Israeli airstrikes hit UN school and homes in Gaza, killing at least 34 people, hospitals say

Israeli airstrikes hit UN school and homes in Gaza, killing at least 34 people, hospitals say

  • Strike targeted the UN’s Al-Jawni Preparatory Boys School in central Gaza’s Nuseirat refugee camp
  • The Israeli military said it was targeting Hamas militants planning attacks from inside the school
By AP ·

Turkiye probing killing of activist in occupied West Bank

Turkiye probing killing of activist in occupied West Bank

  • Aysenur Ezgi Eygi was shot dead last week while demonstrating against Israeli settlements in the West Bank
  • The United Nations rights office has accused Israeli forces of shooting the US-Turkish activist in the head
By AFP ·

Update Australia moves to strip medals from Afghanistan war commanders

Australia moves to strip medals from Afghanistan war commanders

  • Defense Minister Richard Marles says decision was needed to ‘address the wrongs of the past’
  • Fewer than ten commanders will be stripped of their awards, but their names will not be released
By AFP ·

Gazan child amputee dreams big after evacuation to Qatar

Gazan child amputee dreams big after evacuation to Qatar

  • Qatar has taken in some injured Gazans for treatment as it tries to mediate a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas
By Reuters ·

Russia puts Navalny lawyers on trial

Russia puts Navalny lawyers on trial

  • The trial of the three – Vadim Kobzev, Alexei Liptser and Igor Sergunin – opened in the Vladimir region east of Moscow
  • Arrested in October 2023, the trio are accused of participating in an ‘extremist’ organization
By AFP ·

Oman’s wealth fund to launch IPOs across key sectors over next 5 years

Oman’s wealth fund to launch IPOs across key sectors over next 5 years

  • OIA will focus on energy, services, and logistics assets to boost revenues
  • Steering committees will be set up in various companies to oversee the divestment process
By Nirmal Narayanan ·

Faisal Samra: ‘If I’m not an artist, then I don’t exist’

Faisal Samra: ‘If I’m not an artist, then I don’t exist’

  • The Saudi-Bahraini artist discusses his roots and how it helped develop his experimental style
By Rawaa Talass ·
China’s Football Association bans 43 people for life after corruption investigation

China’s Football Association bans 43 people for life after corruption investigation

  • The official Xinhua News Agency said a two-year investigation uncovered a series of online gambling, match-fixing and bribery
By AP ·