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Trump Confident in Gaza Ceasefire Proposal Amid Uncertainty
Donald Trump appears to be confident in his case – a ceasefire is at the door in the Gaza Strip. What is actually on the table, however, is not entirely clear.
Gaza Aid Distributions Linked to Rising Death Toll, Analysis Shows
Those days when the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation distributes emergency aid in the Gaza Strip, significantly more Palestinians are killed and injured than on other days. The difference is marked, according to a survey made by British Sky News.
Iran Ends Cooperation with IAEA, Sparking UN Concern
Iran's president Masoud Pezeshkian announces that they are cancelling the cooperation with the UN's nuclear energy organization IAEA, reports state media on Wednesday. .
Aid Groups Urge End to GHF Aid Distribution in Gaza
Put an end to the "lethal Israeli distribution" of aid in Gaza, including the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), and return to a UN-led system. The demand is made by 169 aid organizations in a joint statement.
Over 11,000 Missing in Gaza Amid Conflict, UN Reports
Over 11,000 Palestinians in Gaza have been reported missing since the war between Israel and the terrorist-stamped Hamas broke out in October 2023, reports Sveriges Radio Ekot, with reference to new figures from the UN. The majority of the missing are women and children and in recent weeks, the reports of missing people have increased markedly.
UN Warns Sudan Faces Severe Aid Shortage Amid Civil War
Sudanese fleeing the civil war risk ending up in even worse famine, as funding for food decreases, warns the UN's food program World Food Program (WFP). .
Israeli Ambassador Responds to Criticism Over Gaza Conflict
In late May, the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs summoned the Israeli ambassador due to the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. Has Israel taken the criticism to heart? We hear the criticism from Sweden, and we hear the criticism from the EU, but when Israel is fighting for its survival against radical forces that want to annihilate us, we expect our friends to understand our situation, says Ambassador Ziv Nevo Kulman to TT.
Israeli Soldiers Ordered to Use Live Fire in Gaza, Report Says
Israeli military has deliberately shot at Palestinians near aid stations in the past month, even though they did not pose any threat, Israeli soldiers tell Haaretz. .
Global Shipping Emissions Agreement Faces Potential Collapse
A historic, global agreement to reduce shipping emissions is at risk of falling apart, warns Swedish shipping. They have been hammered out over a long time in tough negotiations, but it is still just a proposal, says climate policy expert Fredrik Larsson.
UN Raises Alarm Over Deadly Protests in Kenya
The death toll is rising after the government-critical protests in Kenya earlier in the week. At least 16 people were killed, according to Amnesty International.
Over 50 Dead in Latest Israeli Strikes on Gaza
Israeli military is reported to have killed 56 people in Gaza – of which six people were waiting to receive emergency aid – on Thursday. At the same time, Israel is stopping aid deliveries to northern Gaza Strip.
UN Report: Global Drug Use Hits Record High in 2023
Every 16th adult in the world – just over 300 million people – use cannabis, cocaine and other narcotics. This is stated in a new UN report.
Nearly 80 Killed by Israeli Fire in Gaza Amid Aid Distribution Chaos
Nearly 80 people have been killed by Israeli fire in Gaza during the Wednesday day, reports the war-torn area's civil defense. .
Calls for Gaza Ceasefire Grow After Iran Agreement
After the agreement on ceasefire with Iran, among others the Israeli opposition is urging an end to the war against Hamas. From Gaza come continued regular reports of deadly attacks on Palestinians queuing to receive emergency aid.
Gaza Aid Group Criticized, Open to Cooperation for More Help
The heavily criticized Israel- and USA-supported aid group Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) which hands out emergency aid in Gaza says on Saturday that more help is needed. .
UN Warns of Escalating Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan
The situation in Sudan, already severely damaged by civil war, is deteriorating as the fighting escalates. The warning comes from the UN's human rights chief Volker Türk, who notes that human rights abuses, sexual violence and abductions of civilians are increasing in intensity and scope.
Jafar Panahi Criticizes Israel and Iranian Regimes for Violence
The Iranian film maker Jafar Panahi condemns Israel's attack on his home country – and criticizes the Iranian regime at the same time. .
Israel's Self-Defense Claim Against Iran Lacks Legal Basis, Expert Says
Israel claims self-defense in its major attack on Iran. But it would not have held up in court, assesses international law expert Jann Kleffner: There is no basis in international law for such an armed attack, believe most people, including myself.
UNHCR to Cut 3,500 Jobs Amid Funding Shortfall
Almost a third of the jobs at the UN's refugee agency UNHCR will disappear to cover increased costs and lack of funding. A total of 3,500 jobs are involved.
Eight Palestinians Killed Near Gaza Aid Distribution Points
At least eight Palestinians have been killed and dozens injured in connection with a shooting near aid distribution points in Gaza, according to representatives of the healthcare sector. .
Ocean Protection Agreement Nears Ratification as Sweden Delays
An important agreement that is meant to protect the deep sea is approaching. When the UN's ocean conference in Nice is concluded, 50 of the 60 countries required for it to come into force have ratified the agreement.
UN Warns Refugee Numbers Remain Unsustainably High at 122 Million
The number of people who have been forced to flee their homes has decreased slightly, but continues to be "unacceptably high" in the world, according to the UN. .
Conflicting Accounts on Deaths of Aid Workers in Gaza
Terror-labelled Hamas is accused of having attacked a bus and killed at least eight employees from the criticized aid organization GHF. Hamas claims at the same time that it is about Israel-supported militia members.
RSF Claims Control of Strategic Zone on Sudan-Libya-Egypt Border
Sudan's paramilitary force Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has taken over a strategic zone bordering Egypt and Libya, after the country's army announced that it has withdrawn from the region. This was stated by the RSF on Wednesday.
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