What is the Rafah crossing and why is it Gaza’s lifeline?
Palestinians have been gathering at the Rafah border crossing with Egypt in the southern Gaza Strip in the hope of leaving ahead
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Twins Are Born in Gaza After Their Mother Flees to the South
Twin girls were born in a collapsing hospital in southern Gaza on Saturday, just days after their mother had to leave another
IMF establishes new aid fund for Ukraine — Pyshnyi
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced the creation of the Capacity Development Fund for Ukraine, with $14 million already received from
Monday Briefing
Diplomats rush to address the shortages in Gaza. Source link
Poland’s Pro-EU Opposition Set for Majority, Exit Poll Shows
(Bloomberg) — Poland’s opposition is on track for a majority in Sunday’s election, an exit poll showed, an upset that would deny
Daniel Noboa Wins Ecuador’s Presidency
Daniel Noboa, the 35-year-old heir to a banana empire, won Ecuador’s presidential election on Sunday, in a high-stakes campaign driven by an
Biden says simultaneous wars in Ukraine, Israel won’t overwhelm US
President Biden in a new interview dismissed the idea that the United States could not simultaneously support Israel in its war against
Rechler, Druckenmiller Boost Christie as Campaigns Report Donors
(Bloomberg) — The race for Republican presidential contenders to stockpile campaign cash and influential donors ahead of the expensive 2024 primary season
South Africa recalls UN peacekeepers accused of sexual misconduct in DR Congo
South Africa’s military has ordered home eight soldiers accused of sexual misconduct in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The suspects were part
Israel-Hamas war upends China’s ambitions in the Middle East but may serve Beijing in the end
WASHINGTON (AP) — In June, Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted the Palestinian president in Beijing and invited the Israeli prime minister for
Amid international crises, US Congress handcuffed by Republican feud
By Patricia Zengerle and Richard Cowan WASHINGTON (Reuters) – As the flames of war burn in the Middle East and Ukraine, the
Blinken Meets Bin Salman as Israel Plans Gaza Invasion: Hamas War Live Updates
At Temple Micah in Washington, the synagogue’s incoming president was preparing on Saturday to fulfill his duty to inform the congregation about
Poles vote in a high-stakes election that will determine whether right-wing party stays in power
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Voting has begun in a high-stakes election in Poland that will chart the way forward for the European
Poland Is Voting In a ‘Pivotal’ Election: Here’s What to Know
A deeply divided Polish electorate will go to the polls on Sunday to issue verdicts on two main rivals that are offering
WRAPUP 1-Gaza braces for Israeli ground assault, fears of conflict spreading grow
* LATEST DEVELOPMENTS * Gaza braces for expected Israeli ground assault * Iran warns situation could spiral out of control * Biden
Poland holds high-stakes election amid rows over democratic rule
By Justyna Pawlak WARSAW, Oct 15 (Reuters) – Poles vote on Sunday in a parliamentary election the nationalist Law and Justice (PiS)
UN expert calls for immediate ceasefire in Israel-Hamas conflict, warns of ‘ethnic cleansing’
A human rights expert for the United Nations called for a ceasefire between Hamas and Israeli forces Saturday, warning of mass ethnic
Russia has become ‘Iranian proxy’ – Putin’s weak response to Hamas attack evidence of plight of Russian foreign policy
Vladimir Putin’s response to the Hamas militant attack on Israel likely demonstrates his dependence on Iran, Abbas Gallyamov, a former speechwriter for
Israel-Hamas War: Latest Updates – The New York Times
Or Gat returned on Friday to Be’eri, the Israeli kibbutz where he was born and raised, and found a totally different world:
Zimbabwe Worker Exodus Intensifies With Economy in Meltdown
(Bloomberg) — Most Read from Bloomberg Years of mass migration from Zimbabwe has gained fresh impetus as an economic meltdown continues unabated,
Blumenthal ties support for Israel to Ukraine effort
Oct. 13—NORWICH — U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, in a luncheon speech Thursday to members of the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut,
US Republican speaker nominee Jordan known as Ukraine aid skeptic
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Representative Jim Jordan, who won the Republican nomination to lead the House of Representatives on
Serhiy Prytula on fundraisers and new drones – interview
Ukrainian volunteer activist and politician Serhiy Prytula explained in an interview with NV Radio on Oct. 11 how his foundation is completing
Attack Kills 17 at Shiite Mosque in Northern Afghanistan
A suicide attack on Friday at a Shiite mosque in northern Afghanistan killed at least 17 people, according to hospital officials and
Israel-Hamas War Live Updates: Panic Grips Gaza as Israel Calls for 1.1 Million People to Evacuate
Ali Jadallah, the longtime war photographer, posted dramatic images from the site of his destroyed home in Gaza City on Tuesday, describing
UK to deploy Royal Navy ships to eastern Mediterranean to ‘bolster security’
The UK will send two Royal Navy ships and surveillance aircraft to the eastern Mediterranean in plans to “bolster security”, No 10
Israelis Rush to Volunteer and Donate After Hamas Attacks
The message popped up at 10:55 a.m. on Thursday: “Looking for volunteers to help unload a truck of equipment for soldiers. We
UN Staff Given Evacuation Order for Northern Gaza
(Bloomberg) — Israeli’s armed forces have told the United Nations to evacuate its personnel from northern Gaza, indicating a ground operation could
WRAPUP 1-‘Now is the time for war,’ says Israel’s military chief
* LATEST DEVELOPMENTS: * Blinken tells Israel U.S. will ‘always be there’ * U.S. vows Iran will not access $6 billion in
Iranian president, Saudi crown prince discuss Israel-Hamas war
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Wednesday talked with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the phone for the first time since
Israel-Hamas War Live News: Israel Airstrikes Pummel Gaza
President Biden held out hope on Wednesday that he could still bring home U.S. hostages held by Hamas even as he gathered
Indian official won’t confirm a reported meeting of ministers over Sikh leader’s killing in Canada
NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian and Canadian officials have been in contact “at various levels” following a confrontation over Canadian accusations that
UN suspends and detains 8 peacekeepers in Congo over allegations of sexual exploitation
GOMA, Congo (AP) — The United Nations has suspended and detained eight peacekeepers in eastern Congo over allegations of sexual exploitation, a
New Zealand’s Maori Party Uses Fashion as a Political Weapon
The outfit is distinctly Victorian. A high, vintage lace collar with ruffles cascades over the lapel of a black tailcoat. But it
Russian President Putin arrives in Kyrgyzstan on a rare trip abroad
President Vladimir Putin arrived in Kyrgyzstan on Thursday on a rare trip abroad for the Russian leader who was indicted earlier this
In Paris, Bedbugs and Fear of Bedbugs
The owners were convinced they had been infested by bedbugs again. They stripped their house of every piece of clothing, every last
US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea as North’s leader Kim exchanges messages with Putin
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A U.S. nuclear-powered aircraft carrier arrived in South Korea on Thursday in a demonstration of strength against
US plans to bundle aid to Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan in one bill — report
The White House plans to include assistance for Ukraine and Taiwan in its request for congressional approval of funding for Israel, NBC
Populist winner signs deal to form coalition government
The winner of last month’s parliamentary elections in Slovakia has agreed to form a coalition government. Robert Fico’s populist left-wing Smer-SSD party
Scranton urged to fly flags of Israel, Ukraine at City Hall
Oct. 11—SCRANTON — During city council’s meeting Tuesday, a resident called for the city to fly the flags of Israel and Ukraine