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Mohammed Afif, Hezbollah’s media chief and one of its prominent public figures, was killed in an Israeli air strike in central Beirut, the group confirmed. The strike targeted the Baath Party headquarters in the crowded Ras al-Naba neighbourhood, destroying much of the building, according to Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency.
At least 34 people, including many women and children, were killed in an Israeli air strike targeting a five-story residential building in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza, according to Gaza’s civil defence agency. Seven others were injured, and dozens are believed to remain trapped under the rubble.
HRW has accused Israel of committing war crimes by forcibly displacing nearly 90% of Gaza’s population, amounting to about 1.9 million people. In its report, HRW says this constitutes “forcible transfer” and possibly “ethnic cleansing,”
Over the past two weeks, it has become increasingly evident that politicians, backed by powerful lobby groups, often feel unaccountable to the public except during election periods. This is precisely when the electorate must pressure and hold their representatives—whether MPs, governors, or members of Congress—to account.
We are also seeing a notable rise in interest toward BRICS. Western nations’ firm control over the global financial system has spurred Middle Eastern and Eastern European states to reassess their reliance on this framework.
A further revelation over the past fortnight has highlighted duplicity within the EU, where evidence suggests that despite sanctions, the EU is continuing to purchase Russian oil and gas through intermediaries.
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The US will not limit arms supplies to Israel as it claims Israel has not violated laws regarding the obstruction of aid in Gaza. But the UN has contradicted the assessment saying aid levels in Gaza are at their lowest in a year and warns of famine in the north.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has denounced Israel’s actions in Gaza as “genocide,” marking one of the strongest criticisms of Israel by a Saudi official since the conflict began.
43,508 killed in Israel’s war on Gaza, 70% women and children The latest death toll figures from the Gaza health ministry show 43,508 people have…
The Israeli parliament has passed a law allowing the government to deport family members of individuals convicted of terrorism, including Israeli citizens. The legislation applies to immediate relatives, such as parents, siblings, or children, of those found guilty of committing or supporting acts of terrorism.
At least 40 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes in eastern Lebanon on Wednesday, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry. The strikes targeted areas in the Baalbek and Bekaa regions, which Israeli officials say were aimed at Hezbollah operatives.
Protests in Israel after Netanyahu fires defence minister Protests have broken out in Israel following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to fire Defence Minister Yoav…
Human rights activists are calling for the release of a woman detained in Tehran after she removed her clothes in an apparent protest. A video shared on social media showed the woman sitting in her underwear on the steps of the university before walking away. In another clip, she is seen removing more clothing before being forced into a car by plainclothes agents.
Gaza polio vaccinations continue after Israel bombs clinic A polio vaccination campaign in northern Gaza continued on Sunday after being disrupted by an attack on…
Key updates Middle East news bulletin today – Genocide in Gaza, Israeli strikes in Syria, US issues warning over aid Death toll latest Genocide in…
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Israel passes law banning UNRWA amid Gaza aid concerns Israel’s parliament has approved legislation to ban the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine…
At least 60 killed in Lebanon, including children, in Israeli airstrikes Lebanon’s health ministry has reported at least 60 fatalities following Israeli air strikes on…
Israeli airstrike on Gaza school shelter killed 17 including children An Israeli airstrike on Thursday hit the Al-Shuhada school in the Nuseirat refugee camp in…
Polio vaccinations suspended amid Israeli bombardment The UN has postponed a polio vaccination campaign in northern Gaza due to heavy Israeli bombardments and mass displacement.…
Turkey strikes PKK targets after deadly gun attack Turkey’s military launched strikes on Kurdish militant group PKK sites in Iraq and Syria on Wednesday night,…
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The latest from the Israel-Gaza conflict as more civilians are slaughtered and calls for ceasefires go unheard. Some international takes on the conflict include fears…
US top diplomat Blinken issues warning to Israel over Gaza aid US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has told Israeli leaders to increase the flow…
Four killed in Israeli bombing near southern Beirut hospital An Israeli airstrike near Rafik Hariri University Hospital in southern Beirut has killed four people, including…
Israeli bombing of northern Gaza leaves 87 dead or missing Israeli airstrikes on multiple homes in northern Gaza have resulted in at least 87 people…
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