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US signals to Israel more arms shipments could be paused over Rafah offensive

Move would mark significant pivot in relations as pressure builds on Israel to pull back from attack

The Guardian - UK

A timeline of events leading up to Israel's Rafah offensive

The Gaza Strip's Rafah border crossing with Egypt has been a key lifeline for people in the Palestinian enclave. Here is a timeline of events since Oct. 7, 2023, leading up to Israel's offensive.

WEKU

U.N. working with farm universities to introduce new curriculum in land restoration: Thummarukudy

U.N. partners with agricultural universities worldwide to train experts in land restoration, addressing global land crisis and climate change.

The Hindu

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No sign of breakthrough in hostage and ceasefire talks, Israeli official says; Kerem Shalom aid crossing reopens – as it happened

Israel to keep ‘mid-level’ negotiators in Cairo; key crossing for humanitarian aid closed on Sunday after Hamas shelling attack

The Guardian - AU

Taliban affirms that stoning will be punishment for adulterers — especially women

In a recording, the group's leader declared: "We will flog the women ... we will stone them to death in public [for crimes]." What does Islamic law say on the matter? And have stonings taken place?

WEKU

Israel Pounds Gaza As Truce Talks Resume

Israel bombarded the overcrowded Gaza city of Rafah, where it has launched a ground incursion, as talks resumed Wednesday in Cairo aimed at agreeing the terms of a truce in the seven-month war.

International Business Times

India contributes $5,00,000 to U.N. Counter-Terrorism Trust Fund

India contributes $500,000 to UN Counter-Terrorism Trust Fund, reaffirming unwavering commitment to global fight against terrorism

The Hindu

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Israel says reopening key Gaza border point as it steps up Rafah attacks

Israeli forces also pound central Gaza as negotiations continue in Egypt for a ceasefire in the enclave.

Al Jazeera

First Thing: Israel launches Rafah offensive as UN warns of ‘a human catastrophe’

The US paused shipment of 3,500 bombs over fears they would fuel killing in Rafah, it has emerged. Plus, Ukraine says it foiled Zelenskiy assassination plot

The Guardian - UK

‘Hopeless and broken’: why the world’s top climate scientists are in despair

Exclusive: Survey of hundreds of experts reveals harrowing picture of future, but they warn climate fight must not be abandoned

The Guardian - UK

Castoffs to catwalk: fashion show shines light on vast Chile clothes dump visible from space

The Atacama desert has become a ‘global sacrifice zone’ of used fast fashion. Activists and designers organised an event to raise awareness of the devastation to the land and local people

The Guardian - UK

Migrants claiming asylum can be allowed into the U.S. Here's how it works

Asylum rules in the U.S. paired with millions of cases backing up immigration courts are causing a major headache for the country.

WEKU

Russia-Ukraine war: UK to expel Russian defence attache, who it claims is ‘undeclared military intelligence officer’ – as it happened

Several Russian diplomatic premises that UK believes have been used by Russian intelligence also closed

The Guardian - UK

Israel Seizes Control Of Gaza's Vital Rafah Crossing

Israeli control of Rafah crossing in Gaza leads to humanitarian crisis and aid shortages, requiring urgent international intervention.

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Israeli Military Reopens Kerem Shalom Crossing Into Gaza

Israeli military reopens Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza after Hamas rocket attack, while Rafah crossing remains closed, impacting aid delivery and leaving...

The Guardian - UK

Wednesday briefing: What Israel’s Rafah offensive means for the prospect of peace

In today’s newsletter: As an assault on a key route for aid is underway, we look at how the humanitarian crisis will unfold and the prospects for a ceasefire

International Business Times

Israel Launches Fresh Gaza Strikes As Negotiators Work Towards Truce

Israel struck targets in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday after seizing the main border crossing with Egypt, where negotiators were working to make good on their "last chance" to cement a ceasefire deal.

France 24

South Gaza hospitals have only three days of fuel left, WHO says

Hospitals in the southern Gaza Strip have only three days of fuel left due to the closure of border crossings, the head of the World Health Organization said Wednesday, warning that health services "may soon come to a halt". Earlier, Israel said it had reopened the Kerem Shalom border crossing…

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Al Jazeera

‘Bleak milestone’: UN says 3 million forced to flee in Myanmar conflict

United Nations says the number displaced has jumped by 50 percent in last six months as fighting has intensified.

International Business Times

Ritacuba Blanco: Death Of A Colombian Glacier

Just a few months ago, the Colombian mountain peak of Ritacuba Blanco was covered in an unbroken layer of white ice and snow, just as it had been for as long as anyone can remember.

Latin Times

U.S. military planes begin landing in Haiti as multinational effort to quell violence gathers pace

Several countries have pledged forces to help deal with criminal organizations that control much of the capital

The Guardian - UK

Israel launches Rafah offensive it says is start of mission to ‘eliminate’ Hamas

Defence minister says operation will continue until militant group is defeated or begins to free hostages

Top News

International Pressure Mounts Against Israel Over Gaza Crisis

Recent developments in Israel-Palestine conflict raise international concern. Efforts for ceasefire and humanitarian aid intensify amidst escalating tensions.

The Guardian - UK

Israeli offensive on Rafah would break international law, UK minister says

Andrew Mitchell says military action on city will not eradicate Hamas and priority is to secure a permanent ceasefire

The Guardian - UK

‘No safe place’: people in Rafah describe terror as Israeli assault begins

With fuel dwindling for aid trucks and main entry points to south of Gaza closed, residents wonder how they will survive

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