insert_link World Head of British Army Warns Population Must Be Ready For War The head of the British Army has warned that the population of the UK must be ready to fight if war breaks out with Russia. This follows Sweden reintroducing a new form of national service as it prepares to join NATO. Simon Gaitán reports. todayJanuary 25, 2024 3
insert_link World With Trump Front of Mind, New Hampshire Voters Cite Abortion and Obamacare as Concerns Voters in Bedford, New Hampshire, wait in line to cast their ballots on Jan. 23, as the state holds its primary. (JOE RAEDLE/GETTY IMAGES) By Phil Galewitz via KFF Health News Health care issues are important to Lana Leggett-Kealey, who works as a genetic genealogist. But on Tuesday, as she walked out of her polling place at a local high school and into a frigid New England morning, she said she […] todayJanuary 25, 2024 3
insert_link World Biden wobbles under weight of multiple open fronts around the world Long gone is the Joe Biden of February 2023, strolling confidently through the streets of Kyiv, basking in the role as champion of the Ukrainian cause in the fight against Vladimir Putin's Russia. Nearly one year after that triumphant appearance, the US president is instead facing the harsh realities of running for re-election while bogged down in one stagnant war and navigating the volatility of another, as the conflict in […] todayJanuary 25, 2024 6
insert_link World Qatar ‘appalled’ at alleged criticism by Netanyahu Qatar said Wednesday it was "appalled" by remarks attributed to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who was allegedly caught on tape calling the emirate's role as mediator in the Gaza war "problematic". At a meeting this week with the families of hostages held in Gaza, Netanyahu blamed Qatar for financing Hamas and said he was upset at a US decision to extend the presence of a military base in the […] todayJanuary 25, 2024 4
insert_link World US support for Taiwan ‘firm’ lawmakers tell president-elect Lai Two US lawmakers met with Taiwanese president-elect Lai Ching-te on Thursday to reaffirm Washington's support for the self-ruled island, which China claims as part of its territory. Despite warnings from Beijing that Lai would bring "war and decline" to Taiwan, he won the January 13 poll, securing a third term for the Democratic Progressive Party -- which rejects China's claim to the island. Democrat Ami Bera of California and Florida […] todayJanuary 25, 2024 7
insert_link Africa BIZ NEWS JANUARY 25, 2024: Namibian Government Rules Out Immediate National Airline, Hints at Regional Carrier Future In the wake of Air Namibia's 2021 liquidation, the Namibian government has officially dismissed any immediate plans for a new national airline. Works and Transport Minister John Mutorwa conveyed this decision, while also offering a glimpse of hope for the emergence of a future Namibian-flag carrier. Mutorwa hinted at the possibility of a smaller, regional airline taking flight down the line. [Read more] South Africa's Inflation Sees Further Decline in […] todayJanuary 25, 2024 4
insert_link World UN says still not enough aid getting into Gaza The United Nations says its still facing many obstacles in getting sufficient humanitarian and medical aid into Gaza. Speaking to reporters from Jerusalem on Wednesday the UN's Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory says the situation keeps deteriorating further and Israeli authorities continue to stop these conveys. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York. todayJanuary 25, 2024 19
insert_link World Boeing Max 10s likely delayed say airline execs following safety issues Several U.S. airline executives are expressing concern and even anger over the repeated safety issues on Boeing planes. United's CEO says they're planning for a major delay of the manufacturer's next line of planes, the 737 Max 10s. Caroline Malone reports. todayJanuary 25, 2024 6
insert_link World Yemeni children face severe malnutrition crisis, warns WHO The World Health Organization representative Dr. Arturo Pesigan warned Tuesday that roughly half of all Yemeni children under the age of five are malnourished — a total of 2.4 million, while 17.8 million people in the country require health support. todayJanuary 24, 2024 29
