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South Africa urges ICJ to order Gaza ceasefire, halt Israel’s Rafah assault

As Israel escalates assault on crowded southern city of Rafah, lawyers tell court, ‘If Rafah falls, so too does Gaza.’

Al Jazeera · May 16, 2024

Swiss Foreign Secretary to hold talks in Delhi over Ukraine peace meet

India non-committal on PM Modi’s attendance Summit on Peace in Ukraine in June, to follow G-7 meet

The Hindu · May 16, 2024

UN court begins hearing call for Israel to halt offensive in Rafah

THE United Nations’ top court has opened two days of hearings into a request from South Africa calling on Israel to halt its military operation in…

The National (Scotland) · May 16, 2024

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Biden and Trump agree to two debates; how outdoor time can protect kids' eyesight

Biden and Trump have agreed to two presidential debate dates that break from tradition. Spending time outdoors daily can protect children from myopia.

WEKU · May 16, 2024

‘The gangs are in charge’: Haiti’s outgunned police fight a desperate rear defence

With violent insurrectionists in charge of 80% of the capital, Haiti’s police cling to their mission in the face of deadly odds

The Guardian - US · May 16, 2024

US completes installation of floating pier to deliver aid to Gaza

Aid agencies poised to receive supplies and distribute to territory where people face imminent starvation

The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2024

Five Israeli Troops Killed By Friendly Fire In Gaza

The army said that the five soldiers were killed when two Israeli tanks mistakenly fired shells at the building they were in during clashes in the northern Jabalia refuge camp on Wednesday

International Business Times · May 16, 2024

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US Military Says Aid Pier Anchored To Gaza Beach

The US-built pier, announced in March by President Joe Biden and constructed at a cost of at least $320 million, is part of international efforts to circumvent restrictions on overland access into the Gaza Strip imposed by Israel, Washington's close ally.

International Business Times · May 16, 2024

Sudan faces 'inferno of violence' and risk of famine, UN warns

Residents of conflict-hit Sudan are "trapped in an inferno of brutal violence" and increasingly at risk of famine due to the rainy season and blocked aid, the UN's humanitarian coordinator for the country warned Wednesday.

France 24 · May 16, 2024

‘There’s no time to waste’: the conservation work restoring UK habitats

From planting seagrass meadows in the Firth of Forth to the conservation of bogs in Durham, the ScottishPower Foundation is funding environmental projects across the UK

The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2024

Israel kills more than 500 Palestinians in the West Bank since October 7

That toll is more than three times the number of Palestinians killed in the West Bank in 2022.

Al Jazeera · May 16, 2024

Nakba to Nakba, Palestinian life 76 years post-catastrophe is worse than 75

On the 76th commemoration of the Nakba, Al Jazeera looks at the difference the last year has made to the Palestinians.

Al Jazeera · May 16, 2024

US completes floating pier to deliver aid to Gaza; five killed in Israeli friendly fire incident – as it happened

US officials insist American troops will not step foot in Gaza despite building the pier; seven troops also wounded in friendly fire incident

The Guardian - AU · May 16, 2024

UN Court Hears South Africa's Request To Halt Israeli Operation

The International Court of Justice holds hearings on South Africa's request to stop Israel's military operation in Gaza, drawing international attention an...

U.N. Warns Of Escalating Crisis In War-Ravaged Sudan

Learn about the critical humanitarian crisis in Sudan, with violence, displacement, and famine threatening millions. Urgent action is needed to prevent a d...

The Independent UK · May 16, 2024

MPs urge Sunak to stop plans to ‘max out’ North Sea oil

Cross party MPs wrote to Rishi Sunak to end the current approach to North Sea oil and gas

UN Reports 33% Increase In Young Migrants Crossing Darien Gap

UN warns of rising youth migrants crossing perilous Darien Gap seeking better opportunities.

The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2024

Starlink internet shutdown in Sudan will punish millions, Elon Musk warned

With a widespread telecoms blackout already in place, emergency help and humanitarian aid at risk if satellite service withdrawn, say NGOs

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International Business Times · May 16, 2024

Number Of Children Fleeing Latin America Soars: UN

More than 30,000 children have crossed the perilous Darien Gap jungle in four months on the path to a better life in the United States, a number up 40 percent from the same period last year, the UN children's agency said Wednesday.

France 24 · May 16, 2024

Israel vows to ‘intensify’ Rafah military operation

Israel vowed Thursday to "intensify" its ground offensive in Rafah, in defiance of global warnings over the fate of hundreds of thousands of Palestinian civilians sheltering in Gaza's far-southern city. Read our liveblog to see how all the day's events unfolded.

International Business Times · May 16, 2024

Top UN Court Hears S. Africa Calls To Stop Israel Rafah Offensive

South Africa will ask the top UN court on Thursday to order an immediate halt to Israel's incursion in Rafah, describing it as a "genocidal" operation threatening the "very survival of Palestinians".

Al Jazeera · May 15, 2024

Rafah, US arms, UNRWA: How Biden defends supporting Israel amid Gaza war

Al Jazeera looks at the Biden administration’s rhetoric and policies on various issues related to Israel and Palestine.

Denali CEO Leads Fight Against Food Waste Epidemic

Denali addresses global food waste by recycling billions of pounds annually, promoting sustainability and circular economy practices.

UN Experts: North Korea Laundered 7.5M In Stolen Crypto

UN report exposes North Korea's 7.5 million cryptocurrency laundering, highlighting global challenges in combating illicit activities.

Al Jazeera · May 15, 2024

Israel escalates attacks as aid agencies warn Gaza on brink of catastrophe

Israel intensifies assaults in north and central Gaza as aid groups warn crisis in Rafah ‘defies imagination’.

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