Larry Lee
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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. -
Bangladesh Students Erupt in Protest After Air Force Jet Crashes Into School, Killing 31 Including 25 Children
Mass protests erupted across Dhaka on Tuesday after a Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashed into a school building the day before, killing at least 31 people, including 25 children. The Chinese-made F-7 BGI fighter jet struck the Milestone School and College in the city's Uttara district during what the military described as a routine solo training flight. The pilot, Flight Lt. Mohammed Toukir Islam, was also among the dead. 
Mass protests erupted across Dhaka on Tuesday after a Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashed into a school building the day before, killing at least 31 people, including 25 children. The Chinese-made F-7 BGI fighter jet struck the Milestone School and College in the city's Uttara district during what the military described as a routine solo training flight. The pilot, Flight Lt. Mohammed Toukir Islam, was also among the dead. -
UK, Canada, and 23 Nations Urge Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza, Condemn Israeli Aid Restrictions
A coalition of 25 countries, including the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Japan, and numerous European Union member states, issued a joint statement on Monday demanding an immediate end to the war in Gaza, warning that Israel's handling of humanitarian aid has become "dangerous" and in violation of international law. A coalition of 25 countries, including the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Japan, and numerous European Union member states, issued a joint statement on Monday demanding an immediate end to the war in Gaza, warning that Israel's handling of humanitarian aid has become "dangerous" and in violation of international law. -
Iran Replaces Damaged Air Defenses After Israeli Strikes, As Tehran Prepares for Nuclear Talks in Istanbul
Iran has replaced portions of its air defense systems damaged during last month's conflict with Israel, signaling a swift recovery as the country braces for potential renewed hostilities and prepares for high-stakes nuclear negotiations in Istanbul later this week. 
Iran has replaced portions of its air defense systems damaged during last month's conflict with Israel, signaling a swift recovery as the country braces for potential renewed hostilities and prepares for high-stakes nuclear negotiations in Istanbul later this week. -
Russia Fires 450 Missiles and Drones at Ukraine as Kyiv Drone Strikes Shut Down Moscow Airports
Russia unleashed one of its most intense bombardments of Ukraine in recent months late Sunday, firing 450 missiles and drones across multiple Ukrainian cities, while retaliatory drone attacks from Kyiv disrupted operations at Moscow's major airports, forcing mass cancellations and delays that left travelers stranded for hours. 
Russia unleashed one of its most intense bombardments of Ukraine in recent months late Sunday, firing 450 missiles and drones across multiple Ukrainian cities, while retaliatory drone attacks from Kyiv disrupted operations at Moscow's major airports, forcing mass cancellations and delays that left travelers stranded for hours. -
At Least 85 Dead in Gaza as Israeli Fire Hits Civilians Gathering for Aid
At least 85 Palestinians were killed and more than 150 injured Sunday in Gaza while attempting to access food aid, according to the territory's Health Ministry, as the Israel Defense Forces expanded evacuation orders across the besieged enclave, including areas previously considered relatively safe. 
At least 85 Palestinians were killed and more than 150 injured Sunday in Gaza while attempting to access food aid, according to the territory's Health Ministry, as the Israel Defense Forces expanded evacuation orders across the besieged enclave, including areas previously considered relatively safe. -
Brazil’s Former President Bolsonaro Fitted With Ankle Monitor After Police Raid, Trump Calls Trial ‘Unjust’
Federal police in Brazil raided the home and political headquarters of former President Jair Bolsonaro early Friday, executing Supreme Court-authorized search and seizure warrants as part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged coup plot following the 2022 presidential election. Authorities ordered Bolsonaro to wear an electronic ankle tag and imposed multiple restrictions, citing fears he might flee the country and seek asylum in the United States. 
Federal police in Brazil raided the home and political headquarters of former President Jair Bolsonaro early Friday, executing Supreme Court-authorized search and seizure warrants as part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged coup plot following the 2022 presidential election. Authorities ordered Bolsonaro to wear an electronic ankle tag and imposed multiple restrictions, citing fears he might flee the country and seek asylum in the United States. -
Israel Apologizes After Strike Kills 3 at Gaza’s Only Catholic Church
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Pope Leo on Friday that Israel "deeply regrets" a deadly airstrike that hit the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza, killing three people and injuring several others. The statement followed mounting international backlash, including direct pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump and the Vatican. 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Pope Leo on Friday that Israel "deeply regrets" a deadly airstrike that hit the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza, killing three people and injuring several others. The statement followed mounting international backlash, including direct pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump and the Vatican. -
Pope Leo ‘Deeply Saddened’ After Deadly Israeli Tank Shelling Hits Gaza Catholic Church
Two people were killed and several others injured, including the parish priest, after an Israeli strike hit the Holy Family Church in Gaza City on Thursday morning, according to the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem. The attack marked the second time the enclave's only Catholic church has been struck since the start of Israel's military campaign against Hamas. Two people were killed and several others injured, including the parish priest, after an Israeli strike hit the Holy Family Church in Gaza City on Thursday morning, according to the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem. The attack marked the second time the enclave's only Catholic church has been struck since the start of Israel's military campaign against Hamas.
