US, UK carry out strikes against Houthis inside Yemen
‘I will not hesitate to direct further measures to protect our people and the free flow of international commerce as necessary,’ says US president
France’s new government unveiled
Stephane Sejourne appointed France’s new foreign minister
Blinken concludes Gaza diplomacy blitz in Egypt with Sisi meeting
US Secretary Blinken concluded a week of intensive diplomacy between Israel, its neighbors, and Palestinian leaders, seeking a path forward from the Gaza war and post-conflict rehabilitation.
China’s top diplomat Wang Yi visits Egypt, Tunisia, Togo, Ivory Coast
Marking 34 years of tradition, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi focuses on Africa in his first 2024 trip, discussing cooperation with Egypt, Tunisia, Togo, and Ivory Coast.
UN adopts resolution condemning Houthi attacks in Red Sea
Draft resolution approved with vote of 11 in favor, zero against and four abstentions, including Russia
UK and US navies thwart ‘largest attack’ by Houthis in Red Sea
‘These illegal attacks completely unacceptable and if continued Houthis will bear consequences,’ says British Defense Ministry
Secret tunnel discovered under synagogue in New York
New York Police Department uncovers illegally built tunnel under Chabad-Lubavitch World Headquarters in Brooklyn.
Health situation in Gaza ‘beyond catastrophic’
How the UK responds to that situation is an existential question for Palestinians in Gaza, not just humanitarian,’ says official at British charity
14 soldiers dead in Daesh ambush on Syrian military bus
A Daesh attack in the Syrian desert killed 14 soldiers on a military bus, marking the second such incident this year.
Egypt not cooperating with Israel on Philadelphia Corridor
Israeli reports claimed that Israel had asked Egypt for more security measures to be enforced to buffer zone.
Israel starving 2.2 million people in Gaza
B’Tselem says starving Gaza’s population direct result of Israel’s declared policy of denying them food
Pope Francis condemns global crises in address to Ambassadors
Pope Francis addressed ambassadors accredited to the Holy See on Monday,
Turkey rescues 75 irregular migrants in Aegean Sea
Irregular migrants pushed back by Greek authorities into Turkish territorial waters, says Turkish Coast Guard
Jordan, Rwanda sign several agreements
Jordan and Rwanda have signed cooperation agreements in various fields, including health, science, agriculture, economy.
Pakistan deploys warships in Arabian Sea
Extensive air surveillance also being undertaken in Arabian Sea, says Pakistan Navy
Cost of Israeli war on Gaza reaches $60 billion
Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper says most objectives of Gaza war not achieved yet
At least 16 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza Strip
50 Palestinians, mostly children, women, injured in attack on UN school in Khan Yunis
Bolivia announces biggest-ever cocaine bust at nearly 9 tons
Bolivian authorities intercept 8.8 tons of cocaine destined for Europe in record bust
US says SA’s case accusing Israel of genocide is ‘meritless’
The US has dismissed South Africa’s case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
Turkey concerned over Ethiopia-Somaliland port deal
Turkey expressed concern over Ethiopia’s Red Sea port deal with Somaliland, reiterating its commitment to Somali unity and urging direct dialogue for dispute resolution.
UN: Houthi attacks in Red Sea ‘must stop’
‘Continued Houthi threats to maritime navigation coupled with the risk of further military escalation remains of serious concern,’ official says
Irregular immigration in Spain jumped 83% in 2023
Spain saw a dramatic spike in irregular migrants arriving by land or sea in 2023
Malaysia backs South Africa’s genocide case against Israel
Kuala Lumpur welcomes South Africa’s proceedings against Israel over alleged violation of Genocide Convention
Turkey rescues 38 irregular migrants in Aegean Sea
Migrants pushed back by Greek authorities into Turkish territorial waters, says Turkish Coast Guard
US base in Syria comes under drone attack
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an umbrella group representing several Iraqi armed factions, claimed responsibility.
Israeli strike kills senior Hamas leader in southern Beirut
Tensions reach a boiling point as an Israeli airstrike targets Hamas, leading to the demise of Deputy Chief Saleh Arouri in Beirut.
Shipping giant Maersk pauses Red Sea passage after missile strike
Red Sea passage remains closed until further notice, alternative routes explored.