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New York City · New York · United States

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July 30, 2026 Politics

UN begins leadership selection

The United Nations Security Council held its first straw poll on July 30, 2026, to evaluate candidates seeking to become the next secretary-general. The vote marked the beginning of the C...

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May 31, 2026 Breaking

Gaza flotilla interception Ben-Gvir

Ashdod · Israel

A flotilla of more than 50 civilian vessels organized by pro-Palestinian activists, including the Global Sumud Flotilla, attempted to reach the Gaza Strip in 2026 carrying humanitarian ai...

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April 4, 2026 Breaking

French artist seeks war crimes probe on IDF strike

Paris · France

French-Lebanese artist Ali Cherri filed a complaint in France on April 3, 2026, requesting a war crimes investigation into an Israeli strike on an apartment building in Beirut in November...

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March 24, 2026 Politics

Cuban Aid Flotilla Arrives Amid Sanctions

Cuba

A humanitarian flotilla carrying aid to Cuba arrived in Havana on March 24, 2026, as part of an international initiative aimed at delivering supplies amid U.S. sanctions and a fuel blocka...

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March 20, 2026 Politics

Torres faces scrutiny over defense investments

New York · United States

U.S. Representative Ritchie Torres (D-NY) has faced scrutiny in 2026 following financial disclosures showing investments in defense contractors, including Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumma...

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March 20, 2026 Breaking

Cuba Faces Widespread Energy Crisis

Havana · Cuba

Cuba is experiencing a severe energy crisis, with nationwide blackouts affecting millions of residents. The national electrical grid has collapsed in several regions, leaving homes, hospi...

March 9, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Israel unlawfully used white phosphorus in Lebanon, rights group says

Southern Lebanon · Tyre · South Governorate · Lebanon

Human Rights Watch and other international observers have reported that the Israeli military used white phosphorus munitions in populated areas of southern Lebanon during the ongoing conf...

2026 attack civilians conflict displacement evidence

March 7, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Dozens killed in Lebanon during Israel search for missing navigator

Sidon · South Governorate · Lebanon

Dozens of Lebanese civilians have been killed as Israeli forces conduct operations in southern Lebanon searching for a navigator who has been missing for 40 years. The military action rep...

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February 27, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Violence and destruction reported in West Bank villages

West Bank · Ramallah · Palestine

On February 27, 2026, reports from the occupied West Bank indicated that illegal Israeli settlers uprooted hundreds of Palestinian-owned olive trees and assaulted local residents. The inc...

2026 assault attack breaking civilians conflict

February 25, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Modi Visits Israel Amid Ongoing Gaza genocide

Supreme Court of India · New Delhi · Delhi · India

Indian Prime Minister :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} arrived in :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} for an official visit as military operations continue in Gaza. According to o...

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February 15, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Israeli Airstrikes Kill Civilians in Gaza

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On February 15, 2026, at least 11 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, according to Gaza Civil Defence authorities. The strikes occurred from dawn to midd...

February 14, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Trapped Between Walls: Civilian Life Under Prolonged Occupation

There is no real pause button for civilians in the West Bank and Gaza. The restrictions do not switch off at night. The fear does not fade with sunrise. Checkpoints, roadblocks, military ...

2026 aid blockade checkpoints children civilians

February 13, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Cruelty and Hardship for Palestinian Civilians Under Israeli Occupation

Palestinian civilians in the West Bank and Gaza have lived under Israeli military occupation for decades, facing severe restrictions on movement, access to healthcare, education, and basi...

2026 aid blockade checkpoints children civilians

February 12, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Palestinians Wounded and Killed by Israeli Forces During Ongoing Gaza Violence

2026 artillery casualties ceasefire children conflict

On February 12, 2026, Israeli military forces opened fire in parts of the Gaza Strip despite an existing ceasefire, resulting in new casualties among Palestinian civilians. Medical source...

February 10, 2026 Breaking

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Israeli athletes return to Olympics after Gaza conflict amid international scrutiny

Olympic Village · Paris · Île-de-France · France

Israeli athletes return to Olympics after Gaza conflict amid international scrutiny In February 2026, Israeli athletes were welcomed to participate in the Winter Olympics follo...

2026 athletes casualties committee conflict controversy

February 10, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Over 25,000 tonnes of explosives dropped on Gaza since October 7

2025 2026 airstrikes artillery casualties civilian

Over 25,000 tonnes of explosives dropped on Gaza since October 7 Since October 7, 2025, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have conducted air and artillery strikes on the Gaza Str...

February 6, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Great replacement debate in Europe and NGO involvement

London · England · United Kingdom

Great replacement debate in Europe and NGO involvement European countries have experienced sustained migration from Africa, the Middle East, and Asia since the early 2010s. Statistics ...

