Under international pressure, Israel is gradually loosening its months-long blockade on Gaza, and humanitarian aid is slowly trickling through into this besieged enclave. Residents and aid workers say it has not come close to meeting residents’ immediate needs – calling recent deliveries “drops in the ocean”. This week, BBC journalists gained unprecedented access to several...
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China Reiterates Commitment to Pakistan Sovereignty After Conflict with India
China made an unambiguous statement of support for Pakistan following renewed tensions between it and India, after recent border incidents along the Line of Control (LoC) reignited concerns over regional stability in South Asia. This declaration came following recent border flare-ups along the LoC. Lin Jian, spokesperson for China’s Foreign Ministry in Beijing, confirmed its...
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Gaza Humanitarian Foundation Director Outlines Aid Delivery Plans Amid Ongoing Crisis
As Gaza continues to experience worsening humanitarian problems, the newly established Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) plans to start aid operations by May 2025. Executive Director Jake Wood has laid out GHF’s plans for providing essential supplies such as 300 million meals in their first 90 days of operations – which are estimated by The Times...
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Israel Announces Plans to Allow “Basic Amounts of Food into Gaza During Military Offensive
As international pressure over Gaza’s worsening humanitarian crisis grows, Israel announced on Sunday it would allow limited food and aid into besieged Palestinian territory while maintaining its military offensive. Officials from Israeli described their move as a “measured humanitarian gesture,” as global leaders called on global powers to ease conditions faced by civilians trapped there....
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Mexican Navy Ship Collides With Brooklyn Bridge
On May 17, 2025, an unprecedented maritime tragedy unfolded when Mexico Navy’s training vessel Cuauhtemoc collided with New York City’s Brooklyn Bridge, leading to two deaths and 19 injuries (four critical) sustained by both parties involved – as reported by Wikipedia and several media outlets (The Sun +13; Times of India +13 and Sky News...
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Israeli Military Launches Major New Offensive in Gaza as Trump Departs Region Without Reaching Peace Agreement
Tel Aviv/Gaza City – Israel has launched an offensive in Gaza Strip, further exacerbating an already serious conflict, only hours after former U.S. President Donald Trump left after failing to broker ceasefire between Hamas and Israel during his diplomatic visit. On Friday morning, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced they have begun “Operation Iron Vow,” a...
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Russia and Ukraine Commence Direct Talks Since 2022; Ceasefire Remains Unattainable
Russian and Ukrainian officials met for direct peace talks for the first time since early 2022 on Friday in Istanbul. Unfortunately, despite initial hopes, they parted ways without reaching an agreement that could end their ongoing conflict.WSJ, The Guardian, YahooRustem Umerov led a Ukrainian delegation that arrived with the aim of securing an unconditional 30-day...
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War Refugees Report Increased Abuse and Hostility in Poland
Warsaw, May 14 2025 — Ukrainian refugees living in Poland have reported growing instances of verbal abuse, discrimination, and hostility as public sentiment shifts amid economic strain and war fatigue. Many refugees report hearing comments like: “Go back to Ukraine” being told in public spaces, workplaces, and even by landlords — in stark contrast with...
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Timelapse Captures President Trump and Saudi Officials’ Marathon Handshake Session
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — A recent timelapse video is making waves online as it captures an impressive sequence of handshakes between former U.S. President Donald Trump and numerous Saudi officials during his high-profile diplomatic visit. Recorded during Trump’s 2017 Middle East tour on its opening day, this fast-paced greeting session marked a crucial point in...
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India and Pakistan Both Claim Victory But This Latest Conflict Has No Winners
As India and Pakistan’s latest hostilities near an end, both nations have declared strategic victories despite devastating consequences to both sides. Analysts and citizens alike are questioning if there really were any true winners from such an epic conflict that left both nations reeling. Skirmishes over Kashmir escalated into an almost full-scale confrontation that lasted...