United Nations
Explained: What Wider Recognition Of Palestine Means For Palestinians, Israel?
Sep 22, 2025 08:50 pm CST
Several more countries are expected to formally recognise a Palestinian state at a world summit convened on Monday by France and Saudi Arabia, a day after Australia, Britain, Canada and Portugal took the step, angering Israel.
Benjamin Netanyahu On A Mission To Realise A 'Greater Israel'?
Sep 22, 2025 04:58 pm CST
Much of the world is focused on a two-state solution in resolving the long-running Israeli-Palestinian conflict, but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears devoted to realising his vision of a "Greater Israel" instead.
In A Historic Move, UK, Canada And Australia Formally Recognise Palestinian State
Sep 21, 2025 09:41 pm CST
Britain, Canada and Australia formally recognised a Palestinian state on Sunday, joining other nations in a move aimed at reviving momentum for a two-state solution but which has been criticised by Israel and the United States.
Netanyahu Confirms Progress In Syria Talks, But Says Security Deal Still Far off
Sep 21, 2025 09:28 pm CST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday there has been progress on a security deal with Syria but an agreement was not imminent.
UK Expected To Recognise Palestinian State Despite US Opposition
Sep 21, 2025 07:46 pm CST
The UK is expected to recognise a Palestinian state later Sunday despite opposition from the US, after judging that Israel has not met conditions it set over the war in Gaza.
Hamas Releases "Farewell" Photo Of Hostages, Blames Israel's Gaza Invasion
Sep 20, 2025 08:44 pm CST
Hamas, shared a compilation picture of the remaining 47 Israeli hostages held in Gaza on Saturday.
UN Proposes Closing UNAIDS In 2026 As Funding Cuts Bite
Sep 20, 2025 02:53 am CST
The United Nations agency focusing on the HIV/AIDS pandemic could close by the end of next year as the UN restructures in the face of a funding crisis, according to a UN document published online.
Israel Army Says Will Use 'Unprecedented Force' In Gaza City
Sep 19, 2025 09:42 pm CST
The Israeli military warned on Friday that it would operate with "unprecedented force" in Gaza City, urging residents to flee southwards while announcing the closure of a temporary evacuation route opened 48 hours earlier.
Trump Says He Disagrees With UK PM Keir Starmer On Palestinian State
Sep 19, 2025 03:29 am CST
US President Donald Trump said Thursday he disagreed with Prime Minister Keir Starmer over Britain's plan to recognise a Palestinian state, after the leaders discussed the war in Gaza.
Israel's Ground Assault In Gaza City: What We Know
Sep 18, 2025 01:55 am CST
Israel has announced a major ground assault in Gaza City that it says is aimed at crushing Hamas in the Palestinian territory's largest urban hub.