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February 6, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Kuwait School Bombed in Northern Gaza, Casualties Reported

Kuwait School · Beit Hanoun · Gaza Strip · Palestine

Kuwait School Bombed in Northern Gaza, Casualties Reported On February 6, 2026, the Kuwait School in northern Gaza was struck by aerial bombing, resulting in multiple fatalities and inju...

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February 6, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Sudan ceasefire violations continue despite international monitoring

Khartoum · Khartoum State · Sudan

Sudan ceasefire violations continue despite international monitoring In early February 2026, international observers and humanitarian organizations reported multiple ceasefire ...

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February 5, 2026 Breaking

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Massacre in Nigerian Kwara State After Militant Attack

Abuja · Federal Capital Territory · Nigeria

Massacre in Nigerian Kwara State After Militant Attack On February 5, 2026, Nigerian authorities and humanitarian organisations reported that at least 162 people were killed in...

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February 3, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Gaza under siege. Destruction of water and civilian infrastructure since 1948

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February 3, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Israeli Military Strikes Continue in Gaza Despite Ceasefire Agreements

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Israeli Military Strikes Continue in Gaza Despite Ceasefire Agreements Reports from Gaza’s health authorities indicate that Israeli air and military strikes have continued in m...

February 2, 2026 Breaking

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French Judges Issue Arrest Warrants for French-Israeli Activists Over Complicity in Genocide

Paris Court of Appeal · Paris · Île-de-France · France

French Judges Issue Arrest Warrants for French-Israeli Activists Over Complicity in Genocide French investigating judges in Paris have issued warrants for two French-Israeli na...

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February 1, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Israel’s Occupation of Palestine: A Timeline

Jerusalem · Jerusalem District · Israel / Palestine

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Israeli Airstrikes Across Gaza Reported to Kill Dozens

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Israeli Airstrikes Across Gaza Reported to Kill Dozens Multiple Israeli airstrikes were reported across the Gaza Strip on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of at least 30 Pales...

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Humanitarian Reports Highlight Critical Conditions of Children in Palestine

Humanitarian Reports Highlight Critical Conditions of Children in Palestine Humanitarian organisations and United Nations agencies have reported that many children in Palestini...

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Israeli Fire in Gaza Reported to Kill 30, Injure 30 More

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Israeli Fire in Gaza Reported to Kill 30, Injure 30 More The Gaza Health Ministry reported that Israeli military fire killed at least 30 Palestinians and injured another 30 sin...

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Silwan · Jerusalem · Jerusalem District · Israel / Palestine

New Eviction Orders Issued for Palestinian Families in Silwan

Palestinians Face Fresh Slew of Evictions in Silwan, After Court Dismisses Appeal In Silwan, East Jerusalem, Palestinian residents are facing new eviction orders following the ...

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Reports on Conditions of Palestinian Detainees in Israeli Prisons

Reports on Conditions of Palestinian Detainees in Israeli Prisons Various international organisations and human rights groups have published reports detailing conditions in Isr...

January 28, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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UN reports Odessa drone attack kills civilians and disrupts vital infrastructure

Odesa · Odesa Oblast · Ukraine

On January 28, 2026, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reported that a massive drone attack in Odesa, Ukraine, killed and injured several civilians an...

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January 28, 2026 Politics

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Underreported global humanitarian crises report highlights forgotten emergencies

On January 28, 2026, the tenth annual CARE Crisis Report was published, identifying the ten most under‑reported humanitarian crises of 2025 worldwide. The report found that the Central Af...

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January 26, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Continued israeli military actions in gaza amid fragile ceasefire

2026 aid airstrikes bombardment casualties ceasefire

Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip have continued despite a nominal ceasefire agreed in October 2025, with renewed airstrikes and clashes reported. Humanitarian sources indicat...

January 25, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Ukraine, Russia and US direct engagement talks in UAE

Abu Dhabi · Abu Dhabi Emirate · United Arab Emirates

On January 25, 2026, Ukraine, Russia, and United States negotiators continued trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi aimed at negotiating terms to end the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Thou...

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January 24, 2026 Breaking

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Israeli settlers reportedly beat residents on West Bank outskirts

Hebron · Hebron Governorate · Palestine

On January 24, 2026, multiple news sources reported that Israeli settlers allegedly beat three residents, including a 70‑year‑old man, on the outskirts of a town in the occupied West Bank...

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January 23, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Gaza Health Data Shows Continued Palestinian Deaths Amid Ceasefire Violations

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On January 23, 2026, data from the Gaza Health Ministry and United Nations updates indicated continued Palestinian fatalities in the Gaza Strip due to ongoing hostilities and ceasefire vi...

January 21, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Israeli forces kill civilians and journalists in gaza despite ceasefire

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Israeli military actions in Gaza on January 21, 2026, killed at least 11 Palestinians including two 13‑year‑old boys and three journalists, according to Gaza health authorities and local ...

