Netanyahu offers $6.69m for each hostage freed in Gaza
Many Israelis have accused Mr Netanyahu of failing to prioritise the release of the captives. Read More
Biden approves anti-personnel mines for Ukraine, Washington Post reports
An official said Ukraine had committed to not using the mines in densely populated areas. Read More
Trump Names TV Doctor Mehmet Oz as Medicare, Medicaid Chief
President-elect Donald Trump nominated celebrity doctor Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Read More
Son of Norwegian princess arrested on suspicion of rape
Police said they had searched the suspect’s home and made “seizures”. Read More
Ukraine hits Russia with US ATACMS missiles for first time on war’s 1,000th day
US President Joe Biden had given his approval for Ukraine to use the missiles inside Russia. Read More
Trump administration plans to roll back Biden’s stricter fuel-efficiency standards
WASHINGTON – President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration plans to target federal regulations championed by President Joe Biden that aim to make automobiles more fuel-efficient and incentivize a shift toward electric…
Russian invasion toll on environment over $90b, Ukraine says
The UN Development Programme a year ago had put environmental damage from the war at US$56 billion. Read More
UN Force in Lebanon says four peacekeepers wounded, Israel blames Hezbollah rockets
CAIRO – The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said that four Ghanaian peacekeepers were wounded on Tuesday when a rocket that was most likely fired by “non-state actors”…
Congo investigating vandalism at site of tooth believed to belong to Lumumba
Congo has opened an investigation into vandalism on Monday evening at the mausoleum housing the tooth – thought to be the only known remains – of independence hero Patrice Lumumba,…
Argentina withdraws from UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon
GENEVA – Argentina has notified the U.N. peacekeeping mission in Lebanon of its withdrawal from the force, a UNIFIL spokesperson said on Tuesday, in the first sign of cracks in…