In today’s International News Update with Nonn Botha: • Israel–US Relations: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praises new US sanctions on ICC officials. • Pakistan Floods: Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city and financial hub, is hit by unprecedented monsoon floods, leaving at least 10 dead. • Diplomatic Moves: Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon
The United States has struck new agreements with Honduras and Uganda to take in migrants as part of its ongoing efforts to tighten immigration controls. Under the deal, Uganda will accept a number of African and Asian migrants who previously sought asylum at the US-Mexico border, provided they have
Families of hostages and their supporters are urging the Israeli government to secure a deal that would bring all captives home. Israel, however, is standing firm, insisting that all 50 hostages held in Gaza must be released, raising doubts about a new 60-day ceasefire proposal recently presented by mediators.
The United Nations has condemned the killing of at least 52 civilians in the Democratic Republic of Congo this month by ISIL-linked rebels. The attacks, carried out by the Uganda-based Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), took place between 9 and 16 August in the Beni and Lubero territories of North Kivu
In a recent statement, former US President Donald Trump confirmed that American troops will not be deployed to Ukraine as part of any security guarantees, even if a peace deal is reached. He emphasized that while the US can contribute support, such as air assistance and intelligence, boots on the
Egypt and Qatar are stepping up efforts to bring Israel and Hamas back to the negotiating table in hopes of ending the devastating war in Gaza. On Monday, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with his Qatari counterpart, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, in Cairo to discuss ways of
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Hundreds of thousands of people filled the streets across Israel on Sunday in one of the largest demonstrations since the Gaza war began nearly two years ago. In Tel Aviv, Hostages Square became the focal point, with organizers reporting more than 400,000 participants. The protests, which grew into a
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of prolonging the war by refusing repeated calls for a ceasefire. He said the lack of commitment from Moscow makes it far harder to bring the fighting to an end. Zelensky is set to travel to Washington, where President Donald Trump has
