International

GBNEWS24DESK// The head of the United Nations called Monday for scientists to serve up "cold, hard facts" to push governments into making policies that curb climate change before a key global warming threshold is passed. His…

GBNEWS24DESK// British lawmakers will next week quiz former prime minister Boris Johnson over whether he lied to them about "Partygate", in a probe that could trigger his removal as a member of parliament. Johnson repeatedly denied in…

GBNEWS24DESK// The UK arm of failed US lender Silicon Valley Bank has been sold to HSBC for a nominal £1 ($1.2) in a rescue deal, the government and HSBC announced Monday. The deal, overseen by the Bank of England and the Treasury,…

GBNEWS24DESK// The International Criminal Court will open two cases against Russian officials over the invasion of Ukraine, the New York Times reported today. A spokeswoman for the office of ICC prosecutor Karim Khan said it "offers…

GBNEWS24DESK// Twenty two people died when a boat carrying them off Madagascar capsized while they attempted to sail to the French island of Mayotte, Madagascar's port authority said on Sunday. The boat, which was carrying 47 people,…

GBNEWS24DESK// Iran and Saudi Arabia have agreed to re-establish diplomatic relations in a China-brokered deal that could have wide-ranging consequences but building on it, analysts say, will prove the main challenge. The agreement…

GBNEWS24DESK// Bangladesh has welcomed the resumption of diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran. "Bangladesh is a peace loving country and it welcomes the decision to resume the diplomatic ties between the two brotherly…

GBNEWS24DESK// Credible elections are key to protecting constitutional democracy and human rights, said UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific Anne-Marie Trevelyan yesterday. She stressed on the importance of stability and inclusive…

GBNEWS24DESK// The US Air Force on Friday unveiled a new color scheme for Air Force One, discarding the palette chosen by Donald Trump for the presidential aircraft. President Joe Biden is sticking with a classic blue-and-white color…

GBNEWS24DESK// Another powerful storm pummeled California overnight into Saturday, forcing thousands to evacuate and resulting in at least two deaths, while causing a levee to give way in coastal Monterey County. "We were hoping to…