Ben-Gvir calls for nightly killings of Palestinians in Gaza
Israel’s far-right national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has called for nightly killings in Gaza. Five Arab countries condemn Israel's rejection of Trump's Gaza plan Five Arab countries together w Gaza genocide: How Israel made horror a ritual of daily life Life under genocide has its familiar daily rituals.
Largest Ukrainian drone attack on Russia, Moscow says 822 drones shot down
Ukraine launched hundreds of drones across Russia, killing at least six people and striking a Wildberries logistics hub. Moscow also launched deadly strikes against Ukraine overnight, sparking fires across the capital Kyiv. Kyiv launches what may be its largest attack wave of war, with fire breaking out at warehouse near Russian capital Ukraine has launched one of its largest drone attacks since the start of the war, causing a fire at a distribution warehouse near Moscow and killing at least six people overnight, according to Russian authorities. The defence ministry in Moscow said it had shot
Sudan: Women Demand Inclusive, Safe Dialogue to End Sudan War for Good
Sudanese feminist and civil society figures have called for broader participation in any anticipated Sudanese-Sudanese dialogue, demanding genuine guarantees to protect participants and provide a safe space for discussion. They stressed the need for women, young people, and civil society to play an active role in the political process. Reporting via AllAfrica. WOR continues to monitor the Sudan conflict for further developments and severity changes.
Ex-Myanmar ambassador to UK on trial for trespassing in diplomatic residence
Kyaw Zwar Minn was ousted for declaring loyalty to Aung San Suu Kyi after 2021 coup but refused to leave his home Diplomatic ruptures of this nature — recalling ambassadors, expelling envoys, or imposing targeted sanctions — are a recognised precursor to broader economic or military escalation and significantly reduce the available channels for de-escalation. Reporting via The Guardian. WOR continues to monitor the Myanmar conflict for further developments and severity changes.
DRC’s fast-growing Ebola outbreak spreads to sixth province
Man dies in Bas-Uele after travelling from Haut-Uele, as head of WHO says outbreak on track to be deadliest ever The current outbreak has killed more than 2,100 people out of more than 4,500 cases, according to the latest government figures released on Tuesday. Reporting via The Guardian. WOR continues to monitor the DRC conflict for further developments and severity changes.
Houthis launch new attacks on al-Makha and Marib as Yemen conflict escalates
Houthi missile and drone strikes target Marib and al-Makha, killing at least four people and injuring eight. Houthi missile barrage hits Mocha port as fighting escalates in Yemen Submitted by <a title="View user profile. Reporting via Al Jazeera. WOR continues to monitor the Yemen conflict for further developments and severity changes.
West Africa: Lithium in the Sahel - How Armed Groups Are Exploiting the Global Scramble for the Critical Mineral
Analysis - Every electric vehicle, smartphone and laptop battery begins with one essential ingredient: lithium. [RFI] Mali's junta leader General Assimi Goïta has pardoned a French intelligence agent serving a 20-year prison sentence, a rare conciliatory move after years of strained relations between the west African nation and its former colonial ruler. Reporting via AllAfrica. WOR continues to monitor the Sahel conflict for further developments and severity changes.
Centcom chief visits US carrier enforcing Iran blockade amid reports of severe strain on crew
Centcom chief visits US carrier enforcing Iran blockade amid reports of severe strain on crew Iran and Oman work on temporary Hormuz shipping route as Trump threatens to claim the strait Submitted by <a title="View user profile. Iran war pushes Middle Eastern airlines towards $4. net/users/gaspard-rouffin" lang about="https://www.
Why has Israel escalated attacks in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire?
At least 11 people killed in one day of Israeli attacks despite truce extension brokered by US in June. Israel's military said it had struck "Hezbollah terror infrastructure" in response to what it described as earlier action against its soldiers. Rescue services search for survivors and bodies after airstrikes hit homes in Ansar and Deir al-Zahrani Eleven people have been killed, including three children, and 19 injured in two Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon, the worst toll since deals in June brought a lull in hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. Israeli warplanes bombed a home o
Israeli army besieges Palestinian homes in occupied West Bank
Israeli troops have raided the village of Qusra, south of Nablus, in the occupied West Bank. Israeli settlers encircle Palestinian homes and cut off supplies, leading to a declaration of a military zone. Israel's transfer of West Bank policing to civilian forces cements de facto annexation and empowers settler militias. Palestine’s vice-president calls plan ‘flagrant violation of international law’ and a step towards full Israeli annexation Israel’s defence minister wants to transfer law enforcement powers for Israelis in the occupied West Bank over to the police, a plan that Palestine’s vice-
Somalia: Somali President Says Government Has No Hostility Towards Its People
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said Friday that the federal government had no hostility towards any Somali citizen, insisting that the country's political disputes were not driven by regional, clan or personal differences. Reporting via AllAfrica. WOR continues to monitor the Somalia conflict for further developments and severity changes.
