Pope Francis for the first time tackled claims of Israel's ongoing «genocide» of Palestinians in Gaza in a forthcoming book, urging further investigation into whether Israel's actions meet the definition. Titled «Hope Never Disappoints. Pilgrims Towards a Better World», the book includes his latest and most forthright intervention into the more than year-long war sparked by Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel. «According to some experts, what is happening in Gaza has the characteristics of genocide,» the pontiff wrote in extracts published on Sunday in Italy's La Stampa daily. «This should be studied carefully to determine whether (the situation) corresponds to the technical definition formulated by jurists and international organisations,» he added. The Argentine pontiff has frequently deplored the number of victims of Israel's operations in Gaza, with the territory's Hamas-run health ministry putting the toll at least 43,846 people, most of them civilians. But his call for a probe marks the first time he has publicly used the term genocide -- without endorsing it -- in the context of Israeli military operations in the Palestinian territory. On Thursday, a United Nations Special Committee judged Israel's conduct of warfare in Gaza «consistent with the characteristics of genocide», accusing the country of «using starvation as a method of war». Its conclusions have already been condemned by Israel's key backer the United States. It is, however, not the first time that Israel has been the subject of genocide accusations since the start of the war. South Africa has brought a genocide case before the International Court of Justice with the support of several countries, including Turkey, Spain and Mexico. Francis has also frequently called for the return of the Israeli hostages taken by Palestinian Islamist militants on October 7. That attack resulted in the deaths of 1,206 people on the Israeli side, the majority of them civilians, according to an AFP count based on Israeli official figures. Hamas fighters also took 251 people hostage that day, with 97 still held in the Palestinian territory including 34 the Israeli army says are dead. On Thursday, the 87-year-old pope received 16 former hostages freed after months of captivity in Gaza. © Agence France-Presse

President Biden has reportedly approved Ukraine’s first use of US-provided ATACMS missiles for strikes deep within Russia, the NYT claims Read Full Article at RT.com

The Ukrainian leader will reportedly publish a “resilience plan” aimed at lifting public morale Read Full Article at RT.com

President Biden has reportedly approved Ukraine’s first use of US-provided ATACMS missiles for strikes deep within Russia, the NYT claims Read Full Article at RT.com

In the ever-evolving political landscape of Malawi, the United Transformation Movement (UTM) stands out as a beacon of democratic ideals and progressive leadership. As the party holds its much-anticipated presidential convention in Mzuzu, the legacy of the late Dr. Saulos Chilima—former Vice President and founder of the party—remains central to the party’s trajectory. Yet, it […] The post UTM is the next big party. Why?  Unlike DPP, UDF, Aford; it’s a party for people, not family appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A 10-year-old boy has succumbed to injuries sustained in a hit and run in Lacovia, St Elizabeth, on Friday. The victim has been identified as Keneal Clarke, a student of Lacovia Primary School. The police report that about 7:05 a.m., Clarke...

Two men have been shot and killed by police in the St Catherine North division in separate incidents which resulted in the seizure of two illegal guns and ammunition. In one incident, a man, identified only as 'Nigel', reportedly pointed a...

Russian air defense systems destroyed three Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles over the Kursk Region and two - over the Bryansk Region

One of the opposition leaders and th chairman of the committee for defending Abkhazia’s sovereignty, Mikaa said

The protesters have also begun to pitch tents

According to the development program, in 2025, the country plans to generate an extra of 1,200 MW of electricity, including up to 64 GW by the nuclear plant

Abkhazia’s president, Aslan Bzhania, called protests over an investment agreement with Russia an ‘attempted coup’ Read Full Article at RT.com

Mohammed Afif was killed in an Israeli airstrike on central Beirut, a member of the militant group has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has implemented Stage-IV (Severe+) actions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR, effective November 18. These measures, including transitioning some school grades to online learning and implementing a 50% workforce policy for offices, aim to combat worsening air quality as winter approaches.

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya defended Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's controversial 'batenge toh katenge' slogan, calling it a message of unity. Opposition parties have criticized the slogan, claiming it carries communal undertones.

Manipur is experiencing escalating ethnic violence, leading to numerous deaths and widespread unrest. The National People's Party withdrew support from the BJP-led government, citing its failure to control the situation. Congress leaders offered to resign if it would help restore peace, highlighting the dire situation.

Delhi NCR is facing severe air pollution, prompting the Commission for Air Quality Management to enforce GRAP Stage 4. The stringent measures include banning truck entry (except essential goods), halting construction activities, and urging schools to consider online classes. With a daily AQI exceeding 450, the government advises citizens to stay indoors and minimize outdoor activities.

The authorities have accused Evgeny Shevchenko of treason over statements on Telegram and YouTube that they deem subversive Read Full Article at RT.com

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has said that any “results of US investments” in Ukraine will be destroyed Read Full Article at RT.com

Justin Trudeau has expressed support for Olaf Scholz’s phone call with Vladimir Putin regarding the Ukraine conflict Read Full Article at RT.com

‘Snow White’ actress Rachel Zegler has said that she was overreacting when she wrote “f**k Donald Trump” on Instagram Read Full Article at RT.com

The German chancellor spoke with the Russian president for the first time in nearly two years, with the Ukraine conflict topping the agenda Read Full Article at RT.com

It is not considered bad to wear clothes from the French fashion house Chanel from head to toe, but that is what the musician Laufey Lín Jónsdóttir did at the premiere of Wicked recently. The evening was eventful and she spent part of the evening with one of the world's most famous singers, Ariana Grande.

L'Ambassade des États-Unis à Libreville a récemment accordé un financement à l'association Gabtrotter, pour la mise en œuvre d'une initiative ambitieuse visant à promouvoir l'inclusion des personnes atteintes de handicaps dans les systèmes éducatifs et démocratiques gabonais. Ce programme novateur s'étendra de novembre 2024 à novembre 2025 et mettra en avant des stratégies pour surmonter les obstacles rencontrés par les personnes atteintes de handicaps dans ces domaines essentiels de la (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Abkhazia should rely on the union with Russia and build its own state, Abkhazian President Aslan Bzhania said

Apart from that, in his words, a newspaper employee and a police officer received wounds

Some of the projectiles were intercepted and the rest fell in open areas

Millions of people might lose or drop their health coverage when a Biden-era expansion of ACA subsidies expires next year.

The pollster’s pre-election findings said Kamala Harris had a slight lead over Donald Trump in Iowa, which Trump went on to carry handily.

Elon Musk, the billionaire who has become Donald Trump’s “first buddy,” appeared to publicly pressure the president-elect on economic policy and a key Cabinet pick.

«The carrier rocket for the Progress MS-29 has been assembled. It will be installed on November 18 and blasted off at 3:22 p.m. Moscow time (12:22 a.m. GMT) on November 21,» Roscosmos said