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Gaza media office urges opening of crossings amid '77 days of systematic starvation' The Gaza government media officeis warning ofwidespread famine amongGaza's population of 2.4 million people, including 1.1 million children, after Israel imposed a blockade on Gaza for the past 77 days. The death toll from malnutrition and starvation has risen to 57 reported deaths, with most of the cases involving children. "This...
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:The men were charged with engaging in conduct likely to assist a foreign intelligence service, police said.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Unicef: 45 children killed in two days Unicef has called for an end to violence in Gaza following the killing of at least 45 children in the past two days. βThe reported killing of at least 45 children in the Gaza Strip in the last two days is yet another devastating reminder that children in Gaza are suffering first and foremost, having to starve day after day only to be victims of indiscriminate attacks," the agency...
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Stabbing in Old City wounds Israeli police officer A stabbing attack at Bab al-Silsila, one of the gates of the Al-Aqsa Mosque, has wounded on Israeli officer,local media reports. The attacker, who has been identified to be from Beit Hanina, was shot dead by Israeli forces. Following the assault at the Old City of the Jerusalem, swathes of police arrived at the site to close the gates and remove Palestinian...
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Police officer killed as the country sees renewed deadly clashes in the aftermath of the killing of a militia commander.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Three Iranian nationals charged with espionage in the UK Submitted by MEE staff on Sat, 05/17/2025 - 10:17 The London-based men face accusations of spying for Iran between 2024 and 2025 Police officers walk down The Mall in central London on 5 May 2025 (Henry Nicholls/ Pool/AFP) Off Three Iranian nationals have been charged with espionage in the UK, police in London said on Saturday. Mostafa Sepahvand, 39, Farhad...
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Tebogo talks to Al Jazeera about breaking the American and Jamaican dominance, and the future of sprinting in Africa.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:The war on Palestinian territory dominated the summit, especially after Israel approves plans to expand its offensive.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:The Israeli withdrawal from Gaza in 2005 was not a concession. It was a strategic move to thwart Palestinian statehood.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:New York's 38-point victory against Boston Celtics in Game 6 was the largest win in Knicks playoff history.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:The US leader says he will phone the Russian president, followed by his Ukrainian counterpart and NATO allies on Monday.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:The left-wing contenders in Sundayβs presidential election are expected to perform better this time - but not much.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Israel kills at least 115 Palestinians since Friday as it intensifies bombardment amid widespread forced starvation.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Invasive species are an issue the world over, and waterways in mega-biodiverse Malaysia are threatened by imported fish.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Immigration and Customs Enforcement has accused a Mexican woman of furnishing a cartel with grenades and other weapons.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Moody's cited rising debt saying US had repeatedly failed to end the trend of large annual fiscal deficits and interest.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:The court majority once again upheld a ruling that migrants were entitled to due process before their deportations.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:After seven breathless days of diplomatic hurly burly, we have a clearer idea of the US president's global ideology - and the limits of his 'art of a deal'.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Northern Gaza pummeled by Israeli air strikes The Quds News Network is reporting that northern Gaza is coming under heavy bombardment overnight into Saturday, with air strikes focused on targets in Beit Lahia and Jabalia. Earlier in the day, residents were told by the Israeli army to leave Jabalia ahead of a renewed and intensified attack. Israeli soldiers are also blowing up residential buildings from the ground in...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:European leaders speak to US president after Russia-Ukraine talks fail to achieve major breakthrough.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Bridget Brink has written an op-ed accusing Trump of putting 'pressure on the victim', Ukraine, instead of Russia.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Israel slams UN aid chief for saying there is a 'genocide' in Gaza Israel on Friday blasted the United Nations aid chief for asking the Security Council if it would act to "prevent genocide" in theGazaStrip, where experts say famine looms after Israel blocked aid deliveries to the Palestinian enclave 75 days ago. Whilebriefingthe 15-member body earlier this week, UN aid chief Tom Fletcher said: "Will you act -...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:US planning to 'relocate' up to one million Palestinians to Libya: Report NBC News, citing five unnamed US officials, reported on Friday that the Trump administration plans to permanently "relocate" up to one million Palestinians to Libya. In exchange, the US would potentially release to Libya billions of dollars of funds that were frozen more than a decade ago, NBC said. Hamas representative Basem Naim told NBC News...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Ukraine and Russia agreed to a 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner swap β the warβs largest β at direct peace talks in Istanbul.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Pep Guardiola admits FA Cup is not the first choice but final is 'massively important' to Man City.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:The bill proposes sweeping changes, including Trump's 2017 tax cuts and enacting deep cuts to social programmes.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:The president has secured massive investments deals, appeared to snub Israel and scolded US interventionists.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Al Jazeeraβs Joseph Stepansky explains how the US Supreme Court may decide whether birthright citizenship stays or goes.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Author Ibram X Kendi on what still needs to be learned about Malcolm Xβs legacy and race in the United States.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promises more strikes if the group continues to launch attacks on Israel.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Trump announces 'very big contract' for UAE to buy AI chips on last leg of Gulf trip Submitted by Sean Mathews on Fri, 05/16/2025 - 18:27 Sale of huge quantities of AI chips to Gulf has sparked a rally in semiconductor stocks, but is contentious in Washington US President Donald Trump (L), accompanied by his UAE counterpart Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, gestures as he prepares to board Air Force One in Abu Dhabi...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:More than 370 Palestinians have been killed by Israel this week, as the UN continues to warn of imminent mass starvation
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Macron: Gaza situation 'intolerable' French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed on Friday that he felt the humanitarian crisis inGazawas unacceptable, and added he hoped to discuss the matter soon with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump. - Reporting by Reuters
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:The strike leaves hundreds of thousands of commuters in New Jersey and New York without rail access.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Hamas says Trump envoy promised lifting of Gaza blockade right after release of US-Israeli captive: Report Drop Site News revealed on Friday that Hamas was promised by US President Donald Trump's special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, that the crippling Israeli blockade of Gaza would be lifted 48 hours after the release of US-Israeli soldier Edan Alexander. Hamas released Alexander on Monday in what was...
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