Sudan rescuers say more than 120 killed by shelling around capital

Sudan rescuers say more than 120 killed by shelling around capital

  • Fighting between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has escalated in recent weeks after more than 20 months of war in Sudan
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Palestinians mourn the death of their relatives who were killed in an Israeli airstrike on their shelter in Deir El-Balah. video

Qatar says Gaza truce talks in ‘final stages’

  • “We do believe that we are at the final stages... certainly we are hopeful that this would lead very soon to an agreement,” Ansari said
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Israeli soldiers are seen at a staging ground near the border with the Gaza Strip, in southern Israel, Tuesday, April 30, 2024. photos

Some Israeli soldiers refuse to keep fighting in Gaza

  • Seven soldiers who’ve refused to continue fighting in Gaza spoke with AP, describing how Palestinians were indiscriminately killed and houses destroyed
  • Ishai Menuchin, spokesperson for Yesh Gvul, a movement for soldiers refusing to serve, said he works with more than 80 soldiers who have refused to fight and that there are hundreds more who feel similarly but remain silent
By AP ·

Analysis What is behind the resurgence of vehicular-ramming terror attacks?

What is behind the resurgence of vehicular-ramming terror attacks?

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Unexploded ordnance killing Syria’s children at ‘alarming rate’: UN

Unexploded ordnance killing Syria’s children at ‘alarming rate’: UN

  • UNICEF warned that Syria’s girls and boys “continue to suffer the brutal impact of unexploded ordnance at an alarming rate
  • UNICEF communications manager for emergencies Ricardo Pires said: “Across Syria, children face this lurking, often invisible, and extremely deadly threat“
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NATO launches Baltic Sea patrols after suspected cable sabotage

NATO launches Baltic Sea patrols after suspected cable sabotage

  • Several telecom and power cables have been severed with experts and politicians accusing Russia of orchestrating a hybrid war against the West
  • The “Baltic Sentry” mission would involve “frigates and maritime patrol aircraft” among other assets, NATO chief Mark Rutte said
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Pressure mounting on police to reverse ban on pro-Palestine march at BBC

Pressure mounting on police to reverse ban on pro-Palestine march at BBC

  • London’s Met Police banned rally amid concern over “serious disruption” to nearby synagogue
  • Organizers pledge to hold Jan. 18 march following widespread backlash
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Pressure mounting on police to reverse ban on pro-Palestine march at BBC

Pressure mounting on police to reverse ban on pro-Palestine march at BBC

  • London’s Met Police banned rally amid concern over “serious disruption” to nearby synagogue
  • Organizers pledge to hold Jan. 18 march following widespread backlash
By Arab News ·