UN says still not enough aid getting into Gaza

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.

January 25, 2024 24

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.

January 25, 2024 9

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.

January 24, 2024 36

World

UN Security Councl calls for Middle East two state solution

There are strong calls for a two-state solution in the Middle East from the UN Security Council on Tuesday. The council held an open debate on the Israel-Gaza conflict attended by several Foreign Ministers. Jody Jacobs reports.

January 24, 2024 28

World

Donald Trumps New Hampshire win shows Republican race is all but over

Donald Trump has won the New Hampshire primary, defeating his last remaining rival for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley. Meanwhile, Nikki Haley, says she won’t suspend her Republican presidential campaign as the race is far from over. Haley says Trump is a chaotic candidate. Haley congratulated the former president on his win but said she would stay in the race.

January 24, 2024 40

Opinion Pieces

South Africa’s genocide case against Israel is the country’s proudest foreign policy moment in three decades

By Peter Vale, University of Pretoria and Vineet Thakur On 11 January 2024, South Africa hauled Israel before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the charge of violating the 1948 Genocide Convention. This was for Israel’s indiscriminate bombing and siege of Gaza following the deadly 7 October attack on Israel by Hamas which claimed 1,200 Israeli lives. More than 25,000 Palestinians, at least half of them children, have […]

January 24, 2024 10

Environment

Albatrosses are threatened with extinction – and climate change could put their nesting sites at risk

By Mia Momberg, University of Pretoria The wandering albatross (Diomedea exulans) is the world’s largest flying bird, with a wingspan reaching an incredible 3.5 metres. These birds are oceanic nomads: they spend most of their 60 years of life at sea and only come to land to breed approximately every two years once they have reached sexual maturity. Their playground is the vast Southern Ocean – the region between […]

January 24, 2024 18

World

Trump wins New Hampshire primary

Former US president Donald Trump has won the New Hampshire primary, scoring a second major victory after last week's big win in Iowa. Nikki Haley has vowed to continue her fight to become the Republican party nominee despite not managing to clinch victory in the northeastern state. Kate Fisher reports from Manchester, New Hampshire.

January 24, 2024 7

World

South Korea Says North Fired Volley of Missiles into Yellow Sea

South Korea's military says North Korea fired a volley of cruise missiles into the Yellow Sea, heightening tensions in the region. Leader Kim Jong Un says he plans to boost the country's nuclear strike capabilities. Patrick Fok reports.

January 24, 2024 10