UN chief: Renewed hostilities in Gaza must be avoided at all costs

UN chief: Renewed hostilities in Gaza must be avoided at all costs

  • Hamas on Monday announced it would stop releasing Israeli hostages until further notice
  • It claimed Israeli violated ceasefire agreement in Gaza, raising the risk of reigniting the conflict
By Reuters ·

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty (L) and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio shake hands.

Arab states reject Trump plan for Gaza, Egypt FM tells Rubio

  • Egypt’s foreign ministry said on Monday that the international community should unify behind Palestinians to right “historic injustice”
By Reuters ·

Update Palestinians gather as Hamas fighters escort Red Cross vehicles before handing over three Israeli captives in Deir Al-Balah.

Hamas accuses Israel of ceasefire violations, says it will delay next hostage release

  • Next exchange was scheduled for Saturday, releasing three Israeli hostages in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners
  • Spokesperson for Hamas’ military wing accused Israel on Monday of systematically violating the ceasefire agreement over the past three weeks
By AP ·

African Union: Sudan war is world’s ‘worst humanitarian crisis’

African Union: Sudan war is world’s ‘worst humanitarian crisis’

  • The Sudanese army has been at war since April 2023 with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces
  • The Sudanese army controls the east and north of the country while RSF holds most of Darfur region
By AFP ·

Special Bangladesh aims to hold December polls in first vote since Hasina ouster

Bangladesh aims to hold December polls in first vote since Hasina ouster

  • Chief of Bangladesh’s interim administration earlier said reforms must take place before election
  • Special commission report accused Hasina of rigging previous polls in Bangladesh
By SHEHAB SUMON ·

LEAP 2025 sees flurry of infrastructure announcements

LEAP 2025 sees flurry of infrastructure announcements

By Nour El-Shaeri  ·

Saudia adds 11 new global destinations

Saudia adds 11 new global destinations

By Mohammed Al-Kinani  ·