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Death Toll Rises to 78 as Heavy Rains Batter Southern Brazil, Over 115,000 Displaced
The death toll from the heavy rains and flooding in Brazil's southern state of Rio Grande do Sul has climbed to at least 78, local authorities reported on Sunday, with more than 115,000 people displaced from their homes. The situation remains dire as the number of missing persons has increased to 105, up from approximately 70 the previous day, according to the state civil defense authority, which is also investigating whether an additional four deaths are related to the storms. 
The death toll from the heavy rains and flooding in Brazil's southern state of Rio Grande do Sul has climbed to at least 78, local authorities reported on Sunday, with more than 115,000 people displaced from their homes. The situation remains dire as the number of missing persons has increased to 105, up from approximately 70 the previous day, according to the state civil defense authority, which is also investigating whether an additional four deaths are related to the storms. -
Israel Urges Palestinians to Evacuate Rafah as Massive Ground Operation Looms in Hamas Stronghold
Israel is poised to launch a massive ground operation in Rafah, a city in southern Gaza that has become a stronghold for the Islamic militant group Hamas. 
Israel is poised to launch a massive ground operation in Rafah, a city in southern Gaza that has become a stronghold for the Islamic militant group Hamas. -
Xi Jinping Arrives in France, Praises Ties Amid EU Trade Disputes and Ukraine Concerns
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Paris on Sunday for a rare visit, praising the ties between China and France as a model for international cooperation despite mounting trade disputes with the European Union. 
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Paris on Sunday for a rare visit, praising the ties between China and France as a model for international cooperation despite mounting trade disputes with the European Union. -
Hamas Claims Responsibility for Deadly Rocket Attack on Israel-Gaza Crossing, Killing 3 Israeli Soldiers
The armed wing of the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas has claimed responsibility for a deadly rocket attack on the Kerem Shalom crossing between Israel and Gaza, which Israel said killed three of its soldiers and wounded a dozen others. The attack, which took place on Sunday, has further dimmed hopes for ceasefire talks currently underway in Cairo and has prompted Israel to close the crossing, used to deliver aid into the besieged coastal enclave. 
The armed wing of the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas has claimed responsibility for a deadly rocket attack on the Kerem Shalom crossing between Israel and Gaza, which Israel said killed three of its soldiers and wounded a dozen others. The attack, which took place on Sunday, has further dimmed hopes for ceasefire talks currently underway in Cairo and has prompted Israel to close the crossing, used to deliver aid into the besieged coastal enclave. -
Israel Orders Closure of Al Jazeera Offices, Citing National Security
Israeli authorities have escalated their conflict with Al Jazeera by raiding a Jerusalem hotel room, which the Qatari-owned network used as an office, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet voted to shut down its operations in Israel. This drastic step was taken as the war in Gaza persists, with Israel citing national security threats. 
Israeli authorities have escalated their conflict with Al Jazeera by raiding a Jerusalem hotel room, which the Qatari-owned network used as an office, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet voted to shut down its operations in Israel. This drastic step was taken as the war in Gaza persists, with Israel citing national security threats. -
Hamas Leader Says Latest Ceasefire Proposal Closest to Meeting Group's Demands Amid Ongoing Talks
Hopes for a ceasefire in the nearly seven-month-long war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza have risen as a Hamas delegation arrived in Cairo on Saturday to continue indirect talks, with reports suggesting that the terror group is considering a new proposal that comes closest to meeting its demands. 
Hopes for a ceasefire in the nearly seven-month-long war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza have risen as a Hamas delegation arrived in Cairo on Saturday to continue indirect talks, with reports suggesting that the terror group is considering a new proposal that comes closest to meeting its demands. -
Northern Gaza Declared in 'Full-blown Famine' by UN Officials Amidst Conflict
The humanitarian crisis in northern Gaza has reached catastrophic levels, with Cindy McCain, the American director of the UN World Food Program, reporting the region is suffering from "full-blown famine." The declaration highlights the severe impact of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, which has exacerbated the already dire food shortage caused by strict Israeli controls on aid deliveries. 
The humanitarian crisis in northern Gaza has reached catastrophic levels, with Cindy McCain, the American director of the UN World Food Program, reporting the region is suffering from "full-blown famine." The declaration highlights the severe impact of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, which has exacerbated the already dire food shortage caused by strict Israeli controls on aid deliveries. -
Turkey Suspends All Trade with Israel, Citing Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
Turkey has announced a complete suspension of all trade with Israel, citing the ongoing military offensive in Gaza and the worsening humanitarian crisis in the strip. The move, described by the Turkish Trade Ministry as the "second phase" of measures against Israel, will remain in force until Israel allows an uninterrupted and sufficient flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza. 
Turkey has announced a complete suspension of all trade with Israel, citing the ongoing military offensive in Gaza and the worsening humanitarian crisis in the strip. The move, described by the Turkish Trade Ministry as the "second phase" of measures against Israel, will remain in force until Israel allows an uninterrupted and sufficient flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza. -
Russian Troops Enter Niger Air Base Hosting US Forces Amid Tensions
Russian military personnel have entered an air base in Niger that is currently hosting U.S. troops, according to a senior U.S. defense official who spoke to Reuters. The move follows a decision by Niger's ruling junta to expel U.S. forces from the country, which had been a key partner for Washington's fight against insurgents in the region until a coup last year. 
Russian military personnel have entered an air base in Niger that is currently hosting U.S. troops, according to a senior U.S. defense official who spoke to Reuters. The move follows a decision by Niger's ruling junta to expel U.S. forces from the country, which had been a key partner for Washington's fight against insurgents in the region until a coup last year. -
Iran's Shiraz University Offers Scholarships to Students Expelled from Western Universities Over Anti-Israel Protests
Mohammad Moazzeni, the head of Shiraz University in Iran's Fars province, has reportedly offered scholarships to students expelled from universities in the United States and Europe for their participation in anti-Israel protests that have been marred by instances of antisemitism. 
Mohammad Moazzeni, the head of Shiraz University in Iran's Fars province, has reportedly offered scholarships to students expelled from universities in the United States and Europe for their participation in anti-Israel protests that have been marred by instances of antisemitism.
