The country will also work to amplify the voices of the Global South and address pressing global challenges such as climate change and pandemic preparedness.  

Biden’s Africa trip focuses on promoting a US-backed railway project to challenge China’s dominance in critical mineral exports.

The offensive, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and allied factions, captured government buildings, prisons, and key city sectors, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR)

Hamas representatives are traveling to Cairo for talks on a potential ceasefire and prisoner exchange in Gaza.

Ukrainian President Zelensky calls for NATO to offer protections to Ukraine’s controlled territories to end the ongoing active conflict and ensure long-term security.

Southern Lebanon saw 14 new Israeli cease-fire violations Friday, according to Lebanese reports, as total breaches rise to 32 since the agreement was enforced Wednesday.

Armed opposition, anti-regime groups in Syria enter strategically important town of Saraqib in Idlib, local sources say

The violence erupted following a surprise offensive by the hardline Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and its allied factions

 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday emphasized the importance of unity and joint action for Islamic countries in response to Israel’s ongoing onslaught in Gaza. President Erdogan said the latest developments in the Gaza Strip and occupied Palestinian territories since Oct. 7, 2023, have once again demonstrated the critical importance of Islamic nations’ unity and solidarity. He made these remarks in a video message to the International Humanitarian Summit on “The Future of Gaza,” which was organized in Istanbul by Türkiye’s Diyanet Foundation and Al Khair Foundation. “In full view of the world, nearly 50,000 of our Palestinian sisters and brothers, most of them children and women, have been martyred,” he said, adding: “As a result of Israel’s bombardments directly targeting civilians, over 100,000 innocent Palestinians have been injured.” He lamented that Israel’s attacks on Lebanon have resulted in over 3,500 deaths and that “places of worship, schools, hospitals, and all aspects of civilian infrastructure have been targets of Israel’s assaults.” “In the face of these attacks, Türkiye stands in full solidarity with our Palestinian brothers and sisters,” he vowed. “Over the past year, we have especially sought to extend a helping hand to our sisters and brothers in Gaza and Lebanon,” Erdogan stressed, recalling: “With over 86,000 tons of aid delivered, we are among the countries providing the most support to Palestine.” He pointed out that the amount of aid delivered to Lebanon has exceeded 1,300 tons, adding: “We are continuing our diplomatic efforts to ensure that Islamic countries respond collectively to the oppression in Gaza and act together.” “Our struggle will continue until the occupation and massacres in Palestine come to an end and an independent, sovereign, and territorially unified Palestinian state, with East Jerusalem as its capital, is established based on the 1967 borders,” he underlined, expressing his belief that “the international humanitarian aid summit will support us in this struggle.” Israel has launched a genocidal war on the Gaza Strip following a cross-border attack by the Palestinian group Hamas in October last year, killing over 44,300 people, most of them women and children, and injuring over 104,900. The second year of genocide in Gaza has drawn growing international condemnation, with officials and institutions labeling the attacks and blocking of aid deliveries as a deliberate attempt to destroy a population. Last week, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza. Israel also faces a genocide case at the International Court of Justice for its deadly war on Gaza.

French military bases are no longer welcome in Senegal, says President Faye, who stresses national sovereignty and historical reconciliation.

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The UN special rapporteur on Palestine on Thursday rejected France’s immunity claims regarding the arrest warrants issued against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant by the International Criminal Court (ICC), arguing such immunity has “no” legal validity. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Wednesday that certain leaders could have immunity under the Rome Statute, the treaty establishing the International Criminal Court (ICC). Barrot highlighted that the Rome Statute “deals with questions of immunity for certain leaders,” adding that such matters ultimately rest with judicial authorities. Meanwhile, France’s Foreign Ministry in a statement emphasized the country’s dedication to honoring international commitments under the Rome Statute, stating: “France will respect its international obligations, understanding that the Rome Statute requires full cooperation with the International Criminal Court (ICC).” The statement also pointed out that “a state cannot be required to act in a manner inconsistent with its obligations under international law regarding the immunities of states that are not parties to the ICC.” Asked by Anadolu in an interview whether this claim has any legal validity, Francesca Albanese said: “No, because it’s been already resolved by the court in the case of Omar al-Bashir in the past, and no one (argued).” Al-Bashir is a Sudanese former military officer and former head of state who was indicted by the ICC in 2009 and 2010 for war crimes and crimes against humanity against civilians in Darfur. “The argument of the state immunity cannot be made. The court has already said it,” Albanese said. She underlined that hindering the enforcement of an ICC arrest warrant could be considered a violation of Article 70 of the Rome Statute. “I want to point to the fact that obstructing the execution of an ICC arrest warrant could be seen as a breach of Article 70, an obstruction to the administration of justice, which is an offense, a criminal offense in itself,” she said. She also described France’s contradictory approaches toward the warrant against Netanyahu and the one issued against Russia’s President Vladimir Putin back in March 2023 – a non-party state – as “double standards.” Last week, the ICC issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza. Israel also faces a genocide case at the International Court of Justice for its deadly war on Gaza.

