At least 4,008 children have been killed in the ongoing war in Gaza, contributing to a death toll of 9,770 after nearly a month of Israeli bombings, which started on October 7, following a Hamas attack according to the Palestinian health ministry.
More than six Israeli airstrikes targeted residential areas within the Jabalia refugee camp on the outskirts of Gaza City on October 31, the 25th day of the ongoing conflict, resulting in significant damage and numerous casualties, that the United Nations described as a “graveyard” for children.
In response to the crisis following the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, the United States dispatched warships and aircraft to the area to bolster Israel's defense capabilities.
An Egyptian-controlled border crossing into Gaza is set to reopen amidst diplomatic efforts to provide aid to the Hamas-controlled strip, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on October 15.
At least 300 Israelis have reportedly been killed, hundreds wounded and as as many as 100 are being held hostages after an unprecedented land, air and sea offensive by armed group Hamas.
The two leaders discussed a wide range of topics, including military cooperation, the ongoing Ukraine war, and potential Russian support for North Korea's satellite program.
In a highly concerning statement, Dmitry Medvedev, Russia's former President, issued a warning that Russia would resort to using nuclear weapons if Ukraine's counteroffensive were to succeed.
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), on Wednesday, said over 3 million individuals have been forced to flee their homes in Sudan as a result of the ongoing conflict between rival armed factions.
Chinese President Xi Jinping announced on Wednesday that China would send a special envoy for Eurasian issues to Ukraine and other countries in order to conduct extensive talks with all parties involved on the political settlement of the Ukraine...