United Nations' International Court of Justice orders Israel to allow safe passage of aid into Gaza Famine now ‘taking hold’ in region, UN says Evening Standard · Mar 29, 2024
Fragile South Sudan Risks Turmoil Over Oil Disruption: Experts Oil-dependent South Sudan is at risk of economic and political turmoil over the shutdown of a key pipeline in its war-torn neighbour, Sudan, experts have warned. International Business Times · Mar 29, 2024
World warns Israel to obey ICJ on Gaza aid as Netanyahu plans Rafah assault Countries, rights groups call for surge in food aid to Gaza and say Israel ‘must stop starving civilians and children’. Al Jazeera · Mar 29, 2024
‘Ecocide in Gaza’: does scale of environmental destruction amount to a war crime? Exclusive: Satellite analysis revealed to the Guardian shows farms devastated and nearly half of the territory’s trees razed. Alongside mounting air and water pollution, experts says Israel’s onslaught on Gaza’s ecosystems has made the area unlivable The Guardian - UK · Mar 29, 2024
Middle East crisis: Israeli military says it has killed Hezbollah deputy commander – as it happened IDF says Ali Abed Akhsan Naim, deputy commander of Hezbollah’s rocket and missiles unit, was killed in airstrike in Lebanon The Guardian - AU · Mar 29, 2024
US, UK Probing $20B Of USDT Flowed Through Sanctioned Russian Exchange: Report The U.S. and UK are looking into over $20 billion of USDT that was facilitated through Garantex, a sanctioned Russia-based crypto exchange, a new report revealed. International Business Times · Mar 29, 2024
Good Friday march in symbolic solidarity for victims of Middle East war Around 60 protesters walked Memorial Drive on Good Friday. Newcastle Herald · Mar 29, 2024
UN top court orders Israel to open more land crossings for aid into Gaza The top United Nations court has ordered Israel to take measures to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza – including opening more land crossings to allow food, water, fuel and other supplies into the war-ravaged enclave. Radio France Internationale · Mar 29, 2024
Japan to resume funding to UNRWA, following Sweden, Finland and Canada Move comes after meeting between Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa and UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini. Al Jazeera · Mar 29, 2024
Hope that in India 'everyone's rights' are 'protected', people can vote in 'free & fair' atmosphere: UN United Nations hopes for free and fair elections in India, amid political unrest and international reactions. The Hindu · Mar 29, 2024
Israel's Netanyahu approves new round of Gaza ceasefire talks Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has agreed to send delegations to Egypt and Qatar, where negotiators have been trying to secure the release of Israeli hostages as part of a possible Gaza ceasefire deal, his office said Friday. Earlier, the Israeli military said the deputy commander of a Hezbollah military… France 24 · Mar 29, 2024
Russia blocks renewal of UN panel monitoring North Korea sanctions Sanctions, in force since 2006, will remain in place, but mandate of expert panel will end on April 30. Al Jazeera · Mar 29, 2024
Russia veto ends UN monitoring of North Korea sanctions after arms transfer probe Russia faced a mounting backlash Friday after using its veto power to effectively end official UN monitoring of sanctions on North Korea amid a probe into alleged arms transfers between Moscow and Pyongyang. France 24 · Mar 29, 2024
Terrorist filmed admitting to raping Israeli woman during Hamas' October 7 attack in IDF footage Manar Mahmoud Muhammad Qasem admitted assault on woman in filmed interrogation Evening Standard · Mar 28, 2024
The Hindu · Mar 28, 2024 India should lead the way on peace process, says Ukraine FM, pitches for Indian participation in Swiss conference Kuleba’s visit is expected to focus on garnering diplomatic and mediatory support from the Modi government, as well as more technical assistance in reconstructing destroyed facilities in the country.
Axios · Mar 28, 2024 International court orders Israel to do more to prevent famine in Gaza The ruling is part of a case accusing Israel of Genocide.
International Business Times · Mar 28, 2024 Russian Veto Ends Monitoring Of UN's N.Korea Sanctions Russia on Thursday blocked the renewal of a panel of UN experts monitoring international sanctions on North Korea, weeks after the body said it was investigating reports of arms transfers between Moscow and Pyongyang.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 28, 2024 ‘Famine is setting in’: UN court orders Israel to unblock Gaza food aid Judges issue unanimous decision and say Palestinians are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance
The Guardian - UK · Mar 28, 2024 Advance of Islamic State affiliates ‘could lay ground for new wave of terrorism’ IS has stalled in Iraq and Syria but officials believe it has been planning new attacks on west for years
Top News · Mar 28, 2024 Russia Vetoes UN Resolution On North Korea Sanctions Monitoring Russia's veto at the UN abolishes monitoring of North Korea sanctions, raising global concerns over nuclear program defiance.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 28, 2024 Heavy fighting reported around Gaza’s al-Shifa and Nasser hospitals Israeli forces also blockading al-Amal hospital amid mounting concern for the safety of patients, civilians and medical staff
Top News · Mar 28, 2024 Myanmar Military Accused Of Horrific Killings Learn about the harrowing incident in Myanmar where two men faced brutal torture and execution by a pro-junta militia, highlighting the ongoing violence in...
The Guardian - US · Mar 28, 2024 ‘It’s mission impossible’: fear grows in Kenya over plan to deploy police to Haiti Deal to send hundreds of officers to Caribbean country amid spiraling gang violence is facing intense public and legal scrutiny
Salon · Mar 28, 2024 Hollywood's ugly Gaza backlash "Zone of Interest" director urged Hollywood: "Look what we do now." His film-industry peers don't want to know
Top News · Mar 28, 2024 Israel And U.N. Clash Over Aid Distribution In Gaza U.N. Secretary-General's visit to Gaza border sparks dispute over aid delivery, highlighting challenges in distribution and concerns of political exploitation.