Israeli attack on town in Lebanon’s far north kills 14 people: Mayor | Israel attacks Lebanon News

Israeli attack on town in Lebanon’s far north kills 14 people: Mayor | Israel attacks Lebanon News

At least 14 people have been reported killed and 15 others injured following an Israeli air strike on the town of Ain Yaaqoub in the far north of Lebanon. The Israeli missile that hit a building on Monday where 30 people were residing, including Syrian refugees, marked the northernmost point…

In Australia’s outback, youth crime stymies efforts to get tourism on track | Tourism News

In Australia’s outback, youth crime stymies efforts to get tourism on track | Tourism News

Alice Springs, Australia – For Ben Hall, the CEO of tour bus operator AAT Kings, business lately has been tough. He says visitors are not booking tours to Uluru, a huge sandstone monolith that is the most famous attraction in Australia’s vast Northern Territory, in the numbers they used to….

Trump 2.0: Who has US president-elect picked for his new administration? | US Election 2024 News

Trump 2.0: Who has US president-elect picked for his new administration? | US Election 2024 News

United States President-elect Donald Trump has wasted little time in choosing officials to take up key roles in his incoming administration. Just days after his resounding election victory on November 5, Trump has named a handful of advisers and political allies to serve in various posts, including White House chief…

Elon Musk sticking close to Trump, influencing US transition: Reports | Donald Trump News

Elon Musk sticking close to Trump, influencing US transition: Reports | Donald Trump News

The Tesla CEO, Trump’s most influential campaign backer, has turned into a key power broker in presidential transition. Tech billionaire Elon Musk is diving even deeper into the world of politics after Donald Trump’s election win, cosying up to the president-elect and offering him input on key administration hires, according…

At least 30 Palestinians killed in Gaza as Israeli tanks enter Nuseirat | Israel-Palestine conflict News

At least 30 Palestinians killed in Gaza as Israeli tanks enter Nuseirat | Israel-Palestine conflict News

Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza calls on international organisations to protect the facility from attacks. At least 30 people have been killed across Gaza by Israeli military attacks as tanks entered the western side of the Nuseirat refugee camp in a new incursion. Health officials at al-Awda Hospital in…

ICC seeks external probe into misconduct claims against chief prosecutor | Israel-Palestine conflict News

ICC seeks external probe into misconduct claims against chief prosecutor | Israel-Palestine conflict News

The International Criminal Court’s (ICC’s) governing body has confirmed it is seeking an “external probe” into allegations of sexual misconduct by the court’s chief prosecutor, Karim Khan. “After having consulted the Bureau of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP), I am seeking on behalf of the ASP Presidency an external…

Haiti swears in new PM as gunfire at airport hits flight from US | Aviation News

Haiti swears in new PM as gunfire at airport hits flight from US | Aviation News

Main international airport in Haiti’s capital closes after bullets hit Spirit flight and plane is diverted to Dominican Republic. Haiti has sworn in a new prime minister, hours after a flight from the United States was hit by gunfire as it made its final approach to the capital Port-au-Prince. Alix…

Far-right Israeli minister orders preparations for West Bank annexation | Israel-Palestine conflict News

Far-right Israeli minister orders preparations for West Bank annexation | Israel-Palestine conflict News

Israel’s far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has ordered preparations for the annexation of the occupied West Bank ahead of US President-elect Donald Trump taking office in January 2025. In a statement on Monday, Smotrich voiced his hope that the new administration in Washington will recognise Israel’s push for “sovereignty” over…

US House results: What to expect as Republicans eye control of Congress | US Election 2024 News

US House results: What to expect as Republicans eye control of Congress | US Election 2024 News

EXPLAINER Republicans inch towards winning the House after securing Senate majority in boost to Trump’s legislative agenda. The Republicans are only four more seats away from a majority in the United States House of Representatives as they aim to secure sweeping power in Congress to strengthen Donald Trump’s hand in…