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Palestinian PM submits govt's resignation in a bid to usher reforms

President Mahmoud Abbas must still decide whether he accepts Shtayyeh and his government's resignation, tendered Monday

Israel accused of blocking aid to Gazans in violation of a UN court order

In a preliminary response to a South African petition accusing Israel of genocide, the UN's top court ordered Israel to do all it can to prevent death, destruction and any acts of genocide

Global economy weighed down by war, uncertainty & instability: WTO chief

People everywhere are feeling anxious about the future and this will be felt at the ballot box this year, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said

UN member states meet to plan how to tackle world's environmental crises

The meeting in Nairobi is the sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly, and governments, civil society groups, scientists and the private sector are attending

S Korea sets Feb 29 as deadline for its young doctors to return to work

Government officials say adding more doctors is necessary to deal with South Korea's rapidly ageing population. The country's current doctor-to-patient ratio is among the lowest in the developed world

Moscow ally Serbia cracks down on anti-war Russians living in Balkan

When Elena Koposova signed an open letter against Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, she didn't expect a backlash in her newly adopted home state of Serbia

WTO to open biennial meeting in United Arab Emirates as challenges loom

WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, a dual Nigerian and American citizen, has pushed to insist the organisation remains vital as 75 per cent of the world's trade is done on its terms

Haley staying in race despite Trump's easy primary win in South Carolina

Defying calls from South Carolina Republicans to exit the race, Haley travelled Sunday to Michigan, which holds its primary on Tuesday, speaking to a hotel ballroom packed with hundreds of supporters

Eiffel Tower reopens to visitors after a 6-day closure due to staff strike

This week, it also launched salary negotiations, expected to be finalised next month, after employees on strike demanded an increase proportionate to revenue from ticket sales

Bolsonaro supporters stage demonstration to defend him amid investigations

The far-right leader said in a speech that he seeks "pacification to erase the past, taking a more conciliatory tone than when he was in office

Biden summons congressional leaders to WH to talk about Ukraine funding

During the meeting, the president will discuss the "urgency" of passing the aid package, which has bipartisan support, as well as legislation to keep the federal govt operating through the end of Sept

Israel vows to target Hezbollah even if temporary pause reached with Hamas

Hezbollah, which has been exchanging fire with Israel throughout the war in Gaza, has said it will halt its nearly daily attacks on Israel if a ceasefire is reached in Gaza

Tax-free status of movie, music, games traded online on table at WTO meet

This week in Abu Dhabi, the WTO's 164 member countries will take up a number of key issues

Da'Vine Joy Randolph wins at 30th SAG Awards streaming on Netflix

"To every actor out there still waiting in the wings for their chance, let me tell you: Your life can change in a day," Randolph said

US, UK, with others, step up strikes on Houthi targets after attack surge

President Joe Biden and other senior leaders have repeatedly warned that the US won't tolerate the Houthi attacks against commercial shipping

Tory suspends lawmaker after he claims London mayor controlled by Islamists

That anger has spilled over into Parliament, where some lawmakers say they fear for their safety after receiving threats over their positions on the conflict in Gaza

Body of Russian Oppn leader Navalny handed over to his mother, says aide

The funeral is still pending," Yarmysh tweeted, questioning whether authorities will allow it to go ahead as the family wants and as Alexei deserves

In his annual letter, Buffett tells investors to ignore Wall Street pundits

By that measure, Berkshire reported a 28 per cent jump in operating earnings to $ 8.48 billion, or $ 5,878.21 per Class A share. That's up from $6.63 billion, or $4,527.06 per Class A share

Brazil prez accuses Israel of genocide, doubling down after earlier uproar

Israel has vehemently pushed back against genocide claims, saying its war is targeting the militant group Hamas, not the Palestinian people

Oil slick in Red Sea from British-owned ship by Houthis attack: US military

The vessel suffered significant damage, which led to the slick, said the CENTCOM statement, warning that the ship's cargo could spill into the Red Sea and worsen this environmental disaster