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CHINA / DIPLOMACY Exclusive: Photos show CCG boarding, inspecting, restricting Philippine vessels intruding into Ren’ai Jiao By Liu Xuanzun and Fan Wei Published: Jun 19, 2024 04:13 PM Updated: Jun 19, 2024 11:46 PM A Philippine supply ship dangerously approaches a Chinese vessel in waters off China's Ren'ai Jiao in the South China Sea on...

MIDDLE EAST 25 MINUTES AGO Live blog: Deadly Israeli strikes hit across Gaza's north and south Israel's war on Gaza, now in its 258th day, has killed at least 37,396 Palestinians — mostly women, children and infants –– and wounded 85,523, with 10,000+ feared buried under the debris of bombed homes and more than 9,500 abducted by Tel Aviv. In scorching heat amidst...

MIDDLE EAST 4 HOURS AGO Palestine journalist reveals sexual abuse at notorious Israeli torture site Mohammed Saber Arab, 42, details his harrowing experiences to his lawyer, confirming multiple instances of torture, abuse, and rape of abducted Palestinians at infamous Sde Teiman torture centre located in Negev desert. Palestinians held hostage by Israel are subjected to continuous torture, physical and sexual abuse and humiliation,...

MIDDLE EAST 10 HOURS AGO Hamas is an idea, and you cannot destroy it — Israeli military spokesperson "To say that we are going to make Hamas disappear is to throw sand in people's eyes," says Daniel Hagari, highlighting growing divisions between hawkish Israeli politicians and top military commanders over Gaza war. "It is not possible to release all hostages through military operations,"...

Back to homepage / Sport Mbappe injury compels France to rethink Euro 2024 game plan France boast fearsome strength in depth but remain hugely reliant on Kylian Mbappe for inspiration and are now facing the prospect of being without their injured superstar for at least their next Euro 2024 game against the Netherlands on Friday. Issued on: 20/06/2024 - 03:21 3 min Kylian Mbappe,...

Back to homepage / Middle East BATTLEFIELD CHALLENGES Israeli army in urgent need of troops amid rising casualties in Gaza The head of the Israel Defence Forces said the army is facing troop shortages amid rising casualties in the war against Hamas in Gaza. Yet enlisting more troops is difficult due to rising public opposition to the war and an open conflict...

Back to homepage / Europe CLIMATE OF FEAR Rights and safety of LGBTQ people at risk if far right wins French parliamentary elections Since French President Emmanuel Macron lost the European elections to the far-right National Rally on June 9 and announced snap parliamentary elections, attacks on LGBTQ people have been deliberately political. Rights groups fear that if the far right comes...

Back to homepage / Asia / Pacific Russia's Putin arrives in Vietnam after signing defence pact with North Korea Russian President Vladimir Putin begins a state visit to Vietnam on Thursday, a day after signing a mutual defence pact with North Korea's Kim Jong Un, who offered his "full support" on Ukraine. Issued on: 20/06/2024 - 05:17 3 min Russia's President Vladimir Putin arrives...

On the occasion of Eid Al-Adha His Highness exchanges congratulations with leaders of Arab and Islamic countries 2:00 AM, Sunday, June 16, 2024 Doha - Qena: His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani exchanged congratulations with his brothers, Their Majesties and Excellencies, the leaders of sisterly Arab and Islamic countries, on the occasion of the blessed Eid Al-Adha, during telephone...

MIDDLE EAST 5 HOURS AGO Live blog: Israeli army announces 'tactical pauses' in southern Gaza Israel's war on Gaza, now in its 254th day, has killed at least 37,296 Palestinians — majority of them women, children and infants –– and wounded 85,197, with more than 10,000 feared dead under debris and 9,500-plus abducted by Israel. An Israeli solider drives an armoured personnel carrier...

MIDDLE EAST 34 MINUTES AGO Hajj pilgrims symbolically stone devil as Muslims around the world mark Eid Worshippers try to take gruelling conditions in stride, seizing what for many is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to pray at Islam's holiest sites. Pilgrims continue their worship to fulfill the Hajj pilgrimage as they take part in the symbolic stoning of the devil at Jamrat al-Aqaba in...

CRIMERUSSIAN FEDERATION Russia: Prisoners with IS links take prison guards hostage 1 hour ago1 hour ago Authorities have started negotiations after IS-linked inmates at a pre-trial detention center took two officers hostage. https://p.dw.com/p/4h67h A barbed wire fence is seen at Pre-Trial Detention Centre No 1 of the Transbaikal Region of Russia's Federal Penitentiary Service The prison service said that law enforcement agencies have been called...

POLITICSMIDDLE EAST ICJ order to halt Rafah offensive further isolates Israel Ella Joyner 05/24/2024May 24, 2024 A fresh decision from the UN's top court on Israel's operations in Gaza is the latest unwelcome development for the government. Though it is unlikely to be heeded, the ICJ ruling still piles on the pressure. https://p.dw.com/p/4gGjv A tent camp with sea in background In Rafah, displaced Palestinians are sheltering...

POLITICSGLOBAL ISSUES Political 'red lines': Useful deterrent, or dangerous talk? Thomas Latschan 06/14/2024June 14, 2024 From Biden to Putin, from Xi to Netanyahu: world leaders often declare "red lines" to warn their opponents or keep them, or even allies, in check. But do they really work? And what happens if they don't listen? https://p.dw.com/p/4h3rv USA Israel Premierminister Netanjahu Rede Iran Image: Don Emmert/AFP/Getty Images In March, US...