Yemen’s Houthis target 2 Israeli ships amid Red Sea tension
Houthis say they attacked MSC GINA and MSC GRACE ships in Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean.
Khan Younis troop exit to prepare for Rafah offensive
Israeli army withdraws its 98th Division, with its three brigades, from Khan Younis city in southern Gaza
Gaza cease-fire talks to resume in Cairo
CIA chief, Qatari premier and foreign minister also to participate in talks
Police remove migrants from central Paris square
French police removed dozens of migrants, from the forecourt of Paris City Hall as the capital prepared to Olympic Games.
7.4-magnitude quake strikes near Taiwan, prompting tsunami warning
Some buildings reportedly collapsed after major earthquake
Anti-Muslim complaints hit record high in US during 2023
CAIR says it received 8,061 complaints nationwide with nearly half reported in final 3 months of 2023
Arab League to convene meeting on Israel’s Gaza genocide
Emergency meeting of the Arab League scheduled to discuss Gaza crisis and accusations of “crimes of genocide and starvation” by Israel.
Canada ‘horrified’ by Israel killing of aid workers in Gaza
Canada ‘expects full accountability for these killings and we will convey this to the Israeli government directly,’ says Foreign Minister Melanie Joly
Mexico evacuates 34 nationals from Haiti amid insecurity crisis
Mexican government conducts clandestine rescue operation involving Navy and Foreign Ministry to airlift citizens out of Haiti
Israel hits Iran’s embassy in Syria, killing military advisers
Major escalation as suspected Israeli airstrike hits Iran’s embassy in Damascus, leaving seven military advisers dead.
Peru minister resigns amid president’s Rolex scandal
The move comes as President Boluarte is probed for corruption involving luxury watches.
Israel pulls out of Gaza hospital, leaving rubble behind
Israeli forces withdraw from Gaza’s largest hospital complex after an intensive two-week military operation, leaving behind widespread destruction and casualties.
US special envoy for Yemen heads to Saudi Arabia
Lenderking will meet with regional counterparts to discuss steps to de-escalate current situation, according to State Department
Iran says 7 of its Guard members killed in Damascus strike
Senior commander of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Quds force in Syria and Lebanon, his deputy and 5 others killed in strike.
Israel’s Gaza strikes push Palestinian death toll above 32,800
Health Ministry says 75,392 others also injured in offensive since last October
Easter sunday: Pope calls for the end to conflict
Thousands of people have gathered in Vatican City to celebrate Easter with the pope.
Netanyahu approves Rafah attack plans despite international warnings
We will enter the city despite the opposition of US President (Joe) Biden,’ says Israeli premier
Canada to train Caribbean troops for Haiti mission
The Canadian troops, hailing primarily from the French-speaking province of Quebec, will impart essential training on peacekeeping techniques and combat first aid
Israeli delegation to visit Cairo onga Sunday to resume hostage swap talks
Delegation members include representatives from intelligence agency Mossad, internal security agency Shin Bet.
171 UN refugee agency employees killed in Israeli war on Gaza
Israel targeted multiple UNRWA facilities across Gaza Strip, according to report by UN agency
Macron congratulates Senegal’s new president Faye
President Macron congratulates Faye and seeks to strengthen ties between the countries.
Pentagon mulling plans for Gaza peacekeeping force
he Israeli war has pushed 85% of Gaza’s population into internal displacement amid acute shortages of food, clean water and medicine
UN: No place is safe for civilians in Gaza
More than 32,500 Palestinians have since been killed and 75,000 injured amid mass destruction and shortages of necessities.
Top court orders Israel to ensure urgent Gaza aid
The International Court of Justice orders Israel to ensure urgent humanitarian assistance reaches Gaza amid warnings of imminent famine after months of conflict.
UN: 200,000 children deprived of right to education in Haiti
900 schools temporarily closed from ongoing cycle of violence caused by gangs, according to UNICEF
Israeli army says it killed more than 200 Hamas members at Gaza hospital
Israeli army raided Al-Shifa Hospital, largest medical facility in Gaza City, on March 18
Russian warship arrives at Eritrea’s Massawa Port amid regional tensions
This visit comes against the backdrop of heightened security concerns in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden