Israel aiming for 'complete occupation' of Gaza under renewed assault Israel appears to be pushing for full occupation of Gaza in its latest military assault. That's according to Culture Minister Miki Zohar, who told Israeli public broadcaster KAN that such a move could put the remaining hostages in danger. Meanwhile, far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, told Channel 13 that Israel is finally going to occupy Gaza and that the country needs to stop being afraid of using the word "occupati...
May 06, 2025•2 min
Gaza's health system nears collapse as UNRWA issues urgent alarm Gaza’s healthcare is on the brink, warns the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees. The agency says one-third of vital medical supplies are gone, with another third vanishing fast—blaming Israel’s siege and relentless bombardment. Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini grimly cautions that the blockade risks silently killing more women and children beyond the bombs. Israel's military invasion in Gaza has killed over fi...
May 05, 2025•3 min
Israeli army calls up tens of thousands of reservists to expand offensive in Gaza; and, Erdogan announces Türkiye among world's top three in UAV technology at TEKNOFEST.
May 04, 2025•3 min
Israel bombs three Syrian cities after presidential palace strike, and Thousands of Turkish Cypriots turn out for TEKNOFEST in Lefkosa... listen for more
May 03, 2025•2 min
UN calls on Israel to lift 'brutal blockade' of humanitarian aid to Gaza The UN has called on Israel to lift its blockade of humanitarian aid delivery into Gaza, saying blocking the desperately needed aid inflicts a "cruel collective punishment". Tom Fletcher, the UN relief chief, said that: "International law is unequivocal: As the occupying power, Israel must allow humanitarian support in. Aid, and the civilian lives it saves, should never be a bargaining chip." Fletcher also said: "The humani...
May 02, 2025•3 min
UK calls Israel's blockade of aid delivery into Gaza 'horrendous' The British Foreign Secretary is once again raising alarms about Israel's ongoing blockade of aid into Gaza, describing the humanitarian crisis as devastating. David Lammy, speaking during a session of the International Relations and Defence Committee, called the blockade ""horrendous"" and emphasised just how dire the situation has become — from the sheer level of suffering to the massive need on the ground and the staggering los...
May 01, 2025•3 min
Global outcry at ICJ as Israel faces accusations of starving Palestinians At the International Court of Justice, South Africa accused Israel of using starvation as a weapon in Gaza, calling it a breach of international law. Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, Colombia, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, and Spain echoed concerns, citing Israel’s disregard for humanitarian obligations and UN rulings. Representatives warned of a collapsing aid system and worsening famine, urging global action and reaffirming sup...
Apr 30, 2025•3 min
Amnesty International accuses Israel of 'live-streamed genocide' in Gaza Amnesty International, in a report, accuses Israel of perpetrating a “live-streamed genocide” in Gaza, underlining systematic mass slaughter, starvation and ruthless displacement of Palestinians. "States watched on as if powerless, as Israel killed thousands upon thousands of Palestinians, wiping out entire multigenerational families, destroying homes, livelihoods, hospitals, and schools,""Amnesty's Secretary General Agnes ...
Apr 29, 2025•4 min
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Apr 28, 2025•2 min
Hamas ready to release all hostages for five-year Gaza truce Kashmir simmers as Indian forces blow up several homes Russia announces complete 'liberation' of Kursk region Attacker still at large after deadly stabbing in French mosque Trump wants US ships to travel free in Panama, Suez canals
Apr 27, 2025•3 min
* Israel's aid blockade deepens hunger in Gaza: UN Fifty-four days into Israel’s aid blockade, the UN says hunger in Gaza is reaching crisis levels. UNRWA has nearly 3,000 trucks of lifesaving aid stuck at the border, blocked by Israeli authorities. “People in Gaza are starving,” the agency warned, accusing Israel of using aid as a “weapon of war.” It called for an immediate ceasefire, the release of hostages, and full access for humanitarian supplies. * India, Pakistan trade fire along Kashmir ...
Apr 26, 2025•2 min
ICC judges ordered to review Israel's challenge of jurisdiction UN urges ‘maximum restraint’ in Pakistan-India tension Zelenskyy: Russia hit Kiev with North Korean missiles US officials admit: No warrant for Khalil arrest Türkiye’s AI momentum gains global recognition
Apr 25, 2025•2 min
6.2 magnitude earthquake rattles Istanbul during national event IOM: 90% of Gaza homes severely damaged, destroyed Benin confirms 54 soldiers killed in attack Thousands gather at St. Peter’s Basilica for Pope Francis funeral Cannes to pay tribute to Palestinian photojournalist Fatima Hassouna
Apr 24, 2025•4 min
Deadly shelling rocks Sudan's Al Fasher US air strikes hit Yemen again, say Houthis Israel deletes condolences for Pope Francis Ankara condemns Kashmir attack Türkiye marks National Sovereignty and Children's Day
Apr 23, 2025•2 min
Gaza authorities warn against rumours of Palestinian exodus Israeli opposition calls for Netanyahu's exit Russia resumes strikes on Ukraine after Easter truce Harvard University sues Trump admin over funding freeze CPJ issues safety advisory for journalists travelling to US
Apr 22, 2025•2 min
Israeli carnage continues as Palestinian death toll rises Thousands rally in Istanbul to protest Israel’s war on Gaza Second Signal chat sparks concerns over leaks in US again Trump hopes Ukraine and Russia reach a deal this week Syria receives first wheat shipment after Assad's fall
Apr 21, 2025•3 min
Israeli air strikes kill 35 Palestinians across Gaza Israeli troops in Gaza hit by deadly Palestinian resistance ambush India Muslims protest against changes to waqf laws Iran, US make 'good progress' in Tehran nuclear talks Putin declares Easter ceasefire, Zelenskyy claims otherwise
Apr 20, 2025•2 min
* Israel bombs homes and tents in besieged Gaza "Israel has killed at least seven more Palestinians in nighttime strikes on a home and tents for the displacement across Gaza. Four people, including two children and a girl, were killed in a strike on a tent for the displaced in the Al-Mawasi area in western Khan Younis in southern Gaza. One person was killed and 20 others, including 15 children, were wounded in a separate strike on a home in the Khan Younis refugee camp. And two people were kille...
