The ceasefire has come into force in Gaza. Now aid organizations are rushing to get aid to the starving population in the area. Everything is needed. The distress is enormous. And the desperation is still incredibly large, says Ulrika Modéer at the Swedish Red Cross.
ConflictsThe UN and The Red Cross demand that all border crossings into Gaza be opened so that emergency aid can be brought in.
ConflictsRussia is reported to have attacked Ukraine's second largest city Charkiv with glide bombs. Among other things, a hospital was hit. Russian forces have also shelled a UN convoy with emergency aid in southern Ukraine, according to local authorities.
ConflictsCameroon's leader, the 92-year-old Paul Biya, is the world's oldest president. Now his future in power is uncertain, since the opposition has declared victory in the election.
World politicsOver 1,900 Palestinians are released by Israel as part of the peace agreement with Hamas. Some are convicted of having killed Israelis – but the large majority have been imprisoned without either charges or trial. Remaining in Israeli prison are around 1,300 Gaza residents.
WorldA historic day is unfolding in the Middle East. All living prisoners of the hostage have been released from Hamas captivity and reached Israeli territory as part of the peace agreement in the Gaza war. Israel has in turn released nearly 2,000 Palestinians – but accuses Hamas of breach of contract.
ConflictsThe world's oldest president may remain in his post for seven years to come. Cameroon's leader, the 92-year-old Paul Biya, is pointed out as the likely winner when the country goes to the polls on Sunday.
World politicsTrucks are now visible at increasingly more border crossings between Israel and Gaza. Hope is ignited about the significant increase in emergency aid made possible by the ceasefire, reports Al Jazeera and BBC.
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