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Opinion: To be killed by an air strike is easier than watching your children starve

Opinion: To be killed by an air strike is easier than watching your children starve Amid a man-made famine, starving Palestinian families face the unthinkable: children and the elderly begging for bread, parents praying for death and a world watching in silence, says Ahmed Aziz. Each morning that dawns over theGaza Stripbrings nothing but morehunger, more collapse and a deepening sense of despair. For more than three...

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Global hunger declines, but rises in Africa and western Asia: UN report

An estimated 8.2 percent of the global population, or about 673 million people, experienced hunger in 2024, according to the latest State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report published today by five United Nations specialized agencies.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: WHO News favicon WHO News

Syria to hold parliamentary elections in September

Damascus, Jul 28 (Prensa Latina) The Supreme Committee for the Syrian People's Assembly Elections announced on Monday that the country will hold parliamentary elections between September 15 and 20. The post Syria to hold parliamentary elections in September first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

French foreign minister opens UN Palestinian statehood conference, says there is 'no alternative' to two-state solution

French foreign minister opens UN Palestinian statehood conference, says there is 'no alternative' to two-state solution French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said that "there is no alternative" to a two-state solution to the conflict between Israel and Palestine in his opening address to the much-anticipated UN conference on Palestinian statehood. β€œOnly a political two-state solution will help respond to the...

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Putin must agree Ukraine ceasefire in 10 or 12 days, says Trump

The US president says there is "no reason" for waiting amid little sign of progress towards peace.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Human immune system reacts to the mere sight of infection

Researchers monitored brain activity when people were shown images of sick-looking avatars via VR. The brain appeared to spark an immune response.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Why is a cowboy writer from Ohio venerated in a small Aussie beach town? The incredible story of Zane Grey

The dentist-turned bestselling author had caravan park named after him after making a killer shark movie in 1930s Australia. A swashbuckling new biography unspools the unlikely taleGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailThe story begins with a shadow beneath the waves. A great white, pitiless and silent. Dorsal fin like a mean knife. Eyes dark and empty. The setting: a tight-knit coastal town where the locals are...

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Indebted homeowners cry out for relief but RBA won’t be rushed as key inflation data looms

CPI figures released on Wednesday will determine whether millions of mortgaged Australians will get a rate cut next month, economists sayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastConsumer price figures released on Wednesday will determine whether a cautious Reserve Bank of Australia will give millions of mortgaged Australians a rate cut next month,...

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Jason Clare vows to use new childcare centre powers as soon as possible with list already in sights

Exclusive: The education department is working with states and territories on a priority list of providers to bring action against, the minister saysFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe use of CCTV in childcare centres, a national register of teachers and mandatory child safety training are top of the agenda for a meeting of state and...

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Indian and US agencies to launch new Nisar satellite

New Delhi, Jul 28 (Prensa Latina) The Indian Space Research Organization, ISRO, and NASA, reportedly combined their technological expertise to launch the Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite next July 30. The post Indian and US agencies to launch new Nisar satellite first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

Trump gives Russia 10 or 12 days to end war on Ukraine

US president says he is disappointed in Russia's Putin as he shortens a 50-day deadline he set this month.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Putin has 10-12 day deadline to reach Ukraine deal β€” Trump

US President Donald Trump escalated pressure on his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, for Russia to make progress toward ending the war in Ukraine or face consequences.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Israeli fire kills five aid seekers in Rafah

Israeli fire kills five aid seekers in Rafah Five Palestinian aid seekers have been killed and dozens more wounded by Israeli gunfire north of Rafah, southern Gaza, according to the Wafa news agency. Elsewhere, two others were killed by sniper fire in Khan Younis in central Gaza, the agency is also reporting. With these deaths, Israel's 21-month war on Gaza now counts a death toll of at least 59,821 people, wounding at...

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

China to offer $500 per child in move to boost birth rate

More than 20 provincial-level administrations in China now offer childcare subsidies. But analysts are skeptical that they will be able to reverse the declining population or spur spending.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Five things we don't know yet about the EU-US trade deal

The EU and the US struck a long-awaited agreement on Sunday, establishing a 15% tariff on EU exports, with certain sectors exempted. However key details remain unclear.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Pro-Ukraine hacker group claims Aeroflot cyber-attack

The Kremlin says reports of a cyber-attack on Russia's national carrier Aeroflot are "worrying".

