US forces sink ‘Houthi’ boats in Red Sea after attack on Maersk vessel
Al Jazeera :The United States military says it has sunk three boats waging an attack on a container ship in the Red Sea as it...
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Renowned Australian journalist John Pilger dies
Al Jazeera :John Pilger, the renowned Australia-born investigative journalist who was a trenchant critic of the West’s “imperialist” foreign policy, has died at age 84.His...
Displaced Gazans flee again as Israel launches fresh assaults
Reuters :Tens of thousands of newly displaced Gazans huddled under tarpaulins on Friday in the centre of the enclave after fleeing the latest offensive by...
G7 leaders to discuss legal theory on seizing Russian assets
Reuters :G7 leaders will discuss a new legal theory that would enable the seizure of $300 billion in frozen Russian assets when they meet in...
Pakistan bans New Year’s Eve celebrations in solidarity with Gaza
AFP :In an evening televised address to the nation, Pakistan Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar said because of the situation in the Gaza Strip, the government...
Indonesia navy drives away boat carrying Rohingya
Reuters :An Indonesian navy vessel in Aceh drove away a boat carrying Rohingya from Myanmar, a military spokesperson said, as growing numbers of would-be refugees...
UN chief calls for unity, hope in New Year’s message
Xinhua :In a video message released on the eve of 2024, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addressed the world, reflecting on the trials and tribulations of...
Myanmar junta’s Rakhine blockade raises civilian risk amid Chinese project
News Desk :Myanmar’s military regime has imposed a blockade on Kyaukphyu in Rakhine State as it intensifies efforts to advance the Special Economic Zone (SEZ)...
Turkey arrests ISIL suspects as detention drive continues
Al Jazeera :Turkey has announced it has detained dozens of people suspected of having ties to the ISIL (ISIS) armed group.At least 29 suspects were...
US allies reluctant on Red Sea taskforce
Reuters : US President Joe Biden hoped to present a firm international response to Yemen’s Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping by launching a new...