The United Nations (UN) has expressed alarm over the growing toll of violence on children in Lebanon, reporting that an average of 11 children have been killed or injured every day over the past week amid intensified military activity. According to the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF), 77 children were killed or injured during the last […]
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Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon kill 6 despite ceasefire
Six people have been killed and two others injured in Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon, according to local reports, despite an ongoing ceasefire agreement that was meant to reduce hostilities in the region. Read More: Israeli Airstrikes in Lebanon Leave Five Dead Including Journalist The strikes, carried out on Friday, hit multiple locations in southern Lebanon. Lebanese authorities […]
Cuba hit by repeated blackouts amid US oil blockade
Cuba faced another nationwide blackout on Saturday, marking the third collapse of its national power grid this month. Some areas regained electricity on Sunday, but the repeated outages have intensified humanitarian concerns as the country grapples with fuel shortages caused by the ongoing US economic blockade. Read More: Canada to aid cuba amid US oil pressure, crisis […]
Turkish president condemns attacks on civilians, schools, and hospitals in Gaza
ISTANBUL — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has strongly criticized the targeting of schools, hospitals, and civilians in Gaza, warning that similar attacks could extend to Iran and Lebanon. Speaking at an Iftar dinner at Istanbul University, Erdoğan called the attacks a manifestation of a “bloodthirsty network” and emphasized Turkey’s commitment to human rights, diplomacy, […]
UN warns 7.5m Pakistanis face acute food insecurity
ISLAMABAD: A new United Nations (UN) assessment has warned that about 7.5 million people in Pakistan are facing acute food insecurity and malnutrition following a year marked by monsoon flooding, prolonged drought and rising militant violence that disrupted livelihoods and food access. Read More: UN raises red alert as global hunger crisis threatens millions According to the Integrated […]
Drone strike by RSF worsens Sudan humanitarian crisis
A drone attack by Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces killed at least 24 people, including eight children, on Saturday. The attack hit a vehicle carrying displaced families in North Kordofan province. Doctors and aid groups warned it worsens the country’s growing humanitarian crisis. The attack occurred near Rahad city, said the Sudan Doctors Network, which […]
Israel reopens Rafah border for limited movement amid security checks
GAZA CITY/ISRAEL: Israel reopened the Rafah border crossing with Egypt on Monday, allowing Palestinians to leave Gaza on foot or return after fleeing the enclave during the conflict, officials said. The reopening, however, will be limited, with Israel and Egypt imposing security checks and caps on the number of travellers. Read More: Gaza’s Rafah border with Egypt to reopen next […]
Trump secures week-long pause in Russian strikes on Kyiv amid extreme cold
KYIV: Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to a temporary halt in strikes on Kyiv for a week, ending Sunday, following a request by US President Donald Trump, Kremlin officials said on Friday. Read More: Trump claims Putin agrees to pause strikes The pause, requested due to extreme cold, comes as temperatures in Kyiv are expected […]
Barcelona protesters marks second anniversary of Palestinian girl’s death
BARCELONA: Hundreds of protesters in Barcelona on Thursday unfurled a giant portrait of five-year-old Hind Rajab, a Palestinian girl killed during Israel’s offensive on Gaza, to mark the second anniversary of her death. Her mother, Wesam Hamada, appealed for global attention to the plight of Gaza’s children. Read More: Tens of thousands march in Barcelona to protest against Israel’s […]
Fresh Russian strikes kill three in Ukraine
Russian missile and drone strikes across Ukraine killed three people and injured several others on Wednesday, authorities said, amid ongoing hostilities that have continued despite recent peace talks. Read More: Kyiv hit by massive Russian drone attack The attacks followed a deadly wave of strikes on Tuesday night that claimed at least 12 lives, including five passengers […]