Israel prepares to block Gaza-bound aid ship
Israel’s military says it is preparing for “a range of scenarios” and has vowed to enforce its maritime blockade
French anti-terror prosecutor probes Tunisian man’s killing
The victim, believed to be about 35 years old, was shot dead by a neighbor late Saturday in the town of Puget-sur-Argens
Guterres urges inquiry into Gaza shooting at aid distribution
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for an independent investigation after dozens of Palestinians were reportedly killed or injured near a Gaza aid site.
Ukrainian forces hit multiple Russian airbases with drones
Ukraine conducted a large-scale drone operation destroying over 40 Russian bombers at multiple airbases including Siberia.
Israeli strike near Gaza aid site kills 31 as talks stall
The strike, which took place in the southern city of Rafah, targeted an area crowded with people desperately seeking food and relief supplies
Israel displaces hundreds of thousands of Palestinians from Gaza
The Israeli army has forcibly displaced over 250,000 Palestinians from northern Gaza as part of an extended military operation, escalating humanitarian concerns.
Greece protests Egyptian court ruling on Sinai Monastery land
The Egyptian government has sought to ease concerns, saying the court decision does not affect the monastery’s spiritual or religious status
Elon Musk to leave Trump administration efficiency role
“The DOGE mission will only strengthen over time as it becomes a way of life throughout the government,” Musk said
Russia seeks new Ukraine talks as Kyiv demands peace plan first
Russia has proposed new peace talks with Ukraine, but Kyiv insists on reviewing Moscow’s plan beforehand to ensure substantive progress.
Netanyahu says Hamas Gaza chief Mohammad Sinwar killed
Mohammad Sinwar was reportedly targeted by an Israeli strike on a hospital in southern Gaza earlier this month
ASEAN pledges restraint to keep peace in contested waters
Leaders stress the need for trust and dialogue to maintain stability in the South China Sea.
Syria’s president declares national reconstruction underway
Syria’s president Ahmed al-Sharaa declared that the country’s post-war reconstruction has just begun and called for national unity to rebuild.
Iran calls for Saudi Arabia to free cleric arrested after critical video
Qassemian, who was in Saudi Arabia for the annual hajj pilgrimage, was arrested on Monday after sharing a video online in which he criticized Saudi policies, accusing the government of facilitating “moral corruption”
Sweden charges man over 2014 killing of Jordanian pilot in Syria
The IS-controlled territories in Iraq and Syria, where al-Kasasbeh was killed, were dismantled by 2019
Gaza runs dangerously low on key medical supplies says WHO
Patients in Gaza face a medical catastrophe with WHO reporting critical shortages of painkillers, antibiotics, vaccines, and basic supplies.
Geopolitical tensions slash peacekeeping numbers
The number of personnel in international peacekeeping missions has dropped by over 40% since 2015 due to funding shortfalls and escalating geopolitical tensions.
US shifts Africa message amid rivals, rising insurgencies
The US military is shifting its approach in Africa, urging allies to take greater responsibility for their own security as it steps back amid growing rival influence and insurgencies.
Mohamed Salah secures Golden Boot and equals goal record
Mohamed Salah concluded the Premier League season as top scorer with 29 goals and tied the record for most goal involvements in a 38-game season.
Israel kills Red Cross workers in Gaza strike as ICRC mourns loss
Two Red Cross workers were killed in a Gaza airstrike on their home, prompting the ICRC to renew its call for an urgent ceasefire.
Trump slams woke Obama-Biden policies, DEI in West Point speech
Addressing newly commissioned officers at the historic New York institution, Trump mixed traditional tributes to top graduates with a combative tone reminiscent of his campaign rallies
Gaza health care nears collapse as Israeli attacks hit facilities
Israel’s strikes on 10 Gaza hospitals in one week push the enclave’s fragile health system toward total collapse amid a growing humanitarian crisis.
Council of Europe chief slams criminal deportation push
Secretary General Alain Berset said in a statement that political pressure on the judiciary threatens the rule of law and could erode the stability such institutions are meant to ensure
US Treasury lifts sanctions to boost Syria investment
The US has lifted some sanctions on Syria to encourage investment and promote peace and prosperity, according to a Treasury Department announcement.
Guterres welcomes UK-Mauritius deal on Chagos Islands
UN chief Antonio Guterres welcomes UK-Mauritius deal on Chagos Islands as a significant diplomatic step toward resolving a historic regional dispute.