Blinken says US-South Africa ties won’t suffer over genocide case Luanda – Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday that US relations with South Africa would not suffer... Read more 26 Jan
Business Blinken builds US ties with Africa west coast as Sahel concerns grow Abidjan – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday opens a week-long tour of Africa’s west coast as... Read more 22 Jan