Death toll from Rapid Support Forces attack on Sudan refugee camp rises to 74

Pressure is increasing on the UAE regarding its involvement in a London conference focused on ending the Sudan war, following a leaked UN report questioning its role in the conflict. The report indicates that the UAE may have been clandestinely supplying weapons to Sudanese paramilitaries via Chad, although it denies these accusations. Despite evidence of regular cargo flights from the UAE to Chad, the UN experts could not confirm the contents of these flights as...

Eight Pakistanis were killed in Mehrestan County, Sistan-Baluchistan province, Iran, as reported by the Pakistani government. The identities of the deceased remain unknown, and the Pakistani Embassy in Tehran, along with the Consulate in Zahidan, is collaborating with Iranian authorities to investigate the incident and repatriate the victims' remains. Further details regarding the circumstances of their deaths will be provided as they become available, amidst ongoing tensions between Iran and militant groups operating near the...

SummaryOman has officially reaffirmed its support for Morocco's sovereignty over Western Sahara, endorsing Rabat's 2007 Autonomy Plan during the 7th Moroccan-Omani Joint Commission in Rabat. Co-chaired by Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and Omani Foreign Minister Badr Bin Hamad Bin Hamoud Al Busaidi, the joint statement highlighted Oman's commitment to opening a consulate in Dakhla or Laayoune and praised Morocco's efforts in promoting regional peace and international stability, particularly regarding Jerusalem's status. This support aligns...

Sudan's Zamzam refugee camp has been overrun by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), leading to a devastating information blackout that leaves families in distress over the safety of their loved ones. As the RSF's violent siege resulted in hundreds of civilian deaths, campaigners stress the urgent need for peace talks to restore communication and facilitate humanitarian aid. With limited reliable information emerging, sources indicate the dire situation in Zamzam, where atrocities are reported, and...

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Hundreds of former Israeli intelligence operatives, including ex-Mossad chiefs, have criticized the government's focus on warfare in Gaza over securing the release of hostages held by Hamas. They argue that Prime Minister Netanyahu's actions prioritize personal political interests at the expense of hostages and soldiers' lives. Amid ongoing negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage release, frustrations are mounting as families protest, alleging delays in negotiations by officials, including Minister Ron Dermer, who is tasked with...