Nigeria: #osundecides2026: INEC Declares Accord's Ademola Adeleke Winner of Governorship Election
The incumbent governor defeated his closest challenger, Bola Oyebamiji of the APC, by 66,252 votes after polling 511,067 votes across the state. [Premium Times] Mr Kubiangha said the corps members adhered to instructions, operational guidelines and safety advisories issued during the sensitisation tour of the local government areas. [Bird Story Agency] Once primarily worn as wrappers and ceremonial dress, Akwete cloth is finding new life in contemporary clothing and university training. Weavers, educators and heritage specialists say expanding its market could preserve generations of knowledge
Ethiopia: News - Coalition Says Abeshige Extrajudicial Killings 'Comparable to the Red Terror', Demands Investigation
The Coalition for Ethiopian Unity, a five-party opposition political coalition, has condemned the reported killing of three young men in Abeshige Woreda of Central Ethiopia Regional State, saying the killings were "comparable to the Red Terror" and demanding an independent investigation. [Ayin Network] In northwestern Ethiopia, war doesn't need to cross the border to reach Sudan. Near the Tekeze-Setit River, villages on the Sudanese side can hear the explosions, and civilians begin searching for ways to flee towards the border. There, in the geography stretching between the Shiraro, Humera, an
Concerns grow over increased global ties with Taliban in Afghanistan
Campaigners fear deeper diplomatic contacts are undermining demands for improvements in human rights Five years after the Taliban swept to power, many are asking whether the West has any bargaining chips left UK has refused resettlement application despite ‘years of loyal service’ that have resulted in ‘constant fear’ of reprisals A man has received threats from the Taliban after his work for the Afghan police was revealed by a Ministry of Defence leak and the UK refused his application for resettlement. Hamid* worked for the Afghan national police special unit and received certificates for hi
Mozambique: 1.4 Tons of Fentanyl Seized At Maputo International Airport
Mozambique's National Criminal Investigation Service (SERNIC) has announced the seizure of 1. 4 tons of fentanyl at the Maputo International Airport cargo terminal. The incident marks one of the most significant reported escalations in the Mozambique conflict in recent weeks, with multiple international outlets independently confirming the development. Casualty figures and territorial changes of this nature typically trigger reviews of humanitarian access routes and emergency response protocols by UN field teams operating in the region.
Mozambique: 1.4 Tons of Fentanyl Seized At Maputo International Airport
Mozambique's National Criminal Investigation Service (SERNIC) has announced the seizure of 1. 4 tons of fentanyl at the Maputo International Airport cargo terminal. The incident marks one of the most significant reported escalations in the Mexico conflict in recent weeks, with multiple international outlets independently confirming the development. Casualty figures and territorial changes of this nature typically trigger reviews of humanitarian access routes and emergency response protocols by UN field teams operating in the region.
Ethiopia: The Tigray War - Lines of Fire Extending to the Sudanese Border
In northwestern Ethiopia, war doesn't need to cross the border to reach Sudan. Near the Tekeze-Setit River, villages on the Sudanese side can hear the explosions, and civilians begin searching for ways to flee towards the border. There, in the geography stretching between the Shiraro, Humera, and Tekeze regions, the Ethiopian-Sudanese border appears as a thin line on a map, but it is, in reality, one of the most volatile points in the Horn of Africa.
3-year-old girl rescued 100 hours after Colombia earthquake
A three-year-old girl and a 75-year-old man have been pulled alive from the rubble days after Colombia’s earthquake. Reporting via Al Jazeera. WOR continues to monitor the Colombia conflict for further developments and severity changes.
Former UAE presidential aide's post mocking Pakistan exposes unease over Mecca pact
Remarks by the political analyst on Pakistan's poverty, illiteracy and nuclear arsenal have sparked online backlash Former UAE presidential aide's post mocking Pakistan exposes unease over Mecca pact Submitted by <a title="View user profile. Reporting via Middle East Eye. WOR continues to monitor the Pakistan conflict for further developments and severity changes.
Israeli forces incur into Syria’s Quneitra, fire flares
Israeli forces incur into Syria’s Quneitra, fire flares A fire that erupted following incursions by Israeli forces in the town of Al-Rafid in Syria’s Quneit Reporting via Middle East Eye. WOR continues to monitor the Syria conflict for further developments and severity changes.
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