Arab League calls meeting to discuss Israel’s Gaza war
Arab League convenes urgent session over Israel’s deadly Gaza offensive, addressing mass graves and US veto.
US set to OK $95B aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
The fate of a $95 billion aid package hangs in the balance as the US Senate prepares to vote.
Israeli troops face US sanctions over rights abuses in Palestine
US considers sanctions on Israeli battalion Netzah Yehuda for rights abuses in occupied Palestinian territories.
Violence against migrants surges in Greece — report
A UN report finds attacks against migrants, refugees, and LGBT people in Greece surged in 2023, coinciding with the rise of far-right parties.
UK’s Rwanda deportation plan sparks fear among migrants
Britain’s plan to send migrants to Rwanda creates a dilemma for those hoping to reach England from France.
Azerbaijani president: Peace deal with Armenia ‘closer than ever’
Azerbaijan’s president voices optimism about a nearing peace deal with Armenia as both sides begin demarcating their border.
Deadly Iraqi base explosion caused ‘ammo stockpile,’ not attack
An Iraqi investigation into a deadly explosion at a former Iranian militia base concluded the cause was improperly stored munitions, not a military strike.
Gaza death toll reaches 34,183 amid 200th day of Israeli offensive
In past 24 hours, 32 people died, while 59 injured arrived at Gaza hospitals, says Health Ministry
UK: MPs again reject latest Lords amendment on Rwanda bill
Some 305 MPs voted to scrap amendments while 234 of them voted to keep them
Egypt calls for investigation into reports of mass grave in Gaza
At least 283 bodies found in mass grave at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis city, Gaza’s civil defense agency says
Houthis urge fighters to intensify operations against Israeli ships
Group has been targeting commercial vessels in Red Sea, in support of Palestinians, since last fall
North Korea fires missiles again, simulates nuclear strike
Following Russia’s UN veto to stop sanctions monitoring, North Korea strengthens its military ties with Moscow and conducts a missile test.
Taiwan remembers 1999 tragedy as 6.3 quake rocks Hualien region
No casualties were reported, though the tremors come after a deadly 7.4 magnitude quake struck Hualien earlier in April.
UN refutes Israel’s ‘terrorist’ allegations on Palestinian a...
Independent review of the UN agency for Palestinians found Israel lacked evidence for claims of staff ties to terrorist organizations.
Egypt, UN reiterate necessity of ending Israeli ‘violations’
Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese meet in Cairo
Taliban to send representative to OIC summit in Gambia
Afghanistan’s Taliban government aims to attend the OIC Summit in Gambia, emphasizing collaboration on Islamic world issues.
Protesters in Niger demand US troop withdrawal
Calls escalate for US troop withdrawal in Niger amidst growing protests against the American military presence.
Egyptian,Turkish Foreign ministers urge de-escalation in the Middle East
Egypt’s foreign minister was hosted Saturday by his Turkish counterpart.
Turkey rescues 28 irregular migrants in Aegean Sea
Vulnerable migrants were pushed back by Greek authorities into Turkish territorial waters, says Turkish Coast Guard
Freedom Flotilla prepares for humanitarian aid delivery to Gaza
About 1,000 people are expected to take part in efforts to deliver aid to Gaza via ship
Egypt: Partners doing everything to reach cease-fire in Gaza
Sameh Shoukry says countries in region deserve peace, security, stability, should live in harmony, cooperation
UN: 53 pct rise in Haiti gang violence
Haiti witnesses a surge in gang violence, resulting in over 2,500 deaths or injuries in three months, with Port-au-Prince being the epicenter and widespread impact on civilians.
UK’s Rwanda asylum scheme hits fresh parliamentary hurdle
Britain’s contentious plan to send some migrants to Rwanda hits a hurdle in Parliament.
Yemen, Sudan suffering amid civil wars — IMF
IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva highlights the suffering in Yemen and Sudan amidst overshadowing global conflicts, emphasizing IMF support for all members.
Alleged Israeli strikes reported in Iran, Syria, Iraq
An Israeli missile strike targeted a site in Iran early Friday morning, according to ABC News.
US blocks Palestinian UN membership bid
The United States vetoed a Palestinian bid for full UN membership, despite international concern over the Gaza crisis.
Border tension escalates as Hezbollah and Israel exchange attacks
At least 18 people injured in missile attack in northern Israel from Lebanon, according to Israeli media