Israel’s continued raid on Gaza’s main hospital, Shifa Hospital, has led to mass arrests, forced marches, and a blockade on food aid by the United Nations. Palestinians fleeing the violence described horrifying scenes of destruction and chaos, with the hospital struggling to function following the Israeli incursion. The ongoing conflict, which has resulted in the…
The northern Gaza Strip is on the brink of famine, with 70% of residents facing catastrophic hunger, according to a report issued on Monday. The international community’s authority on hunger crises warned that escalation of the conflict could push half of Gaza’s population to the brink of starvation. Aid deliveries by air and sea are…
Ten years ago, President Vladimir Putin seized Crimea from Ukraine, a move that boosted his popularity and marked the beginning of Russia’s increased military presence in the region. The annexation of Crimea set the stage for further Russian aggression, leading to a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Putin’s decision to annex Crimea was met…
An active-duty member of the U.S. Air Force was critically injured on Sunday after setting himself on fire outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C. The individual, whose name has not been released, arrived at the embassy and began livestreaming on Twitch before dousing himself in accelerant and igniting the flames. He declared that he…
WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden is set to meet with the top four congressional leaders at the White House on Tuesday to address urgent matters regarding an emergency aid package for Ukraine and Israel, along with averting a potential government shutdown next month, as reported by a White House official. The congressional leaders expected to…
Indonesia is in the midst of its fifth presidential and legislative elections since emerging from dictatorship in 1998. With nearly 205 million eligible voters, the polls are an important exercise in democracy for the archipelago nation. The presidential election will determine the successor to President Joko Widodo, popularly known as Jokowi. There are three main…
Israeli forces carried out a dramatic rescue operation in the Gaza Strip early Monday, successfully freeing two hostages from a heavily guarded apartment in Rafah. The raid, accompanied by airstrikes to cover the operation, resulted in the deaths of over 60 Palestinians, including women and children. The rescue in Rafah provided a moment of relief…
President Biden made a statement on Sunday in response to the deaths of three American troops and the injuring of dozens more in an overnight drone strike in northeast Jordan near the Syrian border. The President suggested that Iran-backed militias were responsible for the attack, marking the first U.S. fatalities after months of strikes against…
A member of Israel’s War Cabinet, Gadi Eisenkot, expressed skepticism regarding the country’s strategy for releasing hostages held by Hamas. He stressed that only a cease-fire can free the captives, contrasting the stance of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. As the war against Hamas enters its fourth month, disagreements among top Israeli officials have become apparent….
Tensions Escalate Between Iran and Pakistan After Airstrikes Recent airstrikes between Iran and Pakistan have resulted in at least 11 deaths, marking a significant escalation in the already fraught relations between the two neighboring countries. The airstrikes, which took place this week, targeted insurgent groups whose goal is to create an independent Baluchistan for ethnic…
