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Israel says troops to stay in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza 'until further notice' By AFP July 02, 2026 02:42 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Israel's defence minister said Wednesday that Israeli f …
Israel says troops to stay in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza 'until further notice'The Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe ceasefire declared in Gaza more than eight months ago is a "deadly illusion", the UN charged on Friday, with 265 children killed there since the fighting was supposed to have stopped. …
Gaza ceasefire a 'deadly illusion': UNICEFThe Standard
… In Gaza, leaders called for faster humanitarian and reconstruction efforts and an end to violence in the West Bank. …
G7 backs Iran deal as Hormuz reopens to shippingCitizen Digital
… le' with AI By AFP June 11, 2026 03:02 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Prince William, pictured in Boston, Massachusetts, on November 30, 2022, has said he would like to see an "end to the fighting" in Gaza …
Prince William says UK homelessness 'preventable' with AICapital News
… The British barrister rose to international prominence after seeking arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity linked to the Gaza conflict. …
ICC Suspends Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan Over Sexual Misconduct AllegationsThe Standard
… The 55-year-old Briton hit the headlines when he successfully applied for arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defence minister Yoav Gallant over the Gaza war. …
ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan suspended over sex abuse claimsCitizen Digital
… And in a message carried by state TV, the Revolutionary Guards intelligence body said that "Iran considers crossing the red lines in Lebanon and Gaza to mean direct war". …
Trump says Iran truce talks moving at 'rapid pace' after Tehran threatsCitizen Digital
Netanyahu directs Israeli forces to expand Gaza control to 70 percent By Reuters May 30, 2026 02:34 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter TOPSHOT - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gives a press conferen …
Netanyahu directs Israeli forces to expand Gaza control to 70 percentCitizen Digital
Israeli strike kills five Gaza police officers, child By AFP May 24, 2026 05:17 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize An Israeli strike killed five police officers and a child in the northern Ga …
Israeli strike kills five Gaza police officers, childCitizen Digital
Israel deports all foreign activists from Gaza flotilla By AFP May 22, 2026 05:28 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Israel said on Thursday it had deported all the foreign activists seized b …
Israel deports all foreign activists from Gaza flotillaIsrael's defence minister said Israeli forces would remain in security zones established in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza "until further notice" to protect Israel's residents from jihadist terrorists. Israeli officials have repeatedly ruled out withdrawing troops from southern Lebanon, where forces continue to clash with Hezbollah fighters.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Israel's defence minister said Israeli forces would remain in security zones established in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza "until further notice" to protect Israel's residents from jihadist terrorists. Israeli officials have repeatedly ruled out withdrawing troops from southern Lebanon, where forces continue to clash with Hezbollah fighters.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The UN children's agency says 265 Palestinian children have been killed in Gaza since a ceasefire was declared in October 2025, with UNICEF stating that a child has been killed on average every day for more than eight months despite the supposed ceasefire. According to Gaza's health ministry, at least 992 Palestinians have been killed since the ceasefire was announced.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Group of Seven has welcomed a US-Iran agreement that allows ships to resume passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a corridor handling about a fifth of the world's oil. The G7 said the deal, brokered by President Trump, offers a chance to prevent Iran's nuclear development while ending a blockade, and a multinational naval mission led by France and the United Kingdom will help clear mines and protect merchant vessels.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Prince William told London Tech Week that homelessness in the UK is "entirely preventable" with AI-supported technology. His homeless charity Homewards launched the Homelessness Data Lab, a collaboration designed to use data and technology to flag warning signs before people lose their homes.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The ICC's governing body suspended Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan following a review of UN investigation findings and recommendations from an independent panel; Khan denied the allegations through his lawyers, calling the suspension unlawful and procedurally unfair.
9 June 2026 · Capital News →
The International Criminal Court's governing bureau has suspended chief prosecutor Karim Khan with immediate effect as he faces sexual abuse allegations against a member of his office, though the bureau noted the suspension does not indicate the final outcome. Khan, who had already taken leave of absence in May 2025 to fight the allegations he denies, will have his case referred to the wider Assembly of State Parties for final decision.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
US President Donald Trump said Iran talks were moving at a "rapid pace" despite negotiations to end the Mideast war appearing in deep trouble, with Iran's Revolutionary Guards warning of new fronts and Tehran suspending dialogue with mediators in protest at Israel's expanding offensive in Lebanon.
