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Flooding in Nigeria causes at least 200 deaths
Following flooding in the town of Mokwa in Nigeria, at least 200 people have died and a further 500 have gone missing, as rescue efforts [more…]
EU and western nations show solidarity with displaced Palestinians
The European Union and a dozen countries expressed solidarity with displaced Palestinians and urged Israel to adhere to international law on June 4th, Middle East [more…]
UK thinks US may sanction Amal Clooney over ICC involvement
The UK government thinks the US could sanction the human rights lawyer, Amal Clooney, due to her involvement in guiding the International Criminal Court’s chief [more…]
Aid convoy attack kills five in Sudan
An attack on an aid convoy has killed five humanitarian workers in Sudan, the UN said on June 3rd, as the conflict in the war-torn [more…]
Palestinians arrested in West Bank raids as Gaza death toll grows
A total of 19 Palestinians have been arrested by Israeli forces during raids which took place in the occupied West Bank, as the death toll [more…]
Turkey boosts defence support to Somalia amid militant group conflict
Turkey has heightened its defence assistance to Somalia in its battle against al-Shabab militant group, delivering helicopters to the country, Middle East Eye reported on [more…]
UK and France warned against recognising Palestinian state by the US
The UK and France have been warned to not recognise a Palestinian state by the US, as France had been preparing to do so at [more…]
US Secretary of State says visas of terrorists will be terminated
Marco Rubio, the US Secretary of State, on June 2nd said that terrorists in the US will have their visas terminated following a Colorado attack [more…]
Russia eyes victory in Ukraine peace talks, security official says
The purpose of Ukraine-Russia peace negotiations was to solidify an immediate Russian victory, Russian security official Dmitry Medvedev said on June 3rd, according to The [more…]
US supports Syria’s plan to bring foreign fighters into army
The Trump administration has supported the Syrian government’s plan to bring in ex-rebel and foreign fighters into Syria’s army, The New Arab via Reuters reported [more…]
French anti-terror prosecutor probes into Tunisian national killing
France’s anti-terrorism prosecutor’s office is considering whether the killing of a Tunisian national in the European nation was a racially-driven attack related to a terrorist [more…]
At least 15 killed by Israeli fire near aid centre in south Gaza
At least 15 people were killed by the Israeli military near an aid centre on June 3rd in south Gaza, as the war continues to [more…]
Sudanese interim government discontinued by country’s PM
Kamil Idris, the new Sudanese prime minister has terminated his nation’s interim government, while the prospect of a new government remains uncertain, Middle East Monitor [more…]
UK supports Morocco’s autonomy proposal for Western Sahara
The foreign secretary of the UK said on June 1st that his country believes Morocco’s autonomy plan is the most practical solution to the Western [more…]
Saudi Arabia calls Israel extremist after West bank trip is stopped
Israel has been accused of extremism by Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister, Faisal bin Farhan al-Saud, after it stopped a group of foreign ministers from going [more…]
Attack launched on Israeli captive demonstration in US
A man shouting “free Palestine” attempted to torch demonstrators at a protest in solidarity with Israeli captives, causing at least eight people to suffer injuries [more…]
US journalist jailed by Assad regime, intelligence files reveal
Intelligence files have confirmed that the missing US journalist Austin Tice was jailed by the regime of former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, the BBC reported [more…]
UK’s Starmer warns Gaza situation is worsening
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on June 2nd that the Gaza situation was worsening and that it was crucial to make sure the territory [more…]
US freezes new student visa interviews, eyes social media vetting
The United States has temporarily suspended new student and exchange visitor visa interview appointments at embassies and consulates around the world, until new social media [more…]
Sudan sees further devastation, as cholera outbreak kills 70
An outbreak of cholera in Khartoum in Sudan has killed 70 people, health officials announced on May 29th, as the capital faces a health crisis [more…]
