Anxiety among Indian Muslims over BJP’s victory
Anxiety grips India’s Muslim community as the BJP’s third term victory raises worries of increased marginalization and religious discrimination.
Moroccan activists demand gov’t action on Israel arms shipment
Moroccan activists urged their government to prevent a cargo ship suspected of carrying weapons to Israel from passing through their waters.
Lavrov highlights Russia’s efforts in Africa amid Western criticism
Lavrov, visiting the Congo as part of his Africa tour, condemned NATO’s actions in Libya, Iraq, and Afghanistan, supported reconciliation talks for Libya.
Thousands of displaced Gazans share one toilet, Oxfam reveals
Palestinians displaced by the Gaza war endure appalling conditions with children often going without food and thousands sharing a single toilet, Oxfam warned.
Palestine applies to join South Africa’s genocide case
At least 9 countries have either formally approached the International Court of Justice or declared their intention to do so since January
Pakistan mine tragedy: Gas leak claims lives, safety under scrutiny
Eleven miners and officials were killed in a gas leak at a coal mine in Pakistan’s Balochistan province.
UN: World still on track for ‘ruinously high’ temperatures
At crucial UN climate talks, the focus is on securing increased financial aid from wealthy nations to help developing countries tackle climate change.
Bosnia’s arms exports soar, US reportedly top buyer
Once a key player in Yugoslavia’s military industry, Bosnia is witnessing a resurgence in its weapons production.
Netanyahu calls Biden’s Gaza truce and hostage deal plan ‘partial&...
Netanyahu views Biden’s plan for a Gaza truce and hostage release as incomplete, insisting on meeting all conditions before agreeing to a ceasefire.
Ethiopians, Ugandans vie for Paris Olympics distance domination
Ethiopian runner Selemon Barega targets back-to-back gold in the 10,000m at the Paris Olympics
Imran Khan and foreign minister cleared of leaking state secrets
Imran Khan and Shah Mehmood Qureshi have been cleared by Islamabad High Court of accusations involving state secrets.
Indian Muslims urged to conserve water, trees to fight heatwave
Facing a deadly heatwave, a leading Islamic center in India issues a fatwa calling on Muslims to conserve water, trees, and stop burning fields.
Israeli invasion in Gaza kills 36,439 Palestinians since October
The Health Ministry in Gaza reports 36,439 Palestinian deaths and 82,627 injuries due to the ongoing Israeli offensive, with many people still trapped and unable to be rescued.
Egypt demands Israeli withdrawal to reopen Gaza’s Rafah crossing
Egypt refuses to coordinate with Israel on Rafah crossing, vital route for humanitarian aid into Gaza
Chile to back South Africa’s case against Israel at the ICC
Chile has joined a group of nations supporting a genocide case against Israel filed last year at the International Court of Justice.
US destroys Houthi drone, 2 ballistic missiles in Red Sea
US Central Command reports no damage, injuries after launch of systems from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen
Russia attacks Ukraine with 100 missiles, drones
Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukrainian energy facilities, damaging power plants and prompting calls for more Western air defense support.
North Korean balloons dump trash into South Korea, again
North Korea continues sending trash-filled balloons across the border to South Korea, defying warnings and escalating tensions between the two countries.
Egypt to host talks with Israel, US over Rafah crossing
The crossing has been closed since Israeli forces seized its Palestinian side in early May, drastically reducing aid flow into the war-torn territory
Russia claims West spent nearly $300 billion to escalate Ukraine war
Defense Minister Andrey Belousov estimates West’s military-technical, financial and humanitarian assistance to Kyiv at $278 billion
UN commissioner warns over escalating global refugee crisis
The number of those who have been forced to flee their homes by war, violence and persecution reached 114 million at our latest count,’ says Filippo Grandi.
US defends Africa anti-terrorism strategy
The head of the US military in Africa defends their counterterrorism strategy against criticism and a growing Russian presence.
Bus crash in Kashmir kills 21 Hindu pilgrims
At least 21 people are dead and dozens injured after a bus carrying Hindu pilgrims crashed in Indian-controlled Kashmir.
Israel’s cabinet member submits bill to dissolve Israeli parliament
Benny Gantz’s centrist party submitted a bill to dissolve the Israeli parliament and call for an early election, prompting controversy with Netanyahu’s Likud party.
Global plea for wider access to promising new HIV drug
Politicians, health experts, and celebrities join forces to ensure Lenacapavir reaches those in developing countries who need it most.
EU-Kenya trade deal: Duty-free access for Kenyan exports
The EU and Kenya have officially adopted a trade deal offering duty-free access for Kenyan exports to the EU market.
India’s record heat casts doubts on sensors
A potentially record-breaking temperature reading is under scrutiny, emphasizing the critical role of data verification in understanding climate change.