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I’m undeterred in my pursuit of justice against Israeli soldiers despite threats: Lawyer

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Maira Pinheiro, a Brazilian lawyer and human rights advocate, says she is undeterred in her pursuit of justice against Israeli soldiers vacationing in Brazil, despite threats. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/06/740414/i-committed-pursue-war-crime-cases-israeli-soldiers-despite-threats-lawyer

How an attack on Iran’s nuke program for 2025 has transformed

Jerusalem Post All of the events since April 2024 should leave no question: if Israel wants to attack Iran’s nuclear program, it can do so, and has multiple ways it can do so. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-836327

India’s Army joins rescue mission for trapped miners in coal mine flooding

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The remote location and difficult terrain are hampering rescue efforts. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3293648/indias-army-joins-rescue-mission-trapped-miners-coal-mine-flooding?utm_source=rss_feed

UN envoy arrives in Yemeni capital in bid to quell tensions

Jerusalem Post UN mediator Hans Grundberg will also push for the release of UN staff and others currently being held there. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-836318

In Africa, Danger Slithers Through Homes and Fields

New York Times Venomous snakes bite millions of people each year, killing at least 120,000. Many of them are poor people in rural areas of Africa without easy access to treatment. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/06/health/in-africa-danger-slithers-through-homes-and-fields.html

WHO calls on Israel to release Kamal Adwan Hospital director

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on Israel to release the well-known director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in the besieged Gaza Strip. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/06/740424/WHO-Israel-Kamal-Adwan-Hospital-director-safia

Hamas Approves List of Hostages It May Free Under a Cease-Fire Deal With Israel

New York Times Israel says Hamas has not provided any information about the status of those 34 hostages, dampening any notion that the endorsement is a step toward a deal to stop the war. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/06/world/middleeast/israel-hamas-hostage-list-cease-fire.html

Russia Claims to Seize Key Eastern Ukraine Town of Kurakhove

New York Times Ukraine has largely been driven out of Kurakhove, a battered but strategic town in the Donbas, Russia said. Kyiv’s forces were pressing a renewed offensive in southern Russia. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/06/world/europe/kurakhove-russia-ukraine-war.html

U.K.’s Starmer Slams ‘Lies and Misinformation’ After Elon Musk Attacks

New York Times Without naming Mr. Musk directly, Prime Minister Keir Starmer denounced the billionaire’s spreading of falsehoods about a child sex abuse scandal. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/06/world/europe/starmer-musk-uk-child-sexual-abuse.html

Easier visas for Chinese visitors propels Thai tourism to near pre-Covid levels

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Thailand’s tourism surges with 26 per cent more visitors, driven by eased visa rules for Chinese tourists, boosting the economy. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3293644/easier-visas-chinese-visitors-propels-thai-tourism-near-pre-covid-levels?utm_source=rss_feed