January 21, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Ethiopian forces and rebels clash near disputed border towns

Alamata · Tigray Region · Ethiopia

In Ethiopia, government forces clashed with armed rebel groups near disputed border towns in the Tigray and Amhara regions. Local sources reported multiple casualties, destruction of prop...

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January 20, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Multiple Fronts Escalate: Ukraine Hit by Massive Strikes as Gaza Evacuations Begin

Russian forces launched a series of large-scale aerial and missile attacks against Ukraine overnight, using updated tactics that targeted critical energy infrastructure and nuclear power ...

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January 19, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Palestine: gaza death toll rises, conditions worsening

Gaza Death Toll Surges Above 71,000 as Humanitarian Crisis Persists Medical authorities in the Gaza Strip reported on January 19 2026 that the cumulative death toll from the ongoing conf...

2026 aid ceasefire civilians conflict crisis

January 19, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Russia-ukraine conflict escalates with energy infrastructure hits

Russia Intensifies Strikes on Ukraine Energy Infrastructure On January 19, 2026, Ukrainian officials reported that Russian forces conducted a large drone strike against Ukraine’s energy ...

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January 16, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Palestinian child shot dead by israeli troops in occupied west bank

Jenin · Jenin Governorate · Palestine

A Palestinian child was shot dead by Israeli military personnel in the occupied West Bank on January 16, 2026, according to rights groups and local health officials. The incident occurred...

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January 15, 2026 Breaking

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Board of Peace for Gaza

Board of Peace for Gaza Date: Ongoing as of January 2026 Description: The Board of Peace is a U.S.-led international body announced by President Donald Trump to oversee governance,...

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January 3, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Palestinian girl killed by Israeli fire in Gaza despite ceasefire

2026 agencies attacks bombardment border casualties

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December 4, 2025 Wars & Conflicts

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Repeated Settler Incursions and Property Damage in Taybeh

Taybeh Village · Taybeh · West Bank · Palestine

During the night of December 4–5, 2025, Israeli settlers again targeted the Christian village of Taybeh. Residents reported that cars were set on fire and at least one building was vandal...

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November 7, 2025 Wars & Conflicts

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Explosive devices disguised as toys

Lebanon

Reports and warnings from humanitarian organizations, demining teams, and local authorities have highlighted the danger posed by explosive devices and unexploded ordnance found in conflic...

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October 22, 2025 Wars & Conflicts

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Allegations organ removal Gaza

Gaza · Palestine

Allegations of organ removal from Palestinian bodies have circulated multiple times during and after the Gaza war, particularly in relation to bodies returned following Israeli military o...

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October 17, 2025 Wars & Conflicts

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Gaza Officials Accuse Israel of Organ Theft from Palestinian Bodies

2025 accusation alThawabta bodies ceasefire conflict

On October 17, 2025, the director of the Government Media Office in Gaza, Dr. Ismail al-Thawabta, publicly accused the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) of removing organs from Palestinian bodi...

October 17, 2025 Wars & Conflicts

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Palestinian authorities report bodies returned with missing organs and signs of abuse

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Palestinian authorities report bodies returned with missing organs and signs of abuse On October 17, 2025, officials in the Gaza Strip reported that the bodies of Palestinian detainees a...

October 10, 2025 Wars & Conflicts

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Gaza Ceasefire Takes Effect After Israel Approves Deal

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Gaza Ceasefire Takes Effect After Israel Approves Deal On October 10, 2025, a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip officially went into effect after the Israeli governmen...

Washington · District of Columbia · United States

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July 9, 2025 Politics

United States Imposes Sanctions on UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese

On July 9, 2025, the United States government announced sanctions against Francesca Albanese, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian ter...

2025 accountability Albanese controversy criticism debate

White House · Washington · District of Columbia · United States

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July 7, 2025 Politics

Netanyahu Meets Trump at White House Amid Ceasefire Negotiations

Netanyahu Meets Trump at White House Amid Ceasefire Negotiations Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on July 7, 2025. The me...

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June 24, 2025 Wars & Conflicts

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Israel military offensive in gaza kills dozens including aid seekers

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Israeli military strikes in the Gaza Strip killed at least 86 Palestinians, including dozens of people seeking humanitarian aid near distribution centers, according to medical sources in ...

Washington DC · Washington · United States

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July 24, 2024 Breaking

Netanyahu address US Congress standing ovation

On July 24, 2024, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint session of the United States Congress in Washington, D.C. The speech focused on Israel’s ongoing war on innoc...

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June 24, 2024 Wars & Conflicts

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Report Says Up to 21,000 Children Missing or Separated From Families in Gaza

Report Says Up to 21,000 Children Missing or Separated From Families in Gaza A new report warned that the number of children missing or separated from their families in the Gaz...