The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect on Wednesday, ending a year of escalating violence between the two

The ceasefire, which began at 4 a.m. local time, has so far held, providing much-needed relief to the Lebanese population after days of intense airstrikes and clashes

The Lebanese army on Wednesday said it is preparing to deploy to the south of the country after a cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah entered into effect. In a statement, the army said based on a request from the government, it will deploy to southern Lebanon in coordination with the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and in implementation of the UN resolution 1701. Resolution 1701, adopted on Aug. 11, 2006, calls for a complete halt to hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel and the establishment of a weapons-free zone between the Blue Line and the Litani River in southern Lebanon, with exceptions for the Lebanese army and UNIFIL. The Lebanese army urged citizens to wait before returning to the frontline village and towns “where the Israeli enemy entered, awaiting their withdrawal in accordance with the cease-fire agreement.” The truce between Israel and the Lebanese group took effect hours after US President Joe Biden said a proposal to end the conflict had been reached, amid hopes it would stop Israeli airstrikes on Lebanese towns and cities and end the year-long cross-border fighting. More than 3,760 people have been killed in Israeli attacks in Lebanon and over 1 million displaced since last October, according to Lebanese health authorities.​​​​​​

Israel poised to enforce Lebanon ceasefire as Netanyahu warns of severe response to Hezbollah violations

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Pope Francis, through Cardinal Pietro Parolin, condemned landmines for causing prolonged civilian suffering, particularly among children

The European Union has offered Morocco €200 million in additional aid for earthquake reconstruction, bringing the total to €1 billion.

A DHL cargo plane crashed into a two-story residential building near Vilnius Airport in Lithuania early Monday, killing one crew member and injuring two others, according to local authorities and public service broadcaster LRT. The crash occurred at 5.31 am (GMT0731), triggering a large fire. Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene and extinguished the blaze. Residents of the building escaped unharmed, while the pilot also survived the crash without injury. However, the other three crew members aboard the plane were less fortunate. “Two have been taken to hospital, and one has been declared dead. These are the people who were on the plane, according to preliminary information,” Saulius Raševskis from the Lithuanian rescue service told LRT. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash. It marks another troubling incident for DHL, which has faced operational disruptions this year. In July, explosive devices at DHL logistics hubs in Germany and the UK sparked international investigations. The devices were believed to be part of a covert Russian operation targeting cargo and passenger flights destined for the US and Canada, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.

Israeli media reported Monday that a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah is likely to be announced within two days. According to public broadcaster KAN, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to a US-backed ceasefire deal with Lebanon, giving US envoy Amos Hochstein the greenlight to move forward with negotiations. Sources indicated that the terms of the deal have been finalized, and Netanyahu is now focused on how to present the agreement to the public. The ongoing talks are centered on ensuring Israel’s freedom to operate along its borders with Lebanon and Syria after the ceasefire is in place. KAN also reported that the US has provided assurances to Israel, allowing military action if Hezbollah violates the ceasefire terms. However, there has been no official comment from Hezbollah or Lebanese authorities. Hezbollah’s Secretary-General, Sheikh Naim Qassem, said last week that the group had submitted its feedback on the US proposal and emphasized that the outcome now depends on Netanyahu’s commitment to reaching an agreement. The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has intensified in recent months, with Israeli airstrikes targeting alleged Hezbollah positions in Lebanon. Since the escalation began in October 2023, Israeli attacks have killed over 3,600 people in Lebanon, injured more than 15,300, and displaced over a million. The situation further escalated in October 2024 when Israel launched a ground assault into southern Lebanon. non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.

Israel has killed over 1,000 medics in Gaza while systematically targeting hospitals to undermine the healthcare system.

The Cop29 climate finance deal, criticized as insufficient and unjust, pledged $300bn annually to poorer nations, far short of the $1.3tn requested.

Israeli attack on central Beirut reportedly targeted Mohammed Haider, according to Israel’s Public Broadcasting Corporation