UN chief: Israel’s Gaza aid plan a cynical distraction
Tom Fletcher warns Israel’s Gaza aid restrictions are inhumane and block effective humanitarian response by the UN.
UK lawmakers alarmed as hundreds of ISIS returnees escape justice
Government ministers acknowledge the challenge but say they have been constrained by the law and evidence
US, Saudi Arabia discuss potential F-35 jet purchase
However, it remains unclear whether the U.S. will approve the sale, particularly due to concerns about maintaining Israel’s “Qualitative Military Edge” (QME)
Displacement around the world surges to 83.4 million
The number of internally displaced people worldwide has reached 83.4 million, a historic high driven by conflict and climate crises, according to the latest report.
Trump kicks off Gulf tour in Saudi Arabia, focused on economic deals
The tour will take Trump to Qatar on Wednesday and the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, but he has not scheduled a stop in Israel, raising questions about its place in Washington’s priorities
PKK ends 40-year insurgency, but YPG conflict continues
Since its insurgency began in 1984, the PKK has caused the deaths of over 40,000 people and led to ongoing social and economic turmoil in Turkey
Taliban bans chess in Afghanistan over gambling concerns
Since taking power in 2021, the Taliban has enforced strict and strange regulations based on its interpretation of Islamic law
White South African refugees fly to US under Trump plan
White South Africans approved for US refugee status under Trump’s plan have boarded a plane to Washington DC and beyond.
Hamas, US hold talks as Israel’s Gaza war endures
Hamas says it has held direct ceasefire talks with the US in Qatar as deadly Israeli strikes continue across Gaza.
Algeria expels French agents with fake passports
Algeria has expelled two French intelligence officers accused of entering the country with fake diplomatic passports, escalating tensions with France.
Putin proposes resumption of peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul
Russian president says ceasefire may be negotiated in Turkish metropolis
Burkina Faso turns to Russia for military and science aid
President Traore praised Russia’s military modernisation and discussed defence cooperation during a Kremlin meeting with Vladimir Putin.
France in troop talks with UK, Ukraine
Macron says France is in discussion with British and Ukrainian partners about supporting Ukraine with a potential military presence on the ground.
US: Pakistan-India reach ceasefire
Pakistan, India also confirm they have agreed to stop all firing and military action
Pakistan retaliates as tensions with India escalate
The latest round of fighting was triggered by an attack on India’s side of Kashmir that killed 26 tourists, mostly Hindu men
Qatari team searches for bodies of Americans killed by ISIS in Syria
ISIS, which controlled large parts of Syria and Iraq between 2014 and 2017, beheaded several Western hostages, including Americans, and released videos of the killings
Iran to send missile launchers to Russia
Iran is preparing to send Fath-360 missile launchers to Russia to support its war in Ukraine, according to Western and regional officials.
Migrants waited hours on airstrip after Libya deportation order
Migrants in Texas were taken to a military airfield for Libya deportation but were later returned to detention after waiting for hours.
South Africa opposes US accepting white Afrikaner refugees
South Africa raises concerns with the US over resettling white Afrikaners under refugee status, disputing accusations of racial discrimination.
Robert Prevost elected as first US pope, takes name Pope Leo XIV
A moderate figure with a long history of service within the Church, Prevost, 69, was closely aligned with Pope Francis and had spent years as a missionary in Peru
Russia and China mark WWII victory amid ongoing Ukraine conflict
The parade, scheduled for 0700 GMT, will feature thousands of Russian soldiers marching and military hardware such as intercontinental ballistic missiles and tanks parading past Lenin’s Mausoleum on Red Square
Trump urges 30-day Russia-Ukraine truce for peace
US President Trump urges an unconditional ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and says it should lead toward a broader peace agreement.
US slashes $50 million in aid due to drug thefts in Zambia
The US will cut $50 million in health aid to Zambia due to its weak response to stolen medicines meant for public use.
Russia and DRC push to deepen their military partnership
Defence ministers Belousov and Mondjo discussed broadening cooperation in military and technical fields during a bilateral meeting.
Greece and Egypt forge new strategic partnership
Greece and Egypt sign a strategic partnership agreement to enhance cooperation in trade, energy, and regional stability.
India strikes Pakistan, igniting war
India launched airstrikes on five sites in Pakistan, killing three and injuring twelve, prompting Pakistan to vow retaliation.
Nearly half of Gazans open to leaving, support anti-Hamas protests
Although Israeli officials have expressed willingness to assist Gazans wishing to leave, little progress has been made in persuading other countries to accept refugees
