EU urges probe into Georgia’s vote ‘irregularities’; PM rejects accusations | Elections News

EU urges probe into Georgia’s vote ‘irregularities’; PM rejects accusations | Elections News

The European Union has called for an investigation into election “irregularities” in Georgia’s disputed parliamentary elections, as Pro-Western President Salome Zourabichvili refused to recognise the result that saw the ruling Georgian Dream win the vote. The opposition groups, who have said the election has been stolen, fear the ruling party…

Israeli protesters interrupt Netanyahu’s speech as Gaza truce talks resume | Israel-Palestine conflict News

Israeli protesters interrupt Netanyahu’s speech as Gaza truce talks resume | Israel-Palestine conflict News

Pressure is mounting on Netanyahu’s administration to secure a deal for the release of the remaining captives held in Gaza. Israeli protesters have interrupted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech during a memorial to remember the victims of the October 7 attack as the Gaza ceasefire talks restarted in Doha,…

Colombia’s president faces trouble – but blames opposition for ‘coup’ | Government News

Colombia’s president faces trouble – but blames opposition for ‘coup’ | Government News

A coup is underway in Bogota, Colombia. Or so the Colombian president Gustavo Petro claims. On October 8, Petro took to social media to denounce what he alleges is an ongoing attempt to overthrow his government. “The coup has begun,” he wrote on his X profile. Petro’s accusation came after…

Israel expands its wars, but is it closer to ‘total victory’? | Israel-Palestine conflict

Israel expands its wars, but is it closer to ‘total victory’? | Israel-Palestine conflict

Palestinian politician Mustafa Barghouti argues that Israel’s plans will fail as long as Palestinians reject occupation. Despite all the Israeli offensives of the past year – in Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon and elsewhere – Palestinian politician Mustafa Barghouti believes that the Palestinians are closer than ever to achieving their…

Bolivia’s Morales says shots fired at his car as political tensions rise | Politics News

Bolivia’s Morales says shots fired at his car as political tensions rise | Politics News

The former president claims it was an attempt to kill him as the ruling socialist party factions struggle for power ahead of 2025 polls. Bolivia’s former President Evo Morales says shots were fired at his vehicle on Sunday amid rising political tensions within the ruling socialist party factions. Morales and…

China vows to take ‘necessary measures’ over bn US arms sale to Taiwan | Weapons News

China vows to take ‘necessary measures’ over $2bn US arms sale to Taiwan | Weapons News

Beijing says latest arms package violates China’s sovereignty, endangers peace in the region. China has slammed the latest round of United States arms sales to Taiwan, vowing to take “all necessary measures” to assert its sovereignty over the self-ruled island it claims as its own. The US State Department on…

An urgent call to save the staff and patients of Gaza’s al-Awda Hospital | Israel-Palestine conflict

An urgent call to save the staff and patients of Gaza’s al-Awda Hospital | Israel-Palestine conflict

As I write, thousands of people in northern Gaza are on the move, attempting to escape the worst nightmare imaginable. Forced from their homes and temporary shelters, they are leaving behind everything they have known. The landscape of devastation is reminiscent of some of the worst conflicts in recent memory….

Gaza’s al-Shifa doctor: The struggle to save lives amid war | Israel-Palestine conflict

Gaza’s al-Shifa doctor: The struggle to save lives amid war | Israel-Palestine conflict

Dr Ahmed Mokhallalati on the fight to save lives amid Israeli attacks. Amid Gaza’s war, al-Shifa Hospital became a final refuge for the wounded before Israeli attacks destroyed it. Dr Ahmed Mokhallalati, like many other health workers, chose to stay and serve despite air strikes, severe shortages, and overwhelming patient…