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Israeli Airstrike in Doha Targets Hamas Leadership; Conflicting Reports on Casualties
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Israeli Airstrike in Doha Targets Hamas Leadership; Conflicting Reports on Casualties

Israel has carried out an attack aimed at the terror-stamped Hamas highest leadership in Qatar's capital Doha. According to Saudi-owned al-Arabiya, Hamas' chief negotiator Khalil al-Hayya has been killed in the attack – but Hamas denies it
Houthi Rebels Raid UN Offices in Yemen's Capital Sanaa
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Houthi Rebels Raid UN Offices in Yemen's Capital Sanaa

Haiti Faces Humanitarian Crisis Amidst Escalating Violence and Instability
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Haiti Faces Humanitarian Crisis Amidst Escalating Violence and Instability

Haiti's population is exposed to "the perfect storm of suffering". The doomsday view comes from the UN Secretary-General António Guterres, who notes that the crisis is "shamefully forgotten" by the outside world
UN Forms AI Advisory Council to Address Global Concerns
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UN Forms AI Advisory Council to Address Global Concerns

IPC Reports Severe Famine in Parts of Gaza Amidst Ongoing Conflict
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IPC Reports Severe Famine in Parts of Gaza Amidst Ongoing Conflict

Fully developed famine prevails in parts of Gaza, states the IPC. Immediate measures are required to prevent further deaths – but for many it is already too late, the organization notes
Palestinians Flee Gaza City Amid Intensified Israeli Attacks
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Palestinians Flee Gaza City Amid Intensified Israeli Attacks

A strong stream of Palestinians is fleeing Gaza city. Israel is intensifying its attacks, the day after they announced that the planned invasion has begun
Israel Approves Controversial West Bank Settlement Plan
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Israel Approves Controversial West Bank Settlement Plan

Israel gives final approval to a highly controversial construction plan on the occupied West Bank. The Palestinian state is erased, ultranationalist Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich jubilates
Iran Collaborates with China and Russia to Counter Sanctions
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Iran Collaborates with China and Russia to Counter Sanctions

UN Warns Russia and Israel May Face War Crimes List for Sexual Violence
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UN Warns Russia and Israel May Face War Crimes List for Sexual Violence

The UN warns Russia and Israel that their armies may end up on a list of suspects for sexual violence in conflicts. This after credible evidence of abuse has come to light
Friend Urges Urgent Action for Hostages in Gaza
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Friend Urges Urgent Action for Hostages in Gaza

Daniel Lifshitz is willing to swap places with the hostages in Gaza. But he cannot
Erdogan Reaffirms Support for Cyprus Two-State Solution
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Erdogan Reaffirms Support for Cyprus Two-State Solution

UN Condemns Israel's Airstrikes on Syria Amid Rising Tensions
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UN Condemns Israel's Airstrikes on Syria Amid Rising Tensions

The UN condemns Israel's attacks on Syria and the EU urges the country to immediately cease the attacks. The escalation occurs after previous attacks on southern Syria – where around 300 people have been killed in unrest in recent days
Iran Ends Cooperation with IAEA, Sparking UN Concern
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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.
Record Heatwave Hits Portugal and Spain with New Temperature Highs
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Record Heatwave Hits Portugal and Spain with New Temperature Highs

The heat wave in southern Europe continues with unchanged strength at the beginning of the week. Over the weekend, several heat records were set
Netanyahu and Katz Deny Military Ordered to Shoot Civilians in Gaza
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Netanyahu and Katz Deny Military Ordered to Shoot Civilians in Gaza

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz dismiss an article about Israel's military being ordered to shoot Palestinians who have sought help at aid stations.
Sudan Military Agrees to Ceasefire in Darfur for UN Aid Efforts
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Sudan Military Agrees to Ceasefire in Darfur for UN Aid Efforts

Sudan's military has agreed to a week-long ceasefire in al-Fashir in the disputed northern Darfur, to facilitate the UN's aid efforts to the area.
UN Warns of High Genocide Risk Amid Sudan Civil War
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UN Warns of High Genocide Risk Amid Sudan Civil War

The risk of genocide during the ongoing civil war in Sudan is "very high", warns a high-ranking UN representative.
UN Chief Warns of Escalating Revenge in Israel-Iran Conflict
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UN Chief Warns of Escalating Revenge in Israel-Iran Conflict

The UN Security Council gathered for a crisis meeting on the war between Israel and Iran and the US attacks on nuclear facilities in the country. Secretary-General António Guterres warned that the world risks sinking into a "hole of revenge after revenge"
EU Calls for De-escalation Amid US-Iran Tensions; China Condemns
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EU Calls for De-escalation Amid US-Iran Tensions; China Condemns

The EU's Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas urges all parties to de-escalate after the US attack on nuclear facilities in Iran. But she emphasizes that Iran "cannot be allowed to develop nuclear weapons"
Israel Intensifies Strikes on Iran as Trump Deliberates US Involvement
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Israel Intensifies Strikes on Iran as Trump Deliberates US Involvement

Israel continues to attack Iran at the same time as the US President Donald Trump does not seem to be able to make up his mind whether he should draw the US into the war. From a European perspective, France is planning to present a European peace initiative
Guterres Calls for End to Israel-Iran Escalation
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Guterres Calls for End to Israel-Iran Escalation

UN Security Council Faces Dysfunction Amid Global Conflicts
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UN Security Council Faces Dysfunction Amid Global Conflicts

Raging wars and blatant war crimes are shaking the UN to its foundations. Something is being torn apart when principles are politicized and no one is able to put their foot down, says the UN's outgoing refugee chief Filippo Grandi to TT: If we do not demand accountability for crimes, we are in a dangerous situation
Gaza Aid Halted After Fatal Shootings Near Distribution Sites
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Gaza Aid Halted After Fatal Shootings Near Distribution Sites

No emergency aid will be handed out in Gaza on Wednesday, announces the controversial initiative Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). From a Swedish perspective, one is demanding that the bloody events of the past few days near the distribution sites be investigated
UN Condemns Gaza Aid Attack as Possible War Crime
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UN Condemns Gaza Aid Attack as Possible War Crime

At least 27 people were killed when crowds gathered in Gaza to receive emergency assistance. Rescue workers accuse Israel's military of opening fire
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