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Famine unfolding in Gaza amid Israeli war: Report

A massive famine is unfolding in the besieged Gaza Strip amid a deadly Israeli offensive on the Palestinian enclave, the government media office has warned. More than 29,000 people have fallen victim to the Israeli onslaught against Gaza so far.

China criticizes proposed US sanctions over Ukraine war

China responded to reports that Washington is planning to impose “broad” sanctions on the country, vowing to defend Chinese businesses from measures intended to target firms for allegedly helping Russia in its war on Ukraine.

Over 1,500 Israelis killed, More than 14k injured in Gaza conflict: Security institute

At least 1,508 Israelis have been killed and 14,341 others injured since the outbreak of the Gaza conflict o n Oct. 7, an Israeli security institute has reported.

Russia, Iran navies train in India alongside vessels from US, Europe

India has kick-started a nine-day mega naval exercise in Visakhapatnam with participation of around 50 navies that came amid the fractious geopolitical environment including growing global concerns over deteriorating situation in the Red Sea.

Iran FM urges the UN chief to force Israel to stop Gaza genocide

The Iranian foreign minister has sent a letter to United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres, once again reminding the organization of its onerous task in the face of the Israeli regime’s "genocide" in the Gaza Strip.

Saudi FM believes Iran does not want a broader war

In an interview with FRANCE 24 on tensions in West Asia, Saudi Arabia's foreign minister said his country was "concerned" about a regional war. Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud added he doesn't believe that Tehran wants a broader conflict.

Palestinian women and girls raped and sexually assaulted in Israeli detention: UN experts

UN experts have decried reports of rape and sexual assault of Palestinian women and girls held in Israeli detention.

Taliban boycott UN-sponsored meeting in Qatar

The Taliban refused to attend a UN-sponsored conference in Qatar, insisting that their delegation should be recognized as the sole representative of Afghanistan.

Iran’s UN envoy rejects as baseless US allegations about weapons smuggling to Yemen

Iran has roundly dismissed as "unfounded" US accusations that Tehran is transferring arms and ammunition to Yemen, stressing that Washington is abusing the UN Security Council podium to pursue its short-sighted political objectives.

Suez Canal revenues down 40-50% amid Red Sea tension: Egypt president

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi has stated that the Suez Canal revenues have dropped 40-50% amid heightened tensions in the Red Sea.

EU launches Red Sea naval mission to protect shipping from Houthi strikes

The European Union has started a naval mission to protect cargo ships in the Red Sea from attacks by Yemen’s Houthi fighters. The Houthis say, in consolidation with the Palestinians, they will target Israeli-bound vessels off the Red Sea.

Israel’s economy shrinks by a fifth: Report

Israel’s economy has faced one of the biggest contractions in the its history in the fourth quarter of last year due to the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip, a report from the Central Bureau of Statistics has revealed.

Brazil recalls ambassador to Israel in row over president’s Gaza comments

Brazil has recalled its envoy to Israel, and Tel Aviv says Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is not welcome in the occupied territories, in a diplomatic rift after Lula compared Israel’s military campaign in Gaza to the Holocaust.

26 EU members warn against Israel’s military action in Rafah, Gaza

Nearly all member states of the European Union have warned Israel against going ahead with its planned ground offensive in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, which is packed with Palestinian refugees.

EU calls for ‘international investigation’ into Russian opposition activist’s death

Moscow must allow an international investigation into the death of opposition figure and anti-corruption campaigner Alexey Navalny, EU’s top diplomat Josep Borrell has stated.

US drops opposition on Gaza ceasefire: Report

US President Joe Biden’s administration has reportedly changed its position to a humanitarian ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and proposed a UN resolution calling on Israel to cancel its planned military operation in the besieged enclave’s last refuge for displaced civilians.

Alexey Navalny’s wife says Russian authorities hiding the opposition figure’s body

Yulia Navalnaya, the wife of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny says that Russian authorities are hiding her husband's body and “lying pathetically”, while waiting for traces of poisoning to disappear.

World Court begins hearings on Israel’s occupation of Palestine

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) started hearing historic oral arguments Monday over Israel’s occupation of the Palestinian territories since 1967.

Yemen’s Houthis claim hit British ship, downed US drone

The Houthi group has announced it hit a British cargo ship that is believed to be significantly damaged and shot down a US drone over its territory as the Yemeni group continued to target ships in the Red Sea demanding an end to Israel’s war on Gaza.

Gaza war unmasks rights advocates: Iran

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has stated that Israel’s genocidal war on the Gaza Strip plucked the mask from the face of self-proclaimed champions of human rights. More than 29,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel's military campaign in Gaza.

Iranian daily warns officials not to trust ‘KGB agent’ Putin

After the death of Russian opposition leader and government critic Alexei Navalny in an Arctic penal colony on Friday, the country’s President Vladimir Putin is once again in the spotlight for the incident.

Israel says to expand military operations in Rafah, 29k Palestinians killed

Israeli soldiers will expand military operations in Rafah if hostages held by Hamas are not returned from the Gaza Strip by the start of Ramadan, war cabinet minister Benny Gantz has stated. More than 29,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza so far.

Israel seeking to restrict Palestinian access to Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan: Report

Tel Aviv has approved restricting the entry of Palestinians living in the occupied territories to the Al-Aqsa Mosque during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, beginning in the second week of the next month, according to reports.

Over 400 detained in Russia while mourning death of Alexei Navalny

More than 400 people were arrested in Russia while paying tribute to opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died at a remote Arctic penal colony, a prominent rights group has reported.

Elon Musk says longer conflict strengthens Russia

The longer the conflict in Ukraine drags on, “the better Russia will do”, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk believes. The billionaire has been calling for a ceasefire in Ukraine since 2022, arguing that Kiev needs to accept its loss of territory to avoid further catastrophe.

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