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Belgium urges US to spare contraceptives bound for Africa
Belgium‘s Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot has called on the Trump administration to abandon its plan to destroy a massive stockpile of contraceptives intended for sub-Saharan Africa. The supplies, valued at approximately $10 million, include implants and intrauterine devices crucial for birth control initiatives in some of the world’s poorest countries. Prevot emphasized the importance of […]
UN accuses all sides in DRC conflict of war crimes
The United Nations has launched a scathing report accusing all sides in the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity. The report, compiled by the UN Human Rights Office, found that the Rwanda-backed M23 militia and the Congolese military and its affiliates have committed gross rights […]
Civilians in Sudan’s El-Fasher face dire consequences as RSF tightens grip
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has nearly consolidated control over its stronghold in Darfur, amid an all-out civil war between the RSF and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) that erupted in April 2023. The RSF’s siege on North Darfur’s capital, El-Fasher, has led to severe shortages of food and medicine, with residents surviving on a […]
Israeli President Isaac Herzog to visit London amid controversy
Israeli President Isaac Herzog is set to visit London next Thursday, where he is expected to meet with UK ministers and senior political figures. This visit comes just weeks before the UK is anticipated to recognize the state of Palestine at the UN General Assembly. The meeting between Herzog and UK officials would be the […]
Overnight deadly Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza city, Palestinians caught in the crossfire
The Israeli military has launched a series of devastating overnight attacks on Gaza City, resulting in significant casualties and destruction. According to hospital sources, at least nine Palestinians, including four children, have been killed in these attacks, with many more injured. Al-Aqsa TV described the situation as “another night of hell” in the city, highlighting […]
Afghanistan earthquake Updates: Hope fades for finding survivors
A powerful magnitude 6 earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan on Sunday, leaving a trail of destruction and death in its wake. The disaster has claimed at least 1,411 lives and injured 3,124 people, with many more feared trapped under the rubble of destroyed homes and buildings. As emergency services struggle to reach remote villages, hope is […]
13 people killed since dawn as death toll mounts in Gaza, Spain reacts
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has witnessed a significant escalation in violence, resulting in a substantial increase in casualties. At least 13 people have been killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza since dawn, adding to the mounting death toll. More than 100 Palestinians, including journalists, lost their lives on Tuesday alone, as Israeli forces targeted homes, neighborhoods, […]
Afghanistan Earthquake Update: UN warns of exponential rise in casualties
A powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan on Sunday, killing over 900 people and injuring thousands. The United Nations has warned that the casualty rate is likely to rise exponentially, with potentially hundreds of thousands of individuals impacted. Indrika Ratwatte, the UN humanitarian coordinator in Afghanistan, emphasized the severity of the situation, stating, “We think […]
Israel- induced famine kill 185 in August, 13 more within 24 hours
The Gaza Strip is facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, with widespread famine and a staggering number of fatalities. According to the Gaza Ministry of Health, a total of 185 people died in August due to malnutrition, bringing the total number of hunger-related deaths to 361, including 130 children, since the start of Israel’s war on […]
Israel confirms killing of Hamas spokesperson in Gaza strike
The Israeli Defence Minister, Israel Katz, has confirmed that Abu Obeida, the spokesperson for Hamas‘s armed wing, was killed in a targeted air strike in Gaza City on Saturday. Katz congratulated the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Israel’s security agency, Shin Bet, for the “flawless execution” of the operation. The IDF and Shin Bet said […]