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Palestinians mourn history as Israel destroys archaeological sites in Gaza

Barquq Castle was established in 1387 by Prince Younis Duadar at the request of Sultan Barquq, one of the Mamluk sultans of the Arab-Islamic era and the founder of the Burj Mamluk state

Palestinians mourn history as Israel destroys archaeological sites in Gaza

Russian deputy defense minister detained on bribery charges

Russian deputy defense minister detained on bribery charges

Columbia University classes go remote as U.S. campuses divided over Israel-Hamas conflict

Columbia University classes go remote as U.S. campuses divided over Israel-Hamas conflict

UNECA: Growing public debt burden, shrinking fiscal space leave Africa at crossroads

UNECA: Growing public debt burden, shrinking fiscal space leave Africa at crossroads

Severe heat wave likely to continue over parts of India

The Indian Meteorological Department on Tuesday warned of continued heat wave to severe heat wave conditions in East India and parts of South Peninsular India for the next five days.

Severe heat wave likely to continue over parts of India

South Sudan says not blocking humanitarian aid, fuel trucks

While the United Nations accepts South Sudan's assurances that it is not blocking humanitarian aid trucks, the vehicles are not yet moving.

South Sudan says not blocking humanitarian aid, fuel trucks

UNRWA: 200 days into Israel-Hamas conflict, over 1m Gazans have lost homes

Over a million residents in the Gaza Strip have lost their homes, 75 per cent of the population have been displaced since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas conflict 200 days ago.

UNRWA: 200 days into Israel-Hamas conflict, over 1m Gazans have lost homes

Slovenian president calls for open borders at meeting of regional leaders

Slovenian President Natasa Pirc Musar called for open borders at a Monday meeting of regional leaders, which celebrated 20 years of Slovenia's accession to the European Union.

Slovenian president calls for open borders at meeting of regional leaders

Australian PM urges men, boys to prevent violence against women

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged the nation's men and boys to take responsibility for ending a crisis of violence against women.

Australian PM urges men, boys to prevent violence against women

UN chief advocates for 'UN 2.0' to address modern challenges

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday stressed the importance of a "strengthened and modernized" United Nations to more effectively serve and assist global populations.

UN chief advocates for 'UN 2.0' to address modern challenges

Macron calls again for immediate and lasting ceasefire in Gaza

President Emmanuel Macron reiterated France's call for an immediate and lasting ceasefire in Gaza during his phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday.

Macron calls again for immediate and lasting ceasefire in Gaza

Tunisia, Algeria, Libya agree to advance cooperation

Leaders of Tunisia, Algeria and Libya agreed on Monday to work together to fight irregular immigration and speed up electricity interconnection.

Tunisia, Algeria, Libya agree to advance cooperation

UN envoy calls for improved security in Haiti to promote political progress

The top UN envoy for Haiti on Monday stressed the need for improved security in the country to allow for further political progress.

UN envoy calls for improved security in Haiti to promote political progress

Ukraine starts building 2 modern units at Khmelnytskyi nuclear plant

Ukraine's state-run nuclear energy operator Energoatom said on Monday it has launched a project to build two new modern power units at the Khmelnytskyi nuclear power plant

Ukraine starts building 2 modern units at Khmelnytskyi nuclear plant

Flash floods leave at least 1,000 homeless in northern Tanzania

At least 1,000 people have been left homeless due to flash floods caused by ongoing heavy rains in Tanzania's northern region of Arusha

Flash floods leave at least 1,000 homeless in northern Tanzania

U.S CDC investigates harmful reactions to counterfeit Botox injections

The U.S CDC is investigating reports of harmful reactions among people who received injections of counterfeit or mishandled botulinum toxin, known as 'Botox'.

U.S CDC investigates harmful reactions to counterfeit Botox injections

Mexican president calls for more UN action on Middle East

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Monday urged the United Nations to take more measures to defuse tensions in the Middle East

Mexican president calls for more UN action on Middle East

Chile records 135 cases of dengue, all imported

Chile has so far registered 135 cases of dengue, all imported, chief of the Health Ministry's Department of Epidemiology Christian Garcia said on Monday.

Chile records 135 cases of dengue, all imported

Israel's top general vows response to Iran's 'unprecedented' attack

Herzi Halevi, chief of staff of the Israel Defense Forces, stated on Monday that a response is imminent following Iran's "unprecedented" missile and drone attack on Israel.

Israel's top general vows response to Iran's 'unprecedented' attack

White House opposes potential stand-alone Israel aid bill

White House said it opposes a stand-alone bill that would provide aid only to Israel, urging House Republicans to pass the Senate-passed legislation that includes assistance for Ukraine and others.

White House opposes potential stand-alone Israel aid bill

UN appeals for humanitarian assistance for Zambia to address drought crisis

The United Nations (UN) on Friday appealed for urgent humanitarian assistance for Zambians affected by the drought.

UN appeals for humanitarian assistance for Zambia to address drought crisis

WFP warns against worsening starvation in Sudan

The United Nations World Food Program has warned that Sudan's hunger crisis will worsen unless its people receive a constant flow of aid via all possible humanitarian corridors.

WFP warns against worsening starvation in Sudan

UN Human Rights Council calls for accountability for possible war crimes by Israel

UN Human Rights Council on Friday adopted a resolution urging Israel to be held responsible for potential war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip.

