Category: World News
By Mustafa Abu Ganeyeh BETHLEHEM, West Bank (Reuters) – There will be no Christmas tree in Bethlehem this year as the traditional site of Jesus’ birth holds pared-down celebrations “without the fanfare and without too many lights” in the shadow…
Henry Kissinger, a controversial Nobel Peace Prize winner and diplomatic powerhouse whose service under two presidents left an indelible mark on US foreign policy, died on Wednesday at age 100, Kissinger Associates Inc said in a statement. He died at his home in Connecticut. Kissinger had been active…
Nairobi (AFP) – The speaker of Kenya’s parliament has cracked down on what he described as inappropriate attire worn by MPs, even banning traditional African dress and safari-style suits favoured by President William Ruto. Moses Wentang’ula told lawmakers on Tuesday they…
Washington (AFP) – A secret cell headed by CIA and Mossad chiefs, and multiple contacts between US President Joe Biden and leaders of Israel, Qatar, and Egypt underpinned an “excruciating” five weeks resulting in the truce agreement, a US official said.…
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s King Charles celebrates his 75th birthday on Tuesday and will use the occasion to launch a new scheme to tackle food poverty and cut down on waste. The king, who has spent more than five decades…
Geneva (AFP) – Flags flew at half-mast at UN compounds across the globe Monday, as staff observed a minute’s silence for the more than 100 colleagues killed in Gaza during the Israel-Hamas war. The blue and white United Nations flag was…
Riyadh (AFP) – Arab leaders and Iran’s president are in the Saudi capital Saturday for a summit meeting expected to underscore demands that Israel’s war in Gaza end before the violence draws in other countries. The emergency meeting of the Arab…
Britain’s government set out its plans to tackle crime, boost growth and water down climate change measures on Tuesday, an unashamedly political agenda that could offer clues to how Conservatives plan to campaign ahead of elections next year. Britain’s King…
London (AFP) – Charles III gives the first King’s Speech in more than 70 years Tuesday, formally opening the UK parliament with a run-down of his government’s legislative plans as an election looms. The 74-year-old head of state will outline Conservative…
Donald Trump, a frontrunner to win the Republican 2024 presidential nomination, made a tough stance on immigrants a cornerstone of his first White House term. At a rally in Iowa on 16 October he doubled down on his vow to…
