Trump Defends Saudi Crown Prince Over Khashoggi Killing
United States President, Donald Trump has said that Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, “knew nothing” about the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, as he welcomed him to the White House.
Pope Warns Against Escalating Violence, Persecution Of Christians In Nigeria
Pope Leo has voiced renewed alarm over the escalating violence, discrimination, and persecution faced by Christian populations in several nations, including Nigeria, Mozambique, Sudan, Bangladesh, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC, among others.
Trump’s Plan For Gaza Backed By UN Security Council
The United Nation Security Council has voted in favour of a US-drafted resolution that endorses US President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan for Gaza.
Ecuador Votes Against Allowing Foreign Military Bases In Country
Ecuadoreans have voted against allowing the return of foreign military bases in the country.
Israeli Troops Killed Two In West Bank, Settlers Attack Mosque
The Israeli military said its troops killed two suspected militants in a town in the occupied West Bank on Thursday, while Palestinian officials accused Israeli settlers of setting fire to a mosque in the territory.
Syria To Join US-Led Coalition To Defeat Is Group After Trump Meeting
A senior Trump administration official has confirmed that Syria will join the international coalition to combat the Islamic State group, marking a shift in United States foreign policy in the Middle East.
Typhoon Moves Away From Philinpines After Kiling Two
We have news that a weakened Typhoon Fung-wong is now passing over the South China Sea and expected to head to Taiwan, after leaving two people dead in the Philippines.
Israel Intensifies Airstrikes In Lebanon As Hezbollah Pledges To Fight Back
One person has died and nine others injured in a series of Israeli strikes across southern Lebanon.
US Warns Sudan, South Sudan to Uphold 2011 Peace Deal or Lose UN Mission Support
The United States, US, has said unless a 2011 peace deal is upheld between Sudan and South Sudan, it will oppose the renewal of a UN peacekeeping mission to Abyei, which is a disputed region between the two warring countries.
US Lawmaker Slams China, Backs Proposed Military Action In Nigeria
United States lawmaker, Riley Moore, has criticised China for warning Washington against a proposed military action in Nigeria over alleged genocide against Christians, insisting that Beijing would not dictate America’s foreign policy.