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Israeli air raids kill 35 Palestinians across Gaza since dawn At least 35 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli air strikes across the Gaza Strip since dawn on Wednesday, according to medical sources speaking to Al Jazeera. The raids targeted multiple areas throughout the besieged territory, with reports of intense bombardment continuing into the afternoon.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Frequent attacks by Trump administration on courts and the judiciary.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Cair urges global media to condemn killing of journalist in Gaza strike The Council on American-Islamic Relations (Cair) has called on US and international media outlets to break their silence over the killing of Palestinian journalist Fatima Hassouneh in Gaza on Wednesday. An Israeli air raid struck her family home in Gaza City, killing Hassouneh along with 10 relatives. βAmerican and international media must speak...
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:US launches over 68 air strikes across Yemen in 24 hours: Report Houthi-linked media say the United States has carried out more than 68 air strikes across northern, central, and western Yemen over the past 24 hours. The reported barrage marks one of the heaviest rounds of US attacks in recent weeks. Earlier, the same sources said Washington targeted the Naqil al-Fardah area in Nihm district, located within the Sanaa...
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:US air strike kills Yemeni man in residential area of Sanaa, say Houthis A Yemeni man has been killed in a US air strike on the capital, Sanaa, according to Houthi-linked media. Ansar Allah-affiliated outlets report that the strike hit the al-Nahda neighbourhood in the al-Thawra district - an area densely populated with civilians.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:US launches 12 air raids on Sanaa as strikes hit Yemen's al-Jawf Province US warplanes have carried out a series of air raids on Yemenβs capital, Sanaa, according to Houthi-aligned outlet Al Masirah. The channel reports that 12 strikes hit the al-Hafa area in the al-Sabeen district early today. It also said US forces targeted sites in the al-Hazm district of al-Jawf governorate, further north. There has been no...
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Social media users fume after 'Free Palestine' flag removed at Bernie Sanders rally Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 04/16/2025 - 18:46 Many have lashed out at the veteran senator for looking on as banner was removed and protesters ejected from venue A Free Palestine flag is visible in the crowd at the Ford Idaho Centre in Nampa, Idaho, for the 'Fighting Oligarchy' tour, on 14 April 2025 (Screenshot/Social Media) Off US...
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:One hundred journalists staged a βdie-inβ in central Paris to protest the killing of nearly 200 Palestinian journalists.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:US government cited inaccurate tabloid accounts in its case against Mahmoud Khalil, documents show Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 04/16/2025 - 16:42 Allegations that Khalil lied on his green card application stemmed from unverified tabloid coverage, review of court documents finds Demonstrators demand the release of detained Palestinian Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil in New York City, on 12 April...
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:ICC demands Hungary explain failure to arrest Netanyahu during April visit The International Criminal Court has asked Hungary to explain why it failed to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his recent visit, despite an active ICC warrant for alleged crimes against humanity in Gaza. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the court requested that Budapest submit a formal clarification by 23 May 2025....
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:The announcement comes as IAEA chief arrives in Tehran for talks that may revolve around accessibility for inspectors.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Israel Katz said Israel would continue its six-week blockade of all supplies, despite the UN warning of "devastating" consequences.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Israeli attacks kill 25 in Gaza as death toll climbs past 1,650 since March Israeli bombardments have killed at least 25 Palestinians in Gaza since Wednesday morning, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. The death toll in the besieged territory has now reached 1,652 since Israel ended the ceasefire and relaunched its military assault on 18 March. Another 4,391 people have been injured during the same period,...
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:UK police accused of being heavy-handed at protest against BBC coverage on Gaza Submitted by Areeb Ullah on Wed, 04/16/2025 - 17:20 Eyewitnesses described the Metropolitan Police as being 'violent' after three protestors were arrested outside BBC offices in central London The BBC has been criticised by pro-Palestine activists for its coverage of the war on Gaza and concerns around 'bias' towards Israel, with marches...
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Israeli drone strike kills at least two, wounds seven near Khan Younis refugee camp An Israeli drone strike on Wednesday west of the Khan Younis refugee camp has killed two Palestinians and wounded seven others, according to Al Jazeeraβs correspondent on the ground in Gaza. The attack took place in the southern part of the besieged territory, where Israeli forces continue to ramp up operations. The correspondent also...
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Defence minister says army 'will remain in the security zones as a buffer between the enemy and [Israeli] communities'.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:At least 400,000 more Palestinians displaced as Gaza hunger crisis deepens: UN The UN says at least 420,000 more Palestinians have been forced to flee since Israel resumed its war in Gaza in mid-Marchβthis on top of the hundreds of thousands already uprooted before last week's brief pause. Aid workers on the ground say there's nothing left to hand out. Acute malnutrition is rising fast, with the UN warning that in...
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Chinese manufacturers are creating connections directly with Western consumers amid Trumpβs trade war.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Gaza faces total collapse as aid is blocked and hospitals near shutdown Gazaβs Government Media Office has sounded the alarm, warning that the besieged enclave is spiralling into a βphase of complete humanitarian collapseβ as Israel continues to choke off aid. In a statement released on Wednesday, officials said hospitals could shut down entirely within two weeks. Fuel and flour shortages have already forced bakeries...
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Two federal agents attempting to arrest a Venezuelan migrant at a New Hampshire courthouse, knocked over an elderly man.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Phones searched, visas revoked and political views under scrutiny β it's a new era of border enforcement in the US.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:The audio streaming giant denies allegations of a security breach
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:US President Donald Trump says ball is in China's court, but analysts say Beijing is prepared to withstand trade war.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Four Russian journalists were sentenced to over 5 years in prison for ties to late opposition leader Alexey Navalny.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:The decision was welcomed by some activists, but transgender campaigners warned it could lead to discrimination.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:The armed group claims to have seized control of Adan Yabaal town, but the Somali army disputes the battle outcome.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Campaigners in Cape Town confront the socioeconomic and environmental problems in the cityβs water management system.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Proposal to deport criminals who are US citizens could test the limits of the US Constitution, experts say.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:The discovery of Aboriginal statues in the archives of the Australian Museum prompts a quest to reclaim dignity.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:The measure enables Ukraine to further delay elections, despite pressure for a presidential vote from the US and Russia.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Thousands of people in Gaza require artificial limbs after being maimed in Israeli attacks.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Palestinian children bear the ultimate cost of Israelβs genocide in Gaza.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:How President Trump is reshaping global politics.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Paramilitary Rapid Support Forces declares rival authority in areas under its control.
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:UN chief warns most of Gaza under Israeli evacuation or no-go orders UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has raised alarm over the dire state of Gaza, warning that β70 percent of Gazaβ is now either under forced Israeli evacuation orders or designated as a military βno-go zoneβ. βIβm very concerned as aid continues to be blocked, with devastating consequences. Civilians must be respected & protected at all times,...
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