Sat 18 April 2026: An average of at least 47 women and girls were killed each day during the war in Gaza, according to figures published by UN Women on Friday, and the agency warned that deaths have continued six months into a fragile ceasefire. More than 38,000 women and girls were killed in Gaza […]
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Sat 18 April 2026: The Israeli military says it established a “yellow line” demarcation in southern Lebanon, similar to the one separating its forces from territory still held by Hamas in Gaza It claimed it has already struck suspected Hezbollah fighters approaching its troops along the line. “Over the past 24 hours, [army] forces operating […]
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Thu 16 April 2026: Some of the reservists accused of sexually assaulting a detainee have already started combat roles, reports Israeli Army Radio. Israeli military chief Eyal Zamir has authorised five soldiers accused of sexually assaulting a Palestinian inmate in the notorious Sde Teiman detention camp to return to reserve service after charges against them […]
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Thu 16 April 2026: The US-Israel war on Iran and hostilities in the Middle East could push millions more towards hunger, the World Bank’s chief economist told the AFP news agency in an interview on the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund-World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, DC. “You have about 300 million people who […]
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Wed 15 April 2026: Think your friends would be interested? Share this story! The Syrian Petroleum Company announced Wednesday the launch of the first export operation of Iraqi fuel oil to global markets. Fuel oil is a mixture of heavy residues left after crude oil refining and is used as a fuel source for heat […]
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Wed 15 April 2026: Israeli soldiers have told the Haaretz newspaper that the Israeli military is demolishing villages in southern Lebanon in “methods similar to those used in the Gaza Strip”. “We’re behaving just like we did in Gaza,” one army source told Haaretz. “There’s a list of homes to be demolished, and we measure […]
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Wed 15 April 2026: ABC News Correspondent Jonathan Karl says Trump has said that he is not considering an extension of the ceasefire with Iran. According to Karl, the US president suggested during an interview that the conflict’s resolution is imminent, stating, “I think you’re going to be watching an amazing two days ahead.” Trump […]
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Wed 15 April 2026: The Associated Press news agency is reporting that the US is enforcing the blockade of Iranian ports by intercepting traffic in the Gulf of Oman. It cited an unnamed US official as saying that the strategy is to observe vessels subject to the blockade leave Iranian facilities and clear the Strait of […]
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Tue 14 April 2026: The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) warned on Tuesday that Lebanon is facing a “full-scale protection and health crisis” as escalating Israeli attacks continue to devastate civilian areas. Speaking to reporters in Geneva, Anandita Philipose said: “This is no longer just a humanitarian emergency. It is a full-scale protection and health crisis, and women and girls are paying […]
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Tue 14 April 2026: Draft to be discussed at talks in Washington reportedly links Israeli withdrawal to Hezbollah’s disarmament Israel is preparing to present Lebanon with a plan calling for a long-term Israeli military presence inside southern Lebanon with Beirut’s approval, Israeli media reported Monday. The proposal is expected to be discussed during direct Israeli-Lebanese […]
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