May 2024
Israel and Egypt Agree on Reopening Rafah Crossing
Israel and Egypt have reached an agreement to reopen the Rafah crossing for humanitarian aid to Gaza, influenced by U.S. pressure. The crossing has been…
Israel Captures Entire Gaza Border with Egypt
The Israeli army has taken control of the entire border between Gaza and Egypt, intensifying military operations in Rafah despite international legal rulings to cease…
US Military Dock in Gaza Damaged; Aid Operations Halted
The U.S. military dock in Gaza, established for humanitarian aid, has been temporarily halted due to damage likely caused by bad weather. This dock, which…
The number of those buried in the landslide in Papua New Guinea has exceeded 2,000
A devastating landslide in Papua New Guinea has resulted in at least 2,000 fatalities, with rescue efforts hampered by the remote location and ongoing tribal…
Hamas Rocket Fire from Gaza; Air Raid Sirens Sound in Tel Aviv 'After Several Months'
Hamas launched a significant rocket attack from Gaza towards Tel Aviv, marking the first such incident since January. The Israeli military reported intercepting some of…
Egypt: 200 Aid Trucks Enter Gaza from the 'Kerem Shalom' Border Crossing
Approximately 200 aid trucks, including fuel, have entered Gaza through the Kerem Shalom crossing after the Rafah crossing was closed due to Israeli military actions.…
LGBTQ Activists: Condolences for Raisi's Death is an 'Open Insult' to the People
LGBTQ activists condemned the condolences offered by foreign politicians for the death of former Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, labeling it an insult to those who…
Agreement Between the Presidents of the United States and Egypt to Provide Aid to Gaza Through the 'Karem Shalom' Crossing
The U.S. and Egypt have agreed to send humanitarian aid to Gaza through the Karem Shalom crossing while legal mechanisms for reopening the Rafah crossing…
Three American Soldiers Injured at Gaza Floating Dock
Three American soldiers were injured at a floating dock in Gaza, with one in critical condition. The UN has resumed humanitarian aid transfers to Gaza…
United Nations Passes Resolution to Commemorate Victims of 'Srebrenica Genocide'
The UN has passed a resolution to commemorate the victims of the Srebrenica genocide, designating July 11 as a day of remembrance. This resolution faced…
Israel: The UN Rolled Out the Red Carpet for Raisi, Alive or Dead
Israeli UN representative Gilad Erdan condemned the UN for honoring Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, calling it an insult to human rights advocates. Raisi and his…
Floods in Two Provinces of Afghanistan Claim at Least 68 Lives
Severe flooding in Afghanistan has resulted in at least 68 deaths, primarily in Ghor and Faryab provinces. The Taliban government has reported extensive damage to…
The U.S. Army Completes and Deploys Floating Dock for Aid Delivery to Gaza
The U.S. Army has completed a floating dock for delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza amidst ongoing conflict. The Rafah border crossing is closed, and civilians…
Russia's Anger at UN Efforts to Establish a Day of Remembrance for the Srebrenica Genocide
Russia has expressed strong opposition to a UN initiative to establish July 11 as a day of remembrance for the Srebrenica genocide victims, viewing it…
Reuters: North Korea Laundered $147.5 Million in Cryptocurrency
North Korea laundered $147.5 million in cryptocurrency stolen from an exchange, according to a UN report. The investigation into 97 suspects is part of ongoing…
Increase of Over 50% in the Number of Internally Displaced Persons in 2023
In 2023, the number of internally displaced persons globally rose to 75.9 million, marking a 50% increase over the past five years. Key factors include…
Israel Intensifies Attacks in Northern and Southern Gaza
Israeli forces are intensifying military operations in northern and southern Gaza, leading to severe humanitarian crises as hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians are forced…
Flooding in Afghanistan Leaves 315 Dead and 1,600 Injured
Severe flooding in northern Afghanistan has resulted in 315 deaths and over 1,600 injuries, with many residents missing. The Taliban government and humanitarian agencies are…
UN: Floods in Afghanistan Left at Least 300 Dead
Severe floods in northern Afghanistan have resulted in at least 300 deaths and significant destruction of homes. The UN and Taliban officials are responding to…
US Army's Floating Dock Receives First Shipment of Aid Sent to Gaza
The US Army's floating dock has received its first shipment of humanitarian aid for Gaza amidst ongoing conflict and a humanitarian crisis. The Rafah border…
Israel Announces Reopening of Kerem Shalom Crossing; UN: No Aid Has Entered Gaza Yet
Israel has reopened the Kerem Shalom crossing to Gaza, but the UN reports that no humanitarian aid has yet reached the region. The situation is…
World Food Program Warns: Opportunity to Save Hundreds of Thousands in Sudan is Running Out
The World Food Program has issued a warning about the escalating hunger crisis in Sudan's Darfur region due to ongoing conflicts, which are obstructing food…
Blinken: Israel's Major Military Operation in Rafah Will Cause 'Unacceptable' Harm
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has warned that Israel's planned military operation in Rafah could cause unacceptable harm to civilians. Despite these warnings, Israeli…
UN: Reconstruction of Homes in Gaza May Take 80 Years
The UN warns that reconstruction in Gaza could take 80 years due to extensive damage from the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Over 34,000…
US Secretary of State: We do not support Israeli operations in Rafah that do not protect civilians
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Israel and expressed opposition to Israeli military operations in Rafah that do not protect civilians. He urged both…