Over 300 demand Gilead share HIV drug for developing countries
Over 300 politicians, health experts, and celebrities urge Gilead to make the drug affordable in developing countries.
Sensor check delays India’s record heat confirmation
A potentially record-breaking temperature reading in India is undergoing scrutiny due to possible sensor malfunction.
EU cuts off Russia’s grain revenue stream with ‘prohibitive’...
The EU targets Russia’s war chest with high tariffs on grain imports, aiming to limit funding for the Ukraine conflict.
Mount Marapi erupts again in Indonesia volcano
Indonesia’s Mount Marapi volcano has erupted, causing ashfall and raising concerns about lahar.
Children at risk: Measles cases in Europe continue to climb
WHO and UNICEF warn of a surging measles outbreak in Europe, urging vaccination to prevent severe illness and death, especially in children.
21 killed, dozens wounded in fresh Israeli strikes on Rafah tent area
The strikes specifically targeted tents belonging to displaced families within the designated humanitarian zone in Mawasi
Polish citizen freed in DRC spy case
A Polish citizen accused of spying in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been cleared of charges and released.
Over 2,000 feared dead in Papua New Guinea landslide: UN agency
Only 6 bodies have been recovered so far, says chief of mission
Global study links human activity to 26 additional hot days
A new report finds climate change added 26 days of extreme heat globally in the past year, affecting 80% of the population and potentially causing hundreds of thousands of deaths.
Iraqi cleric demands US embassy shut after Gaza fatalities
Influential Iraqi cleric Moqtada Sadr calls for the closure of the US embassy in Baghdad following a deadly Israeli strike in Gaza that killed dozens of civilians.
Netanyahu acknowledges tragic mistake in Rafah airstrike
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged a tragic mistake in an Israeli airstrike on a Rafah camp that killed 45 Palestinians.
No more EU troops in Niger: Military mission ends
In response to Niger’s political situation after a military takeover, the EU will end its military mission.
Iranian president death hinders efforts to curb nuclear program
Iran’s uranium enrichment inches closer to weapons-grade as talks with the IAEA remain deadlocked.
Cyclone Remal: Bangladesh counts casualties, millions affected
Cyclone Remal batters Bangladesh and India, leaving at least 12 dead and millions affected.
Egypt condemns Israeli airstrike on Rafah camp
In response to Israeli airstrikes that killed 40 in Rafah, Egypt demanded Israel follow ICJ orders to cease military operations, labeling the strikes a violation of international law.
Israeli airstrikes kill 35 in Rafah; targeted Hamas commander, says Israel
The Israeli military claimed the strike targeted a Hamas compound, killing two senior officials and was based on precise intelligence
Hamas launches rocket attack on Tel Aviv
Hamas’ Al-Aqsa TV confirmed that the rockets were launched from the Gaza Strip
US sends new aid Ukraine amidst Kharkiv battles
In response to Russia’s intensified offensive in Kharkiv, the US is sending a new tranche of military aid worth $275 million to Ukraine, aiming to bolster Ukrainian forces with crucial weaponry and equipment.
Taiwan leader vows defense as China conducts war games
China conducted large-scale military drills near Taiwan in response to a leadership change.
South Africa presses UN to act on ICJ ruling against Israel
South Africa calls on the UN Security Council to enforce the ICJ’s ruling ordering Israel to stop its military offensive in Rafah, Gaza, and urges global action to protect Palestinians.
ICJ orders immediate halt to Israeli military operations in Rafah
The ICJ demands Israel cease its military actions in Rafah, ensuring unhindered humanitarian aid, after a 13-2 vote and South Africa’s request, due to severe conditions affecting over 800,000 displaced Palestinians.
Biden names Kenya major non-NATO ally in historic move
Kenya becomes the first sub-Saharan African nation to receive major non-NATO ally status from the US, enhancing military and diplomatic cooperation.”
Srebrenica remembered: UN establishes day of remembrance
The UN General Assembly has voted to establish an annual day of remembrance for the 1995 Srebrenica genocide, a move opposed by Serbia and Bosnian Serbs.
Hopes dashed on Everest as Kenyan climber Kirui found dead
Kenyan climber Cheruiyot Kirui died near the summit of Mount Everest, adding to the season’s death toll as harsh conditions claim lives on the world’s highest mountain.
