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UNRWA chief warns against Israel’s ‘disastrous’ impending ban | Israel-Palestine conflict News

UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini says Israel’s ban would ‘heighten instability and deepen despair’ at a ‘critical moment’.The head of the United Nations agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA) has warned that an impending Israeli ban on the organisation would cripple humanitarian work in the...

In the wake of LA’s wildfires | Climate

The Los Angeles wildfires have killed at least 25 people and caused billions of dollars in damages. Al Jazeera’s Phil Lavelle reflects on the devastating impact of the wildfires and explores how lessons from this disaster might shape future decisions on preparedness and...

Denmark to pump $2bn into Arctic security as Trump eyes Greenland | Military News

Copenhagen boosting defence spending and talking with allies as it resists US demand for the strategic island.Denmark has unveiled plans to boost its military presence in the Arctic and North Atlantic region. Copenhagen announced on Monday that it will pump an additional 14.6 billion...

Trump announces four new executive orders, including to build ‘Iron Dome’ | Donald Trump News

United States President Donald Trump has announced he would sign an executive order calling for the construction of an “Iron Dome” missile defence programme. On Monday, Trump addressed a retreat for Republican lawmakers at his south Florida golf resort, the Trump National Doral Miami,...

UN chief expresses ‘concern’ over Trump’s freeze on US foreign aid | United Nations News

Experts say Trump administration’s order to halt foreign assistance will ‘cost many, many lives’.The head of the United Nations has expressed concern about President Donald Trump’s decision to pause foreign assistance from the United States as his administration promotes its “America First” agenda. During...

France says EU will lift some sanctions on Syria after al-Assad’s fall | Syria’s War News

European countries say they are eager to help reconstruct the war-ravaged country and build bridges with its new leaders.Some European Union sanctions on Syria will be lifted as part of a broader EU move to help stabilise Damascus after the ouster of President...
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