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January 10, 2024

Laotian diplomat makes first trip to Burma as ASEAN envoy

Laotian diplomat Alounkeo Kittikhoun arrived in Burma on Wednesday, marking his first trip to the conflict-ravaged military dictatorship as ASEAN's special envoy.

January 10, 2024

UN Security Council adopts resolution demanding that Houthi rebels stop attacks on Red Sea shipping

The Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, based in Yemen, have engaged in dozens of attacks on international shipping passing through the key corridor of the Red Sea, prompting international outrage.

January 10, 2024

UN slammed for allowing Security Council takeover by Gaza activists: 'Unprecedented defilement'

The U.N. described the group as a mix of Israeli and American rabbis who gained entry through various tour groups before congregating in the Security Council room and unfurling banners.

January 9, 2024

Former UK opposition leader Corbyn to join South Africa's delegation accusing Israel of genocide

South Africa accuses Israel of seeking the destruction of Gazans, and seeks to petition the U.N. to force Israel to halt its offensive; Corbyn has previously faced allegations of antisemitism.

January 9, 2024

Former Pakistani PM Imran Khan indicted on graft charges alongside wife

A Pakistani court indicted former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife on graft charges Tuesday, another serious political blow to the country's main opposition figure.

January 8, 2024

Belarus declines observation invite for parliamentary elections

Belarus announced on Monday that it will not invite the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe to monitor its Feb. 25 elections.

January 8, 2024

Nigerian president suspends Poverty Alleviation minister over claims of questionable banking practices

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu suspended Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Minister Betta Edu on Monday over her alleged use of a private bank account for state transactions.

January 8, 2024

Sen. Ted Cruz accuses UN agency of supporting 'Hamas war machine,' urges Biden admin to halt funding

Amid growing evidence that the U.N. aid agency for Palestinians enables Hamas, Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz called on the Biden administration to pull U.S. funds for the scandal-plagued agency.

January 6, 2024

On this day in history, January 6, 1941, FDR delivers Four Freedoms speech, steeling Americans for WWII

President Franklin D. Roosevelt outlined "Four Freedoms" in his State of the Union address of Jan. 6, 1941, as he prepared Americans for the inevitable entry into World War II.

January 5, 2024

Critics of the new UN climate agreement say technology is the key to a net-zero future

Fox News’ Eben Brown reports that more than 190 countries say they’re ready to move away from fossil fuels, but some critics say the focus should be on innovation, not regulation.