400,000 displaced in Gaza since collapse of ceasefire: UN agency

The Sudanese army reported a sharp increase in the death toll from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attack on the Zamzam refugee camp in El Fasher, Darfur, rising to 74 from 25 the previous day. The RSF's assault, now in its second day, involved two attacks on the camp; the first was repelled by the army, but the second resulted in the destruction of homes and civilian casualties. Continued fighting and attacks have been confirmed...

An Israeli air strike has severely damaged the Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital in Gaza City, destroying its intensive care and surgery departments, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. Witnesses reported flames and smoke from the hospital, with patients seen fleeing as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) claimed the facility housed a Hamas command center, though no casualties were reported. The attack has prompted condemnation from the Hamas government, highlighting the hospital's critical role as the last...

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An Israeli airstrike early Sunday targeted the Al-Ahli hospital in Gaza City, damaging its surgery building and oxygen generation station, although no casualties were reported. Israel announced plans to expand its military operations in Gaza, having completed a new security corridor that isolates the southern city of Rafah, while urging Palestinians to remove Hamas. The situation remains dire for the 2 million Palestinians in Gaza, facing acute shortages due to a month-long blockade, and many...

In his first interview following a significant agreement with Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, SDF commander General Mazloum Kobane discusses the evolving relationship with the transitional government in Damascus. He addresses the future presence of US troops in the region and highlights an "atmosphere of stability" as a result of improving relations with Turkey. This engagement marks a critical moment in the geopolitical landscape of the area, suggesting potential shifts in alliances and stability. Full...

Iran and the US have held their first round of talks in Oman regarding Tehran's nuclear program, marking the highest-level meeting since 2018. The discussions, described as "constructive," lasted two-and-a-half hours and set the stage for a second round, with both sides indicating a desire for a fair agreement to limit Iran's nuclear ambitions in exchange for sanctions relief. US envoy Steve Witkoff emphasized the importance of dialogue, while Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reported...