First Humanitarian Aid Reaches a Hard-Pressed Gaza
Saturday marked two weeks since the Hamas rampage that killed more than 1,400 Israelis and triggered Israel’s declaration of war. Two of
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UN chief lauds movement of aid into Gaza, but asks for ‘much, much more’
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres called on the international community to double down on efforts to provide humanitarian aid for Gaza
UN aid chief says second aid convoy for Gaza could lead to sustained relief
By Aidan Lewis CAIRO, Oct 21 (Reuters) – The United Nations is hoping a second convoy of trucks will be sent into
Ukraine, a Sniper Mission and the Myth of the ‘Good Kill’
SOUTHERN UKRAINE — What you need to understand about a sniper mission is that from the minute it begins to the minute
Israel-Hamas War: Latest Updates – The New York Times
Updated Oct. 21, 2023, 3:56 a.m. ET Oct. 21, 2023, 3:56 a.m. ET Trucks appeared to be moving through the Rafah border
India launches test flight ahead of sending man into space
India’s space agency has carried out the first in a series of tests flights ahead of its planned mission to take astronauts
South Korea’s Crowd Crush Disaster Prompts No Changes at the Top
From the beginning, with the grief still raw and anguished questions unanswered, the South Korean government distanced itself from the disaster that
The Normalcy Candidate
I don’t like to criticize anyone for doing the right thing. And what follows isn’t criticism, really, just an observation about the
14 Russian helicopters likely destroyed by US-provided ATACMS missiles in Ukraine: UK intel
Ukrainian strikes on two Russian airfields in Ukraine using new U.S.-provided long-range missiles likely destroyed 14 Kremlin helicopters this week, according to
White House asks Congress for $100B to support Israel, Ukraine, border efforts
The White House on Friday will send a roughly $100 billion emergency funding request to Congress that seeks additional money for border
Israel-Hamas War: Disagreements Delay Efforts to Open Gaza Aid Corridor
Diplomats said Egypt and Israel remained at odds over the details of getting humanitarian relief through the Rafah crossing. Among the disputes
Niger junta says ousted President Mohamed Bazoum tried to escape
The military government in Niger says it has foiled an attempt by the deposed former President, Mohamed Bazoum, to escape from custody.
President William Ruto signs controversial UHC bills
Kenya’s President William Ruto has approved controversial legislation that will see the biggest shake-up of the health sector in more than 20
‘We stand with Israel,’ Biden says in Oval Office address
President Biden addressed the nation on Thursday night regarding the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. The president argued that providing financial and humanitarian aid
Another Setback for Rishi Sunak in a Local Election
Britain’s governing Conservative Party on Friday lost two of its safest parliamentary seats in a significant and ominous setback for the prime
Africa’s week in pictures: 13-19 October 2023
A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond. It’s time for make-up backstage at Kibera Fashion Week in
Republicans push for border funding to be wrapped into Israel, Ukraine aid package
Oct. 19—WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate leaders called Tuesday for a bipartisan aid package for Israel’s counteroffensive against Hamas that also includes assistance
Deal Lays Groundwork for Aid to Reach Desperate Gazans, Officials Say
On one side of the border crossing between Egypt and Gaza sit more than 100 trucks packed with desperately needed food, water
US troops attacked in Iraq, Syria and on alert for more strikes
By Idrees Ali WASHINGTON, Oct 19 (Reuters) – U.S. troops have been repeatedly attacked in Iraq and Syria in recent days, U.S.
Biden plans to use Oval Office address to make case for wartime aid to Israel and Ukraine
President Joe Biden plans to make a direct appeal to the American people to continue funding Ukraine and Israel amid their war
Aid delivery waits to enter Gaza from Egypt at Rafah crossing
About 20 trucks carrying much-needed aid may be allowed to enter Gaza in the coming days – bringing some relief to its
Pressure Builds on Israel to Allow Gaza Aid: Israel-Hamas War Live Updates
As President Biden visited Israel on Wednesday to pledge U.S. support in its fight against Hamas, his nominee to fill the conspicuously
Ukrainian parliament gives initial approval for 2024 budget increasing army funding
By Olena Harmash KYIV, Oct 19 (Reuters) – Ukraine’s parliament gave initial approval on Thursday for the 2024 budget, which will increase
Storm Babet Brings Heavy Rain to Scotland
Severe rainfall and winds pelted Britain on Thursday, after a storm in the region could prompt flooding and put lives at risk
Estonia shops Turkish armored vehicles for $211 million
WARSAW, Poland — The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments (ECDI) has awarded contracts to Turkish manufacturers Otokar and Nurol Makina to purchase
Russia Detains a U.S. Journalist, Alsu Kurmasheva
The Russian authorities have detained an editor working for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, an American broadcaster funded by the United States government,
Google to manufacture smartphones in India starting with Pixel 8
NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Alphabet Inc will start manufacturing in India and will partner with international and domestic manufacturers to produce its Pixel
Russian, North Korean foreign ministers meet amid Western suspicions about weapons transfers
The foreign ministers of Russia and North Korea met Thursday in Pyongyang for talks expected to focus on how to boost their
Sen. Mitt Romney raises concerns over nomination of Jack Lew as ambassador to Israel
Sen. Mitt Romney raised concerns over President Joe Biden’s decision to nominate Treasury Secretary Jack Lew to be the ambassador to Israel
US announces seizure of 17 website domains used by North Korea IT workers
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States said on Wednesday it has seized 17 website domains used by North Korean
Devastation in Gaza After Hospital Blast
Still reeling from an explosion outside Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City, medical workers spoke of the destruction that left hundreds there
Friends pay tribute to honeymoon couple killed in Uganda
Friends have paid tribute to a couple killed on their honeymoon alongside their guide in Uganda’s Queen Elizabeth National Park. The couple
Guinea-Bissau capital without power over unpaid bill to Turkey’s Karpowership
A Turkish firm has cut power supplies to Guinea-Bissau’s capital over an unpaid bill of at least $15m (£12m), plunging the city
Ukrainians in every region prioritize Ukraine’s NATO bid over EU accession, though more than 4 in 5 want both
Ukrainians consider Ukraine’s NATO membership to be more important than joining the EU, showing the need for security has overtaken the desire
Hospital blast in Gaza City kills hundreds
Hundreds of people have been killed by an explosion at a crowded hospital in Gaza City, health officials say. One doctor condemned
Biden Arrives in Israel After Gaza Hospital Explosion: Israel-Hamas War News
Gazan health authorities said hundreds of people were killed in a blast on Tuesday at a hospital in Gaza City where thousands
British tourist among three dead in Uganda Queen Elizabeth National Park attack
A British tourist is among three people killed in a “cowardly terrorist attack” at a national park in south-west Uganda, authorities say.
Wednesday Briefing – The New York Times
Hundreds killed in blast at Palestinian hospital Hundreds of people were killed by an explosion at a hospital in Gaza City where
Conman pleads guilty to bilking Kalispell resident with computer-based scam
Oct. 17—A 24-year-old from India admitted in federal court Tuesday to stealing about $150,000 from a Kalispell resident through a computer-based con.
Ukraine announces it’s received, and fired, US long-range missiles
WASHINGTON — Ukraine is now using long-range U.S. missiles, known as ATACMS, on the battlefield. The announcement, shared by President Volodomyr Zelenskyy