Paramilitaries declare rival government as Sudan war hits two-year mark

Summary The Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Kuwaiti Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah met in Tokyo, urging a two-state solution amid ongoing violence in Gaza. They acknowledged Kuwait's vital role in regional peace through humanitarian efforts and agreed to collaborate on clean energy, decarbonization, electricity, and desalination, culminating in the signing of several memorandums of cooperation. This marks Crown Prince Al-Sabah's first visit to Japan since his inauguration in June 2024. Full...

SummaryThe acting UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Sigrid Kaag, stated that the UN will not participate in humanitarian aid mechanisms for Gaza if they compromise core principles like neutrality and independence. In her UN Security Council briefing, she emphasized the dire humanitarian situation, urging Israel to cease its strikes and warning that current aid is inadequate for the over two million people facing famine, calling it a "lifeboat after the ship...

Palestine and Jordan condemned Israel's plan to construct 22 illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank, labeling it a violation of Palestinian rights and a threat to regional stability. The Palestinian Authority described the decision as a dangerous escalation, while Jordan's Foreign Ministry called it a breach of international law, asserting that Israel lacks sovereignty over Palestinian land. Hamas decried the plan as an affront to international norms and urged the global community to intervene...

Images from Gaza depict a grim humanitarian situation as the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) begins operations, with Palestinians waiting in long lines for scarce food supplies, reminiscent of concentration camps. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's remarks on creating safe zones for humanitarian aid contradict the reality of ethnic cleansing, as many Palestinians have been killed or injured while trying to access aid. The GHF's collaboration with Israel's military strategy highlights the weaponization of aid, as the...

The White House announced that Israel has accepted President Trump's ceasefire proposal for Gaza, while discussions with Hamas are ongoing. Special envoy Steve Witkoff's proposal is currently under review by Hamas, but there has been no confirmation of acceptance from the group. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt indicated that Israel supported the proposal and expressed hope for a ceasefire to facilitate the return of hostages, although she did not confirm media reports of a potential 60-day...

Last week, the U.S. announced sanctions against Sudan for allegedly using chemical weapons during its ongoing war, set to begin on June 6, despite a lack of verified evidence. The war, which erupted in April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, has led to a severe humanitarian crisis, with millions displaced and thousands dead. Critics argue the U.S. decision could exacerbate the conflict, particularly given the influence of the UAE,...