EU sanctions six companies accused of ‘undermining stability’ in Sudan | Conflict News

EU sanctions six companies accused of ‘undermining stability’ in Sudan | Conflict News

European Council says the firms sanctioned are linked to weapons procurement and manufacturing in war-ravaged country. The European Council (EC) has imposed sanctions on six companies for their alleged involvement in financing and arming the warring Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The six entities were responsible…

UK’s upper house votes to delay plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda | Refugees News

UK’s upper house votes to delay plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda | Refugees News

House of Lords defies Rishi Sunak by voting to delay ratification of treaty with Kigali. The United Kingdom’s upper house of parliament has voted to delay Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s controversial plan to deport some asylum seekers to Rwanda. The vote by the unelected House of Lords on Monday came…

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 699 | Russia-Ukraine war News

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 699 | Russia-Ukraine war News

As the war enters its 699th day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. Fighting Russia said it would take all “necessary measures” to defend its citizens and key infrastructure from Ukrainian attacks. On Sunday, two alleged Ukrainian drones hit a major Baltic…

Fashion giant H&M pulls ad after claims it sexualised under-age girls | Fashion Industry

Fashion giant H&M pulls ad after claims it sexualised under-age girls | Fashion Industry

Swedish brand apologises after ad campaign in Australia sparks backlash online. H&M, the Swedish fashion giant, has pulled an advertisement for school clothing after complaints it sexualised underage girls. The advertising campaign launched in Australia featured two young girls in school uniform with the caption, “Make those heads turn in…

US denies Yemen’s Houthis claim of attack on US military cargo ship | Israel War on Gaza News

US denies Yemen’s Houthis claim of attack on US military cargo ship | Israel War on Gaza News

The armed group says it conducted its attack on the Ocean Jazz in response to US and UK attacks on Houthi positions. The United States has rejected a claim made by Yemen’s Houthi rebels that they attacked the US military cargo ship Ocean Jazz in the Gulf of Aden. “The…

Russian lawmakers consider bill to seize property of Ukraine war critics | Russia-Ukraine war News

Russian lawmakers consider bill to seize property of Ukraine war critics | Russia-Ukraine war News

The bill would allow the state to seize property from Russians who might have left the country and criticised the war in Ukraine. Russia’s parliament has begun considering a bill that would give the state the power to seize the property of those convicted of defamation of the security forces. “The…

Virat Kohli to miss India’s first two Tests vs England for personal reasons | Cricket News

Virat Kohli to miss India’s first two Tests vs England for personal reasons | Cricket News

Kohli will miss the Tests in Hyderabad and Rajkot after missing the first T20 against Afghanistan for the same reason. India batter Virat Kohli will miss his side’s first two Test matches against England due to personal reasons, the country’s cricket board confirms. The former national team captain missed the…

IOM makes ‘global appeal’ for .9bn to help 140 million people | Migration News

IOM makes ‘global appeal’ for $7.9bn to help 140 million people | Migration News

The appeal comes as the number of people forced to migrate reached 117 million by the end of 2022, the IOM said. The United Nations migration agency has launched its first “global appeal”, aiming to drum up $7.9bn to help those forced to leave their homes due to everything from…