The devastating impact of the Israel-Hamas war has set Gaza’s development back by six decades, according to the United Nations. Achim Steiner, head of the UN Development Programme, emphasized the immense challenges ahead, as the conflict has left an overwhelming majority of Gaza’s infrastructure in ruins. Approximately 65–70% of Gaza’s buildings have been either completely…
In a tragic incident near the Turkish-Iraqi border, the two countries has united to fight terrorism following two Iraqi border guards that lost their lives, and another that injured in a shooting attributed to the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), an outlawed group known for its insurgency against Turkey. The attack occurred on Friday in Iraq’s…
The chairman of the European Union Military Committee, Robert Brieger has suggested stationing European troops in Greenland. In an interview with Germany’s Welt am Sonntag, Brieger suggested it “would make perfect sense” for EU forces to be stationed on the Danish autonomous territory, alongside U.S. troops already present. This proposal comes amidst heightened international interest…
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has been ordered to halt its operations in Jerusalem and vacate all its premises by January 30, 2025. This directive was conveyed by Israel’s UN ambassador, Danny Danon, in a letter addressed to UN Secretary-General António Guterres. The decision follows recent Israeli legislation banning…
The European Commission is set to conduct a crucial stress test with major social media platforms next week to evaluate their preparedness in tackling disinformation ahead of next month’s German election. The test, scheduled for January 31, will involve tech giants Microsoft, TikTok, LinkedIn, Google, Snap, Meta, and X (formerly Twitter). The stress test is…
The World Health Organization (WHO) is grappling with a major financial and operational challenge following the United States’ decision to withdraw as its largest donor. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced on Friday that the agency is reviewing its priorities and implementing austerity measures to navigate the financial strain. In a letter sent to staff…
The Kremlin announced on Friday that Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to dialogue with U.S. President Donald Trump but is waiting for clear indications of willingness from Washington. Speaking to journalists, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, “Putin is ready. We are waiting for signals from the United States.” Both leaders have expressed interest in…
World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has urged nations to remain calm and avoid escalating trade tensions through retaliatory tariffs. Speaking during a panel discussion at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Okonjo-Iweala cautioned against the dangers of a tit-for-tat trade war, warning that such actions could have devastating consequences for the global…
Oil prices slipped to their lowest levels in a week on Wednesday as markets weighed the potential impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on global economic growth and energy demand. Brent crude futures fell by $0.29 (0.4%) to settle at $79.00 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude dropped $0.39 (0.5%)…
U.S. President Donald Trump has increased the pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin to bring an end to the ongoing war in Ukraine. Trump hinted at introducing tougher economic measures against Russia if a peace agreement is not reached soon. His warning comes as the Republican leader continues to tout his ability to end the…
