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.
Lebanon’s Hezbollah group fires dozens of rockets at Israel
Hezbollah group in Lebanon exchanges near-daily fire with Israeli army, launching rockets at artillery positions in retaliation for strikes in the south.
UN atomic agency warns of danger after Zaporizhzhia attacks
The UN atomic agency expresses grave concern over recent attacks on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, highlighting escalating nuclear safety risks in Ukraine.
Saudi Arabia, US explore ways of reducing Mideast tension
Top diplomats discuss importance of introducing more humanitarian aid to Gaza
UNSC fails to reach consensus on Palestinian membership
Efforts by Palestinians for full UN membership face a Security Council vote following failure to reach consensus, amid ongoing divisions and US opposition.
Survey reveals crisis of faith in global democracies
Governance watchdog survey shows a crisis of faith in global democracies and institutions, prompting calls for improved governance and combating disinformation.
Egyptian president reaffirms efforts to support Palestinians
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, his Palestinian counterpart Mahmoud Abbas speak over phone
EU votes after Niger coup raising migrant concerns
EU scrambles to address potential consequences of a recent coup in Niger, which could lead to a significant increase in migration.
Haiti: police recover cargo ship hijacked by gangs
Violence has escalated since late February, with the underfunded police department struggling to quell attacks.
Sunak, Kagame reiterate plan for UK to send migrants to Rwanda
UK’s Rishi Sunak and Rwanda’s Paul Kagame reaffirm the plan to deport undocumented migrants to Rwanda, despite controversy.
Muslims globally gear up for Eid al-Fitr celebrations
Muslims come together at end of holy month of Ramadan in celebration, gratitude, unity
Police in Norway now armed after threats target Muslim community
Norway equips on-duty police with firearms nationwide in response to threats against Muslim communities during Eid al-Fitr celebrations.
Colombia forest protectors face threats, rising deforestation
Colombia’s Amazon deforestation declined in 2023 but surged in early 2024 due to El Niño, conflict, and threats to environmental activists.
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.