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
Death toll from Moscow ISIS-K attack rises to 143
Russia’s investigative committee says it received 143 applications from victims about disappearance of their relatives or loved ones
Hamas leader says Israel won’t be able to impose its terms
Ismail Haniyeh meets Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi in Tehran
US prepares troop exit plan as Niger cancels deal
Niger’s military junta terminated a 2012 cooperation agreement with the US, prompting discussions on US troop withdrawal and a potential increase in Russian military presence.
US boosts African food imports: $300 million target
Looking to expand African food offerings in the US, USAID launches a project to increase imports by 10%.
Senegal elects youngest president, China cheers
China congratulated Senegal’s newly elected president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, and expressed interest in strengthening bilateral relations.
Iraqi Quran burner leaves Sweden for Norway
In October 2023, the Swedish Migration Agency decided not to extend his permit, since he had provided incorrect information
360 injured in Moscow concert hall attack, Russia says
Health Ministry center tells state media that 92 victims were hospitalized, 63 people already discharged, outpatient care was provided to 205 injured
US warns of famine as Sudan peace talks planned
A US envoy hopes Sudan’s warring generals will resume peace talks after Ramadan to prevent a wider regional war and address the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
China: UN cease-fire resolution ‘binding’ on Israel
Beijing urges Washington to influence Tel Aviv to implement Security Council resolution, without naming US, Israel.
Canada airlifting vulnerable citizens out of Haiti
Children and those with medical conditions will be flown by helicopter to the Dominican Republic, said Foreign Minister Melanie Joly in a statement.
UN warns of aid disruption as Haitian gangs tighten grip
The UN warns of a breakdown in aid services in Haiti as violence intensifies. Gang control threatens basic needs while a transitional government remains elusive.
Hamas hails UN resolution for immediate cease-fire in Gaza
Hamas says any deal must guarantee freedom of movement and entry of all humanitarian needs to Palestinians in Gaza
UN: Israel won’t approve UN food convoys to northern Gaza
Israel’s siege on Gaza left most of Gaza’s population on verge of starvation
Islamic State kills 11 truffle hunters in Syria blast
ISIS militants killed at least 11 truffle hunters in northern Syria, highlighting the dangers faced by civilians in the war-torn country.
Algeria to send 150 tons of aid to Gaza amid Israeli offensive
Algeria sends 150 tons of humanitarian aid to Gaza amid a deadly Israeli offensive, demonstrating solidarity with Palestinians under siege.
US vice president affirms Ukraine’s non-involvement in Moscow attack
‘No, there is no, whatsoever, any evidence and, in fact, what we know to be the case is that ISIS-K is actually, by all accounts, responsible for what happened,’ Kamala Harris tells ABC News
UN: Over 2 billion people lack access to safe drinking water
As many as 2.2 billion people still live without access to safe drinking water and 3.5 billion lack access to decent sanitation, according to a new United Nations report
U.N. chief Antonio Guterres calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza
Guterres spoke on the Egyptian side of the border not far from the southern Gaza city of Rafah, where Israel plans to launch a ground assault
African leaders extend condolences to Russia after terror attack
African leaders condemn the heinous terror attack in Moscow, offering sincere condolences to Russia and expressing solidarity with the victims and their families.
Biden signs funding bill, averts US government shutdown
Biden signs long-awaited funding bill passed by Congress, ensuring federal agencies continue to operate and preventing a government shutdown.
UN chief condemns Moscow shooting ‘in strongest terms’ possible
Guterres expresses ‘deep condolences’ to Russia, wishes speedy recovery for those injured in attack
US destroys Houthi targets in Yemen after missile attack in Red Sea
Central Command says drones, storage facilities destroyed in ‘self-defense’ operation
Russia says 60 dead, 145 injured in concert hall raid
President Vladimir Putin ‘wished everyone recovery and expressed gratitude to the doctors,’ says deputy prime minister
Hamas welcomes China, Russia veto of US Gaza resolution
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Russia and China had “cynically vetoed” the US-backed text.