French imam combats expulsion over hate speech accusation
A legal battle ensues after a Tunisian imam’s deportation from France for alleged hate speech.
UAE delisted from FATF watchlist, Kenya and Namibia added
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) removed the United Arab Emirates from its “grey list” while adding Kenya and Namibia due to concerns about their anti-money laundering systems.
Senegalese pilot in manslaughter conviction for Channel crossing
A Senegalese man piloting an overloaded boat in the Channel is sentenced to 9.5 years in jail for the manslaughter of four migrants who died during the crossing.
Spacecraft achieves first US moon landing in over five decades
Odysseus lander will explore lunar surface and capture high-resolution photos
Famine looming in Gaza, warns UN agency
Children, along with pregnant, breastfeeding women ‘paying the highest price,’ says UN refugee agency for Palestinians
UN stands against use of death penalty:
Public nature of Taliban’s execution of 2 people in Afghanistan is ‘particularly heinous,’ says Stephane Dujarric
Israeli assaults in Gaza lead to more than 29,400 Palestinian deaths
At least 69,465 other people injured in Israeli onslaught since Oct. 7, Health Ministry says
Biden describes Putin as ‘a crazy SOB’ during speech
‘We have a crazy SOB like that guy Putin, and others, and we always have to worry about nuclear conflict, but the existential threat to humanity is climate,’ president says
Turkey urges Gaza ceasefire, advocates two-state solution at G20 summit
Despite Turkey’s criticism of Israel for its actions in Gaza and its support for bringing Israel to trial for genocide, Turkey does not categorize Hamas, the Palestinian group governing Gaza, as a terrorist organization
UN agency: 8 patients die at Gaza hospital amid Israeli raid
UNRWA says 10,000 people still trapped at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis city
Russian, Egyptian foreign ministers exchange views on Middle East
Sergey Lavrov, Sameh Shoukry focus on Gaza during talks on sidelines of G20 foreign ministers meeting in Brazil
Macron’s envoy unveils ‘remodel’ for French troops in Africa
France’s new Africa envoy, Jean-Marie Bockel, is discussing a “remodel” of the country’s military presence in Africa, starting with Ivory Coast, potentially leading to troop reductions.
Somalia bolsters navy with Turkish help, targets sea threats
Somalia and Turkey signed a 10-year defense deal to bolster Somalia’s navy and defend its coastline, amid a dispute with Ethiopia over a maritime agreement seen as violating its sovereignty.
Israel attacks Doctors Without Borders’ shelter in Gaza
Medical charity says at least 2 members of their colleagues’ families have been killed and 6 people wounded
Pentagon confirms US drone downed near Yemen by Houthis
MQ-9 Reaper went down off coast of Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen in Red Sea
Gaza death toll surges to 29,195 from Israeli attacks
Over past 24 hours, Israeli army atrocities killed 103 more people, injured 142, says Palestinian Health Ministry
Arab Group calls on UN Security Council to take action on Gaza
‘No excuse can rationalize the Security Council’s inertia, and all endeavors must converge to halt the ongoing carnage in Gaza,’ group says
EU: All 26 members are against Israel’s Rafah operation
EU ministers strongly condemn Israel’s potential offensive in Rafah, warning of catastrophic consequences for the 1.5 million refugees in the city on Gaza’s southern edge.
Brazilian president compares Gaza war to Holocaust
‘What’s happening in Gaza Strip is not war, but genocide,’ says Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
US condemns Rwanda’s support for M23 rebels in DRC
The US condemned Rwanda’s support for the M23 rebels in eastern Congo, urging both sides to de-escalate and seek a negotiated solution, as fighting intensifies and displaces thousands.
Algeria calls UN ceasefire vote amid Israel’s Gaza onslaught
Algeria submitted a draft resolution urging an immediate cease-fire in Gaza to the UN Security Council, set for a vote on Tuesday, facing opposition from the US wielding veto power.
Netanyahu aims to limit Palestinians to Al Aqsa during Ramadan
Public disturbances underway as Netanyahu’s approval brings about restrictions on Al-Aqsa during Ramadan.
127 Palestinians killed in Gaza within 24 hours, death toll reaches 28,985
68,883 Palestinians injured in Israeli attacks since Oct. 7, says Gaza Health Ministry
Violent clashes erupt between Eritrean migrants, police in Netherlands
Violent clashes between Eritrean migrants and police broke out late Saturday in The Hague, Netherlands. A large group of Eritrean migrants forced their way into the Opera House and hurled bricks and rocks at police officers, according to a video that went viral on the social media platform X. Another video on X shows multiple police cars being set ablaze during the ongoing clashes. So far, there is no information on why the clashes began, nor are there any details on casualties.
UN official demands ‘arms embargo’ against Israel
UN rapporteur blames arms suppliers for fueling Gaza conflict as she demands cease-fire
Egypt denies building refugee housing for Palestinians
Contrary to rumors, Egypt denies shelter plans for Palestinians, maintaining a firm stance against forced displacement.
Kenya’s Ruto to visit US in May — White House
Ruto makes history as the first African leader for Biden’s state visit, focusing on peace, security, and democracy.
