Arab leaders, U.N. secretary-general met at a summit in Cairo to discuss the war
Arab leaders at a Cairo summit failed to agree on a way to contain the violence between Israel and Hamas or resolve the Palestinian quest for statehood.
Day: October 22, 2023
What’s next for the U.S. in the Middle East, according to a veteran diplomat
NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe discusses the Israel-Gaza conflict with David Hale. The veteran diplomat served as U.S. Special Envoy for Middle East Peace as well as ambassador to Lebanon and Jordan.
South Korea, U.S., Japan hold first-ever trilateral aerial exercise in face of North Korean threats
The South Korean, U.S. and Japanese militaries conducted their first-ever trilateral aerial exercise on Sunday in response to evolving North Korean nuclear threats, South Korea’s air force said.
Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza as well as targets in Syria and West Bank
The two-week old war with Hamas is threatening to spiral into a broader conflict.
Chicago religious leaders urge peace after killing of six-year-old Muslim boy
Muslim, Jewish and Christian leaders shook hands, talked and prayed together after killing of Wadea Al-FayoumeMuslim, Jewish and Christian leaders shook hands, talked and prayed together as they gathered in Chicago to urge unity across divides and deno…
New Polls Show Trump Ahead In Swing States
Zero Hedge: Bidenomics Rejected: Trump Ahead In Swing States, Leads Among Young Voters Less than 13 months from the 2024 election, a new set of polls has delivered alarming news for backers of incumbent President Joe Biden, with voters in swing …
Government urged to support safe withdrawal of UN Mission from Mali
Mali must ensure that the UN Mission in the country, MINUSMA, can safely complete its drawdown by the end of the year, amid insecurity in the north and other restrictions. Read the full story, “Government urged to support safe withdrawal of UN Mission …
Second aid convoy ‘another glimmer of hope’ for millions in Gaza: UN relief chief
More aid arrived in Gaza on Sunday aboard 14 trucks that passed through the Rafah crossing with Egypt, the UN Humanitarian Affairs Coordinator said in a post on social media.Read the full story, “Second aid convoy ‘another glimmer of hope’ for millions…
UNRWA fuel supply set to run out in three days
The UN agency that assists Palestine refugees, UNRWA, will run out of fuel in three days, putting humanitarian response in Gaza at risk, Director-General Philippe Lazzarini warned on Sunday.Read the full story, “UNRWA fuel supply set to run out in thre…
“Arctic remains essential to NATO’s Deterrence and Defence Posture”, says Chair of the NATO Military Committee
On 20 and 21 October 2023, the Chair of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Bauer attended the 10th edition of the Arctic Circle Assembly. While in Iceland, he also met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Bjarni Benediktsson, the Chief of Defence…