Ireland advises its citizens against travel to Israel, Lebanon and Palestine
Ireland’s Prime Minister Simon Harris has issued a travel advisory urging Irish citizens to avoid travelling to Israel, Lebanon, and Palestine.
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Palestine seeks Arab League meeting on Gaza war and Israeli settlements
This request comes in response to recent developments, including Israel's announcement of new settlement outposts.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu shifts war decision-making to security cabinet amid political changes
Netanyahu is expected to make critical war-related decisions during small ad hoc meetings, with final approval sought from the wider security cabinet.
Norway, Ireland, and Spain to recognize Palestinian statehood on May 28
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced the recognition at a press conference in Oslo, stating, "There cannot be peace in the Middle East if there is no recognition." He confirmed that Norway’s recognition of Palestine would take effect immediately.
Biden backs Israel’s Gaza offensive, rejects ‘genocide’ allegations
Biden's comments came after the International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, announced plans earlier Tuesday to seek arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, and several Hamas militant leaders on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Bangladesh’s Press Freedom Plummets: Ranks 165th globally, second-last in South Asia
The report highlights that in the Asia-Pacific region, which is the world's second most challenging region for journalism, Myanmar, China, North Korea, Vietnam, and Afghanistan are among the top 10 most dangerous countries for media personnel.