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US slaps sanctions on four ICC judges over Israel, US cases
AFP, Published on 06/06/2025
» WASHINGTON — The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on four judges at the International Criminal Court including over an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as it ramped up pressure to neuter the court of last resort.
Taiwan's Lai, Rubio vow to 'never forget' Tiananmen victims
AFP, Published on 04/06/2025
» TAIPEI — Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te vowed Wednesday to preserve the memory of China's Tiananmen Square crackdown 36 years ago, echoing rhetoric by United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Gaza ceasefire to begin Sunday morning
AFP, Published on 18/01/2025
» JERUSALEM - A ceasefire in the Gaza war will begin on Sunday morning at 0630 GMT (1.30pm Thailand time), mediator Qatar said on Saturday after Israel’s cabinet voted to approve the truce and hostage-prisoner release deal.
Israeli government approves Gaza ceasefire deal
AFP, Published on 18/01/2025
» JERUSALEM — Israel's cabinet voted to approve a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal on Saturday, the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, ending days of uncertainty about whether the truce would go into effect this weekend.
Israeli security cabinet to finalise ceasefire deal
AFP, Published on 17/01/2025
» JERUSALEM — Israel's security cabinet was set to meet Friday to approve a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal that should take effect this weekend.
Israel, Hamas agree deal for Gaza truce, hostage release: source briefed on talks
AFP, Published on 16/01/2025
» DOHA - Israel and Hamas agreed on Wednesday to a deal for a ceasefire and the release of hostages being held in Gaza following separate meetings with Qatar's prime minister, a source briefed on the talks told AFP.
Mediators make final push for Gaza truce deal
AFP, Published on 15/01/2025
» DOHA - Mediators were making a final push Wednesday to seal a Gaza truce and hostage release deal, after a Qatari official involved in the talks expressed hope an agreement could be reached "very soon".
Blinken proposes UN role, Palestinian state path in Gaza
AFP, Published on 15/01/2025
» WASHINGTON - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday proposed international security forces and temporary UN leadership to stabilize post-war Gaza but said Israel in turn must agree on a pathway to a Palestinian state.
Japan FM in South Korea for talks before Trump takes office
AFP, Published on 13/01/2025
» SEOUL - Japan's foreign minister held talks in South Korea with top officials Monday as the Asian neighbours seek to strengthen ties before the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump.
Seoul says 300 North Korean soldiers killed fighting Ukraine
AFP, Published on 13/01/2025
» SEOUL - Around 300 North Korean soldiers have been killed and 2,700 wounded while fighting in Russia's war against Ukraine, a South Korean lawmaker said Monday, citing information from Seoul's spy agency.