insert_link World A vote on Palestine’s admission to the UN could happen soon A decision on whether to admit Palestine as a permanent member of the United Nations might be decided in the coming days. The UN Security Council referred the matter to its admissions committee for consideration. Once this process is complete, the committee could recommend immediate admission. Jody Jacobs reports on what will happen next. todayApril 9, 2024 9
insert_link World Total solar eclipse wows Americans In past moments, North America has experienced a once-in-a-lifetime event: a full solar eclipse — a rarity over a continuous stretch of land. It was the first time in hundreds of years that the phenomenon passed over huge swathes of the continent. Our US correspondent Benji Hyer was watching the historic astronomical occurrence. todayApril 9, 2024 5
insert_link World The Vatican doubles down on gender theory and sex changes The Vatican has doubled down on its opposition to gender theory and sex changes. "Dignitas infinita" or "Infinite dignity", a new declaration personally approved by Pope Francis, was released by the office that oversees the Catholic Church's doctrine on Monday. Giles Gibson has more from Rome. todayApril 8, 2024 46
insert_link World US, UK, and Australia prepare for AUKUS talks The United States, United Kingdom, and Australia are set to begin talks on bringing new members to Aukus, according to a report by the Financial Times. Laura Westbrook has more. todayApril 8, 2024 20
insert_link World Modi and Gandhi set for intense election rallies With India set to begin voting next week, election campaigns have picked up across the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to hold several election rallies on Monday, as will opposition leader Rahul Gandhi. todayApril 8, 2024 19
insert_link World Haitian gangs source US firearms Haitian gangs in Port-au-Prince are getting their firearms from the United States. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime has reported an increase in the trafficking of powerful weapons into Haiti since 2021, including AK47 and AR15 rifles. Sylvie Bertrand oversees research teams studying the sources, routes, and distribution of these illicit firearms in Haiti. todayApril 8, 2024 25
insert_link World Jihadism in Mozambique: southern African forces are leaving with mixed results By Thomas Mandrup, Stellenbosch University The Southern African Development Community (SADC) military mission in Mozambique (Samim), which was deployed on 15 July 2021 to fight the Islamic insurgents terrorising the northern Cabo Delgado province since 2017, is scheduled to end by June 2024. Mozambican security forces will then take full responsibility for security. We asked military science and defence expert Thomas Mandrup, who has published a paper […] todayApril 8, 2024 16
insert_link World Indian opposition leaders hold hunger strike An opposition party in India is holding another day-long hunger strike, to protest the arrest of a prominent leader from their ranks. Its supporters also held demonstrations in cities around the world over the weekend. Arvind Kejriwal, the sitting chief minister of Delhi, was arrested last month by India's financial watchdog. Critics say his arrest is aimed at weakening the opposition's fight against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in this month's […] todayApril 8, 2024 34
insert_link World US, UK And Australia ‘set for talks on expanding Aukus security pact’……… The US, UK and Australia are set to begin talks on bringing new members to Aukus, according to a report by the Financial Times. Washington is reportedly pushing for Japan to be involved in the security pact aimed as a deterrent against China. Laura Westbrook has more. todayApril 8, 2024 26