Sudan’s military says it has retaken the last area of the capital held by rival paramilitary forces

Sudan’s military says it has retaken the last area of the capital held by rival paramilitary forces

  • Social media videos showed its soldiers inside giving the date as the 21st day of Ramadan, which was Friday.
  • The war has killed more than 28,000 people and forced millions to flee their homes
By AP ·

Update London’s Heathrow airport closed after fire causes major power cut

London’s Heathrow airport closed after fire causes major power cut

  • Airport authorities said they ‘expect significant disruption’ over the coming days
By AFP ·

Update Israel says it intercepted two missiles launched from Yemen

Israel says it intercepted two missiles launched from Yemen

  • There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the launch, but it comes after Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis had threatened to escalate attacks in support of Palestinians
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KSrelief concludes open-heart surgery project in Yemen

KSrelief concludes open-heart surgery project in Yemen

  • 25 Yemenis benefit from free open-heart operations in Aden
By Arab News ·

Hamas says it is still discussing Witkoff’s Gaza proposal

Hamas says it is still discussing Witkoff’s Gaza proposal

  • Witkoff presented last week a “bridge” plan to extend the ceasefire in Gaza into April beyond Ramadan and Passover and allow time to negotiate a permanent cessation of hostilities
By Reuters ·

Russian drones hammer Ukraine’s Odesa as Czech leader visits

Russian drones hammer Ukraine’s Odesa as Czech leader visits

  • The attack comes as the US is pushing for a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia
  • Ukrainian, US and Russian delegations are due to meet in Saudi Arabia separately on Monday
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Turkiye detains 37 over ‘provocative’ social media posts following arrest of Istanbul mayor video

Turkiye detains 37 over ‘provocative’ social media posts following arrest of Istanbul mayor

  • Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said authorities identified 261 social media accounts that shared provocative posts inciting public hatred or crime
  • Imamoglu’s arrest came just days before he was expected to be nominated as the opposition Republican People’s Party’s presidential candidate
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Turkiye detains 37 over ‘provocative’ social media posts following arrest of Istanbul mayor video

Turkiye detains 37 over ‘provocative’ social media posts following arrest of Istanbul mayor

  • Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said authorities identified 261 social media accounts that shared provocative posts inciting public hatred or crime
  • Imamoglu’s arrest came just days before he was expected to be nominated as the opposition Republican People’s Party’s presidential candidate
By AP ·

Lewis Hamilton wins pole position in the sprint for Ferrari at the Chinese F1 Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton wins pole position in the sprint for Ferrari at the Chinese F1 Grand Prix

  • Hamilton arrived in China after a disappointing season-opening race last weekend in Australia, where he finished 10th
  • He only managed fourth fastest in opening practice Friday for a modest improvement in Shanghai
By AP ·