The UN secretary-general says the absence of African seats is ‘indefensible’. African nations must have permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council, the head of the world body has told the African Union. Latin American countries and most of those in Asia do not have a permanent presence either, despite their huge populations. Can … Read more
More than 200 people have been killed in attacks, but the abducted Christians have been freed. Armed groups in Nigeria have killed more than 200 people in several attacks in recent days. Meanwhile, all the Christian worshippers abducted from churches last month have been released. How serious is Nigeria’s security situation – and what progress … Read more
It is a deal that ended years of uncertainty over the future of TikTok in the United States. More than 200 million people in the US can continue using the Chinese video-sharing platform. Concerns about national security triggered a debate on banning the app almost six years ago. To address the concerns, an agreement to … Read more
Renewed fighting between army and SDF highlights volatility. As the year comes to an end, a deal between the Syrian government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces was expected to come into force. Instead, fighting has erupted between the two sides in the northern city of Aleppo. They later agreed to stop the fighting, while … Read more
The UN Security Council has voted in favour of a US-drafted resolution, which endorses Donald Trump’s 20-point plan for Gaza. Included in the plan is the establishment of an International Stabilisation Force (ISF), which the US says multiple unnamed countries have offered to contribute to. The resolution was backed by 13 countries – including the … Read more
A web of complex issues remain as peace talks continuepublished at 19:43 British Summer Time 19 August 19:43 BST 19 August Paul AdamsDiplomatic correspondent Kyiv’s European allies are keen to capitalise on yesterday’s sense of momentum, engaging with the Trump administration while they feel they have the president’s attention. Hence the urgent dispatch to Washington … Read more
European leaders join Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington, DC for talks. According to United States President Donald Trump, it is possible to end the war in Ukraine – all that is needed is Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s agreement. But for Zelenskyy, agreeing to anything that means losing territory to Russia is not only difficult, … Read more
Concerns over Jimmy Lai’s health in detentionpublished at 03:47 British Summer Time 03:47 BST Today’s court case has now been adjourned until Monday, due to concerns over the 77-year-old Lai’s health. Lai’s family and legal team have over the past few years consistently raised concerns about his health, pointing to recent court appearances where he … Read more
Security forces confirm death of senior Hamas military wing member in Gaza strikes The Jerusalem Post IDF kills key Hamas founder deemed an ‘orchestrator’ of Oct 7 terror attack in Israel Fox News Israel says it killed Hamas co-founder in Gaza City Strike NBC News Israel at War Day 630: What’s happening in Israel, Gaza, West Bank? The Jerusalem … Read more
Decision marks first major personnel change of Donald Trump’s second term. Mike Waltz was dropped as US national security adviser. It’s the first big shift in personnel of Donald Trump’s second term. Weeks ago, he added a journalist to a chat group of senior officials sharing secret information. Is that why he is being moved … Read more