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
US destroys Houthi targets in Red Sea
No injuries or damage reported by US, coalition or commercial ships, says United States Central Command
Iran says if Israel attacks again, response will be within seconds
Tensions are running high after Iranian attack on Israel in response to attack on diplomatic compound
UK mulls to pass a bill sending migrants to Rwanda
British lawmakers debate the government’s plan to deport undocumented migrants to Rwanda, with the bill expected to pass later this week.
UN chief warns of brink of conflict amid Iran-Israel tensions
UN raises alarm over Iran-Israel tensions; G7 discusses restraint, possible sanctions amidst missile strikes on Israel.
Netanyahu delays ground invasion of Rafah amid Iran attack
Israel’s PM Netanyahu postpones ground invasion of Rafah in Gaza amid Iran attack warning.
Iran launches strikes on Israel, risking wider conflict
Iran launches over 200 drones and missiles at Israel in a major escalation of the covert war between the two countries.
UNICEF: All forms of violence against children must stop now
‘I’m very concerned about the spike in violence in the West Bank,’ says Director Catherine Russell
Israel says Iran has begun attacks
The Israeli forces say that sirens will sound in any areas that are threatened by the drones.
Nearly 100,000 flee gang violence in Haiti’s capital
Haiti’s struggle continues. Gang violence displaces thousands, political deadlock stalls fresh elections, and resources dwindle.