Israel’s defence minister announces that Israeli troops will maintain their presence in “security zones” across Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria indefinitely

Sudan has urged the International Court of Justice to issue emergency orders against the UAE for allegedly supporting paramilitaries involved in violence against the Masalit people in Darfur.

Tensions between Israel and Turkey are escalating, with both nations exchanging strong warnings of military action over the situation in Syria. Israel’s attacks on Syrian targets are seen as a direct response to Turkish military ambitions in the region.

The Israeli government maintains that it is conducting a “thorough” investigation into the shooting of 15 aid workers by its forces, asserting that the Israel Defense Forces acted against a convoy perceived as suspicious.

Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq were responsible for 90% of recorded executions in 2024, with Iran leading at 972 executions, a significant increase from the previous year.

The ongoing conflict in Gaza has resulted in over 50,000 fatalities and widespread displacement among its 2.3 million residents, making it a highly perilous environment for journalists.