Israeli war on Gaza day 258: Overnight raids cause multiple casualties
2 women killed, 12 others injured in Israeli airstrike on home in western Nuseirat refugee camp, central Gaza Strip
Israeli war on Gaza enters day 258 death toll exceeds 37,400
2 women killed, 12 others injured in Israeli airstrike on home in western Nuseirat refugee camp, central Gaza Strip
Spain’s King Felipe VI celebrates 10th anniversary on throne
Felipe became first monarch to inherit throne directly from his abdicating father, Juan Carlos
Dutch police arrest suspect in shooting of Spanish politician
Spanish police announced the arrest on X, noting the suspect was detained under an international warrant issued by a Spanish court
Shipping industry calls for action in Red Sea after second vessel sunk
Shipping associations condemn the assaults, urging influential states to intervene and de-escalate tensions
Kim Jong Un and Putin meet amid rising international tensions
Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin met in Pyongyang, discussing deepening relations amidst international scrutiny and implications for global diplomacy.
Haiti’s gang violence causes unprecedented displacement — UN
The UN’s migration agency warns of severe humanitarian consequences due to escalating gang violence in Haiti, which has displaced hundreds of thousands and caused widespread hunger.
Scorching heat challenges pilgrims on Haj in Saudi Arabia
A 2024 study indicated that worsening heat might outpace mitigation efforts, and a 2019 study warned of “extreme danger” for future pilgrims
US warns Israel of Iranian attack if Hezbollah conflict continues
US President Biden’s senior adviser Hochstein told Israeli officials that ‘wide-scale’ Iranian attack would be difficult for Israeli defenses to intercept, claims Haaretz daily
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza kill 17 Palestinians, injure dozens
13 bodies pulled from under rubble of 2 destroyed homes in central Gaza Strip.
64 missing, many rescued from 2 shipwrecks off Italy
Sixty-four people were missing in the Mediterranean Sea and several were rescued after their ship wrecked off Italy’s southern coast
Turkish charities donate meat to Ugandans for Eid al Adha
Turkish charities are providing meat donations to Ugandans in celebration of Eid al-Adha, fostering community spirit and supporting the needy.
Netanyahu dissolves Israeli war cabinet
War Cabinet was formed on Oct. 11 following the launch of the devastating Israeli onslaught against Gaza on Oct. 7
Russia labels NATO chief’s nuclear weapons comments as escalation
Kremlin spokesman says Moscow never initiates talks about nuclear weapons
Israeli army burns Palestinian side of Rafah crossing
After seizing control of Rafah crossing 40 days ago, Israeli army sets fire to departure hall, as well as other facilities and buildings
Yemen’s Houthis say they targeted 2 ships, US destroyer
Yemen’s Houthi group said that it targeted a US destroyer and two civilian vessels in the Red Sea and Arabian Sea
Ukraine peace summit concludes with final declaration
80 countries and 4 organizations support joint communique; 16 abstain Reaching peace requires ‘involvement of and dialogue between all parties,’ says declaration
Jordan mourns 14 Hajj deaths, 17 unaccounted for
Authorities are investigating the cause of deaths and searching for the missing.
Aqsa Mosque sees 40K Palestinians for Eid amid Gaza war’s grief
Around 40,000 Palestinians gathered at al-Aqsa Mosque for Eid al-Adha prayers, mourning Gaza conflict victims amid severe restrictions.
Russian forces kill IS-linked hostage-takers at detention centre
Russian special forces decided to storm the prison, with intense gunfire heard in footage on Russian Telegram channels
Palestinian death toll from Israeli attacks nears 37,300
95 others also injured in last 24 hours, Health Ministry says
Palestinians express grief ahead of Eid Al-Adha
Palestinians in West Bank struggle with economic woes, violence before Eid Al-Adha
Niger shuts oil pipeline to China in dispute with Benin
Niger has halted oil exports to China via a pipeline through Benin due to a border dispute stemming from a July 2023 coup.
Millions of Muslims commence annual Hajj pilgrimage
Saudi Arabia has made extensive preparations to welcome Hajj pilgrims, according to local media
Ukraine’s foreign minister welcomes latest US sanctions on Russia
Every weapon that Russia is unable to produce due to resource constraints is a life saved,’ says Dmytro Kuleba
Israeli attacks kill 30 more Gazans, death toll reaches 37,232
At least 85,037 people injured in Israeli onslaught since last Oct. 7, Health Ministry says
Israeli forces advance deeper into Rafah as diplomacy fails
The military reported ongoing “intelligence-based, targeted operations” in Rafah, finding weapons and killing Palestinian gunmen in close combat