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SummaryIsraeli forces arrested at least 11 Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, including five in Bethlehem and others in Hebron and Jenin, while also extending the closure of Al Jazeera's office in Ramallah for another 60 days. Illegal settlers intensified their attacks by cutting down olive saplings and harassing Palestinian shepherds, with 1,691 reported attacks in May alone. Since the onset of the Gaza assault on October 7, 2023, at least 973 Palestinians have been...

Rwanda has announced its withdrawal from the Economic Community of Central African States (Eccas) following a diplomatic dispute regarding its intended chairmanship, which was blocked at a recent summit in Equatorial Guinea. The decision comes amid ongoing tensions over Rwanda's alleged support for M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, which has led to accusations of aggression against Congo. Rwanda, claiming its rights were ignored, sees no reason to remain in an organization that...

A "troubling decline" in physical education (PE) hours for England's secondary school pupils has been highlighted by the Youth Sport Trust (YST), which reports nearly 4,000 PE hours lost in the past year and a total of almost 45,000 hours since the 2012 London Olympics. Additionally, the number of PE teachers in England has decreased by 7%, prompting the YST to call for urgent action to prioritize PE. In response, the government stated its commitment...

Outside the London, Ont., courthouse, a trial is underway involving five former world junior hockey players facing sexual assault charges. Supporters of the complainant are seen holding signs like “I believe you E.M.,” while they confront counter-protesters advocating for the accused, who display messages such as “5 careers ruined” and “E.M. cheated.” This confrontation highlights the tensions surrounding the trial and the differing opinions on the allegations involved. Full Article

SummaryShipping traffic has remained below pre-conflict levels, with only 20-23 ships daily reported in August 2023, compared to an average of 72-75 ships before the Houthis began their attacks in the Red Sea in November 2023. These attacks were part of a larger response in support of Palestinians amid Israel's ongoing war in Gaza. The situation highlights the impact of regional tensions on maritime activities, affecting global shipping routes and trade dynamics. Full Article

In Rome, hundreds of thousands protested against the Gaza war, organized by Italy’s opposition parties who criticize Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for her muted response. Protesters, including families, displayed a banner stating, “Stop the massacre, stop complicity!” while opposition leader Elly Schlein emphasized the need for a stronger stance against the violence in Gaza, which has resulted in over 54,000 Palestinian deaths amid a humanitarian crisis exacerbated by Israel's blockade. Meloni recently called for an...