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Myanmar junta declares temporary ceasefire following earthquake, days after armed groups halt hostilities
Myanmar’s military junta has announced a temporary nationwide ceasefire from 2 to 22 April, in the wake of a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck the country last week. The earthquake has so far claimed at least 2,886 lives, with hundreds still missing and entire communities left devastated. The United Nations estimates over 28 million people across six regions have been affected.…

Ireland calls for broader interpretation of Genocide Convention at ICJ

Dec 12, 2024
Ireland announces intention to intervene in South Africa's case against Israel at the International Court of Justice.

Russia moves towards removing Taliban from 'Terrorist List' and growing ties in Afghanistan

Dec 11, 2024
Russia’s State Duma has given initial approval to a bill that could remove the Taliban from a list of terrorist organisations.

French court convicts author for denying Rwandan Genocide

Dec 11, 2024
A French court has found French-Cameroonian author Charles Onana guilty of denying the 1994 Rwandan genocide.

UK to reassess ‘terrorist’ designation of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham in Syria

Dec 11, 2024
The UK has indicated that it is reviewing the designation of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) as a proscribed terrorist organisation.

Bashar al-Assad flees Syria as opposition fighters overthrow regime

Dec 8, 2024

Bashar al-Assad has fled to Russia after opposition forces entered the capital Damascus.

The leader of the main Syrian opposition armed group that seized Syria’s capital, Abu Mohammed al-Julani, has said the Syrian people are the “rightful owners” of the country after the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad, and declared a “new history” has been written for the entire Middle East.

Al-Julani previously led the Syrian branch of al-Qaeda, al-Nusra Front, before distancing himself from the group.

Amnesty International concludes that Israel is committing genocide

Dec 6, 2024
The human rights organisation has determined that Israel is committing genocide against the people of Palestine.

ICC issues arrest warrant for Israeli PM Netanyahu for 'war crimes' in Gaza

Nov 21, 2024
The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant.

UN Special Committee finds Israel warfare methods in Gaza consistent with Genocide

Nov 16, 2024
The committee, composed of member states Malaysia, Senegal and Sri Lanka has deemed Isarel's war consistent with genocide.

UK calls for expansion of UN Security Council

Nov 13, 2024
peaking before the UN General Assembly, UK Ambassador for the UN General Assembly, Archie Young, called for the expansion of the UN Security Council

Expected Trump appointees signal renewed focus on Indo-Pacific

Nov 13, 2024

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US President-elect Donald J Trump expected cabinet appointments will see a number of “China Hawks” in key roles such as the United Nations ambassador, National Security Adviser, and Secretary of State, signalling a shift in US foreign policy to refocus on the Indo-Pacific region.

Ireland calls for broader interpretation of Genocide Convention at ICJ
Russia moves towards removing Taliban from 'Terrorist List' and growing ties in Afghanistan
French court convicts author for denying Rwandan Genocide
UK to reassess ‘terrorist’ designation of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham in Syria
Bashar al-Assad flees Syria as opposition fighters overthrow regime
Amnesty International concludes that Israel is committing genocide
ICC issues arrest warrant for Israeli PM Netanyahu for 'war crimes' in Gaza
UN Special Committee finds Israel warfare methods in Gaza consistent with Genocide
UK calls for expansion of UN Security Council
Expected Trump appointees signal renewed focus on Indo-Pacific