Palestine:Arab states and UN condemn Gaza aid blockade by Israel

Several Arab states and the UN have condemned Israel for blocking the entry of all humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. Egypt and Qatar said the Israeli move on Sunday…

UK: Starmer announces £1.6bn missile deal for Ukraine

Sir Keir Starmer has announced a £1.6bn missile deal for Ukraine, following a summit of European leaders in London. The prime minister also announced “a number” of allies had signed…

USA: Trump makes English official language of US

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order making English the official language of the United States. It means government agencies and organisations that receive federal funding can choose whether…

USA: Protesters target JD Vance in Vermont after clash with Zelensky

Protesters in the US have lined a road in Vermont that Vice-President JD Vance was due to drive down following his and President Trump’s angry exchange with Volodymyr Zelensky at…

Bosnia: Peace envoy says Serb regional leaders seek to destabilise country

The  international high representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina has accused the political leaders of Republika Srpska, a Serb-majority entity, of seeking to destabilise the country after the statelet passed legislation…

La Reunion island: Four dead as Cyclone Garance wrecks French Island

At least four people have been killed as Cyclone Garance struck the French overseas territory of La Reunion island, authorities said. The cyclone struck on Friday, making landfall in the…

Uganda: Four-year-old dies from Ebola amid new outbreak

A four-year-old has been identified as the second patient to die from the Ebola virus in Uganda after a recent outbreak. The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Saturday night…

Iran: Economy minister impeached amid rising inflation, falling currency

Iran’s  economy minister has been impeached after the parliament voted to dismiss him from office amid rising inflation and a falling currency. Abdolnaser Hemmati was removed from office after 182…

Palestine: Israel reneges on Gaza ceasefire deal, warns Hamas of ‘consequences’

Israel  has issued a threat to Hamas, saying there would be “consequences” if the Palestinian group did not agree to extend the now-ended phase one of the ceasefire agreement following…

UK: Keir Starmer and and Emmanuel Macron to discuss Ukraine plan with Trump

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK and France is to work with Ukraine “on a plan to stop the fighting” with Russia – and will then “discuss…