Sudan: Army decries ethnic targeting of civilian killings
The Sudanese army on January 14th denounced what it referred to as "individual violations" in Sudan's El Gezira in recent...
Day: 17 January 2025
Israel second highest jailer of journalists, report finds
Israel was the second highest jailer of journalists in 2024, according to a annual report from the press freedom organisation,...
New French PM survives first no-confidence vote in parliament
New French prime minister Francois Bayrou on survived his first vote of no confidence in the national assembly on January...
Ceasefire deal approved by Israeli security cabinet
The Israeli security cabinet approved a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal on January 17th, recommending that the wider government...
Spanish man kidnapped in North Africa in disputed circumstances
The Spanish foreign ministry announced a Spanish man was kidnapped in Northern Africa, amid suspicions of terrorist group activity says...
Curfew imposed in South Sudan after Sudan killings trigger riots
A nationwide curfew was imposed by police in South Sudan from 6pm (1600 GMT) on January 17th after a night...
Gazans celebrate ceasefire announcement
Palestinians in Gaza celebrated news of the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel on January 15th, following 15 months of a...
Morocco: Arab leaders praise Palestine aid despite Israel ties
Arab leaders have expressed their gratitude to Moroccan King Mohammed VI's over efforts to support the Palestinian cause, despite Morocco's...
Beirut explosion probe recommences after two years
Lebanese judge Tarek Bitar has resumed his investigation on January 16th into the 2020 Beirut port blast, charging 10 people...
Israeli strike in Syria kills two officials, one civilian
An Israeli air strike in Syria’s Quneitra region killed three people on January 15th, Arab News via AFP reported. The...
“No real effort” made by Israel to probe Gaza war crimes – ICC prosecutor
The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor, Karim Khan, has defended his decision to bring war crimes allegations against Israel's prime...
Italy pledges €400m for Tunisia’s energy transition in new agreement
Italy and Tunisia have reached a €400m agreement to fund transition to green energy in Tunisia, as partnership grows between...
UN raises concerns over retaliatory attacks of Sudan civilians
The United Nations warned on January 15th of retaliatory violence against civilians in Sudan’s El Gezira state, according to The...
Hamas poised to release first hostages under deal, Israel says
The Palestinian group Hamas is expected to free its first hostages on January 19th under a Gaza ceasefire deal, the...
Israel’s Ben-Gvir to leave government if Gaza deal is approved
Israeli National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, expressed his opposition on January 17th to the proposal of the Gaza prisoner exchange...
