U.S. probes hacking campaign that targeted climate activists : NPR

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The U.S. has accused an Israeli private investigator of orchestrating a hacking campaign that targeted American climate activists. Extradition hearings for the private investigator, Amit Forlit, were held at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London. Alberto Pezzali/AP hide caption toggle caption Alberto Pezzali/AP A yearslong U.S. Justice Department investigation of a global hacking campaign that targeted … Read more

Trump administration promises ‘ironclad’ support for Philippines’ security | South China Sea News

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New US Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticised China’s ‘dangerous’ actions towards the Philippines in the South China Sea. New United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio assured Manila of Washington’s “ironclad” commitment to defending the Philippines in the face of Chinese provocation in the South China Sea, during his first call with Philippines Foreign … Read more

Over a million people flee to South Sudan as Sudan conflict grinds on: UN | Sudan war News

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The war in Sudan erupted in April 2023, between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). More than one million people have fled the war in Sudan to seek refuge in neighbouring South Sudan, according to the United Nations. In its latest update on one of the world’s worst displacement … Read more

Prince Harry settles with Murdoch’s British tabloids as trial is about to begin : NPR

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Prince Harry pursued a legal case against Rupert Murdoch’s British tabloids for years, saying he wanted to hold them accountable for invasions of privacy. Frank Augstein/AP/AP hide caption toggle caption Frank Augstein/AP/AP LONDON — Prince Harry and a senior British lawmaker have agreed to settle with Rupert Murdoch’s British publishing arm, fulfilling their quest for … Read more

Trump rescinds guidance protecting ‘sensitive areas’ from immigration raids | Donald Trump News

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For more than a decade, US immigration agencies like ICE and CBP have avoided raids on places that provide vital services, like hospitals. The administration of newly inaugurated United States President Donald Trump has revoked longstanding protections barring immigration raids on schools, hospitals, churches and other “sensitive areas”. The announcement on Tuesday arrives as part … Read more

Consider This from NPR : NPR

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US President Donald Trump signs executive orders during the inaugural parade inside Capital One Arena, in Washington, DC. ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images US President Donald Trump signs executive orders during the inaugural parade inside Capital One Arena, in Washington, DC. ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images … Read more

Xi and Putin discuss relations with Trump, Ukraine and Taiwan | Donald Trump News

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Leaders discussed their prospective contacts with Donald Trump’s new US administration during a wide-ranging video call, Kremlin says. Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping on ways to strengthen bilateral ties a day after Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States. The two leaders discussed their … Read more

Palestinians Return to Their Homes in Gaza

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A fragile ceasefire has been in place in Gaza since Sunday, bringing an end to the fighting between Israel and Hamas at least temporarily. Some Palestinians are feeling safe enough to return to homes they fled during the way. Our producer in Gaza returns to the southern city of Rafah, the site of an intense … Read more