2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu directed Israel's military to seize 70% of Gaza, expanding from the estimated 64% already effectively controlled. This breaks an October U.S.-brokered truce that stipulated Israeli troops should withdraw to a "Yellow Line" demarcating control at roughly 53% of Gaza.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An Israeli airstrike in northern Gaza's al-Tuam area killed five police officers and a child on Saturday, according to rescuers and Gaza's police force. Gaza's civil defence agency reported six deaths and injuries; an Israeli military source said the strike targeted Hamas terrorists.
24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Israel deported all foreign activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla that was intercepted at sea on Monday, after global condemnation over their treatment in detention. Some 430 activists from countries around the world had been placed in detention following their attempt to break Israel's blockade of Palestinian territory.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir posted a video showing detained activists from dozens of countries kneeling with hands zip-tied while being pushed and dragged by Israeli personnel after being intercepted on a Mediterranean flotilla. The video sparked international condemnation from Australian, EU, and US officials, with an international lawyer arguing that Israel violated international law obligations toward detainees.
22 May 2026 · The Standard →
Manchester City announced Friday that manager Pep Guardiola will leave the club after the final game of the season, a year before his contract ends. The 55-year-old Catalan coach leaves having collected 20 trophies in 10 years, including six Premier League titles and the club's first Champions League trophy in 2023.
22 May 2026 · The Standard →
A UN special rapporteur on torture raised alarm on Tuesday over alleged torture, potentially unlawful deaths, and incommunicado detention of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli prisons since October 2023, citing information gathered on 52 cases of torture or ill-treatment and 33 additional cases.
20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel had almost completed eliminating those responsible for orchestrating the October 7 attack, following the killing of Ezzedine Al-Haddad, commander of Hamas's armed wing, in an Israeli airstrike Friday.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Somaliland marked its Independence Day with celebrations in the capital Hargeisa following Israel's December recognition of its independence, making Israel the first country to do so since Somaliland declared separation from Somalia in 1991. The move has drawn both domestic support and opposition, with protests and arrests reported among the region's Muslim population, while other countries including the US, UAE, and Ethiopia have not followed Israel's lead.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Yasser Abbas, 64, son of Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas and a businessman based in Canada, won a seat on Fatah's central committee in preliminary results from the movement's first congress in years. Jailed Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti topped the results with the highest number of votes.
17 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Dozens of Palestinian couples exchanged vows in a mass wedding ceremony in Gaza City since a ceasefire took effect in October, with the event organized and funded by Turkish humanitarian organization IHH. The celebration featured traditional Palestinian dress and folk dancing, marking marriages long-delayed by a devastating two-year war.
15 May 2026 · The Standard →
A far-right Israeli settler movement called Uri Tzafon ("Awake, North Wind") is advocating for Israel's northern border to extend to at least the Litani River, some 30 kilometres into Lebanese territory, and aims to establish permanent Israeli civilian presence in the area. The group, comprising dozens of families and co-founded in 2024, has gained traction amid the Israel-Hezbollah conflict that has displaced over a million Lebanese.
14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Labour lost 1,498 of 2,566 English council seats and lost control of Wales's Senedd for the first time in 100 years, triggering calls from party MPs and ministers for Starmer to step down.
13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Eurovision Song Contest kicked off in Vienna on Sunday with thousands of fans attending events and an opening ceremony welcoming 35 participating delegations, ahead of the grand final on May 16. The contest has faced renewed calls for a boycott over Israel's participation.
10 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Azzam Khalil al-Hayya, 23, the son of Hamas chief negotiator Khalil al-Hayya, died from wounds sustained in an Israeli airstrike on Gaza City's Al-Daraj neighbourhood. He is the fourth of Khalil al-Hayya's seven sons to be killed in Israeli attacks, according to a Hamas source.
7 May 2026 · The Standard →
After missiles struck the UAE on Monday, the first attacks since a truce took effect last month, Iran's chief negotiator warned that his country has "not even started" in its standoff over the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes prompted schools to revert to remote learning and dampened hopes of a quick return to normality.
6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Israeli prime ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid announced they will run together on a joint list in this year's elections to challenge incumbent Benjamin Netanyahu. They are founding the "Beyahad" (Together) party under Bennett's leadership.
27 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza's Deir el-Balah area voted Saturday in municipal elections, the first vote since the Gaza war began in October 2023. Nearly 1.5 million registered voters participated in the West Bank, along with 70,000 in Deir el-Balah, with most electoral lists aligned with President Mahmud Abbas's Fatah party or running as independents, amid widespread disillusionment and criticism of the Palestinian Authority.
25 April 2026 · The Standard →