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Gaza and Ukraine are both waiting for action

For the past few weeks the headlines about Gaza have focused on the hundreds of people who have been killed while queueing for food. The aid distribution system put in place in May, backed by the US and Israel and run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, has proved to be…

The Conversation

Libya is ready to work with European governments to stem the migrant flow

Letter: The UN-backed government of national unity is working to ensure the rule of law in Libya and could tackle traffickers at source, writes Walid Ellafi

The Guardian - UK

The US has sanctioned UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese – here’s why she’s the wrong target

The United States has imposed sanctions against the UN’s special rapporteur in the Palestinian territories, Francesca Albanese. It’s an unprecedented situation. The US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, cited as the reason her direct engagement with the International Criminal Court “in efforts to investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute nationals of…

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Gaza is starving – how Israel’s allies can go beyond words and take meaningful action

In the past two months, more than 1,000 people seeking food have been killed, according to the UN Human Rights Office. While the figure has been disputed by Israel and the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation which was set up to distribute aid, 28 nations this week condemned the “horrifying” killing of…

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Thailand and Cambodia’s escalating conflict has roots in century-old border dispute

There has been a dramatic escalation in a long-running border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia. On July 23, five Thai soldiers from a border patrol unit in Ubon Ratchathani province were seriously injured after stepping on a land mine – a second such incident in a week.

The Conversation

Dire warning aid cuts are stopping vulnerable nations from preparing for climate disaster

IN FOCUS: The climate negotiator for Malawi tells Nick Ferris that the slashing of funding, plus the failure to agree a financial target to help poorer countries adapt to climate change, is already having a stark impact

The Independent UK

'Human Shield': Niger's Ousted President Held By Junta

President Mohamed Bazoum has been languishing for two years along with his wife in Niger's presidential palace since his ouster by a junta, which is using them as human shields to avert foreign military intervention to free them, according to the couple's lawyers.

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Kabul could become the first modern capital to run out of water — here's why

Afghanistan's capital city of Kabul has an existential water problem and other cities may also be vulnerable.

LiveScience

Iran says it's ready for nuclear talks with the US but only if Washington rebuilds trust

Iran says it is ready to engage in talks with the United States, but only if Washington takes meaningful steps to rebuild trust

The Independent UK

Fundamentally by Nussaibah Younis audiobook review – a sharp comedy about Islamic State brides

Sarah Slimani’s droll delivery is the perfect fit for this hilarious Women’s prize-shortlisted debut, in which an academic embarks on a UN mission in Iraq

The Guardian - UK

‘Hungry aid staff fainting’ as starvation spreads in Gaza and truce hopes fade

UN agency for Palestinians says ‘entire humanitarian system is collapsing’ as ceasefire negotiations fall apart

The Guardian - UK

More than 110 aid and human rights groups denounce Gaza 'mass starvation'

More than 100 aid organisations warned on Wednesday of “mass starvation” across Gaza, with their staff severely affected by widespread shortages. Israel is under mounting international pressure as the humanitarian crisis in the enclave worsens, with more than 2 million people enduring 21 months of conflict.

Radio France Internationale

News organisations express concern over starvation facing journalists in Gaza

GLOBAL news organisations including the BBC have issued a joint statement voicing concern for the safety of journalists in Gaza

The National (Scotland)

Taliban tortured and threatened Afghans expelled from Pakistan and Iran, UN says

Afghan authorities have urged nationals to return, pledging amnesty for anyone who left after the Taliban returned to power in 2021.

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Troops Kill At Least 95 'Bandits' In Northwest Nigeria

Nigerian troops killed at least 95 members of an armed criminal gang in a shootout and airstrikes earlier this week, according to a situation report shared with the UN and seen by AFP on Thursday.

International Business Times

Gaza Today: Under Debris And In Darkness

In 21 months of war in Gaza, the destruction and damage of 70 percent of buildings has buried the Palestinian territory under millions of tonnes of debris and plunged it into darkness, according to data from the UN and NASA analysed by AFP. The Israeli army has relentlessly pounded the…

The Independent UK

BBC and other media organisations say journalists face ‘threat of starvation’ in Gaza

At least 80 children have died of hunger due to Israeli blockages on the Gaza strip, Palestinian health officials say

The National (Scotland)

SNP group calls on John Swinney to confront Donald Trump about Gaza genocide

JOHN Swinney is facing calls from within his own party to confront Donald Trump over the ongoing genocide in Gaza ...

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Saudi Arabia accused of banning women’s rights activists from leaving the country

Former political prisoners face lengthy travel restrictions to stop them speaking out, says human rights organisation

The Independent UK

Taliban tortured and threatened Afghans expelled from Pakistan and Iran, UN report says

A UN report says the Taliban have tortured and threatened Afghans forcibly returned from Iran and Pakistan because of their identity or personal history

International Business Times

UN Says Taliban Committing 'Rights Violations' Against Afghan Returnees

The United Nations said Thursday that Taliban authorities were committing human rights violations, including torture and arbitrary detention, against Afghans forced to return by Iran and Pakistan.

Benzinga

T-Mobile Posts 'Greatest Q2 For Growth Ever' With Record Customer Gains, Eyes $1.5 Billion Tax Benefit From Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill'

T-Mobile US Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS) announced a stellar second quarter for 2025, with President and CEO Mike Sievert declaring it the “greatest Q2 for growth ever in T-Mobile US’s storied history.”

International Business Times

Hamas Says Responded To Latest Gaza Ceasefire Proposal

Hamas said on Thursday that it had responded to an Israeli proposal for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, as pressure mounted for a breakthrough to end almost two years of devastating conflict that has triggered a humanitarian crisis for civilians.

The Independent UK

UN agency calls for global pause on deportations back to Taliban-ruled Afghanistan

Exclusive: Afghans who worked for the previous Nato-backed administration face beatings, torture and mock executions in prison, while women and girls are being persecuted based on their gender alone

The Independent UK

Palestinians are ‘walking corpses’ says UN, as Starmer calls starvation ‘unspeakable and indefensible’

PM to hold emergency call with European allies to push Israel on access for aid – and a ceasefire

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