Israeli media reports 17 soldiers slain in Hezbollah attacks since Oct 7
Israeli army has detected launch of 3,500 missiles and rockets from Lebanese territory towards Israel since Oct. 7, says Israel Broadcasting Authority
17 Israeli soldiers killed in attacks by Hezbollah
Israeli army has detected launch of 3,500 missiles and rockets from Lebanese territory towards Israel since Oct. 7, says Israel Broadcasting Authority
US’ Blinken meets Arab officials in Cairo on Gaza ceasefire
Antony Blinken engages with Arab ministers and Palestinian official in Cairo talks, focusing on a ceasefire in Gaza and plans for Israeli-Palestinian conflict resolution.
Brazilian footballer Dani Alves granted $1.08M bail
40-year-old was sentenced to 4.5 years in prison for sexual assault last month
Russia: France already preparing some 2,000 troops for Ukraine
Head of intelligence Naryshkin says Macron hiding number of French troops already killed in Ukraine
The UK’s contentious plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda
The British government hopes one last push can revive its stalled plan to send some asylum-seekers on a one-way trip to Rwanda.
South Africa accuses Israel of defying UN court rulings
South Africa accuses Israel of disregarding ICJ rulings on Gaza, citing widespread famine and urging international intervention.
Gang violence surges in Haiti, central bank targeted
Security forces in Haiti repelled an attack on the central bank as gang violence continues to surge in the capital, leading to a humanitarian crisis and prompting calls for a transitional government.
WHO says newborns in Gaza dying because ‘too low birth weight’
UN agency looks forward to establishing malnutrition stabilization centers in North, spokesperson tells press briefing in Geneva
US defense chief vows Washington will not let Ukraine fail
Defense Secretary Austin says US and allies are ‘determined to provide Ukraine with the resources that it needs’ to counter Russia’s military aggression
Biden urges Netanyahu to halt Rafah invasion plans in Gaza
White House opposes Israeli offensive in Gaza’s Rafah, proposing talks to explore alternative approaches and mitigate risks of escalation.
Imminent catastrophic famine threatens Northern Gaza and Gaza City
About 210,000 people to face catastrophic famine in Gaza Strip’s northern areas between mid-March, May, says IPC report, citing ‘most likely scenario’
Egypt urges US to clarify consequences of Rafah operation to Israel
Rafah currently serves as a refuge for over a million displaced individuals from other parts of Gaza
Putin poised to win elections by landslide in Russia
Exit polls reveal Vladimir Putin leading Russia’s presidential election with 87% support.
Egypt: To prevent forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza
Egyptian President Sisi opposes forced removal of Palestinians from Gaza, urges ceasefire during EU summit.
92 Palestinians killed by Israel in last 24 hours, toll reaches 31,645
73,676 Palestinians injured in Israeli attacks since Oct. 7, says Gaza Health Ministry
WHO calls Israel’s Netanyahu to cease Rafah invasion plan
WHO leader Ghebreyesus has warned of the potential humanitarian catastrophe if Israel continues to invade Gaza’s last pocket of Rafah, where 1.2 million people have sought refuge.
Hip-hop icon Lil Jon embraces Islam
American rapper and producer Lil Jon publicly announced his conversion to Islam at the King Fahad Mosque in Los Angeles.
Overnight Israeli attacks claim lives of 80 Palestinians in Gaza
Many injured in attacks that targeted civilian buildings, says Palestinian news agency
Serbian president says world facing World War III
If West gets into full conflict with Russia, nobody would gain anything, says Aleksandar Vucic
Russian missiles hit Ukraine’s Odesa, leaving dozens dead
Witnesses describe scenes of horror as Russian missiles strike homes and rescue workers in Odesa, prompting international condemnation and calls for action.
Resistance groups slam Palestinian president’s govt replacement
Palestinian resistance groups unite in criticizing President Abbas’ appointment of a new government, expressing concerns about its impact on national unity.
UN assembly backs resolution to fight Islamophobia
In a significant move, the UN General Assembly has endorsed a resolution to combat Islamophobia.
Migrant boat sinks off Turkey, 22 dead
A desperate attempt to reach Europe turned into tragedy for migrants traveling on a dinghy off Turkey.
Ukraine urges Global South to prevent Russian recruitment
Among the individuals showcased are five men from Nepal, along with one each from Cuba, Somalia, and Sierra Leone, as outlined by Petro Yatsenko, a representative at the Ukrainian government’s Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War
Israel greenlights military operation in Southern Gaza Strip
Army is preparing for operation, evacuation of residents, Netanyahu’s office says
Turkey concludes investigation into Ferrero’s hazelnut monopoly
The investigation, prompted by complaints from Turkish farmers who claimed Ferrero was manipulating hazelnut prices to their disadvantage, has been resolved with commitments from Ferrero’s Turkish subsidiary