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
Far-right gains in Europe raise concerns for Guinea’s prime minister
Guinea’s Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah voiced concerns about the increasing anti-African sentiment in Europe following significant gains by far-right parties in the European parliament elections.
Migrants die daily trying to reach Spain by sea
An NGO reports over 5,000 deaths at sea in just five months, urging increased efforts to save lives.
South Africa pledges $2.7 million in humanitarian aid to Gaza
South Africa joins the international community in condemning Israel’s Gaza raid and offering humanitarian aid.
Blinken: US efforts to finalize Gaza cease-fire
US secretary of state addresses joint news conference with Qatari counterpart in Doha
Azerbaijan: Russian peacekeepers fully withdrawn from Karabakh
Personnel, weapons, equipment of Russian peacekeeping contingent have left Azerbaijan, says Defense Ministry
Hamas wants US guarantee on Gaza ceasefire, sources say
Hamas response to the phased ceasefire, mediated by Qatar and Egypt, was revealed on Tuesday without specifics
Gaza ceasefire talks continue with Hamas’s amendments
Hamas responded to the U.S.-backed Gaza cease-fire proposal with requested amendments, maintaining ongoing negotiations despite concerns over Israeli implementation.
New Haitian government aims to quell gang violence
A new government takes charge in Haiti, tasked with tackling gang violence and preparing for elections.
Death toll from Israeli attacks in Gaza nears 37,200
In the past 24 hours alone, Israeli attacks have killed at least 40 people and injured 120 others
Haiti PM condemns police killings in gang ambush
The police union, SYNAPOHA, demanded action and the return of the victims’ bodies
US defense chief to host Ukraine meeting in Brussels
Meeting with defense ministers and senior military officials from nearly 50 nations.
38 killed after Horn of Africa migrant boat sinks off Yemen
A migrant boat capsized off Yemen’s coast, leaving at least 38 dead and over 100 missing.
UN backs Biden’s plan for ceasefire between Israel and Hamas
President Biden’s ceasefire plan for Israel and Hamas was backed by the UN Security Council, urging both parties to fully implement its terms without delay or condition.