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05 January 2026, 08:15
The Israeli military continues to demolish structures in northern Gaza while also blocking the entry of aid.
05 January 2026, 08:15
Israel claims the drone attack on a car targeted a Hezbollah member.
05 January 2026, 08:15
US secretary of state backtracks claims that the US will ‘run’ Venezuela, as Trump threatens country's acting president.
05 January 2026, 08:15
Indomitable Lions score goal in each half and survive late fightback from Bafana Bafana to set up clash with hosts.
05 January 2026, 08:15
There are legal concerns about the abduction of President Nicolas Maduro, but little Western criticism.
05 January 2026, 08:15
Nicolas Maduro's fall sparks celebration and anxiety among Venezuelans, raising questions about their nation's future.
05 January 2026, 08:15
Air traffic was disrupted and there was no way to communicate with aircraft over the airspace, authorities said.
05 January 2026, 08:15

UNITED NATIONS, January 5 (IPS) - The statistics are staggering: while military spending keeps skyrocketing, Official Development Assistance (ODA)– from the rich to some of the world’s poorer nations– has been declining drastically.

Read the full story, “Skyrocketing Military Spending Undermines Development Aid to World’s Poor”, on globalissues.org

05 January 2026, 08:15

Yemen’s already fragile humanitarian response is being pushed to breaking point by deep funding shortfalls, the UN warned in an update Sunday highlighting mounting risks for millions across the country.

Read the full story, “Yemen aid response buckling under funding cuts as needs keep rising”, on globalissues.org

05 January 2026, 08:15
Acting President Delcy Rodriguez calls for a 'balanced and respectful' relationship with Washington during transition.