Israel hits Gaza City outskirts as leaders vow push; famine declared in area
Israeli strikes hit Gaza City’s edges overnight; leaders vow push on a city takeover as famine is declared
South Africa urges Kyiv, Moscow to meet
South African President Ramaphosa urges Ukraine and Russia to hold urgent peace talks, stressing diplomacy as hopes for a summit continue to fade.
France’s Macron vows deeper South Africa ties
Macron and Ramaphosa agreed to strengthen cooperation on global governance and crises ahead of the G20 summit and upcoming UN meetings.
Reform UK’s Farage vows mass deportations, detention on air bases
Farage vows to leave the ECHR, detain 24,000 on air bases and launch daily flights for mass deportations
Gaza City in famine; Israel rejects IPC finding as ‘false’
IPC confirms famine in Gaza City and warns of spread; Israel disputes the findings as biased. UN urges ceasefire
South Africans demand coal export embargo to Israel
South Africans protested demanding a halt to Glencore coal exports to Israel which they say fuel the Gaza genocide and strengthen Israel’s military power.
Israel intensifies strikes on Gaza City
Heavy strikes precede a Gaza City assault; Hamas accepts a 60-day truce, but hostage terms still block a deal
Israel begins Gaza City assault, reservists called up
IDF begins first phase to seize Gaza City; reservists called up while mediators press new ceasefire terms
US to deport illegals to Uganda, Honduras
Trump administration expands deportation strategy by striking accords with Honduras and Uganda and pursuing additional migrant agreements.
Hamas accepts new ceasefire plan as mediators push for truce
Egypt and Qatar secured Hamas acceptance of a Gaza truce plan leaving Israel under pressure to decide on ending 22 months of war.
European leaders join Trump, Zelenskyy for peace talks
Trump hosts Zelenskyy and European leaders to discuss peace in Ukraine and potential US security guarantees for the conflict zone
Tribal splits derail Syrian offensive on SDF
Syrian source says an attack on SDF-held Deir ez-Zor/Raqqa is unlikely due to tribal rifts and lack of U.S. approval, despite troop massing reports
Leaked audio: Ex Israeli intel chief says 50,000 Gaza deaths ‘necessary’
Leak quotes Aharon Haliva calling 50,000 Palestinian deaths “necessary”; he later voiced regret
Did the White House ask Zelenskyy to wear a suit for Trump Summit?
Rumors say the White House told Zelenskyy to wear a suit at the summit; the claim remains unverified
Palestinians begin leaving Gaza City as Israel signals ground assault
Families move west or south from Gaza City as Israel readies assault and mediators push for a truce
Israelis rally in Tel Aviv streets urging action to end Gaza war
Tens of thousands protested in Tel Aviv demanding the release of Israeli hostages and an end to the Gaza war, criticising Netanyahu’s handling of the crisis.
Hamas rejects Israeli Gaza City relocation plan, calls tents ‘deception’
Hamas condemns Israel’s Gaza City relocation plan as ‘genocide’; calls tents a deceptive cover
US halts visitor visas for Gaza residents amid security review
U.S. halts Gaza visitor visas amid review, following GOP uproar over claims of Palestinian entry
Putin, Trump hold first round of Ukraine talks in Alaska
Putin, Trump end three-hour first round of Alaska talks on Ukraine settlement
Gaza aid deaths mount as Israel expands offensive
UN says 1,760 Palestinians were killed seeking aid in Gaza since May as Israel expands its offensive amid warnings of famine and rising civilian toll.
Trump, Putin set for high-stakes Alaska talks on Ukraine ceasefire
Trump, Putin hold Alaska summit on Ukraine truce as Kyiv warns against territorial concessions
Erik Prince secures 10-year Haiti deal to fight gangs, restore taxes
Trump ally Erik Prince to lead 10-year Haiti mission tackling gangs and rebuilding tax system
Smotrich revives settlement plan to block Palestinian state
Smotrich announces revived West Bank settlement project to block Palestinian statehood, drawing global criticism
Kuwait says 13 dead, 21 blinded from tainted alcohol; dozens critical
Kuwait says 13 people died and 21 were blinded after drinking tainted alcohol, with dozens critically ill
Israeli envoy visits South Sudan as relocation rumours grow
South Sudan hosted Israel’s deputy foreign minister for talks while rejecting claims it may take in Palestinians from Gaza.
Search after deadly migrant sinkings near Italian island
Two migrant boats sank off Lampedusa killing at least 26 while dozens were rescued and search efforts continued for the missing.
Haiti gang boss ‘Barbecue’ defies FBI after US indictment
Haiti’s “Barbecue” defies FBI after U.S. charges over gang funding, with $5M reward on his arrest