ICC shows double standards against Palestinian rights — monitor
Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor criticizes the ICC prosecutor for a “clear double standard” on the Palestinian issue.
Netanyahu vows to continue Gaza offensive, including in Rafah
Netanyahu pledges to dismantle Hamas following attacks on southern Israel, resulting in casualties and abductions
Haitian gang leader threatens civil war if PM refuses to resign
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk calls for swift deployment of multinational security support mission to Caribbean nation
Hamas delegation exits Cairo, ceasefire talks continue for agreement
Senior Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri blamed Israel for hindering the progress in the ceasefire talks mediated by Qatar and Egypt during four days of negotiations in Cairo
South Africa urges ICJ to address ‘widespread starvation’ in Gaza
South Africa renews its plea to the ICJ, seeking urgent intervention to address the “widespread starvation” resulting from Israel’s Gaza offensive.
S. Lebanon faces environmental crisis as Israel targets olive trees
Israeli airstrikes face accusations of environmental devastation as Lebanon claims 60,000 olive trees incinerated, igniting an ecological crisis.
Turkey and Somalia deepen energy cooperation in talks
Turkish and Somali ministers meet in Ankara to strategize and uplift energy collaboration, emphasizing the importance of mutual efforts.
Israel maintains consistent Al-Aqsa access for Ramadan worship
Israel promises stable Al-Aqsa access during Ramadan’s first week, with ongoing security assessments shaping weekly decisions for Muslim devotees.
Biden urges swift Hamas ceasefire agreement as Ramadan nears
The toll of war in Gaza rises as Biden demands ceasefire before Ramadan; talks persist.
Children starving in Northern Gaza hospitals, says WHO
An aid mission by the World Health Organization to two northern Gaza hospitals reveals horrifying scenes of children dying of starvation amid severe shortages of food, fuel, and medicines.
Violence erupts in Haiti, prison break leads to state of emergency
Haiti’s capital is paralyzed by gang violence after a prison break freed thousands of inmates, forcing residents to seek shelter and essentials.
US freezes assets of Zimbabwe officials
New US sanctions target Zimbabwe leaders for human rights violations and corruption.
South Africa criticizes US over Israel’s stance
Genocide trial fallout strains diplomatic relations between South Africa and the US.
Talks between Yemen’s PM, Egypt’s FM over Red Sea crisis
Urgent talks between Yemen’s PM and Egypt’s FM on escalating Red Sea tensions and Israeli atrocities in Gaza.
Germany accuses Putin of orchestrating Ukraine wiretap leak
Tensions rise as Germany accuses Putin of information warfare through leaked army talks on Taurus missile aid for Ukraine.
Israel reportedly leans towards Gaza ceasefire deal
Ceasefire hope as Israel reportedly agrees to truce framework; US starts relief aid operations amid escalating Gaza conflict.
Senegalese migrants find new route to US via Nicaragua
Senegalese man’s story highlights social media’s role in surging US-Mexico border crossings.
92 Palestinians slain by Israel, Gaza death toll hits 30,320
Over 150 also injured in Israeli attacks in last 24 hours, says Gaza Health Ministry
South Africa condemns Israeli atrocity on Palestinians
South Africa denounces Israeli assault on Gaza aid queue, calling it a breach of international law and demanding urgent UN intervention.
Explosives attack on patrol leaves Mexican soldiers dead
As Mexico gears up for presidential elections, a deadly attack on soldiers underscores the country’s security challenges.
US presses deal before Ramadan in Israel-Palestine conflict
The US urges Israel to allow Muslims to worship at Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem during Ramadan, following a proposal to restrict access for Palestinians from the West Bank.
US-based Nigerian reality star goes missing, according to wife
According to Deem’s TikTok livestream, Ilesanmi left their shared residence last Friday without taking any personal belongings
Tensions ease as France back Morocco’s Western Sahara plan
Despite past tensions, France and Morocco work to improve relations, with France reiterating support for Morocco’s plan for Western Sahara.
Ukraine war casualties: 31,000 soldiers confirmed dead
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reveals 31,000 military personnel killed in the war, significantly lower than Russian claims but still a devastating loss.