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22 Dec
Israel has opened a new border crossing allowing more humanitarian supplies to enter Gaza. But aid agencies warn of insufficient aid amid a dire humanitarian crisis.
24 Oct
We take a look at the Arabic press, as they report on the aid slated to arrive in Gaza this Friday, although many humanitarian organisations say it's nowhere near enough. Also, The Washington Post takes a "deep dive" into China's attempts to monopolise the deep-sea mining industry. We finish with a look at the late Silvio Berlusconi's art collection...and how it's causing a headache for his family.
22 Oct
The German chancellor told lawmakers that Germany's place was "at the side of Israel," while adding that aid had to be provided to Palestinian civilians who were "at the mercy" of Hamas' terror.
20 Oct
All eyes are on the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt, which is expected to open on Friday. The Egyptians have sent machinery to repair roads damaged by Israeli air strikes so that much-needed aid can enter the Gaza Strip. Details of the deal are still being hammered out.
20 Oct
Israel has agreed to let aid get into Gaza through Egypt, this as President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi blames Israeli bombardments for not operating the only border crossing. Also in this edition: Kenya releases the names and photos of 35 terror suspects. Finally, we report on why African penguins are on the brink of extinction.
19 Oct
Israel has agreed to let aid get into Gaza through Egypt, this as President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi blames Israeli bombardments for not operating the only border crossing. Also in this edition: Kenya releases the names and photos of 35 terror suspects. Finally, we report on why African penguins are on the brink of extinction.
26 Sep 2023
On day four of the UN General Assembly Benjamin Netanyahu spoke of peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia and island nations called on the world's wealthier economies to act on the climate change.
12 Aug 2023
Aid deliveries from Turkey to rebel-held areas of northwestern Syria stopped in late July after a UN Security Council mandate was not extended. Damascus had demanded the UN not deal with "terrorist organizations."
3 Aug 2023
The European Union said it was suspending all aid to Niger with immediate effect after General Abdourahamane Tchiani declared himself the leader of the country in a coup. The bloc will also stop all security cooperation.

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