Israel has banned the UNRWA from operating on its territory, effective immediately, despite international backlash. The move follows accusations from Israeli officials that the agency is linked to Hamas. This decision threatens vital services for Palestinian refugees, including schools and clinics. UN officials warn that it will disrupt aid delivery to millions in Gaza and other regions, while Palestinians see it as a bid to undermine their right of return.
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Latvia's Prime Minister, Evika Siliņa, has sought assistance from Sweden and other Nato allies to investigate damage to an underwater data cable linking Latvia to Sweden. The damage is believed to be externally influenced, prompting intensive collaboration and a criminal investigation, while alternate data routes continue to operate.
In her first White House press briefing, Karoline Leavitt revealed President Trump’s report on New Jersey’s drone mystery, confirming they were authorized research flights and private drones. Trump had promised transparency on the issue. In November, mystery drones were spotted flying over New Jersey and the Pentagon asserted that they were not enemies.
The CIA has shifted its stance toward favouring the theory that Covid-19 emerged from a lab in Wuhan, citing conditions in high-security labs as partial evidence. This new assessment, however, is held with 'low confidence' due to fragmentary data. This change comes amid debates over whether China sufficiently regulated its markets or lab security.
China confirmed the deportation of 40 Uyghurs from Thailand amid human rights concerns. Rights groups warned these individuals face persecution upon return to China. China asserts compliance with international law, while rights advocates highlight risks of torture and long-term imprisonment for deportees.
Myanmar's junta has pressed ahead with its campaign of air strikes despite the country'Sunday seven of its fighters were killed in an aerial attack soon after the tremors hit. Five military aircraft attacked their base in Naungcho township, killing seven fighters, one of their officers told AFP. "Our soldiers tried to get into bunkers when they heard the sound of aircraft," he said, speaking on condition of anonymity.
Former first lady Melania Trump is unconcerned by Elon Musk's frequent visits to Mar-a-Lago, appreciating his positive relationship with Donald Trump. Despite Musk's constant presence, Melania remains detached from political matters, focusing on her own life while Donald uses their property for political meetings and campaign plans.
A heated argument erupted between South Carolina's Rep. Nancy Mace and Texas' Rep. Jasmine Crockett during a House Oversight Committee meeting over civil rights and transgender rights. Mace rejected being called a child and asserted her stance, while Crockett accused Republicans of targeting the vulnerable.