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
Swedes cut back on drinking amid economic downturn
Data from the Swedish Council for Information on Alcohol and Other Drugs (CAN) revealed that alcohol consumption among individuals aged 15 and above dropped to 8.6 liters per capita in 2023
Russian presidential election voting commences for 3 days
4 candidates including incumbent President Vladimir Putin vying for post of head of state
Kenya to deploy reconnaissance mission to Haiti
President William Ruto pledges unwavering commitment to island nation as he engages with Caribbean leaders
Egypt, France strategize maritime stability amid Red Sea tensions
Egyptian Navy Commander Attoua and French Navy Admiral Salars discuss means of enhancing cooperation and maritime stability in the region amid ongoing Houthi attacks in the Red Sea.
Palestinian president appoints new PM amid US pressure
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas names Mohammad Mustafa as the next prime minister amidst US pressure, aiming to address reform demands.
NATO chief says Ukraine urgently needs more ammunition
Stoltenberg said it would be a “great historic mistake” to allow Russian President Vladimir Putin to prevail
UN warns Israeli strike on Gaza UNRWA center could worsen crisis
UN said “It has a negative impact on our ability of staff to work it has a negative impact on the ability of those who need aid to get aid.”
Gaza’s death toll approaches 31,300 from Israeli attacks
At least 73,024 people injured in Israeli offensive since Oct. 7, Health Ministry says
CENTCOM says Houthis fired ballistic missile at US warship in Red Sea
US Central Command says group fired one close-range ballistic missile from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen toward USS Laboon.
Canary Islands: 2 dead and 38 survivors on a migrant boat
Spanish maritime rescuers said they had pulled out 38 people alive and recovered the remains of two others from a migrant boat
Blinken pledges $100 million to fund Haiti police mission
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday announced an additional $100 million to finance the deployment of a multinational force mission to Haiti.
More children killed in Gaza than 4 years of global conflict — UN
UN agency chief Philippe Lazzarini raises alarm over the Gaza conflict’s toll on children, revealing that more children have been killed in just over four months than in four years of global wars.