Israel launches intensive attacks on central Gaza
Tanks also moved into additional areas of Rafah, aiming to secure parts of the southern city
North Korea sends more balloons with trash to South Korea
Seoul’s military says new development came after North Korea sent nearly 1,000 similar balloons across border last week
Former Apollo 8 astronaut killed in plane crash near Seattle
NASA legend, iconic ‘Earthrise’ photographer in 1968, William Anders killed in San Juan Islands plane incident, reports CNN
Danish premier assaulted in Copenhagen: minister
Attacker arrested, investigation underway, police say
UN adds Israel to global list of offenders harming children
UN Secretary-General Guterres added the Israeli army to a list of offenders for child rights violations.
Yemen: UN staff among dozens detained by Houthi rebels
The situation in Yemen escalates as Houthi rebels detain more than a dozen aid workers, including UN staff.
Israeli forces intensify Rafah bombing amid tank push west
Residents reported that tanks, which had secured positions along the Egypt border
Putin: Russia prioritizes strengthening relations with Africa
Russian president meets with his Zimbabwean counterpart Emmerson Mnangagwa on sidelines of St. Petersburg Economic Forum
Egypt reports progress in Gaza truce with Hamas
Positive signs from ASD regarding a Gaza truce have been reported by Egypt, which is actively mediating along with Qatar.
NATO prepared for defense, calls for increased equipment
NATO’s top general, Christopher Cavoli, expresses confidence in the alliance’s ability to defend itself.
Israeli strike on alleged Hamas compound kills at least 30
Israel’s military stated that precautions were taken to minimize civilian casualties before the strike by Israeli fighter jets
Russian minister Lavrov in Chad for military pact
Sergei Lavrov concludes his African tour in Chad, focusing on bolstering military ties amidst rising anti-Western sentiment.
Modi’s BJP loses majority, enters Indiacoalition talks with allies
The bjp, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is in discussions with allies to form a government after an unexpected election setback that leaves Modi facing a more difficult third term.
Grammy-winning Swedish rapper C. Gambino shot dead
Gambino found with 2 gunshot wounds inside parking garage in city of Gothenburg
Israel intensifies Gaza offensive amid new truce talks
At least 44 Palestinians have died in Israeli strikes since Tuesday, according to health officials
Hindu nationalists triumph reignites worries for India’s Muslims
Indian Muslims fear marginalization as the Hindu-nationalist BJP secures a third term, igniting concerns of discrimination and loss of rights.
Moroccans urge gov’t to block weapons shipping to Israel
An activist group in Morocco has requested government intervention to prevent a Japanese-owned cargo ship.
Lavrov says Russia supports inter-Libyan conference in DRC
During his visit to the Congo, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov criticized the West’s objectives in Ukraine and Libya.
Oxfam reveals Gazans share toilets as children go hungry
Palestinians displaced by the Gaza war are living in dire conditions with limited food and sanitation, Oxfam reported.
Israel says one-third of remaining hostages presumed dead
On Monday, four more hostages were added to Israel’s list of confirmed fatalities
Gas leak in Pakistan coal mine kills 11, safety concerns renewed
A gas leak in a Balochistan coal mine has killed 11 people, raising fresh concerns about safety standards in Pakistani mines.
Time running out to avert climate catastrophe — UN
The Bonn climate talks address how wealthy nations can better support developing countries in tackling climate change.
Bosnia’s arms trade: Exports surge amidst Ukraine war
Bosnia’s arms exports are surging, raising questions about potential indirect supply to Ukraine despite a ban on direct sales.
Netanyahu criticizes Biden’s Gaza truce plan as incomplete
Netanyahu criticizes Biden’s Gaza truce and hostage release proposal as incomplete, with far-right coalition partner Ben Gvir threatening to dissolve the government if the plan proceeds.
