Israel orders new evacuations in the southern Gaza city of Rafah
Israel has ordered new evacuations in Gaza’s southern city of Rafah, forcing tens of thousands more people to move as it prepares to expand its operation post ceasefire.
Suspected pirate attack in the Gulf of Aden raises concerns
A European naval force has detained six suspected pirates after they opened fire on an oil tanker traveling through the Gulf of Aden yesterday, May 10, 2024.
Pakistan prevents pro-Palestinian protesters
Police in Pakistan’s capital of Islamabad have prevented a pro-Palestinian rally by a radical Islamist party from moving toward the U.S. Embassy during an errant attempt on Friday 10, May 2024.
South Africa’s opposition party accused of treason
A campaign video for South Africa’s opposition party showing the country’s flag in flames has stoked tensions and triggered accusations of treason.
Dutch contestant expelled from Eurovision
A Dutch public broadcaster has reacted angrily after the Netherlands’ contestant in the Eurovision Song Contest was dramatically expelled from the competition hours before the final today.
Poland vows to strengthen security at EU border
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has visited the country’s border with Belarus and stressed that Poland will do more to strengthen security along its entire eastern frontier.
Russia’s renewed ground assault in the Kharkiv region
Ukraine says Russian forces have captured five villages as part of a renewed ground assault in the northeastern Kharkiv region.
Flash floods kill hundreds and injure many others in Afghanistan
The U.N. food agency says more than 300 Afghans have died in flash floods that also destroyed more than 1,000 houses in the northern province of Baghlan.
