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20 April

Gaza Rescuers Say Israeli Air Strikes Kill 25

Gaza's civil defense agency reported that Israeli air strikes since dawn on Sunday have killed at least 25 people across the Gaza Strip, including women and children.

20 April

Secretary-General Briefs Press on Recent Developments in Middle East Secretary-General António Guterres briefs reporters on recent developments in Israel and Gaza. "I appeal to all parties – and those who have an influence over those parties -- to avoid any further escalation and spillover. I call for the immediate release of all Israeli hostages held in Gaza. Civilians must be protected at all times. International humanitarian law must be respected and upheld, " said the Secretary-General.

Staff Writer With AFP

UN Chief ‘Gravely Concerned’ About US Strikes on Yemen

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is "gravely concerned" about air strikes conducted by the United States in Yemen, a spokesman said Saturday, after rebels there said the attacks killed some 80 people and wounded 150.

19 April

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Gaza Rescuers Say Israeli Strikes Kill 24 After Hamas Rejects Truce Proposal

Gaza's civil defense rescue agency said Friday that Israeli strikes killed at least 24 people, including 10 from the same family, after Hamas signalled its rejection of Israel's latest ceasefire proposal.

19 April

Staff Writer With AFP

US to Withdraw Some 1,000 Troops From Syria

The United States will roughly halve the number of troops it has deployed in Syria to less than 1,000 in the coming months, the Pentagon said Friday.

19 April

A handout picture provided by Iran's Defence Ministry shows the launch of Iran's newest satellite-carrying rocket, called "Zuljanah," at an undisclosed location on February 1, 2021.

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Iran, US to Hold Second Round of High-Stakes Nuclear Talks in Rome

The United States and Iran are set to resume high-stakes talks Saturday on Tehran's nuclear program, a week after an initial round of discussions that both sides described as "constructive."

18 April

Staff Writer With AFP

Hamas Signals Rejection of Israel’s Latest Truce Proposal

Hamas on Thursday signalled its rejection of Israel's latest truce proposal and called for a "comprehensive" deal to end the 18-month-long war.

18 April

Staff Writer With AFP

Deadly US Strikes Hit Yemen Fuel Port Used by Houthis

The US military said it had destroyed a key Yemeni fuel port as it targets the country's Houthi rebels, who said Friday that 20 people had been killed in the strikes.

17 April

President Donald Trump signs a document reinstating sanctions against Iran

Staff Writer With AFP

Trump Blocked Israeli Plan to Strike Iran Nuclear Sites: Report

US President Donald Trump scuppered an Israeli plan to strike Iranian nuclear sites, the New York Times reported on Wednesday, as Washington attempts to reach a deal to curb Tehran's weapons program.

17 April

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Israel Says 30 Percent of Gaza Turned Into Buffer Zone

Israel announced Wednesday it had converted 30 percent of Gaza into a buffer zone as it pressed its unrelenting military offensive, vowing to maintain its blockade on humanitarian aid to the war-ravaged territory.

16 April