Turkey rescues 28 irregular migrants in Aegean Sea
Coast guard units rescue irregular migrants from rubber boat off Izmir province’s Seferihisar district
Countries fret over prospect of wider Red Sea violence
The hijackings, missile strikes and drone attacks on ships by Yemen’s Houthi rebels have forced the world’s biggest shipping and logistics companies to suspend shipments through the Red Sea.
Shipping firms redirect vessels to avoid Houthi attacks, prompting rate hikes
Alternative routes, such as Cape of Good Hope, raises shipping costs by 15%, delaying delivery
Explosion in Indonesia nickel plant, kills and wounds dozens
The death toll continues to climb as authorities work to identify victims of a devastating explosion at a nickel plant in Indonesia.
2 anti-ship ballistic missiles fired from Yemen
Attack represent 14th, 15th on commercial shipping by Houthi militants since Oct. 17, US Central Command says
Families of Israeli hostages in Gaza protest in Tel Aviv
Protesters demand government immediately conclude deal for release of hostages, according to Israeli broadcasting authority
Yemen warring parties agree to implement new ceasefire: UN
Yemenis are cautiously optimistic about the new ceasefire, but many remain wary after years of conflict.
Ships carrying oil avoid Red Sea route as Houthis conduct strikes
Oil tankers are rerouting from the Red Sea to avoid attacks by Yemen’s Houthi militants, causing delays and raising costs.
Israel keeps up Gaza attacks as UN urges more aid
Israel continues deadly bombardment of Gaza, with latest attacks reported in the Nuseirat refugee camp and Khan Younis.
EU welcomes UN Security Council resolution on Gaza aid
The European Union welcomed a UN Security Council (UNSC) resolution Friday that called for more aid and better access to the Gaza Strip.
India, Germany eye Africa for cooperation
India and Germany join forces with Ethiopia & Madagascar in trilateral development push, focusing on climate & sustainability.
UNSC passes resolution calling for immediate humanitarian aid into Gaza
UN Security Council’s resolution on Gaza crisis passes with US abstention, focusing on urgent humanitarian access amid escalating conflict.
Progress made in addressing gender disparities in education
Experts underscore the crucial role of education in empowering girls
Nearly 100 journalists killed in attacks carried out by Israel
Death of Ala Abu Muammer brings number killed to 98, says Gaza government
UN chief ‘shocked,’ by Prague university shooting
Antonio Guterres expresses deepest condolences to families of victims, wishes injured speedy recovery, says spokesman
At least 15 dead in Prague university shooting
Police suspect link between shooter, deaths of 2 victims last week in Klanovicky forest near Prague
Piracy in Red Sea: Somaliland calls for international action
Links between piracy and terrorism in the Red Sea raise concerns for Horn of Africa, leading Somaliland to call for global action.
French intel shakeup: Spy chief sacked after Africa failures
France redefines Africa policy after Sahel failures, new DGSE and security chiefs face Russia, US challenges.
Israel holds 300 Palestinians from Gaza in harsh conditions
Authorities accuse detainees of being members of Al-Qassam Brigades elite forces, known as Nukhba Forces
Kuwait’s new emir accepts government resignation
Government’s resignation comes shortly after Emir Sheikh Mishal took constitutional oath as country’s new leader
Jordan drops 6th batch of medical aid to southern Gaza
Statement by army affirms Amman’s commitment to keep providing aid to Gaza, devastated by weeks of Israeli attacks
Amnesty demands probe into Gaza ‘enforced disappearances’
Amnesty International demands an urgent probe into Israel’s treatment of Palestinian detainees following reported deaths in military detention centers.
Burkina Faso detains French nationals in ‘spy’ claim
Burkina Faso arrests French citizens accused of spying, strains relations with former colonial power.
South-South health initiative HeDPAC aims to tackle Covid gaps
HeDPAC bridges African and Caribbean healthcare for stronger South-South cooperation to tackle Covid issues.
Greece OKs new law granting illegal migrants residence rights
New law in Greece legalizes the employment of undocumented migrants who have been living in the country for at least 3 years.
Officials say 97 Palestinian journalists killed by Israel in Gaza since Oct 7
Last victim was Adel Zorob who was killed in Israeli overnight airstrikes on Rafah, southern Gaza
US announces new mission to counter attacks on commercial vessels in Red Sea
US announces Operation Prosperity Guardian, a new mission to secure Red Sea shipping from Houthi attacks.