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Pentagon says North Korea has sent 10,000 troops to Russia

North Korea has sent about 10,000 forces to Russia for training, some of whom are already moving toward the front lines near the Ukrainian border, the Pentagon has said.

Gaza war ‘should end’: Biden

US President Joe Biden has stated that Israel’s war in the Gaza Strip “should end”, adding that he is renewing endeavours for a ceasefire after Egypt proposed one that would last two days.

Israeli Cabinet discusses 2nd raid on Iran following drone strike near Netanyahu’s home

Israel’s Security Cabinet met for hours on Sunday night to deliberate on a possible second military attack on Iran, following a drone raid that struck the Caesarea residence of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this month, according to Israel’s Channel 13.

Israel’s parliament votes to ban UN relief agency

The Israeli parliament has approved two controversial bills to ban the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) from operating in the occupied territories and areas under the regime’s control.

Iran’s UN envoy slams Israel’s aggression; UNSC urges restraint

Iranian ambassador to the United Nations has strongly condemned Israel’s recent aggression against Iran as a blatant violation of international law, asserting Tehran’s potential retaliation will be in accordance with the international law.

South Africa files 750-page evidence against Israel to ICJ over Gaza war

South Africa has filed a detailed submission to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) outlining evidence of Israel’s violation of the 1948 Genocide Convention in its ongoing war on the Gaza Strip.

Gaza death toll from Israeli strikes surges past 43,000

At least 43,020 Palestinians have been killed and 101,110 injured in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza since 7 October 2023, the health ministry in the besieged strip announced on Monday.

Lebanon lodges complaint with UN against Israel over attack on civilians, journalists, paramedics

Lebanon lodged a complaint with the United Nations Security Council on Monday over Israel’s deliberate attacks on journalists, paramedics, and civilians.

182 journalists killed in Gaza by Israel since start of war: Report

Five more Palestinian journalists were killed in Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, bringing the overall death toll among media staff since October last year to 182, the government media office has announced.

China says supports Iran’s sovereignty, national dignity

Beijing's envoy to Tehran Cong Peiwu has emphasized that China has always supported the sovereignty, security, and national dignity of Iran and advocates for a diplomatic resolution to disputes, especially in addressing current tensions in West Asia.

Iraq complains to UN over Israel’s use of its airspace for strike on Iran

Iraq has condemned Israel’s use of its airspace to attack neighbouring Iran in a protest letter sent to United Nations secretary general, Antonio Guterres, and the UN Security Council.

Plight of Palestinians in northern Gaza “unbearable”: UN chief

The United Nations secretary general, António Guterres, has expressed shock at the dire straits the remaining residents stuck in northern part of the Gaza Strip are in.

Israel army killed over 1,000 Palestinians in northern Gaza in 3 weeks: Report

The Israeli army has killed more than 1,000 Palestinians in northern Gaza, forced half of the population to flee from bombardments, and left the other half trapped without water or food for nearly three weeks, the Palestinian Civil Defense has announced.

Talks on Israeli hostages, Gaza ceasefire resumed in Qatar: Source

Negotiations on the release of Israeli hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza have begun in the Qatari capital Doha , a diplomat familiar with the matter told CNN on Sunday.

Palestinians ‘starving to death’ in northern Gaza amid Israeli siege

The struggle to survive continues in northern part of the Gaza Strip as Israel’s devastating siege and bombing of the area continues.

At least 6 killed, dozens injured in ramming attack near Tel Aviv

At least six Israeli settlers were killed and dozens more sustained injuries when a truck rammed into a bus stop in Ramat Hasharon, central Israel.

Ex-Iranian FM raps U.S.-Israel alliance, predicts middle east military dynamics

Ali Akbar Salehi, a former Iranian Foreign Minister and ex-Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, stated that the U.S. created Israel to control the Middle East, aiming to make Israel a regional hub for energy exchange and technology transfer.

Zelensky says Ukraine to fight against North Korea in Europe

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that North Korean troops may appear fighting alongside Russian forces on the front line in the coming days.

Netanyahu claims Israel “severely damaged” Iranian defenses despite Tehran’s denial

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Tel Aviv’s recent attacks on Iran had severely damaged its defense capabilities, without providing further details on what was targeted. Iran has announced Israel attacked military facilities in three provinces Saturday, causing “limited damage” in some areas.

UN Security Council to convene Monday following Israel’s strikes on Iran

The United Nations Security Council will reportedly convene on Monday following Israel’s raid on Iran.

Pentagon Chief: Iran should not make mistake of responding to Israel’s attacks

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin spoke with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant Saturday to discuss Israel's recent strikes on military targets in Iran.

Iran Leader calls for creation of int’l coalition against Israel

Iran’s Leader Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei has called on the international community to establish a political, economic, or if necessary, military coalition against the Israeli regime.

Leader: Iranian officials to determine how best to respond to Israel

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei, in his first comments since Israeli aggression on Iran in the early hours of Saturday, said Iranian officials will decide how best to retaliate the strikes.

FM Araghchi: US provided air corridor to Israel in aggression on Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi says the United States is complicit in Israel’s Saturday aggression against Iran by providing an air corridor for the regime’s air force and supplying defensive equipment.

WHO warns condition in northern Gaza ‘catastrophic’

The head of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has warned that the situation in northern Gaza is “catastrophic” amid “intensive” Israeli operations unfolding around and within healthcare facilities.

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