High-level talks between Egypt, France to address Red Sea
Egyptian and French naval leaders convene to discuss strategies for maintaining maritime security amidst ongoing Houthi threats in the Red Sea.
Palestine appoints adviser Mohammad Mustafa as next PM
Palestinian President Abbas appoints economist Mohammad Mustafa as the next prime minister, facing challenges amid US calls for reform.
UN condemns Israeli attack on Gaza aid center
UN Humanitarian Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths lamented the tragedy, highlighting the immense loss suffered by both Gaza residents and aid workers.
Israel has killed more children than global wars in last 4 years: UN
UN official Philippe Lazzarini unveils a shocking revelation, the Gaza war has claimed more child lives in four months than global conflicts in four years.
Morocco starts maiden airdrops of humanitarian aid in Gaza
6 military planes belonging to Moroccan Air Force begin airdropping food and humanitarian aid in Gaza, says Hespress newspaper
Transnistria vote sparks dispute between Moldova and Russia
Moldova and Russia are at odds over Russia’s plan to open polling stations in Transnistria, a breakaway region, for the upcoming presidential election.
Muslim world welcomes Ramadan amid war in Gaza
Ramadan commences in the Middle East as Saudi Arabia and neighboring nations navigate the challenges of the ongoing Gaza war.
French drug gang leader busted in Casablanca
Marseille’s drug woes continue as French authorities announce the arrest of Felix Bingui, believed to be the leader of the notorious Yoda gang.
Ukraine should have courage for white flag negotiations — Pope
Pope Francis calls on Ukraine to negotiate with the “courage of the white flag” in an effort to end the war with Russia.
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.
