Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi addressed the serious changes in the Middle East due to the Gaza conflict and emphasized the need to alleviate economic suffering in Egypt.

224 Palestinians injured in Israeli attacks in last 24 hours, Health Ministry says

Prime Minister Najib Mikati calls for end to Gaza war

Authorities also imposed ban on bearing arms, sale of alcohol, restrict gatherings over weekend after weeks of unrest

A human rights report indicates that racism in France rose by 32 percent in 2023, with antisemitic incidents increasing by 284 percent, amid polarizing debates on migration and a surge in far-right political influence.

In the first quarter of 2024, the deportation success rate reached 29.5%, up from 21.6% in the same period in 2022

UNRWA’s Louise Wateridge described the dire situation in Gaza, where residents live in destroyed buildings without water, sanitation, or food, as the humanitarian crisis worsens.

Majority believe Donald Trump won Thursday night’s presidential debate, Joe Biden struggles at 33%: CNN flash poll

Israel has allowed 68 people, including 19 sick children, to leave Gaza for medical treatment in Egypt, marking the first such evacuation since May.

Climate Central reports on a scorching global event impacting nearly half the planet’s population.

‘We remind US citizens to strongly reconsider travel to Lebanon,’ US Embassy says

Prohibition of use of chemical weapons is international legal norm, such crimes are not part of the official duties of a regime leader, says Paris court

Unrest in Bolivia as the president faces down a military takeover attempt. Army chief arrested after troops and tanks deployed to government buildings.

US Secretary of State expressed support for President Ruto’s withdrawal of a tax hike bill that sparked violent protests and emphasized the need for security forces to show restraint and investigate human rights violations.

Heavily armed soldiers and armored vehicles were seen in Plaza Murillo, and journalists observed an armored vehicle forcing its way into the presidential palace

Junta troops and the Ta’ang National Liberation Army clashed again in northern Shan state, causing civilian casualties and breaking a fragile ceasefire.

Rutte to take over as secretary-general on Oct. 1, when Stotlenberg’s term expires after 10 years at helm of alliance

Assange departed Saipan for Canberra, where he is expected to land around 7:30 p.m. (0930 GMT) today

‘We have made clear that there have been atrocities committed by Russian forces in their illegal invasion of Ukraine, that there ought to be accountability for those atrocities,’ says State Department

Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguesso is in Moscow for five days to hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations.

China and Horn of Africa nations gather for the second Peace Conference, focusing on security, development, and governance.

3rd phase includes low-intensity fighting, targeted airstrikes, establishment of buffer zone near Gaza’s border

Netanyahu agrees to a partial Gaza cease-fire for hostage release but commits to continuing the war to eliminate Hamas.

China is concerned that North Korea might initiate a regional crisis following President Vladimir Putin’s recent visit and defense agreement with Pyongyang, according to a top US official.