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Police in London, Paris and Madrid are on high alert ahead of this week’s Champions League Quarter Finals, after an apparent threat by Islamic State.

Police in London, Paris and Madrid are on high alert ahead of this week's Champions League Quarter Finals, after an apparent threat by Islamic State. Organisers say they are aware of the threats, but that the matches will go ahead as planned. Simon Gaitán reports.

10 April, 2024

World

UN says aid deliveries into Gaza are still being obstructed

The United Nations says its still facing numerous challenges with aid delivery especially into the north of Gaza. It says Israel's inspection rules are still hindering certain items from being transported. However, Israel says several trucks are being allowed to enter the enclave, something the UN disputes. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

10 April, 2024

World

Parents of US school shooter sentenced to 10-15 years in prison

The parents of a US teenager who killed four students at his high school have been sentenced to 10 to 15 years in prison. James and Jennifer Crumbley were found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in separate trials earlier this year. The case has received much attention, as it's the first time a parent of a school shooter has been held directly responsible for the actions of their child. Sally Patterson […]

10 April, 2024

Business / Economics

Saudi Arabia pledges support to Pakistan

The Pakistan foreign office on Monday announced that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have reiterated their dedication to accelerate an investment package worth $5 billion previously discussed. This reaffirmation came one day after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Separately, the Diplomat reports that in the recent discussions, Riyadh might have encouraged Pakistan to regain financial stability by entering into an arrangement with the International […]

9 April, 2024

World

Japanese Prime Minister heads to US for defense alliance talks

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is making an official visit to the United States where he will hold a summit with President Joe Biden that's expected to achieve a major upgrading of their defense alliance.

9 April, 2024

World

Rebuilding Gaza was seen as a ‘Herculean’ task before Oct. 7; six months of bombing has led to crises that will long outlive the war

Palestinians look for survivors after a Israeli strike in Gaza on Oct. 31, 2023. AP Photo/Doaa AlBaz Dima Nazzal, Georgia Institute of Technology Over a decade ago, a United Nations report described the Gaza Strip as virtually unlivable, adding that it would require “Herculean efforts” to change that. Today, after six months of bombardment, mass displacement and siege by Israel, the task of rebuilding Gaza seems practically unimaginable. I’m a […]

9 April, 2024

World

Australia suggests it could recognise Palestinian state

Australia on Tuesday became the latest country to advocate formal recognition of a further shattering a long-standing diplomatic taboo in the West. Foreign Minister Penny Wong said that recognising a state of Palestine could restart the moribund Middle East peace process and undermine extremist forces in the Middle East. "Recognising a Palestinian state -- one that can only exist side by side with a secure Israel -- doesn't […]

9 April, 2024

World

India’s Vistara cuts down operations, leading to a 25% hike in airfares

India's Vistara airlines has cut down flight operations, which has led to an increase in fares by approximately 20-25%, especially across key domestic routes. This comes after the Indian airline company faced significant disruptions with several flight cancellations last week after a number of its pilots called in sick. Sreoshi Mukherjee reports. ENG INDIAS VISTARA

9 April, 2024

World

Israel warned against Rafah offensive

Egypt, France and Jordan have jointly warned of the 'dangerous consequences' if Israel launches a ground offensive in Rafah. It comes after Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a date had been set for a military operation in the southern Gaza city. Talks in Cairo on a potential ceasefire have broken down after Hamas rejected Israel's latest proposal. International relations expert Professor Fawaz Gerges says both sides are under significant […]

9 April, 2024