Category: Global News
‘People are starving’: WFP says humanitarian operation in Gaza ‘collapsing’
Top UN official says recent seven-day truce showed that humanitarian aid can be delivered if conditions allow.
Egypt election: Is President el-Sisi poised to win a third term?
Household finances are severely squeezed but with no clear opponent, incumbent is favourite to win upcoming election.
Iran’s Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi to begin new hunger strike: Family
Mohammadi to go on hunger strike 'in solidarity' with Iran's Baha'i religious minority as her prize is awarded in Oslo.
Analysis: As Israel escalates Gaza war, its ‘kill-rate’ claims don’t add up
The claims, aimed at fending off criticism over civilian casualties paint a picture of the war that makes no sense
Palestinians displaced to south Gaza’s overcrowded areas living on streets
With shelters significantly beyond capacity, people pitch tents along the side of the road leading from Rafah to Muwasi.
Somali president’s son flees Turkey after fatal Istanbul accident: Reports
Turkish media say Mohammed Hassan Sheikh Mohamud crashed into and killed a motorcycle courier before leaving country.
Gaza war unleashes anti-Palestinian, anti-Muslim sentiment in the US
In the United States, speaking freely about Israel’s war on Gaza often has a price.
UN raises alarm on attempts to annul Guatemala’s general election results
UN human rights chief calls 'persistent and systematic' attempts to undermine poll outcome 'extremely disturbing'.
Teenager killed, 15 detained in Israeli raids in occupied West Bank
Raids carried out in multiple locations, including Ramallah and Bethlehem, as jets bombarded Gaza.
Can US visa bans deter West Bank violence by Israeli settlers?
It could serve as a deterrent for some settlers, analysts say. But the new rule has loopholes that could allow evasion.