Middle East
Maldives walks back on decision to ban entry of Israelis
June 17, 2024
Maldives walks back on decision to ban entry of Israelis
The Maldives has suspended its decision to ban all entry to holders of Israeli passports, which it had taken earlier…
Badly burned and no escape: Girl, 9, among thousands of critical patients stuck in Gaza
June 17, 2024
Badly burned and no escape: Girl, 9, among thousands of critical patients stuck in Gaza
Editor’s Note: This article contains a distressing image. The girl’s mother gave permission to use it to show the world…
Israel announces ‘pause’ along southern Gaza route to allow in aid but no let up in Rafah offensive
June 17, 2024
Israel announces ‘pause’ along southern Gaza route to allow in aid but no let up in Rafah offensive
Jerusalem CNN — The Israeli military has announced a “tactical pause” of military activity along a route in southern Gaza…
Australian billionaire proposes building new aid system for Gaza
June 15, 2024
Australian billionaire proposes building new aid system for Gaza
An Australian billionaire is offering to build a secure gate system on the Israel-Gaza border that he says could allow…
Hamas official tells CNN why it hasn’t accepted ceasefire plan that was approved by the UN Security Council
June 14, 2024
Hamas official tells CNN why it hasn’t accepted ceasefire plan that was approved by the UN Security Council
The fate of the 120 remaining hostages in Gaza is crucial to any deal to end the protracted and bloody…
Israeli troops catapult fireball into Lebanon using weapon rarely used since 16th century
June 14, 2024
Israeli troops catapult fireball into Lebanon using weapon rarely used since 16th century
Israeli troops have used a medieval-style catapult to toss fireballs across the border into Lebanon, as fighting ramps up between…
Tons of waste pose “catastrophic” risks in Gaza, UNRWA says
June 13, 2024
Tons of waste pose “catastrophic” risks in Gaza, UNRWA says
More than 330,000 tons of waste have accumulated in or near populated areas across Gaza as of Sunday, the United…
International criminal court investigating allegations of war crimes in Sudan
June 13, 2024
International criminal court investigating allegations of war crimes in Sudan
Reuters — The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor is urgently investigating allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanity in…
Israel denies hitting designated ‘safe zone’ following Palestinian news agency report
June 13, 2024
Israel denies hitting designated ‘safe zone’ following Palestinian news agency report
CNN — Israel’s military denied striking a designated “safe zone” in Gaza on Thursday after the official Palestinian news agency…
Dozens killed in fire at Kuwait building housing foreign workers
June 13, 2024
Dozens killed in fire at Kuwait building housing foreign workers
CNN — At least 49 people are dead after a fire ripped through a residential building housing foreign workers in…