The conflict in Sudan is becoming increasingly lethal for the civilian population, UN Human Rights Commissioner Volker Türk said in Geneva on Friday. Türk pointed to reports that dozens had been killed in ethnically targeted attacks in the south-eastern state of al-Jazirah and to an imminent battle for control of Khartoum. “The situation for
Italy’s tourism minister ordered to stand trial over false accounting charges at former job
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key Takeaways ROME (AP) — A Milan judge has ordered Italy’s tourism minister to stand trial on false accounting charges at her former publishing company, her [&h
Italy’s government discusses the case of an Italian citizen detained in Venezuela without charges
ROME (AP) — The Italian government met on Friday to discuss the case of an Italian national arrested in Venezuela two months ago and held without formal charges, the premier’s office said in a statement. Foreign minister Antonio Tajani and the Italian Embassy in Caracas have been closely following the situation of Alberto Trentini, a […]
South Sudan imposes nationwide overnight curfew to curb violence targeting Sudanese traders
JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — South Sudanese authorities have imposed a countrywide dusk-to-dawn curfew after a night of violence during which businesses run by Sudanese traders in the capital were looted. Police chief Gen. Abraham Manyuat said Friday that the curfew will commence from 6 p.m. local time to dawn to curb looting incidents reported [&helli
Israeli security council meets to vote on Gaza ceasefire deal
The News Israel’s security council met on Friday to vote on a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas after the two warring sides resolved last-minute disputes over the agreement. The six-week truce is set to begin on Sunday and will involve the release of 33 hostages, a welcome pause in a 15-month conflict […]