Israeli strikes in Syria a challenge to Turkey

More than 2 million people are currently trapped in the Gaza Strip, according to UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric, who highlighted the increasing stress levels, particularly among children, due to ongoing hostilities and diminishing aid supplies. Humanitarian supplies are nearing depletion following Israel's full closure of cargo entry, including aid, since March 2, severely impacting the water sector, with nearly 90% of water assets affected. Since March, approximately 500,000 Palestinians have been displaced within Gaza, exacerbating...

Iran has filed a challenge at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against Canada, Sweden, Ukraine, and Britain regarding a UN aviation body's ruling on the 2020 downing of a Ukrainian passenger plane that killed all 176 people onboard. Iran argues that the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) lacked jurisdiction over the case, asserting the incident was unintentional and due to human error amid heightened military alert due to tensions with the U.S. The four...

Israeli air strikes on encampments for displaced Palestinians in Gaza have resulted in at least 40 deaths, primarily among women and children, according to local civil defense. Meanwhile, Hamas officials reported nearing completion of consultations on a ceasefire proposal from Israel which demands disarmament from Hamas, a condition the group rejects. With humanitarian aid blocked and the region facing severe shortages, the UN has warned of an escalating crisis as the overall death toll in...

Clashes between Sudanese paramilitaries and the army in El-Fasher have resulted in at least 57 civilian deaths, as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) intensify their assault on the city, which has been besieged for nearly a year. The UN reports that the RSF killed over 400 individuals in recent attacks on El-Fasher and nearby camps, with UNICEF warning that 825,000 children are trapped in dire conditions. Amidst ongoing violence, displaced residents face imminent danger, and...

Russia has lifted its ban on the Taliban, a group it designated as a terrorist organization for over two decades, signaling a move towards normalizing relations with Afghanistan's leadership. This decision follows Russia's growing ties with the Taliban, which it views as a partner in combating terrorism amid security threats from Islamist militant groups, particularly after a deadly attack in Moscow linked to ISIS-K. However, the Taliban's international recognition remains hindered by its restrictions on...

Libyans are experiencing a significant decline in purchasing power due to a 13.3% devaluation of the Libyan dinar, driven by rising public expenditures from rival governments amid ongoing political turmoil since the 2011 uprising. With Libya's economy heavily reliant on imports and oil exports, the devaluation has led to immediate cost increases for businesses and worsened living conditions for citizens, prompting calls for urgent economic measures from the UN. Experts argue that the central bank,...