Kenyan police set for Haiti deployment within weeks
The deployment faces legal challenges, but officials say it will happen “in the next few days, few weeks.”
Iran president’s helicopter makes hard landing, condition unknown
Iranian President Raisi’s helicopter encountered bad weather and made a hard landing, prompting a search operation with conflicting reports on his condition.
France launches major operation in New Caledonia
French government gives firm orders to law-enforcement units to clear roadblocks amid incidents initiated by local people in response to granting of voting rights to French citizens
UN warns of imminent famine in Gaza if fuel and aid run out
UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths cautions that blocked aid and fuel shortages in Gaza could lead to a dire “apocalyptic” crisis, urging the international community to act immediately.
Israelis burn truck they thought was providing aid for Palestinians
Israeli protesters attacked a truck in the West Bank, injuring soldiers, amid escalating Gaza conflict and severe humanitarian crisis.
Controversy erupts at US Congress over Kenyan leader’s visit
House Democrats criticized House Speaker Mike Johnson for not inviting Kenyan President William Ruto to address Congress during his upcoming state visit to Washington.
Lawyers challenge Kenya’s plan to lead UN force in Haiti
Kenya’s plan to send police to lead a UN force in Haiti is challenged in court by lawyers arguing it’s unconstitutional and lacks a proper agreement with Haiti.
Arab League calls for conference for peace in the Middle East
Israel’s continuing military offensive in the Gaza Strip dominated the agenda at the Arab League summit in Bahrain’s capital, Manama.
SA returns to ICJ over continuing annihilation of Palestinians
Israel ‘willfully breaching’ binding orders of this court, says country delegation as it presses for more provisional measures against Israel over Gaza
Gaza death toll reaches 35,272 amid ongoing Israeli assault
At least 39 killed, 64 injured in Israeli attacks in last 24 hours, Health Ministry says
Brazil: 150 dead, 112 missing as heavy rains
Over 2 million people affected, 620,000 displaced and 807 injured as floods devastate Rio Grande do Sul
Russia announces capture of three Ukrainian settlements
Russian army claims control over Hlyboka, Lukiantsi in Kharkiv region, Robotyne in Zaporizhzhia region, says Defense Ministry
EU Council adopts new migration pact
Member states will ‘have two years to put the laws that were adopted today into practice,’ says key EU body
Yemen’s Houthis report fresh US-UK raids amid Red Sea tensions
Airstrikes target Al Hudaydah airport in the west of the country
US military to activate Gaza aid pier amid weather delays
Despite weather delays, the US military confirms the Gaza aid pier will soon boost humanitarian access to the conflict-torn region.
Palestinians experiencing the horrors of Nakba all over again
On 76th anniversary of Nakba, Palestinian official tells Anadolu: ‘Nakba didn’t stop on May 1948, but continues and takes several forms in course of Israeli war on Gaza’
Turkey: Smuggler detained for smuggling spider and scorpion samples
Museum curator detained at Turkish airport for smuggling spider and scorpion samples
Judge halts UK asylum seeker deportation to Rwanda in N Ireland
A Northern Ireland court ruling blocks the UK’s plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda, citing human rights concerns and incompatibility with the post-Brexit Northern Ireland protocol.
UN warns of worsening cholera outbreak in Yemen
The UN warns of a worsening cholera outbreak in war-torn Yemen, urging rapid funding to prevent the situation from spiraling out of control, with over 40,000 suspected cases reported.
Putin removes Shoygu as Russia’s defense minister
President appoints longtime ally as secretary of Russia’s Security Council, suggests civilian for his post
Blinken says no ‘red lines’ for Israel but warns against Rafah att...
Israel’s actions in Rafah face US opposition, says top diplomat
Egypt voices concern over Israel’s control of Rafah crossing
Cairo holds Israel responsible for deterioration of humanitarian situation in besieged enclave
Climate change could mean declining malaria risk
Malaria deaths peaked at 608,000 in 2022, according to the World Health Organization. That year, Africa registered 95% of deaths globally.
Biden authorizes $400m Ukraine military aid amid Russia offensive
The United States announces a $400 million military aid package for Kyiv amidst Russia’s ground offensive in northeast Ukraine.
Heavy rains spark flash floods in Afghanistan, death toll rises
As Afghanistan battles the aftermath of flash floods, concerns mount about the rising death toll and the impact on food security.
UN grants Palestine rights in vote amid US opposition
The United Nations General Assembly voted to grant Palestinians additional rights despite US opposition, a move marking a significant development in their pursuit of recognition.
UN agency: Nearly 110,000 flee Rafah for safety
‘Nowhere is safe in the Gaza Strip and living conditions are atrocious,’ says UNRWA