insert_link World Israel’s invasion of Rafah will not eliminate Hamas or end the war. So, what is Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan? By Ian Parmeter, Australian National University The Gaza war has now entered its eighth month and a resolution to the conflict still seems far off. Israel claims to have killed 13,000 Hamas militants so far. If that figure is correct, one can assume the number of wounded or incapacitated militants is at least twice or maybe three times that number. Prior to the war breaking out, […] todayMay 15, 2024 23
insert_link World Femicide: many countries around the world are making the killing of women a specific crime – here’s why it’s needed By Madhumita Pandey, Sheffield Hallam University An average of five women or girls are killed every hour by someone in their own family, according to UN data. And often their murders are intrinsically linked to them being women. Some countries are now passing laws to specifically criminalise femicide – an extreme manifestation of gender-based violence. The first documented use of the term “femicide” was in […] todayMay 15, 2024 23
insert_link World Beijing hits back as US proposes new tariffs on Chinese imports China has spoken out against a move by the United States to hike tariffs on US$18 billion worth of Chinese imports such as electric vehicles, advanced batteries, solar cells, steel, aluminium and medical equipment. The tariffs on EVs are set to quadruple to 100 percent this year, while those for semiconductors, will double from 25 percent to 50 percent by next year. Laura Westbrook has more from Hong Kong . […] todayMay 15, 2024 26
insert_link World India brushes aside concerns about US sanctions after inking Iran port deal India's foreign minister has brushed aside concerns about potential sanctions from the U.S after inking a 10 year deal to maintain a crucial port in Iran. On Tuesday, the US state department had said the US continues to enforce sanctions on Tehran and any country considering business deals with it should consider the potential risks. Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi. todayMay 15, 2024 11
insert_link World South Korea says ties with U.S will remain strong South Korea’s envoy to the U.S says ties between the two countries will remain ‘incessantly’ strong regardless of who is in the White House. Ambassador Cho Hyun-dong made the remarks in Washington amid speculation of a significant foreign policy shift if Donald Trump wins November’s presidential elections. Chris Gilbert reports. todayMay 15, 2024 35
insert_link World Container ship to be pulled back to Baltimore port in two days, amid clean up from accident U.S. salvage teams are in the process of moving remains of the collapsed Baltimore bridge from the river, seven weeks after a container ship rammed into it. On Monday, they set up controlled explosions to break the structure into smaller pieces, with plans to pull the ship completely from the waterway. Caroline Malone has the report for us. todayMay 15, 2024 35
insert_link World U.N staffer killed in Gaza, an Indian national The first foreign UN worker killed in Gaza has been identified as an Indian national. 46 year old Waibhav Anil Kale was killed in Gaza when the vehicle he was travelling in came under attack in Rafah. Jody Jacobs reports for us from the United Nations in New York. todayMay 15, 2024 33
insert_link World Michael Cohen testimony continues in Donald Trump trial Donald Trump's one-time lawyer Michael Cohen has retaken the stand at his ex-boss's criminal trial in New York, the first of four that the former US President faces as he vies for the Oval Office again. Cohen says he was responsible for paying $130,000 in return for a porn star's silence. Prosecutors allege that was done on behalf of Mr Trump and that he falsified business records to cover-up the […] todayMay 15, 2024 19
insert_link World France launches manhunt after attack on prison transport At least two prison officers have been killed in an attack on a jail van in northern France. French media are reporting that an inmate who was being transported has escaped. Ross Cullen reports that three other officers were severely injured in the attack by armed men. The BBC further reports that hundreds of police officers are searching for a prisoner in north-west France after he escaped from a van […] todayMay 14, 2024 36