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Car bomb kills five, injures 20 outside restaurant in Somalia's capital Mogadishu
Al Shabaab militants claimed responsibility for the attack on an affiliated radio station, saying the bombing targeted a place where security and government workers meet at night. The Islamist group, which once ruled much of Somalia, has been fighting for years to impose its strict interpretation of Islam on Somalia.
Airstrike kills 25 in southern Gaza as Israeli assault shuts down medical facilities
Large parts of Gaza City and urban areas around it have been flattened or left a shattered landscape after nine months of fighting. Much of the population fled earlier in the war, but several hundred thousand Palestinians remain in the north. "The fighting has been intense," said Hakeem Abdel-Bar, who fled Gaza City's Tuffah district to the home of relatives in another part of the city.
Israeli forces push deeper into Gaza City in pursuit of militants. Thousands flee again
Israeli forces deepen penetration into Gaza City, intensifying battles and mass displacement during the nine-month war. Cease-fire and hostage release talks with Hamas progress. New evacuation orders force residents into tent camps. Civilian casualties rise amid artillery and tank fire. Northern Gaza heavily bombarded; residents live in shells of homes. Mediators strive for cease-fire.
Israel deepens its operation in Gaza City, as pockets of militancy continue to dog the military
Israeli forces intensified operations in Gaza City, targeting militants and causing thousands to flee amid ongoing conflict. The incursion focused on eastern Gaza, an area previously contested, prompting evacuations as heavy fighting resumed. Reports indicate artillery, tank fire, and airstrikes, with details on casualties yet to be fully disclosed due to restricted access. The escalation comes amidst diplomatic efforts for a ceasefire, hindered by disagreements over terms including Hamas' demand for Israeli prisoner releases. The situation remains volatile, with civilians enduring widespread displacement and infrastructure damage.
What changes are expected under Iran's new president?
Iranians elected reformist Masoud Pezeshkian as the next president after Ebrahim Raisi's death, winning over 54% of votes with promises of improved relations with the West and reviving the 2015 nuclear deal. Pezeshkian aims to ease internet restrictions, oppose mandatory headscarf enforcement, and include more women and ethnic minorities in government. However, facing conservative dominance in state institutions, he may struggle to implement reforms and navigate regional tensions.
Israeli strikes kill 6 in Gaza, including kids and UN worker, as truce talks show signs of progress
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed at least six people, including two children and a UN worker, amid stalled cease-fire talks with Hamas. Violence also flared in the West Bank, where Israeli forces killed seven individuals during a raid and airstrike in Jenin. As nearly 2 million Palestinians seek refuge, Israeli and Hamas negotiators plan to resume cease-fire discussions. The conflict has escalated, raising humanitarian concerns and fears of a broader regional war, with over 38,000 Palestinians reported dead.
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Israeli tanks advance into areas in north and south Gaza
While the offensive focused on Gaza, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, one man was killed and five were wounded in an Israeli strike near the city of Tulkarm, according to the Palestinian health ministry. The dead man was a member of militant group Islamic Jihad, the group said. The Israeli military issued no comment. Hours after Netanyahu's comments about Gaza, the armed wing of Hamas released a video purporting to show weapons-making, in a show of defiance.
Slain charity worker a militant: Israel releases photo
The military says that Fadi al-Wadiya, who was killed in an airstrike earlier this week, was a "significant operative" in the Islamic Jihad group and was involved in its rocket program. Doctors Without Borders, known by its French acronym MSF, did not respond to a request for comment on the photos, which were released late on Wednesday. The aid group said earlier that it had no indication he was a militant.
ICC convicts Timbuktu jihad police chief of war crimes
Mindua described brutal floggings in the central square in front of crowds including children, as well as a public amputation by machete. Al Hassan was convicted of "contributing to the crimes perpetrated by other members" of the Jihadist groups including mutilation and persecution.
At least 39 people killed in Israeli strikes across northern Gaza, officials say
Israeli airstrikes killed at least 39 people in northern Gaza on Saturday, with rescue workers searching for survivors. Fadel Naem, director of al-Ahli Hospital, reported receiving over three dozen bodies. The Palestinian Civil Defense dug through rubble in Gaza City’s Shati refugee camp, uncovering dozens of bodies. Israel confirmed strikes on two Hamas military sites in Gaza City. This follows recent deadly strikes near Rafah, worsening the humanitarian crisis. Additionally, an Israeli strike in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley killed an al-Jamaa al-Islamiya member. The Israel-Hamas conflict has claimed thousands of lives since October 7.
Russian forces kill Islamic State-linked hostage takers at detention centre
State media said that some of the men had been convicted of terrorism offences and were accused of affiliation with the Islamic State militant group, which claimed responsibility for a deadly attack on a Moscow concert hall in March. The six hostage takers, one of whom wore a headband with the flag used by the Islamic State that bears an Arabic inscription, knocked out window bars and climbed down several floors by rope before taking the guards hostage with a knife and fire axe.
The other war: How Israel scours Gaza for clues about the hostages
All the while, at a "fusion cell" quietly formed in Israel last fall, U.S. and Israeli intelligence and military analysts share imagery from drones and satellites, along with communications intercepts and any other information that comes their way that might offer a hint to the hostages' locations.
UN will declare that both Israel and Hamas are violating children's rights in armed conflict
The U.N. secretary-general will report to the Security Council next week on Israel and Hamas violating children's rights. The report includes parties like Kachin Independence Army and Russia. Israel's inclusion will increase global attention on its actions in Gaza.
