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Trump Envoy Visits Gaza as U.S.-Backed Aid Sites Called ‘Death Traps’ by Rights Groups
President Donald Trump's special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, visited a humanitarian aid site in Rafah, Gaza, on Friday amid intensifying international condemnation over Israel's blockade and what humanitarian agencies are calling a man-made famine. Witkoff's visit to the site operated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation comes as nearly 900 Palestinians have reportedly been killed by Israeli forces while attempting to access aid, according to United Nations estimates. 
President Donald Trump's special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, visited a humanitarian aid site in Rafah, Gaza, on Friday amid intensifying international condemnation over Israel's blockade and what humanitarian agencies are calling a man-made famine. Witkoff's visit to the site operated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation comes as nearly 900 Palestinians have reportedly been killed by Israeli forces while attempting to access aid, according to United Nations estimates. -
8.7-Magnitude Earthquake Near Russia Triggers Tsunami Alerts Across Pacific, Hawaii Braces for Impact
A powerful 8.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula early Wednesday, prompting tsunami warnings and watches across the Pacific, including in Japan, Hawaii, Alaska, and along the U.S. West Coast. 
A powerful 8.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula early Wednesday, prompting tsunami warnings and watches across the Pacific, including in Japan, Hawaii, Alaska, and along the U.S. West Coast. -
Russian Airstrikes Kill 19 Across Ukraine as Trump Accelerates Ceasefire Ultimatum
Russian airstrikes on southeastern Ukraine killed at least 19 people and wounded dozens more, Ukrainian officials said Tuesday, in one of the deadliest 24-hour periods in weeks. The strikes came just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump declared he would give Moscow "10 or 12 days" to agree to a ceasefire or face severe sanctions. 
Russian airstrikes on southeastern Ukraine killed at least 19 people and wounded dozens more, Ukrainian officials said Tuesday, in one of the deadliest 24-hour periods in weeks. The strikes came just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump declared he would give Moscow "10 or 12 days" to agree to a ceasefire or face severe sanctions. -
Israeli Rights Groups Accuse Government of Genocide in Gaza as Global Pressure Mounts
Two of Israel's most prominent human rights organizations, B'Tselem and Physicians for Human Rights-Israel, declared Monday that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, marking a rare and incendiary internal indictment amid mounting international scrutiny over the ongoing war. 
Two of Israel's most prominent human rights organizations, B'Tselem and Physicians for Human Rights-Israel, declared Monday that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, marking a rare and incendiary internal indictment amid mounting international scrutiny over the ongoing war. -
France to Recognize Palestinian State at UN, Triggering Backlash From Israel and U.S.
French President Emmanuel Macron's plan to formally recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly in September has drawn sharp condemnation from Israel, triggered rebukes from the United States, and ignited a wave of outrage among French Israelis who view the move as an act of betrayal. The announcement has intensified diplomatic tensions amid Israel's ongoing war in Gaza, where fighting and humanitarian conditions remain dire. 
French President Emmanuel Macron's plan to formally recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly in September has drawn sharp condemnation from Israel, triggered rebukes from the United States, and ignited a wave of outrage among French Israelis who view the move as an act of betrayal. The announcement has intensified diplomatic tensions amid Israel's ongoing war in Gaza, where fighting and humanitarian conditions remain dire. -
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Face 'Financial Blow' as Netflix Quietly Walks Away From Multimillion-Dollar Agreement
Netflix has opted not to renew its five-year production agreement with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, dealing a significant financial and reputational blow to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, according to multiple sources familiar with the decision. The contract, reportedly worth $100 million, was originally signed in September 2020 and included plans to produce documentaries, scripted series, and other original content for the streaming giant. 
Netflix has opted not to renew its five-year production agreement with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, dealing a significant financial and reputational blow to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, according to multiple sources familiar with the decision. The contract, reportedly worth $100 million, was originally signed in September 2020 and included plans to produce documentaries, scripted series, and other original content for the streaming giant. -
Russian Plane Crash in Far East Kills All 48 On Board; Aircraft Was Nearly 50 Years Old
All 48 people aboard a Russian Antonov An-24 turboprop plane were killed Thursday when the aging aircraft crashed into a remote forested hillside near the town of Tynda in Russia's Far East, officials said. The aircraft, operated by Siberia-based Angara Airlines, lost contact with air traffic control during a second landing attempt and disappeared from radar approximately 15 kilometers south of its destination. 
All 48 people aboard a Russian Antonov An-24 turboprop plane were killed Thursday when the aging aircraft crashed into a remote forested hillside near the town of Tynda in Russia's Far East, officials said. The aircraft, operated by Siberia-based Angara Airlines, lost contact with air traffic control during a second landing attempt and disappeared from radar approximately 15 kilometers south of its destination. -
Zelenskyy Faces Largest Anti-Corruption Protests Since Invasion After Signing Law Centralizing Oversight
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is facing a backlash from civil society and European allies after signing legislation that brings two of the country's key anti-corruption agencies under the control of the Prosecutor General. The move, which critics say undermines judicial independence, triggered the largest anti-government demonstrations since Russia's full-scale invasion began in 2022. 
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is facing a backlash from civil society and European allies after signing legislation that brings two of the country's key anti-corruption agencies under the control of the Prosecutor General. The move, which critics say undermines judicial independence, triggered the largest anti-government demonstrations since Russia's full-scale invasion began in 2022. -
Aid Groups Warn of Mass Starvation in Gaza, Urge Immediate Ceasefire and End to Blockade
More than 100 humanitarian and rights organizations issued an urgent plea on Wednesday calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, warning that mass starvation is sweeping the enclave as food supplies remain blocked at the border. The statement, signed by 111 groups including Mercy Corps, the Norwegian Refugee Council, and Refugees International, blamed Israeli restrictions for a humanitarian collapse they described as "chaos, starvation, and death." 
More than 100 humanitarian and rights organizations issued an urgent plea on Wednesday calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, warning that mass starvation is sweeping the enclave as food supplies remain blocked at the border. The statement, signed by 111 groups including Mercy Corps, the Norwegian Refugee Council, and Refugees International, blamed Israeli restrictions for a humanitarian collapse they described as "chaos, starvation, and death." -
WHO Accuses Israeli Forces of Striking Staff Residence and Warehouse in Gaza, Demands Immediate Release of Detained Worker
The World Health Organization said Israeli forces struck its staff residence and main warehouse in Deir al-Balah, Gaza, on Monday, triggering fires, widespread damage, and disrupting critical humanitarian operations. The attacks marked the latest escalation as Israel's military expanded its presence in the southern and eastern sectors of Deir al-Balah, a densely populated area now serving as a hub for displaced civilians and humanitarian aid. 
The World Health Organization said Israeli forces struck its staff residence and main warehouse in Deir al-Balah, Gaza, on Monday, triggering fires, widespread damage, and disrupting critical humanitarian operations. The attacks marked the latest escalation as Israel's military expanded its presence in the southern and eastern sectors of Deir al-Balah, a densely populated area now serving as a hub for displaced civilians and humanitarian aid.
