What to know about why Israel launched dozens of attacks across Gaza, raising fears of all-out war

In a reflection on the importance of Al-Aqsa Mosque to Muslims, the author recounts a childhood spent in Afghanistan surrounded by beauty and a narrative of hatred towards Israel. Following their family's escape from Taliban rule to Pakistan, they later returned to Afghanistan, gaining access to media and opportunities for understanding the world. Witnessing the devastating impact of the recent Israel-Hamas conflict, the author traveled to Israel with a peace-promoting organization, Sharaka, to seek a...

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty announced that Egypt is intensifying efforts to halt the Israeli military actions in the Gaza Strip, emphasizing the urgent need for unrestricted humanitarian aid access. He condemned the use of hunger as a weapon against Palestinians, with Gambian Foreign Minister Mamadou Tangara noting the dire situation in Gaza due to ongoing Israeli aggression. Since October 2023, Israeli offensives have led to the deaths of nearly 54,400 Palestinians, prompting international legal...

Heavy rains have caused devastating flash floods in Mokwa, Niger State, Nigeria, resulting in at least 150 deaths and displacing over 3,000 people since Thursday. The floods, exacerbated by climate change and poor infrastructure, have led to extensive damage, including the destruction of homes and roads, complicating rescue efforts. Authorities, including President Bola Tinubu, have mobilized emergency services, but survivors report a lack of basic aid and support amid ongoing search and rescue operations. Full...

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, starting Sunday, is expected to feature an above-normal number of storms, with a 60% chance of 13 to 19 named storms, including 6 to 10 hurricanes and 3 to 5 major hurricanes, per the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The names for this season include Andrea, Barry, and Chantal, among others, and are part of a rotating list managed by the World Meteorological Organization. Naming storms aids communication about forecasts...

Tom Daley, Great Britain’s youngest Olympic competitor at Beijing 2008, reflects on his life in the upcoming Discovery Plus documentary titled "1.6 Seconds," which explores his journey in diving and personal challenges, including the loss of his father to brain cancer at 17. The documentary highlights Daley's struggles with grief, his father's unwavering support, and his emotional connection to archival footage of their time together. As he prepares for a final Olympic appearance in Paris...

US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff deemed Hamas' response to the proposed Gaza ceasefire “totally unacceptable,” stating it regresses progress and urging Hamas to accept the US framework for talks. Witkoff emphasized that this framework could facilitate a 60-day ceasefire, allowing for the return of hostages and deceased individuals to their families, alongside substantive negotiations for a permanent ceasefire. Hamas, in its response through mediators Egypt and Qatar, called for a permanent ceasefire, Israeli withdrawal...