Apr 19, 2025•2 min
US kills at least 38 in Yemen port strike Israel kills 10 Palestinians in besieged Gaza Saudi defence minister visits Tehran ahead of Iran-US nuclear talks Casualties in Florida university mass shooting US judge rules Google digital ad network illegal monopoly
Apr 18, 2025•2 min
Israel kills at least 34 Palestinians across Gaza "At least 34 Palestinians were killed in Israeli air strikes across besieged Gaza as Israel continued its attacks despite international calls for a ceasefire. In one of the latest attacks, the Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis received 10 bodies along with an unspecified number of wounded, including women, children and elderly people, after an Israeli strike targeted tents sheltering displaced Palestinians in the southern Gaza." Israel turns 30% of ...
Apr 17, 2025•2 min
Gaza ministry says Israel killed 1,400+ medical personnel, kidnapped 360 others amid genocide "The Health Ministry in Gaza has announced that over 1,400 medical personnel have been killed in Israeli attacks since October 2023, with 360 others still detained by Israeli forces. The ongoing war has claimed more than 62,000 Palestinian lives—mostly women and children—left over 115,000 injured, and displaced nearly the entire population of 2.3 million." Israeli strikes kill 6 more Palestinians in Gaz...
Apr 16, 2025•2 min
Hamas, Israel truce talks intensify over Gaza "Ceasefire negotiations have intensified as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cites ""intense talks,"" amidst rising public outcry over his decision to resume bombing in Gaza. Hamas has confirmed that it received the proposal through Egypt and is reviewing a new truce and prisoner swap deal. However, the Palestinian resistance group also expressed reservations, with a senior official noting a ""red line"" regarding disarmament. Israel has wag...
Apr 15, 2025•3 min
Israeli strike on Gaza hospital ‘ugliest form of genocide’: Palestine Palestine has denounced an Israeli air strike on the al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City as “one of the ugliest forms of genocide”. An Israeli warplane fired two missiles into the al-Ahli Arab Hospital, causing damage to the facility, which serves over a million Palestinians in northern Gaza. The Palestinian Foreign Ministry said this was a clear contempt for international law and accused Israel of “deliberately destroying 34 h...
Apr 14, 2025•2 min
* Israel bombs Gaza's Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital Israeli military has carried out air strikes on the Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital in the central besieged Gaza. The attack destroyed the hospital's admissions and emergency building, which was hit by two missiles. The Gaza Media Office said Israel committed another horrific crime by bombing the hospital, which housed hundreds of patients, the wounded and medical staff. * Hamas delegation heads to Cairo for talks with mediators Meanwhile, Hamas has announ...
Apr 13, 2025•2 min
Ceasefire shattered, Gaza turns hellish: UNRWA chief US, Iran to hold key nuclear talks amid mistrust Judge permits US deportation case against pro-Palestine Columbia student Nearly 10K cases of sexual violence against children in DRC: UN Erdogan vows Türkiye's regional role, vision for peaceful future
Apr 12, 2025•3 min
Israel kills eight more Palestinians in Gaza bombardment Israel's brutal war on Gaza continues with fresh air strikes targeting the Al-Farra family home in the Sheikh Nasser area of Khan Younis, killing at least eight Palestinians and injuring several others, according to reports. Children are believed to be among the victims. Meanwhile, rescue teams are searching for missing Palestinians trapped under rubble after another Israeli strike destroyed a home in Gaza City's al-Shujaiya neighbourhood,...
Apr 11, 2025•3 min
Israel's bloodbath in Gaza continues At least 38 Palestinians have been killed, including women and children, and scores wounded in Israeli air strikes on a residential building in Al Shujaiah neighbourhood in Gaza City, as Tel Aviv's deadly onslaught on the enclave continued unabated. At least eight women and eight children are among the victims, while more than 85 people were also wounded, including many in critical condition. More than 34 people remain missing under the rubble of the targeted...
Apr 10, 2025•3 min
UN chief calls Gaza a 'killing field', condemns Israel for aid blockade UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned the suffering caused by Israeli war in Gaza, calling it “a killing field” and holding Tel Aviv responsible for blocking humanitarian aid and neglecting its obligations under international law. Speaking to journalists, Guterres stressed that no aid—food, fuel, medicine, or supplies—has entered Gaza for over a month, warning that the ""floodgates of horror have re-opened."" H...
Apr 09, 2025•3 min
US and Israel discuss Gaza, hostages at White House Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced fresh hostage release negotiations for besieged Gaza in a White House meeting with US President Donald Trump. Trump, on the other hand, reiterated his controversial idea of ethnic cleansing and US takeover of Palestinian territory during the same meeting. While acknowledging ongoing efforts, Trump called securing all hostages ""a long process"" and suggested the Gaza war's end wasn't far off. ...
Apr 08, 2025•3 min
Gaza media office: 490 children killed by Israeli forces in 20 days Israeli forces have killed 490 Palestinian children in Gaza over the past 20 days, according to the media office in Gaza. Describing the attacks as “one of the most horrific crimes against humanity in modern times,” the office said Israel continues to carry out brutal massacres, with children being a primary target. The total number of Palestinians killed during this period has reached 1,350, highlighting the heavy toll of conti...
Apr 07, 2025•2 min