Hezbollah says launched series of retaliatory attacks on Israel
Hezbollah launched attacks on Israeli military positions in retaliation for Israeli strikes, escalating tensions. The group used explosive drones on the Yiftah barracks, targeting officers and soldiers. This comes amid ongoing conflict in Gaza between Israel and Hamas since October 7, with Hezbollah supporting Hamas. Israel retaliated, striking Hezbollah assets in southern Lebanon. The violence has resulted in casualties and damage on both sides, highlighting the volatile situation in the region.
After funeral, Iran's focus shifts to vote for Raisi's successor
Following the tragic death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash, Iran prepares for a pivotal election to select his successor on June 28. Conservatives aim to secure a loyalist to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The election comes amidst ongoing conflicts, economic challenges, and concerns over candidate vetting. Key figures including Raisi's Vice President and former nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili have expressed interest in running the election.
Scuffles erupt between police, protesters demanding return of Israeli hostages still held in Gaza
Protests erupted in Tel Aviv as thousands demanded the return of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, criticizing Prime Minister Netanyahu's handling of the conflict. Meanwhile, a US military vessel washed up near Ashdod, disrupting humanitarian aid efforts. Israeli bombardments continued in Gaza, resulting in casualties, and the conflict has claimed over 35,000 Palestinian lives. Humanitarian aid is struggling to meet the needs of the displaced population amid ongoing tensions and calls for new elections in Israel.
Iran's supreme leader to preside over funeral for president and others killed in helicopter crash
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will begin the service at Tehran University, the caskets of the dead draped in Iranian flags with their pictures on them. On the late President Ebrahim Raisi's coffin sat a black turban - signifying his direct descendance from Islam's Prophet Muhammad.
Hundreds of hostages, mostly women and children, are rescued from Boko Haram extremists in Nigeria
350 hostages, including 209 children and 135 women, rescued from Boko Haram extremists in Sambisa Forest, highlighting the ongoing threat to Nigerian schools and the prevalence of abductions in conflict-affected regions
Helicopter crash that killed Iran's president and others could reverberate across the Middle East
The helicopter crash of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei underscores Iran's vast influence in the Middle East, impacting regional conflicts, alliances, and nuclear concerns.
Helicopter crash that killed Iran's president and others could reverberate across the Middle East
The helicopter crash involving Iranian President Raisi will have significant consequences in the Middle East and Israel, fueled by concerns over Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons, U.S. sanctions under Donald Trump, and disruptions to the U.N. nuclear agency. The escalating tensions pose a threat to global non-proliferation efforts.
Fierce fighting in northern Gaza as aid starts to roll off US-built pier
In Jabalia, Gaza, Israeli forces clashed with Hamas fighters, leading to civilian displacement. Rafah faced escalating conflict as militants targeted tanks. The U.N. humanitarian office, represented by Jens Laerke, emphasized the critical need for aid amidst the crisis. Washington's aid convoys aimed to support Gaza, while Hamas demanded an end to the Israeli siege.
Israel moves into north Gaza Hamas stronghold, pounds Rafah without advancing
Israel's tanks advance into Jabalia in Gaza, fighting Hamas militants. The offensive targets eradicating Hamas, with clashes in Rafah. International pressure mounts to stop the assault led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against Hamas and Islamic Jihad in Rafah. Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant announces troop deployment in Rafah, while Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri vows to defend.
Iraqi militant group claims missile attack on Tel Aviv targets, source says
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq has claimed dozens of rockets and drone attacks on U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria and on targets in Israel in the more than six months since the Israel-Hamas war erupted on Oct. 7.
Hamas official says group would lay down its arms if an independent Palestinian state is established
But it's unlikely Israel would consider such a scenario. It has vowed to crush Hamas following the deadly Oct. 7 attacks that triggered the war, and its current leadership is adamantly opposed to the creation of a Palestinian state on lands Israel captured in the 1967 Mideast war.
How Israel is using 'Lavender' and 'Daddy' to identify 37,000 Hamas operatives
The Israeli military's use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems, such as "Lavender" and "Where's Daddy?", to target Hamas militants in Gaza has intensified scrutiny due to the increasing number of civilian casualties. Reports by Israeli outlets +972 Magazine and Local Call reveal the AI systems' roles in identifying suspected militants and their residences, potentially leading to airstrikes that have resulted in civilian deaths. The AI's misidentification issues and minimal human oversight in the target identification process have raised legal and moral questions about Israel's military operations in Gaza.
Putin says Islamists carried out concert attack, implies Ukraine had a role
Putin's remarks, to a Kremlin meeting devoted to measures taken in response to the attack, were delivered as France joined the U.S. in saying intelligence indicated Islamic State was responsible.
IS group says four fighters carried out Moscow attack
Islamic State militants attacked Moscow, killing 133. Armed with guns, targeting Christians. Claimed Friday, fighters returned safely. Kremlin silent. 11 arrested, terrorists with Ukraine links. Russia battles IS in Syria.
Russia arrests suspected gunmen as toll from concert shooting hits 143
Militant Islamist group Islamic State claimed responsibility for Friday's attack, the deadliest in Russia for 20 years. But there were indications that Russia was pursuing a Ukrainian link, despite a statement from Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak that Kyiv had nothing to do with it. The FSB security service said "all four terrorists" had been arrested while heading to the Ukrainian border, and that they had contacts in Ukraine. It said they were being transferred to Moscow.
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