* Israel has killed 17,000 children in Gaza * Israel launches new attacks in southern Gaza * Myanmar earthquake toll tops 3,000 * DRC govt met M23 rebels in Qatar * UK slams Israel for denying entry to British lawmakers
* Israel expands ground invasion in Gaza Israel has announced the launch of a new ground invasion in Gaza, with rescuers saying military attacks had killed many people across the Palestinian territory. Simultaneously, Israel has escalated attacks on Lebanon and Syria, with a strike in south Lebanon, killing a Hamas commander. Defence Minister Israel Katz said that Israel would bolster its military presence inside Gaza to, what he claimed, "destroy and clear the area of terrorists and terrorist i...
Qatar refutes claims of paying to disrupt Israel-Hamas negotiations Qatar condemned and rejected allegations that it made "financial payments" to undermine efforts by Egypt and mediators in talks between Hamas and Israel for a ceasefire in Gaza. It affirmed that "these allegations are baseless and serve only the agendas of those who seek to sabotage the mediation efforts and undermine relations between nations," it added. Doha "remains committed to its humanitarian and diplomatic role as a media...
Trump escalates global trade war with new 'Liberation Day' tariffs "US President Donald Trump has unveiled a sweeping new ""Liberation Day"" tariffs in a decision that is billed to escalate a devastating global trade war. He announced plans for sweeping tariffs on Wednesday, saying ""our country has been looted, pillaged, raped, plundered"" by other nations. Trump promised so-called reciprocal tariffs on friends and foes alike if they target the world's largest economy, saying the levies will st...
Bombardment intensifies in Gaza as Israel strikes shelter and home Israel’s latest raids in Gaza have left three more Palestinians dead and several others wounded, bringing the death toll during the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr to 13. Air strikes hit a shelter in Deir al-Balah and an evacuated home in Khan Younis, while artillery and naval fire added to the casualties. Witnesses report intense Israeli bombardment across northern and southern Gaza, signaling escalating violence. Israel's genocid...
Gaza suffers as children and aid workers killed in Israeli bombardment "Tragedy deepens in Gaza as at least 322 children have been killed and 609 wounded in the past 10 days, UNICEF reports, after Israel resumed attacks. ""Children have again been plunged into deadly violence,"" warns UNICEF’s Catherine Russell. Separately, Gaza's media office confirms 1,513 humanitarian workers killed in Israel's relentless bombardment. Meanwhile, The Palestinian presidency condemns forced evacuations in Rafah,...
Gaza mourns as Israeli strikes target Palestinians on Muslim holiday "Tragedy strikes Palestinians during the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr in Gaza. At least 33 Palestinians, including 13 children, were killed in Israeli air strikes, with many more wounded. In a holiday message, the Palestinian resistance group Hamas condemned the attacks as ""brutal Zionist aggression"" and decried the ""siege, starvation, and destruction"" across besieged Gaza, the occupied West Bank, and East Jerusalem. The g...
Hamas accepts ceasefire proposal from Egypt and Qatar "The Palestinian resistance group Hamas has accepted a ceasefire proposal from Egypt and Qatar, urging Israel not to obstruct the plan. The leader of Hamas in Gaza, Khalil al-Hayya, announced the decision on Eid al-Fitr, a holiday following the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, emphasising their commitment to mediation efforts. Al-Hayya said that the weapons of the resistance are a red line. Meanwhile, Israel has countered with its own proposal, ...
Israel strikes Beirut for first time since Lebanon ceasefire "An unprecedented Israeli air strike hit south Beirut, marking the first such attack since the ceasefire reached in November with Hezbollah. Lebanese officials confirmed the strike. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to ""strike everywhere"" in Lebanon against perceived threats, signaling a shift in strategy. Meanwhile, Hamas spokesperson Basem Naim reported growing momentum in Gaza ceasefire negotiations with mediators, d...
Hamas makes peace efforts despite Israel 's Gaza bloodbath Israel has killed at least 29 Palestinians in fresh air strikes on besieged Gaza amid its carnage on the blockaded enclave. Meanwhile, Palestinian sources close to Hamas have said that talks were underway between the resistance group and mediators from Egypt and Qatar to revive a ceasefire and prisoner exchange deal for Gaza. Rubio defends visa cancellation of Turkish scholar " US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has confirmed the revocati...
Israeli kills 28 more Palestinians in Gaza "At least 28 more Palestinians have been killed in Israeli air strikes across Gaza as attacks targeted residential homes and civilians. Israel launched an aerial offensive on Gaza on March 18, killing at least 830 people and wounding nearly 1,800. The assault shattered a January ceasefire, displacing 124,000 Palestinians again and deepening the humanitarian crisis." US lawmakers, rights groups condemn arrest of Turkish student over criticism of Israel "...
Syria calls for international probe after deadly Israeli bombing Israel threatens to occupy more Gaza land Ukraine ceasefire talks in Riyadh conclude without breakthrough Trump signs executive order to overhaul US elections Deadly South Korea wildfires cause unprecedented damage
Israel's genocide of Palestinians in Gaza continues Israel kills two more journalists in Gaza Israel detains Oscar-winning Palestinian filmmaker Trump signs order imposing tariffs on countries importing oil from Venezuela South Korea, Japan battle deadly wildfires
Israel continues to expand its ground invasion of Gaza Israeli siege pushes Gaza closer to ‘acute hunger crisis’: UNRWA South Korea court strikes down prime minister's impeachment Sudan’s army advances in central Khartoum Talks in Saudi Arabia with US constructive: Ukraine
Israel launches more strikes on Lebanon Canada's PM Carney expected to announce snap elections Three killed and 15 injured in New Mexico mass shooting Syrian security forces arrest brigadier general close to Assad's brother Türkiye condemns 'heinous attack' at mosque in Niger
UN reports record Israeli barricades in occupied Palestinian territory US dodges questions after Israeli minister calls for Gaza annexation Japan, China, South Korea agree to boost cooperation Over 100,000 people fled from DRC to neighbouring countries: UN Türkiye supports US-led peace talks between Russia, Ukraine — Fidan
Amnesty slams EU’s 'shameful' stance on Gaza "Amnesty International has condemned the European Council’s latest position on Gaza, calling it a “shameful attempt” to justify Israeli attacks while failing to denounce air strikes and blocked aid. Amnesty’s Eve Geddie blasted EU leaders for their “selective compassion,” saying their refusal to hold Israel accountable after 17 months of war amounts to complicity in genocide. She urged immediate action to prevent further war crimes in the besieged Pal...
