insert_link World Tokyo court hears racial profiling case A Tokyo court is hearing a case alleging racial profiling by the Japanese police. Three foreign-born residents are seeking about 20-thousand dollars in damages in the unprecedented lawsuit. Chris Gilbert has more from Tokyo. todayApril 15, 2024 24
insert_link World Guterres calls for calm in the Middle East Diplomats in the UN Security Council called for restraint following Iran's drone attack on Israel on Saturday. The council met for an emergency meeting on Sunday with members fearing a full-blown spillover of the conflict in the region. Jody Jacobs reports from the U.N HQ in New York. todayApril 15, 2024 24
insert_link World The U.S is urging restraint as Israel weighs up how to respond to Iran’s unprecedented attack The U.S is urging restraint as Israel weighs up how to respond to Iran's unprecedented attack. President Joseph Biden has spoken to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and pledged support, but also cautioned against retaliation that could widen the Middle East conflict. Nick Harper reports from Washington. todayApril 15, 2024 15
insert_link World Biden says U.S won’t get involved in tit for tat strikes against Iran U.S President Joseph Biden has told Israel's leader the United States will not get involved in any tit for tat strikes against Iran. That's as G7 leaders have condemned Iran's drone attack against Israel and reaffirmed their commitment to Israel's security. Our Washington correspondent Jagruti Dave has more. todayApril 15, 2024 17
insert_link World How Iran responds to Damascus attack could determine trajectory of conflict in the Middle East By Javed Ali, University of Michigan Reports that Iran is preparing reprisal attacks following the deadly bombing of a facility that Israel claims is linked to threats against its interests have provoked fears of conflict widening in the Middle East. U.S. President Joe Biden has vowed “ironclad” support for Israel, which is widely considered to be responsible for the April 1, 2024, attack, amid fiery rhetoric from Tehran […] todayApril 12, 2024 22
insert_link World Maldives to woo Indian tourists back amid ongoing diplomatic spat A key tourism body in Maldives says it plans to hold road shows in India, as part of a pan to woo Indian tourists back to the island nation.At the start of the year, a diplomatic spat between the two countries escalated after a few Maldivian ministers posted derogatory comments online about Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Thousands of Indians responded with a #BoycottMaldives campaign on social media. todayApril 12, 2024 35
insert_link World South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol vows to reform state after election loss South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol is vowing to reform state affairs following his party’s crushing parliamentary election defeat on Wednesday. The ruling PPP’s loss to the opposition Democratic Party is seen as a major blow to Yoon’s administration. Chris Gilbert reports. todayApril 12, 2024 10
insert_link World Israel accused of using AI to target thousands in Gaza, as killer algorithms outpace international law By Natasha Karner, RMIT University The Israeli army used a new artificial intelligence (AI) system to generate lists of tens of thousands of human targets for potential airstrikes in Gaza, according to a report published last week. The report comes from the nonprofit outlet +972 Magazine, which is run by Israeli and Palestinian journalists. The report cites interviews with six unnamed sources in Israeli intelligence. The sources claim the […] todayApril 12, 2024 6
insert_link World FBI warns of coordinated attack on US, following Moscow concert hall killings The FBI is warning of a possible coordinated attack on the United States. It comes in the wake of an attack in Russia, with ISIS gunmen killing at least 144 people at a concert venue last month. Nick Harper reports from New York. todayApril 12, 2024 17