French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday criticized Israeli plans to intensify military operations in Gaza, describing them as an “unprecedented disaster” and a step toward a “never-ending war.” Macron proposed forming an
Read MoreMediators from Egypt and Qatar, with Turkish participation, are working on a new initiative to present to Hamas aimed at preventing a reoccupation of Gaza City. The plan involves releasing all living
Read MoreIraqi media reported on Monday a total collapse of the electricity system in central and southern Iraq, causing a full power outage in several provinces, including Basra, Maysan, Wasit, and Kirkuk. A
Read MoreGermany will host a virtual meeting on Wednesday with US President Donald Trump, Vice President, European leaders, and NATO officials to prepare for possible peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. Discussions will
Read MoreThe world’s largest sovereign wealth fund, based in Norway, announced it is selling its shares in 11 Israeli companies. The decision responds to “exceptional circumstances” amid worsening humanitarian conditions in Gaza and
Read MoreParts of the Charente and Aude departments in southwestern France hit 43°C at the peak of a heatwave, prompting the weather service to raise the alert level to maximum in 12 departments.
Read MoreChina announced that its coast guard expelled Philippine ships from the disputed Scarborough Shoal area in the South China Sea, calling the operation “professional and legal.” Beijing said Philippine ships ignored warnings
Read MoreFamilies of Israeli hostages announced a general strike for Sunday, August 17, protesting the security cabinet’s decision to take control of Gaza City. They said the plan endangers the lives of hostages
Read MoreOpposition parties in India held protests on Monday in New Delhi, demanding the cancellation of amendments to voter lists in Bihar state ahead of the state assembly elections scheduled for November. Hundreds
Read MoreA guided bomb fired by Russian forces struck the central bus station in Zaporizhzhia, southern Ukraine, on Sunday evening, injuring 20 people and destroying two civilian buildings, several vehicles, and nearby homes,
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