Category: GLOBAL NEWS
UN Human Rights condemns ‘slaughter’ of journalists in Gaza City – SABC News
The United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has condemned the killing of six Palestinian journalists in Gaza City, the majority working for Al Jazeera in covering the ongoing war there.
Read MoreTaiwan evacuates hundreds as Typhoon Podul barrels towards southeast – SABC News
Authorities in Taiwan were scrambling on Tuesday to evacuate hundreds ahead of a possible landfall by Typhoon Podul on the island’s southeastern coast, while nearby areas battle to recover from
Read MoreHundreds evacuated in Turkey city as authorities fight wildfires – SABC News
Firefighters in Turkey are battling wildfires in the centre of the northwestern province of Canakkale, fanned by strong winds, and hundreds of residents have evacuated in precaution, local authorities and
Read MoreWashington police ‘allowed to do whatever the hell they want’: Trump – SABC News
US President Donald Trump on Monday declared a “public safety emergency” in Washington, invoking his powers under the Home Rule Act to take federal control of the city’s police department
Read MoreIsrael strike kills Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza – SABC News
A prominent Al Jazeera journalist, who had previously been threatened by Israel, was killed along with four colleagues in an Israeli airstrike on Sunday in an attack condemned by journalists
Read MoreAustralia to recognise Palestinian state at UNGA in September – SABC News
Australia will recognise a Palestinian state at next month’s United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) , Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday, a move that adds to international pressure on
Read MoreGlobal outcry at UN as majority condemn Israel’s Gaza City plans – SABC News
The United Nations Security Council’s emergency session on Israeli plans to take control of Gaza City has heard condemnation of the move from the majority of member states. They include
Read MoreUN Security Council meets urgently as Gaza conflict escalates – SABC News
The United Nations Security Council meets in an emergency session on Sunday. This follows a decision by the Israeli security cabinet to approve a plan to expand military operations inside
Read MoreLIVE: Netanyahu vows to ‘complete the job’ against Hamas – SABC News
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that Israel has no choice but to “complete the job” and defeat Hamas, given the Palestinian group’s refusal to lay down its
Read MoreEurope stresses need to protect Ukrainian interests ahead peace talks – SABC News
European leaders yesterday welcomed US President Donald Trump’s plans to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on ending the war in Ukraine, while stressing the need to keep pressure on Moscow
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