UN Human Rights Council calls for accountability for possible war crimes by Israel

Tunisia rescues 1,335 undocumented immigrants over past 24 hours

Tunisia's maritime guards rescued 1,335 undocumented immigrants during the past 24 hours from sinking boats after they foiled 31 illegal immigration attempts

Tunisia rescues 1,335 undocumented immigrants over past 24 hours

Uganda maintains top spot in CECAFA Zone in latest FIFA rankings

Uganda has maintained top spot in the Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) Zone, according to the FIFA rankings released on Thursday.

Uganda maintains top spot in CECAFA Zone in latest FIFA rankings

UN: Global increase in blocked aid threatens children's lives

The United Nations raised alarms over the alarming global uptick in incidents where humanitarian aid for children is being obstructed, warning of dire consequences.

UN: Global increase in blocked aid threatens children's lives

Gang violence takes toll on Haiti health facilities

Health facilities in Port-au-Prince metropolitan areas continue to be impacted by the ongoing violence, further restricting access to life-saving care for people

Gang violence takes toll on Haiti health facilities

Bodies of foreign aid workers transferred to Egypt from Gaza

Bodies of the six foreign aid workers, who were killed in an Israeli strike, have been transferred to Egypt via the Rafah crossing for repatriation

Bodies of foreign aid workers transferred to Egypt from Gaza

14 civil servants arrested on organized crime charges in Ecuador

At least 14 civil servants in Ecuador, including judges and police officers, were arrested on Wednesday in a nationwide operation against corruption within the legal system

14 civil servants arrested on organized crime charges in Ecuador

Hamas chief reaffirms commitment to ceasefire demands

Head of the Hamas Political Bureau Ismail Haniyeh affirmed on Wednesday the movement's commitment to its demands for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Hamas chief reaffirms commitment to ceasefire demands

Rafah drowning in tears as Palestinians bid farewell to loved ones for survival

The sad parting scenes reoccur at the Rafah crossing as numerous Palestinians depart the Strip, fleeing the looming threat of death that has persisted in the region for the past six months.

Rafah drowning in tears as Palestinians bid farewell to loved ones for survival

South African parliament speaker resigns amid corruption investigation

South African National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula resigned Wednesday amid investigations into corruption allegations against her.

South African parliament speaker resigns amid corruption investigation

Nigerians to pay more for electricity under new tariff plan

Nigerians will begin to pay more for electricity following a tariff hike announced by the government's regulatory body on Wednesday.

Nigerians to pay more for electricity under new tariff plan

Trkiye's opposition takes election lead in key cities

Türkiye's main opposition, the Republican People's Party (CHP), led in local elections in key cities, including the country's largest city Istanbul and the capital Ankara, on Sunday.

Trkiye's opposition takes election lead in key cities

Bangladesh mulls to suspend services of Facebook, YouTube

A Bangladeshi minister on Sunday said that the country would temporarily suspend services on Facebook and YouTube if they don't obey government instructions to control 'disinformation'

Bangladesh mulls to suspend services of Facebook, YouTube

Israel prepares attack on Rafah as truce talks resume in Egypt

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday that Israel's military was preparing to launch an attack on Rafah, as truce negotiations resumed in Egypt.

Israel prepares attack on Rafah as truce talks resume in Egypt

Somalia receives 1.4 mln doses of oral cholera vaccine as cases surge

Somalia has received 1.4 million vials of the oral cholera vaccine worth 2.5 million U.S. dollars from UNICEF amid alarm over the increasing number of reported cases in the country.

Somalia receives 1.4 mln doses of oral cholera vaccine as cases surge

Malawi's viral conjunctivitis outbreak surges to 13,400 cases

Viral conjunctivitis continues to surge in Malawi, with over 13,400 confirmed cases since the first cases were reported in the northern border district of Karonga in mid-February.

Malawi's viral conjunctivitis outbreak surges to 13,400 cases

21 patients die since Gaza hospital comes under new siege, WHO says

Twenty-one patients have died since Israeli Defense Forces raided Al-Shifa, the largest hospital in Gaza, for a second time on March 18, WHO said on Sunday.

21 patients die since Gaza hospital comes under new siege, WHO says

Egypt to receive 1st tranche of IMF loan next week: PM

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced on Saturday that Egypt is set to receive the inaugural installment of an 8-billion-dollar expanded loan program from IMF.

Egypt to receive 1st tranche of IMF loan next week: PM

World Bank to boost resilience of 3 million Ethiopians in drought-prone regions

The World Bank said that it has scaled up efforts to boost the resilience of three million Ethiopians living in drought-prone lowlands.

World Bank to boost resilience of 3 million Ethiopians in drought-prone regions

Heavy rains leave over 1,600 people homeless in southern Tanzania

At least 1,660 people have been left homeless due to heavy rains that destroyed 699 houses in the Nachingwea district of the Lindi region in southern Tanzania

Heavy rains leave over 1,600 people homeless in southern Tanzania

U.S quietly signs off more bombs, fighter jets for Israel

The U.S. government has authorized the transfer of billions of U.S dollars worth of bombs and fighter jets to Israel, despite an increasing rift between the White House and Netanyahu's government

U.S quietly signs off more bombs, fighter jets for Israel

At least 12 killed by Israeli bombing on Gaza City

At least 12 Palestinians were killed and 30 injured by Israeli bombing on those who were responsible for securing aid in Gaza City on Saturday night, according to Palestine TV.

At least 12 killed by Israeli bombing on Gaza City

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