US Halts Overseas Aid, Cites Gaza Condom Program Worth Rp. 811 Billion

US Halts Overseas Aid, Cites Gaza Condom Program Worth Rp. 811 Billion

Washington DC – The white House has cited a‌ $50 million ‌condom distribution program in the Gaza Strip as a key reason for the sweeping freeze on ‌ US foreign aid under President⁣ Donald Trump’s ‌governance. ⁢However, officials have not provided ‍concrete evidence to substantiate the‍ claim, raising questions about the justification for the move. … Read more

Rwanda-Backed M23 Rebels Seize Major Congolese City, Congo Labels It a Declaration of War

Rwanda-Backed M23 Rebels Seize Major Congolese City, Congo Labels It a Declaration of War

Rwanda-Backed M23 Rebels Capture Goma,​ Sparking ⁤Mass Panic and Humanitarian Crisis Early⁣ Monday, the M23 rebels, ⁤backed by Rwanda, ​claimed they had seized control of ‌ Goma,the largest city in‌ eastern Congo. The⁣ proclamation came minutes ⁢before⁣ a 48-hour ultimatum​ for the Congolese army ⁢to surrender​ expired, plunging the region into chaos. The⁣ United Nations … Read more

Over safety concerns

Over safety concerns

The United ⁤Nations has ⁢suspended all travel into areas controlled by Yemen’s ‌Houthi‌ rebels after seven‌ more UN staff members were detained by the group.This decision comes as the Houthis continue too hold ⁣UN personnel, aid workers, adn individuals⁢ associated with the⁤ once-open U.S. Embassy in Sanaa, Yemen’s capital.UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres ⁣has demanded the … Read more

Middle East Update: Four Israeli Women Soldiers Set for Release as Next Gaza Hostages

Middle East Update: Four Israeli Women Soldiers Set for Release as Next Gaza Hostages

n### Second ⁢Batch of Israeli Hostages Released as Ceasefire Holds: A Fragile Hope for Peace The second batch of Israeli hostages, four female soldiers, were released by Hamas this ‍weekend, marking a meaningful step in the fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire ​deal. ‍This exchange, confirmed by ‍an advocacy ⁤group representing the ⁤captives’ families, comes as‍ part ‌of … Read more

Davos 2025: Key Insights and Notable Quotes from the World Economic Forum Meeting

Davos 2025: Key Insights and Notable Quotes from the World Economic Forum Meeting

Davos 2025: Global Leaders Debate Democracy, Climate, and Geopolitics ⁤ ‌ DAVOS, Switzerland — The 2025 World ‌Economic Forum meeting in Davos ‍has become a ⁣stage for heated debates on pressing global issues, from ⁣democracy and climate ‍change‌ to geopolitical tensions and economic policies. Leaders from ⁢business,politics,and civil society gathered to address the challenges shaping⁣ … Read more

630 Aid Trucks Enter Gaza on Day One Following Cease-Fire: Major Relief Effort Underway

630 Aid Trucks Enter Gaza on Day One Following Cease-Fire: Major Relief Effort Underway

Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Brings⁤ Hope adn Aid to Gaza the frist day ‌of the Israel-hamas ceasefire agreement⁣ marked a important ⁣turning point in the ongoing conflict, with 630​ aid trucks entering Gaza, according to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.⁢ This⁣ advancement comes as a​ glimmer of hope​ for the ⁣war-torn region,‍ particularly for northern Gaza, which ⁤has … Read more

What is UNRWA and why is Israel preventing it from working?

What is UNRWA and why is Israel preventing it from working?

Jakarta – Israel is being asked to reconsider its decision to ban the Palestine Refugee Agency (UNRWA) from operating in the country. Until now, UNRWA is considered a lifeline in Gaza amid an increasingly dire humanitarian crisis. Many countries, including Israel’s main allies such as the United States, Great Britain and Germany, have expressed great … Read more

Middle East may plunge into uncharted territory: UN

Middle East may plunge into uncharted territory: UN

The UN assistant secretary general for the Middle East, Mohamed Khaled Khiari, warned this Monday that “the latest exchange of attacks between Israel and Iran risks plunging the region into uncharted territory at a time when we urgently need a de-escalation.” on all fronts,” during the emergency session of the Security Council called by Iran. … Read more

Zelensky reportedly rejects UN chief’s visit to Ukraine after Russia trip

Zelensky reportedly rejects UN chief’s visit to Ukraine after Russia trip

This article was originally published in English Mr Guterres’ trip to the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, drew criticism from Kyiv after the UN chief refused to attend the latest “peace formula” summit hosted by the Ukrainian president. ADVERTISEMENT Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected the UN Secretary-General’s visit to the country because of his … Read more

Netanyahu’s troops fight “hand to hand” with Hezbollah militiamen

Netanyahu’s troops fight “hand to hand” with Hezbollah militiamen

Jerusalem. Yesterday, Israel continued its bombings against the Gaza Strip, killing 26 Palestinians and wounding 130. Meanwhile, it launched attacks on a market and a mosque in Lebanon, while its troops engaged in hand-to-hand combat with Hezbollah militants. which in turn launched drones towards an Israeli base, leaving four soldiers dead and at least 67 … Read more