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April 26, 2024 Breaking

Rabbis Gaza border arrest Israel

Erez Crossing · Israel

On April 26, 2024, Israeli police detained a group of rabbis and peace activists near the Erez Crossing along the Gaza–Israel border. The group was participating in a coordinated protest ...

February 20, 2024 Wars & Conflicts

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Doctors Allege Children Shot During Gaza Fighting as Israeli Military Rejects Claims

Gaza City Hospitals Area · Gaza City · Gaza Strip · Palestine

Doctors Allege Children Shot During Gaza Fighting as Israeli Military Rejects Claims Medical professionals working in Gaza said they have treated children with gunshot wounds t...

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January 29, 2024 Wars & Conflicts

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Disappearance and Killing of the Ambulance Crew Sent to Rescue Hind Rajab

Al-Shati Refugee Camp · Gaza City · Gaza Strip · Palestine

On January 29, 2024, following the emergency call involving Hind Rajab, the Palestine Red Crescent Society dispatched an ambulance crew consisting of two paramedics to her last known loca...

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January 26, 2024 Wars & Conflicts

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Palestinian Holocaust

Palestinian Holocaust The term “Palestinian Holocaust” has been used by activists and commentators to describe the cumulative impact of displacement, warfare, and territorial loss experi...

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January 2, 2024 Wars & Conflicts

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Rights Group Says Fate of Palestinian Children Removed from Gaza Remains Unknown

Rights Group Says Fate of Palestinian Children Removed from Gaza Remains Unknown The Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor reported that Israeli forces have removed Palestinian childre...

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October 24, 2023 Wars & Conflicts

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The Mysteries of October 7. Seymour Hersh publication

The Mysteries of October 7. Hostage negotiations and armed group involvement On October 24, 2023, journalist Seymour Hersh published an article titled "The Mysteries of O...

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October 20, 2023 Politics

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UN rapporteur issues Gaza remarks

New York · United States

Francesca Albanese, United Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, issued remarks on October 20, 2023, in connection with document A...

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October 13, 2023 Breaking

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Bayer links draw scrutiny

Gaza · Palestine

During the Israel–Hamas war that began in October 2023, allegations emerged regarding the use of white phosphorus munitions by Israeli forces in Gaza and southern Lebanon. Human rights or...

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Nepal District Court · Kathmandu · Bagmati Province · Nepal

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April 8, 2018 Breaking

Canadian Aid Worker Peter John Dalglish Arrested and Jailed in Nepal for Child Sexual Abuse

Peter John Dalglish, a Canadian humanitarian worker and former United Nations official, was arrested by Nepal police on April 8, 2018, on charges of child sexual abuse and pedophilia. He ...

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August 25, 2017 Wars & Conflicts

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Rohingya Genocide

Rakhine State · Sittwe · Myanmar

On August 25, 2017, the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) attacked police posts in Rakhine State, Myanmar. The Myanmar military responded with coordinated operations against Rohingya ...

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September 5, 2015 Breaking

Israeli and Jewish aid groups support migrant and refugee assistance in Europe

Brussels · Brussels-Capital Region · Belgium

Israeli and Jewish aid groups support migrant and refugee assistance in Europe On September 5, 2015, IsraAID, an Israeli non-governmental organization founded in 2001 to provide disaster...

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August 3, 2014 Wars & Conflicts

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Yazidi Genocide

Sinjar · Nineveh Governorate · Iraq

Yazidi Genocide On August 3, 2014, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) launched an हमला on the Sinjar region of northern Iraq, targeting the Yazidi minority. ISIS forces captured ...

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July 22, 2011 Wars & Conflicts

NATO and Libya's water system

Brega · Libya

On 22 July 2011, during the Libyan Civil War, NATO aircraft struck a facility in Brega that manufactured large-diameter pipes used in Libya's Great Man-Made River water system. The facili...

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February 26, 2003 Wars & Conflicts

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Darfur Genocide

Darfur · El Fasher · North Darfur · Sudan

Darfur Genocide On February 26, 2003, rebel groups in Darfur, Sudan, including the Sudan Liberation Army and Justice and Equality Movement, launched attacks against government installati...

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August 31, 1997 Breaking

Diana Frances Spencer

Diana Frances Spencer (7 1 1961 – 8 31 1997) was a British socialite and member of the aristocracy who became Princess of Wales upon her marriage to Charles, Prince of Wales, in 1981. She...

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May 30, 1967 Wars & Conflicts

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Historical Overview of Biafran Mass Killings

Enugu · Enugu State · Nigeria

The Biafran mass killings occurred during the Nigerian Civil War, which lasted from 1967 to 1970. Following the secession of the southeastern provinces of Nigeria and the declaration of t...

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