insert_link World Donald Trump says he wants to “clean out” Gaza Donald Trump is facing backlash for comments proposing Israel's neighbours should take in Palestinians so he can "clear out" Gaza. The US president called on Jordan and Egypt to allow Palestinians from the strip to enter their countries after a 15-month war between Israel and Hamas. Israel's foreign minister called the proposal a "great idea". Sally Patterson has more. today27 January, 2025
insert_link Namibia President Nangoloa Mbumba welcomes Gaza ceasefire President Nangolo Mbumba By Josia Shigwedha President Nangolo Mbumba has welcomed the ceasefire announced by the State of Qatar, marking a significant and overdue moment for the people of Gaza, who have endured immense suffering since October 7, 2023. “I welcome the ceasefire announced by the State of Qatar, which marks an extremely significant and overdue moment for the occupied people of Gaza who have endured agonizing misery. Since the […] today16 January, 2025
insert_link World UN Chief delivers optimistic new year’s message The world continues to struggle with unprecedented challenges from the Los Angeles fires to the Ukraine war, but there are also reasons for cautious optimism in 2025. On a long-awaited ceasefire in Gaza, climate action, gender equality, and more, Secretary-General António Guterres insisted on Wednesday. In his traditional New Year address setting out the global organisation's priorities, the UN chief acknowledged that it is understandable to get overwhelmed given the turmoil all […] today16 January, 2025
insert_link Oshiwambo Israel no Hamas vadimina okuhanga etwokumwe okukelela oita Oshilongo Israel opamwe nongudu yo Hamas ova dimina opo oita ikale yaxulifwapo mo Gaza, noku mangulula yoo ovo vakala veli meemango konima yeehani 15 doita. Eeyeko loilwifo oleya konima yeenghudafana dokutwa kumwe odo datulwapo kovahangukununi Qatar na US. Oo eli omuprima minister woshilongo sha Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani, okwati eudafano twokumwe otalitulwa moilonga moshondaxa shima ashike ladiminwa ko cabinet ya Israeli. Oo eli omupresident wa US […] today16 January, 2025
insert_link World Israel and Hamas reach ceasefire Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire agreement, mediated by Qatar, ending 15 months of conflict in Gaza. The deal allows displaced Palestinians to return home and secures the release of hostages taken during Hamas's October 7 attacks. The ceasefire is seen as a diplomatic success for outgoing US President Joseph Biden, while incoming President Donald Trump claims his election win expedited the agreement. today16 January, 2025
insert_link World US President defends foreign policy record in major speech A Gaza ceasefire deal is nearing completion, according to outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden, who vowed to finalize the agreement before his term ends. In a speech defending his foreign policy, Biden claimed the U.S. is stronger and continues to lead with its allies. Benji Hyer was listening. today14 January, 2025
insert_link World UN Human Rights Commissioner Criticizes Israeli Strikes on Hospitals at UN Security Council The United Nations Security Council has been warned of the dire consequences of Israel's military operations in Gaza on the Palestinian healthcare system. Mitch McCann reports from New York. today6 January, 2025
insert_link World UN Special Rapporteurs call for sanctions against Israel Four independent human rights experts have called on the international community to sanction Israel's conduct of hostilities in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. The four Special UN Rapporteurs have consistently spoken out about the war in Gaza and what they call Israel's impunity. Our correspondent is Jody Jacobs reporting from the United Nations in New York. today13 December, 2024
insert_link World UN General Assembly votes in favor of a ceasefire in Gaza The United Nations General Assembly has overwhelmingly voted in favour of a ceasefire in Gaza. While this vote is not legally binding, it's a strong political signal. The United States has once again voted against the ceasefire. Our correspondent from where the UN is headquartred is Jody Jacobs in New York: today12 December, 2024