Arab League to meet in Baghdad to discuss regional crises

On Saturday, Gaza's civil defense agency reported that Israeli forces killed at least 36 Palestinians, including six near a US-backed aid distribution center in Rafah, with the Israeli military claiming they fired "warning shots" at those advancing toward troops. Amidst ongoing tensions, an activist boat, including Greta Thunberg, approached Gaza to highlight the humanitarian crisis exacerbated by the Israeli blockade, while the death toll from the Gaza war reached 54,772, primarily civilians. Additionally, Israeli forces...

Gaza Humanitarian Foundation Halts OperationsThe Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) announced a temporary pause in operations due to threats from Hamas against its staff, stating that these threats endangered innocent lives and hindered aid distribution. GHF accused Hamas of seeking to control and exploit aid for its agenda, but affirmed its commitment to safe and independent aid delivery, planning to adapt operations to resume distributions. Additionally, GHF had halted aid distribution on Friday due to overcrowding,...

Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed he will not participate in the upcoming Club World Cup, denying rumors of a transfer to one of the teams involved. The Portugal captain stated that while he has been contacted by several clubs, he is not interested in a short-term deal to join the competition, emphasizing that his decision about his future is "almost final." With his contract at Al-Nassr expiring in June, Ronaldo's future remains uncertain as he prepares for...

SummaryIsrael has recovered the body of Nattapong Pinta, a Thai national taken hostage during the October 2023 Hamas attack, during a special operation in Rafah, Gaza. The 35-year-old agricultural worker was believed to have been killed shortly after his capture by the Mujahideen Brigades. This recovery follows the retrieval of two Israeli Americans' bodies and highlights the ongoing plight of hostages, with 54 still believed to be in captivity, prompting calls for negotiations for their...

SummaryInternational Atomic Energy Agency head Rafael Grossi expressed that Iran is his "biggest preoccupation" regarding nuclear capabilities, highlighting a new report indicating increased uranium enrichment nearing weapons grade. He noted that while Iran currently lacks a nuclear weapon, it possesses the necessary materials and warned of potential catastrophic consequences if negotiations fail, possibly leading to military action. Grossi also mentioned concerns about nuclear proliferation in the Middle East and criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin's threats...

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