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Wacken Open Air 2025: Germany's legendary metal festival

Much more than a festival of metal music, mud and beer, Wacken is a unique community and cultural experience. Here are five things you need to know about W:O:A.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Wacken Open Air 2025: The mega metal festival is back

Much more than a festival of metal music, mud and beer, Wacken is a unique community and cultural experience. Here are five things you need to know about W:O:A.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

UK urged to move fast after PM signs off on receiving wounded Gaza children

UK urged to move fast after PM signs off on receiving wounded Gaza children Submitted by Dania Akkad on Mon, 07/28/2025 - 10:56 Project Pure Hope says it can implement plan to bring a group immediately as nearly three dozen MPs push government to help Injured children wait for treatment at Nasser Medical Complex in the southern Gaza Strip on 28 July 2025, following Israeli bombardment on the Mawasi area of Khan Yunis...

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

COP30 will be different: Brazil wants world leaders to face the climate crisis head-on

In Belem, the UN climate summit will bring global leaders face to face with the harsh realities of climate change and inequality.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Uruguayan government seeks consensus for security plan

Montevideo, Jul 28 (Prensa Latina) The Uruguayan government is seeking consensus on the development of a national security plan, for which it will present on Monday a dialogue process with several sectors of society. The post Uruguayan government seeks consensus for security plan first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

Finland's Niinisto: Trump will continue diplomacy with Putin, EU needs to be involved

Finland's ex-President Niinisto has met Russian President Putin and his US counterpart Trump. DW spoke to Niinisto about the diplomatic efforts to end Russia's war in Ukraine, NATO, and the Helsinki Accords.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Cuts to US tariffs on British steel coming β€˜pretty soon,’ says Trump

U.S. trade rules have stymied the implementation of a deal struck back in May.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Palestinian NGOs demand reopening of Gaza borders

Ramallah, Jul 28 (Prensa Latina) Palestinian Non-Governmental Organizations Network (PNGO Net) warned that airdropping aid will not end famine in Gaza and demanded Israel to reopen the border crossings to address the humanitarian crisis in the territory. The post Palestinian NGOs demand reopening of Gaza borders first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

Thailand and Cambodia agree to ceasefire: Will it stop the deadly fighting?

Malaysian PM says rival sides agree to an 'immediate and unconditional' ceasefire after five days of deadly fighting.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Africa: Govts Leave ISA Negotiations Without Promised Ocean Action

[Deep Sea Conservation Coalition] "We are rushing to prepare regulations atop a foundation of scientific uncertainty, in direct contradiction of our obligation under Article 145 of UNCLOS to protect the marine environment. This is not urgency born of science, but acceleration shaped by external pressure. We must be guided by principle, and not by artificial deadlines." President Surangel Whipps Jr. of Palau at the July...

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Cuba Condemns Unjust World Order at UN Food Systems Summit

β€˜It is essential that we multiply collaboration among the Global South countries,’ Deputy PM Tapia said. On Monday, Cuban Deputy Prime Minister Jorge Tapia criticized the current unjust international order that allocates millions of dollars to military spending instead of investing in transforming global food systems. RELATED: 72 Years of the Cuban Revolution: Critical Milestone […]

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Intense floods strike Romania as wildfires rage across Turkey and Albania

In Turkey, three volunteer firefighters were killed when their vehicle overturned near Bursa, and at least 17 people have died in fires since late June.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Spending 5 per cent on defence doesn’t make Nato stronger

An arbitrary target won’t enhance members’ capabilities or co-ordination and encourages creative accounting

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

North Korea Has β€˜No Interest’ in Talking to Lee Jae-myung

For the first time since South Korea’s new president assumed office, Pyongyang explicitly nixed the Lee administration’s pro-dialogue approach to North Korea.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

β€˜Wipe it out faster’: Trump again threatens Iran over nuclear enrichment

US president has upped rhetoric as Iran maintains it will push forward with nuclear programme after US strikes.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Nigeria kidnappers kill 35 hostages even after ransom paid

They were put to death despite ransoms being paid for their release, a local official told the BBC.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

How the Sahel became a smuggling hotspot

International criminal gangs have exploited instability in Sahel countries to build flourishing drug and human trafficking networks, while Russian promises of bringing order have so far failed.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Which EU countries recognise Palestine amid France's decision?

France is set to recognise the state of Palestine in September. Ten EU countries have already taken this step, with Sweden leading as the first member state to do so.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Africa: Morocco First to Arrive in Kenya for TotalEnergies CAF CHAN 2024

[CAF] Two-time champions Morocco have become the first team to arrive for the 2024 TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN), setting the tone for what promises to be an electrifying tournament co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica