War & Conflict
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Hamas rejects ‘new’ Gaza truce conditions
Aug 17, 2024Following two days of talks with Israeli negotiators in Qatar, the United States proposed a plan for a Gaza truce; however, Hamas announced on Friday that the Palestinian organization rejected the “new conditions” in the plan.... -
US approves $5 bn Patriot missile sale to Germany
Aug 17, 2024On Thursday, the US revealed that it had approved a $5 billion sale to Germany, which has given Ukraine several of the most cutting-edge air defense systems, for up to 600 Patriot missiles and associated hardware.... -
Ukraine, and Russia both claim advances in the Kursk region
Aug 17, 2024In the largest attack by a foreign army on Russian territory since World War II, Ukraine said on Thursday that it has captured almost 1,100 square kilometers as part of its offensive into Russia. Ukraine claimed... -
Israeli spy chiefs to attend Gaza talks in Doha: PM’s office
Aug 16, 2024The prime minister’s office said on Wednesday that Israel’s espionage chiefs will participate in negotiations in Doha on Thursday to seek a truce in Gaza and a settlement for the release of hostages following almost ten... -
War crimes escalating in Myanmar: UN investigators
Aug 14, 2024UN investigators said on Tuesday that systematic torture, gang rape, and atrocities against minors are examples of how crimes against humanity and war crimes committed by the Myanmar military have “escalated at an alarming rate”. According... -
Uganda LRA commander awaits verdict in landmark war crimes trial
Aug 14, 2024In the historic trial of Thomas Kwoyelo, a former militia commander accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity, a Ugandan court is scheduled to render its decision on Tuesday. Kwoyelo is the first and only... -
Palestinian health ministry says Israeli forces killed man in West Bank
Aug 14, 2024The Israeli military claimed to have “neutralized” an attacker who had fired at an Israeli civilian, while the Palestinian health ministry reported that a Palestinian man had been shot dead by Israeli forces on Monday in... -
Islamic State group claims deadly Kabul bomb blast
Aug 12, 2024The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for a minibus explosion in a predominantly Shiite neighborhood of the capital of Afghanistan that left one person dead and eleven injured. Late on Sunday, the jihadist group announced... -
Palestinian president to visit Russia on Monday
Aug 12, 2024According to a Palestinian envoy, President Mahmud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority would meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow the next week to talk about the Gaza conflict. The Palestinian envoy in Moscow was... -
Gaza civil defence says death toll from Israel strike on school between 90 to 100
Aug 10, 2024Gaza’s civil defence agency said Saturday the death toll from an Israeli strike on a school in Gaza City has risen to between 90 to 100. “The death toll is now between 90 to 100 and...