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17, 000 cases of rodent-linked infections reported in Gaza: WHO
11+ hour, 49+ min ago (179+ words) New York: The World Health Organization said it has recorded more than 17, 000 infections among displaced Palestinians in the Gaza Strip since the begi. .. World / Middle East 17, 000 cases of rodent-linked infections reported in Gaza: WHO New York: The World Health Organization…...
Indonesia calls on UN to launch immediate investigation into killing of its soldiers serving in UNIFIL in Lebanon
23+ hour, 32+ min ago (202+ words) Jakarta: Indonesia has renewed its call for the United Nations to conduct an immediate, thorough, and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack that killed one of its soldiers serving with the United Nations Interim Force (UNIFIL) in Lebanon,…...
Two Palestinians killed, others wounded in Israeli airstrike north of Gaza
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (249+ words) Gaza: Two Palestinians were killed and others wounded Friday in an Israeli airstrike north of Gaza City. The Palestinian News Agency (WAFA) reporte. .. World / Middle East Two Palestinians killed, others wounded in Israeli airstrike north of Gaza Gaza: Two Palestinians…...
Eight Arab and Islamic countries condemn Israel's repeated violations of historical and legal status quo at Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem, particularly the ongoing incursions into Al-Aqsa Mosque
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (218+ words) The Ministers further condemned the accelerating illegal settlement activity, including Israel's decision to approve over 30 new settlements, which constitutes a flagrant violation of international law, including United Nations Security Council resolutions and the 2024 advisory opinion of the International Court of…...
Israeli attacks across Gaza injure several Palestinians
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (192+ words) Gaza: A number of Palestinians were injured Tuesday in attacks launched by the Israeli occupation since dawn across various areas of the Gaza Strip, w. .. World / Middle East Israeli attacks across Gaza injure several Palestinians Gaza: A number of Palestinians were…...
Two Palestinians martyred in Israeli attacks in Gaza Strip
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (137+ words) Gaza: Two Palestinians were martyred on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, as Israeli occupation forces continued attacks targeting various areas across the Gaza Strip. Medical sources reported that one person was martyred in an Israeli drone strike near the Sheikh Nasser neighborhood, east…...
IEA Executive Director warns of severe energy crisis due to Iran-US conflict
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (201+ words) Paris: Executive Director of the International Energy Agency(IEA) Fatih Birol warned on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, that the ongoing conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel is leading to one of the most severe energy crises the world has ever…...
International news reporting today and the global news agenda: Foreign correspondents, local journalists, and news influencers.
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (499+ words) There is a renewed focus and debate on the role of foreign and local correspondents in international news reporting today. The ongoing wars in Iran, Gaza, Ukraine, and Sudan have placed this issue inevitably in the spotlight. Beyond local and…...
Arab League urges faster aid delivery to Gaza, calls for halt to Israeli violations in the West Bank and Jerusalem
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (319+ words) The Peninsula Qatar World / Middle East Arab League urges faster aid delivery to Gaza, calls for halt to Israeli violations in the West Bank and Jerusalem Brussels: The Arab League today called for intensified international efforts to accelerate the delivery…...
Iran says nuclear deal still "far off" as Strait of Hormuz remains closed
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (364+ words) Tehran: The strategic Strait of Hormuz was again closed on Sunday in the stand-off between Iran and the United States, with Iran's powerful parliament speaker signalling a final peace deal remained "far" off despite some movement in negotiations. As mediation…...