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South Lebanon: Doctor describes escalating humanitarian toll
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon have killed at least 11 people, marking the largest escalation since the June agreement, with an emergency doctor describing a deteriorating humanitarian situation.
In Ceuta, Moroccan Minors Refuse Return Demanded by Rabat
Moroccan unaccompanied minors in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta are refusing to return to Morocco, despite Rabat's demands, citing a lack of future prospects in their home country.
‘Everyone lives in fear’: Yemenis worry about return to all-out war
Yemen's civil conflict has killed tens of thousands of people and driven the country to the brink of famine. A renewed conflict between the Houthi rebels and the government has many fearing the return of all-out war.
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia, killing at least 51 people and injuring dozens, leading to the evacuation of approximately 5,000 residents and significant damage to infrastructure.
Taliban mark five years in power as aid groups warn of crisis
The Taliban marked five years in power, seeking to portray their government as in control even as aid and rights groups warned of escalating crises. The group has struggled to address the natural and humanitarian crises Afghanistan has faced over the past five years, in p…
Eleven people have been killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon, authorities say, in one of the deadliest days of attacks since an agreement aimed at reducing hostilities was announced in June.
Deadly Russian air raid on Kramatorsk leaves 1 dead and 17 wounded
At least one person was killed and 17 injured in a Russian airstrike on Kramatorsk in eastern Ukraine overnight, according to Ukraine's State Emergency Service.
Iran's ambassador to the UN has rejected US claims that Tehran is destabilizing Yemen or using commercial flights to transfer military personnel or equipment. The US allegations are baseless and unsupported by any credible evidence, according to Darzi.
Yemen is now closer to renewed all-out war than it has been at any point since the 2022 truce was struck, a United Nations envoy has warned. Military activity has intensified across Yemen’s frozen front lines in recent days, with attacks causing military and civilian casu…
Israeli regime forces continued widespread attacks on various areas across the Gaza Strip in recent hours, injuring a number of Palestinians, including a child. The attacks come as Gaza has remained under what Palestinian officials describe as a genocidal and devastating …
Families in Gaza struggle with food prices amid concerns of a potential famine.
Moroccan rights group blames Rabat and Madrid as Ceuta death toll hit 141
A Moroccan human rights group says at least 141 people have died trying to reach Spain's Ceuta enclave, accusing Morocco and Spain of prioritising border security over human lives.
The UAE strongly condemned the bombing of a bus in Germana, Syria, which resulted in the deaths of 16 people and injured several others. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its deepest condolences to the families of the victims and to the people of Syria.
At least two civilians were killed and 14 injured in a Houthi attack on the Yemeni government-held city of Marib, according to the internationally recognised government.
At least 58 Yemeni soldiers were killed and 11 civilians were injured in Houthi attacks on Saudi military sites in the provinces of Ma'rib and Hadhramaut, in the most intense escalation between the two sides since 2022.
A U.S. Marine Corps veteran detained in Russia since 2022 is now hospitalized in serious condition. His advocate is urging the Trump administration to push for his immediate release on humanitarian grounds.
At least 30 Yemeni government troops have reportedly been killed in Houthi rebel attacks on military camps in central Yemen. The Houthis said the attacks were a response to a Saudi blockade of ports and airports in Yemen.
Russian forces are now 20km away from Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk
Russian forces are now within 20km of Kramatorsk, a key Ukrainian city, following missile attacks on Kyiv that killed 17 people and overwhelmed Ukraine's air defenses. The UN reported July was the deadliest month for Ukrainian civilians since April 2022.
Russian strikes target Ukraine's Kharkiv and Sumy regions, killing at least six
At least six people were killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine overnight into Thursday, including three in the city of Balakliia in the Kharkiv region and another three in the northern region of Sumy, local authorities said.
The death toll of migrants attempting to cross into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in North Africa has risen to 77, according to Spanish authorities. The migrants have been attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea in a bid to reach Europe, with many drowning in the process.
Civilian hunted and attacked by Russian drone in Kherson
A 52-year-old civilian was pursued and attacked by a Russian FPV drone in a marketplace in Kherson, Ukraine. The man survived but suffered injuries and a concussion.
112 members of two tribes in Gaza were buried after being killed in Israeli bombing. The bombing occurred in a residential building in the Al-Sabr neighborhood in southern Gaza, which was hit by Israeli forces on November 22, 2023, a day before the first ceasefire in Gaza…
At least nine people have been killed in escalating long-range strikes between Russia and Ukraine, with civilians caught in the crossfire. The strikes have targeted warehouses, oil refineries, and civilian areas, causing widespread damage and casualties.
At Least Seven Killed, Three Children Among Them, in Ukrainian Drone Strike on Russian Beach
A Ukrainian drone strike on a Russian beach has killed at least seven people, including three children, and injured dozens. The attack occurred on a popular beach in the southern region of Krasnodar, where hundreds of families were enjoying the summer sun and water.
A drone hit a busy beach in southern Russia, killing seven people including three children, and injuring 40 others. The drone crashed into a fireball on the beach below as tourists looked on from the shore and in the water.
Israel has intensified its military operations in the Gaza Strip, killing at least 19 Palestinians in recent attacks. The escalation threatens Trump's peace plan and exacerbates the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
Ashjan Abdel Aal's life has been suspended between grief and hope since her two sons, Othman and Sami, disappeared in Gaza City. The family has been searching for answers, but conflicting reports and uncertainty have made it difficult to confirm their fate.
Ceuta and Melilla: 'The Moroccan claim to the enclaves has been formulated by a number of newspapers'
A massive influx of over 50,000 migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco resulted in at least 72 deaths, with Spanish authorities overwhelmed and Moroccan forces allegedly allowing the crossings. This event has reignited Morocco's long-standing claim over C…
Sudanese army drone strike kills 35 at Darfur court, rights group says
The Sudanese army struck a traditional court in western Darfur with drones, killing 35 people and wounding others, a rights group said. The attack hit the court in the village of Garra al-Zawaya in North Darfur state at around 1:00 pm local time, as civilians had gathered…
At least 15 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip. The airstrikes targeted several areas in Gaza, including Deir al-Balah and Gaza City. The Israeli military said the airstrikes were aimed at military targets, including a Hamas commander's …