Israeli army begins ground invasion to occupy Netzarim, bisect Gaza Gaza enters famine phase as Israel blocks aid Armenia’s Pashinyan ‘ready’ to sign peace deal with Azerbaijan Bosnia issues arrest warrant for separatist leaders of Republika Srpska Canada explores European defence options to reduce reliance on US
Israel again kills hundreds of Palestinians in 'horrifying' war "Israeli air strikes on besieged Gaza have killed at least 404 Palestinians, including 150 children, a Geneva-based rights group reported as Benjamin Netanyahu decides to resume his war on enclave. The Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor also reported hundreds of wounded Palestinians. Separately, images emerging from Gaza following Israel's attacks are beyond horrifying, UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell said. She noted that som...
Houthis vow to attack US warships, carriers "Yemen’s Houthi leader Abdul Malik al Houthi vowed to intensify attacks in response to US military operations, warning that drones and missiles will target American warships and aircraft carriers. Speaking in a video statement, al Houthi declared they would respond to escalation with escalation and accused the US of turning the sea into a battlefield. He also said that the US would now be included in the Houthi-imposed naval blockade, alongside Israel,...
* Netanyahu orders prep for ceasefire talks under US proposal Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a meeting with a delegation that returned from Qatar to discuss ceasefire negotiations in Gaza. At the end of the meeting that included ministers and security officials, Netanyahu ordered preparations for negotiations under a proposal by US President Donald Trump's Special Mideast Envoy Steve Witkoff. The proposal includes the immediate release of 11 Israeli hostages and the remains of ha...
Hamas says won't renegotiate Gaza truce deal Rubio declares South African ambassador to US persona non grata Putin calls on Ukrainian troops in Kursk to surrender Canada's new PM Carney says his country will never be part of US SpaceX launches replacement crew, paving way for stuck astronauts' return
Hamas warns of attempts to undermine Gaza ceasefire Jewish protesters in US flood Trump Tower over student arrest Qatar steps in to ease Syria’s energy crisis Türkiye offers to help rebuild war-torn Ukraine Trump's trade war sparks North American backlash
Israeli army chief admits paying 'heavy price' in Gaza Syrian president issues decree to establish National Security Council Putin urges troops to 'fully liberate' Kursk from Ukraine Peace talks between DRC, M23 rebels to start March 18 — Angola Türkiye's anti-ship missile Atmaca successfully hits target
US envoy Witkoff starts talks in Qatar as Israel proposes truce extension "US presidential envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, has begun talks in Qatar to push for progress on releasing Israeli captives amid a proposal by Tel Aviv to extend a ceasefire deal in besieged Gaza for 60 days, Israel's public broadcaster KAN reported. The first 42-day phase of a three-phase ceasefire and prisoner swap deal, each of equal length, between Hamas and Israel, brokered by Qatar, Egypt and the US, ended...
US court halts Trump’s bid to deport pro-Palestine activist "A US federal judge has temporarily blocked the deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestine activist and permanent resident, following his weekend arrest. The judge ruled that Khalil could not be removed from the US until further notice and scheduled a court hearing for Wednesday. Khalil's detention in Louisiana sparked nationwide outrage, with mass protests in New York and Washington. Earlier, President Donald Trump praised the arre...
Hamas blames Netanyahu for derailing Gaza truce "Palestinian resistance group Hamas accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of obstructing the Gaza ceasefire deal for his political gains. Hamas official Izat al-Rishq warned that Netanyahu's actions are a waste of time and an attempt to manipulate the captives' fate. Meanwhile, Israeli tanks stormed Palestinian city of Jenin, in a dramatic escalation of military raids in the occupied West Bank. Witnesses reported indiscriminate Israeli ...
*Qatar calls for safeguards for all Israeli nuclear facilities Qatar reiterated its call for intensified international efforts Saturday to subject all of Israel’s nuclear facilities to the safeguards of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Qatar’s Ambassador Jasim Yacoub Al Hammadi highlighted “the need for the international community and its institutions to uphold their commitments under resolutions of the UN Security Council, which called on Israel to subject all of its nuclear facil...
* Islamic nations adopt Arab counter to Trump’s Gaza takeover plan * Syria to brings remnants of Assad regime to justice through fair trial * Trump woos cryptocurrency industry's elite at White House * Russia hits Ukraine as US cuts Kiev's access to satellite images * Israeli plans to expel Gaza's Palestinians 'totally unacceptable' — Türkiye
Palestinians point to Israel's retention of 600+ bodies after Trump's remark "Palestinians are pushing back against US President Donald Trump's fiery demand that Hamas return Israeli captives and bodies of those killed, reminding him that Israel has long been keeping hundreds of bodies of Palestinians. According to multiple media sources, Israel is holding 665 bodies, including those of 59 children. Israeli officials say they keep Palestinian bodies as leverage — to deter attacks, to trade in fu...
