Israeli bombing kills dozens in Gaza in ‘difficult and brutal day’ | Israel-Palestine conflict News

Israeli bombing kills dozens in Gaza in ‘difficult and brutal day’ | Israel-Palestine conflict News

Israeli bombardment of Gaza killed dozens of people as it intensified its attacks on the besieged territory amid a worsening humanitarian crisis. The Gaza health ministry said the bodies of 30 people killed in Israeli raids arrived at al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City on Friday in what it described…

US imposes sanctions on leaders of Russia’s AO Kaspersky Lab | Technology News

US imposes sanctions on leaders of Russia’s AO Kaspersky Lab | Technology News

Biden administration cites cybersecurity risks as reason for slapping sanctions on the Russia-based software company. The United States has slapped sanctions on 12 people in senior leadership roles at Russia’s AO Kaspersky Lab, citing cybersecurity risks, a day after it announced plans to bar the sale of the company’s antivirus…

What’s behind the historic pro-Israel spending in a New York House primary? | Gaza News

What’s behind the historic pro-Israel spending in a New York House primary? | Gaza News

Washington, DC – Representative Jamaal Bowman, one of the newest members of the progressive “squad” in the United States Congress, is facing a fight for his political life. On Tuesday, he defends his seat in the House of Representatives by competing in the Democratic primary for New York’s 16th congressional…

Qatar says ‘progress to an extent’ in truce talks with Hamas | Israel-Palestine conflict News

Qatar says ‘progress to an extent’ in truce talks with Hamas | Israel-Palestine conflict News

Negotiations are based on a plan calling for an Israeli withdrawal from ‘major population centres’ in Gaza and an initial six-week ceasefire. Qatar says some progress in negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza has been made and it is continuing mediation to “bridge the gap” between Israel and Hamas. The…

Balkan region hit by major power outage during heatwave | Climate News

Balkan region hit by major power outage during heatwave | Climate News

Cause of blackout remains unknown, but early indications point to spike in electricity use due to severe heat enveloping the region. A major electricity blackout has hit Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania and most of Croatia’s Adriatic coast, leaving people sweltering in the middle of a severe heatwave. Temperatures in…

Is Israel’s Smotrich fulfilling his dream of annexing the West Bank? | Israel-Palestine conflict News

Is Israel’s Smotrich fulfilling his dream of annexing the West Bank? | Israel-Palestine conflict News

About a month ago, a quiet transfer happened. The Israeli army’s Civil Administration handed more control over the occupied West Bank to the Settlements Administration, led by far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, who lives in an illegal settlement himself. Now Smotrich and his Settlements Administration control more things, like building…

Death toll from southern China floods reaches 47 | Weather News

Death toll from southern China floods reaches 47 | Weather News

As number of deaths mounts, authorities warn of more flooding and extreme weather in other parts of the country. At least 47 people have died as downpours in southern China’s Guangdong province caused catastrophic flooding and landslides, according to state media. State broadcaster CCTV said on Friday that another 38…

Local tourist killed in Pakistan’s Swat over blasphemy allegations | Religion News

Local tourist killed in Pakistan’s Swat over blasphemy allegations | Religion News

Islamabad, Pakistan – A 36-year-old man has been killed and his body burned in Pakistan’s northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after he was accused of desecrating the Quran, the holy book of Muslims. The incident occurred on Thursday evening in Madyan, a town in the Swat district, a popular tourist…

Niger revokes French nuclear group’s licence at major uranium mine | Mining News

Niger revokes French nuclear group’s licence at major uranium mine | Mining News

Removal of Orano licence highlights tensions with France, with Russia said to be eyeing the major site. Niger’s military government has revoked the operating licence of French nuclear fuel producer Orano at one of the world’s biggest uranium mines, as it continues to cut ties with former colonial power France….

At least 200 injured, 100 arrested in Kenya tax protests: Rights groups | Protests News

At least 200 injured, 100 arrested in Kenya tax protests: Rights groups | Protests News

Local media reported an unidentified man died from a gunshot wound to his thigh during riot police crackdown in Nairobi. At least 200 people were injured and more than 100 arrested across Kenya in nationwide protests against government tax hike plans, rights groups have said. Five groups, including Amnesty International,…