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 Taliban members on the second anniversary of the fall of Kabul, near the US embassy

Taliban's treatment of women under scrutiny at UN rights meeting

Since they swept back into power, most girls have been barred from high school and women from universities.

By REUTERS
29/04/2024

Gaza could surpass famine thresholds in six weeks, WFP official says

A UN-backed report published in March said that famine was imminent and likely to occur by May in northern Gaza and could spread across the enclave by July.

By REUTERS
24/04/2024

Iran FM: European Union's decision to expand Iran sanctions is 'regrettable'

Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles on Israel in what it said was retaliation against a suspected Israeli bombing of its embassy compound in Damascus.

22/04/2024

What are the implications of the Israeli expansion in the West Bank

Israel's West Bank expansion sparks debate on settlements, Palestinian rejectionism, and terrorism, challenging prospects for peace and a two-state solution.

By ALIZA PILICHOWSKI
21/04/2024

US sanctions Lehava leader, fundraisers for violent settlers

The sanctions come the same day that similar measures were taken by the European Union Council, which sanctioned four individuals and two entities including Lehava.

19/04/2024
Ben-Zion Gopstein

EU sanctions hilltop youth, Lehava for human rights violations in the West Bank

The abuses include "torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment," the EU Council said in a statement.

EU's Air Safety Agency recommends caution in Israeli and Iranian air space

EASA said all affected airspaces - Israel, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq and Iran - were closed by the relevant authorities during the relevant period.

By REUTERS
15/04/2024

EU regulator finds no link between weight-loss drugs and suicidal thoughts

EMA also analyzed about 170 other case reports on suspected adverse reactions registered with the EU's EudraVigilance database.

By REUTERS
12/04/2024
 An anti-Israel banner in a street in Tehran, Iran, April 2, 2024

Israel on high alert as world works to stop clash with Iran

Despite tensions, as of Thursday night, there had been no special instructions given out by the Home Front Command, but that Israelis would be immediately notified of any steps taken.

11/04/2024

Iran nears nuclear capabilities amid unraveling nuclear deal – report

The country's actions, emboldened by lack of international regulation and its alliance with Russia, have left it closer to nuclear weapons capability than ever before, the Washington Post reported. 

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