AU chief candidates advocate for permanent UNSC seats
Raila Odinga of Kenya, Mahamoud Ali Youssouf of Djibouti and Richard Randriamandrato of Madagascar are seeking to be elected as chairperson for the
Zimbabwe to abolish death penalty
Zimbabwe’s Parliament said Thursday that the bill was passed by senators the night before. The death penalty will be abolished if it is signed
South Korean Parliament Impeaches President Yoon Suk Yeol
An impeachment motion against Yoon passed 204-85, with three abstentions and eight invalid ballots, with all 300 lawmakers casting their ballots reports Asian Lite
US unveils $500m arms package for Ukraine
National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby reaffirmed the Biden administration’s commitment to providing additional aid until its final days in power…reports Asian Lite News
Xi may skip Trump’s inauguration ceremony
According to CBS News, TikTok is currently fighting the ban in court, having lost a bid to block the ban last week is appealing
Taiwan defence funding gets House nod
The bill, passed in a 281-140 vote on Wednesday, aims to support Taiwan’s self-defence initiatives amid rising tensions in the region…reports Asian Lite News
World Bank lauds UAE efforts in global climate fight
She hailed the ongoing partnership with the UAE: “I am proud of our partnership with the UAE and the Global Climate Finance Centre which
UK to Play Greater Role in The Middle East Stability
Britain is advancing its commitment to a two-state solution in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Sir Michael Barber has been reappointed as the
Starmer Visit Cements Ties With the UAE
HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Welcomes UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Abu Dhabi for Bilateral Talks President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed
Hamas Issues New Hostage Video, Calls for Truce
Darwish said Hamas is open to mediator proposals, provided they prioritise the interests of the Palestinian people and work to ease their suffering…reports Asian
