Two South Koreans released after being kidnapped in Nigeria
Two South Koreans kidnapped in Nigeria’s Niger Delta have been safely released and are now in good health.
Gaza: Death toll has risen above 21,500
The death toll has risen above 21,500, with nearly 56,000 injured in Israeli bombardments on Gaza Strip.
South Africa “gravely concerned” about plight of civilians in Gaza
Pretoria files application instituting proceedings against Israel before the International Court of Justice
Netanyahu cancels cabinet meeting
Discussion canceled due to pressure from partners in coalition government
UN asks Israel to end ‘unlawful killings’ in West Bank
UN report uncovers a sharp rise in violence in the occupied West Bank, prompting urgent calls for Israel to halt unlawful killings.
Israel’s attacks on Christians in Palestine on the rise
Attacks against Palestinian Christians primarily take form of spitting with intent to insult as well as physical violence
US announces additional $250M worth of arms for Ukraine
New package includes additional air defense munitions, artillery ammunition and anti-armor systems
UN: ‘Gaza is a public health disaster in the making’
‘Hospitals are barely functioning. Infectious diseases are rife and spreading fast in overcrowded shelters,’ says UN relief chief
Cuba condemns ‘genocide’ committed by ‘terrorist state of Is...
President Miguel Diaz-Canel denounces violence in Gaza days after parliament approves declaration in solidarity with Palestine
Cough syrup deaths: Gambia, Uzbekistan, Cameroon on alert
A deadly cough syrup outbreak has swept across Gambia, Uzbekistan, and Cameroon, causing children’s deaths.
Russia opens embassy in Burkina Faso, expands Africa outreach
With a new embassy in Ouagadougou, Russia deepens its ties with Burkina Faso, offering security assistance and potentially seeking economic concessions.
250 Palestinians killed, from Israeli airstrikes in past 24 hours
Bed occupancy rate at operational hospitals in southern Gaza stands at 350%, says health ministry spokesman
WHO: Desperation rising amid acute hunger at Gaza hospitals
Alarming hunger crisis at Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza revealed by WHO chief. Urgent call for assistance to revive essential services and prevent famine.
Bethlehem reverend’Christ is under the rubble’ in Gaza
‘Palestinians will recover. We will rise. We will stand up again from the midst of destruction as we have always done as Palestinians,’ says Munther Isaac
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