World-first pact aims to protect 10 million species from threats such as climate change, overfishing and deep-sea mining.
A landmark United Nations treaty protecting marine diversity in international waters is due to enter into force, after 81…
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Palestinian FM calls on Gaza deal sponsors to ensure Israel meets its commitments – Middle East Monitor
Palestinian Foreign Minister and Minister for Expatriates Dr Farsin Shaheen said the Palestinian Presidency has welcomed the move to enter the second phase of the Gaza agreement.
In an interview with Cairo News…
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Kruger National Park shuts to tourists
Flooding in South Africa’s northern provinces of Limpopo and Mpumalanga has forced the famed Kruger National Park to suspend visits and evacuate some guests and staff by helicopter.
At least 19 people are now believed to have died in recent weeks…
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Greek court acquits aid workers of migrant-smuggling charges
LESBOS, Greece, Jan 16 (Reuters) – Over two dozen aid workers involved in refugee rescues in Greece were acquitted of migrant smuggling charges in a multi-year case that rights groups said was a baseless attempt to ban aid for refugees heading to…
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Israeli soldiers accused of stealing 250 goats from Syrian land – Middle East Monitor
A private Hebrew-language broadcaster reported on Thursday that Israeli soldiers had stolen 250 goats from inside Syrian territory and moved them to farms in settlements in the occupied West Bank.
Channel 7 described…
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Scientists find ‘master regulator’ that could reverse brain aging
Scientists at the University of New Mexico have uncovered an unexpected connection between the immune system and brain health. Their research shows that OTULIN, an enzyme known for regulating immune activity, also plays a major role in producing…
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Taiwan and US seal deal to lower tariffs, boost chip investment | Business and Economy News
Washington seeks improved access to strategic chip industry of island nation, over which China claims sovereignty.
Published On 16 Jan 2026
Taiwan and the United States have struck a trade…
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US criticises South Africa over Iran’s participation in naval drills – Middle East Monitor
The United States criticised South Africa on Thursday over allowing Iran in naval exercises off its coast, describing the move as “unacceptable” in light of ongoing protests in Iran.
Ships from China, Iran, Russia…
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UN official says every Gaza resident surrounded by 30 tonnes of rubble – Middle East Monitor
A senior UN official has said that each person in Gaza is now surrounded, on average, by 30 tonnes of rubble, highlighting the scale of destruction in the territory.
Jorge Moreira da Silva, UN under-secretary-general…
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Iran to deliver ‘crushing response’ to any US assault: Ex-IRGC chief
A former chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) expresses the full readiness of Iranian Armed Forces to deliver a “crushing response” to the United States if it wages a new act of aggression against the country.
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