Only ‘idiots’ think N. Korea to give up nuclear weapons – Leader’s sister
North Korea has legally enshrined its status as a nuclear weapons state, with its leadership declaring the country's atomic arsenal permanent and irreversible.
UK says to recognise Palestinian state in September unless Israel acts
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Tuesday Britain will recognise the state of Palestine in September unless Israel takes “substantive steps” in Gaza, including agreeing to a ceasefire.
Ivory Coast President Ouattara, 83, says will seek fourth term
Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara said Tuesday he will seek a fourth term in the west African country, as tensions rise over the exclusion of many heavyweight opposition candidates.
Gaza reminiscent of Ethiopia, Biafra famines – UN
“This is unlike anything we have seen in this century,” WFP emergency director Ross Smith told reporters in Geneva.
Liver cancer to double worldwide, most of it preventable – Study
It is also the third deadliest of all cancers, with the study predicting it would take 1.37 million lives by the middle of the century.
Iran vows stronger response if attacked again by US, Israel
Iran’s foreign minister warned on Monday that it would respond to the United States and Israel in a “more decisive manner” should they attack Iran again.
Trump warns of ‘real starvation’ in Gaza as aid deliveries pick up
US President Donald Trump warned Monday that the people of Gaza are facing “real starvation”, as aid agencies sought to take advantage of an Israeli “tactical pause” of some military operations to rush in food aid.
Trump says Putin now has 10-12 days to end Ukraine war
US President Donald Trump said Monday he would set Russian President Vladimir Putin a new deadline of “10 or 12” days to end the war in Ukraine.
China to offer childcare subsidies in bid to boost birth rate
“It provides direct cash subsidies to families across the country, helping to reduce the burden of raising children,” it added.
Iran rejects talks with West on ‘defence capabilities’
Iran said on Monday that its military capabilities were not up for negotiations, after France called for a “comprehensive deal” with Tehran that covers its missile programme and regional influence.
Hunger must never be ‘weapon of war’ – UN chief
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres urged the international community on Monday to reject hunger as a weapon of war.
