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Fighting in southwestern Somalia kills dozens of people, including 4 civilians

Fighting in southwestern Somalia kills dozens of people, including 4 civilians

Fierce fighting between government troops and militias in Somalia's southwestern city of Baidoa has killed dozens, including at least four civilians

How Pietro Scalia Used an Unlikely Sound Trick to Shape Black Hawk Down

How Pietro Scalia Used an Unlikely Sound Trick to Shape Black Hawk Down

Explore the inside story of how editor Pietro Scalia's Oscar-winning work on Black Hawk Down transformed a chaotic war film into a visceral masterpiece.

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir Advocates for Nightly Strikes and Increased Casualties in Gaza

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir Advocates for Nightly Strikes and Increased Casualties in Gaza

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir stated on former hostage Rom Braslavski’s ‘October 8’ podcast that Israel should kill “30 to 40” Gazans in targeted strikes every night. Ben-Gvir argued that Israel should not limit its actions to those posing an immediate threat, asserting that some Gazans are “not worthy of life.” He specifically referred to a woman who provided food to Braslavski during his captivity as a “terrorist for all intents and purposes” who “needs a bullet in the head.” Ben-Gvir expressed pride in being feared in Gaza and called for renewed Israeli settlement throughout the Gaza Strip, advocating for the emigration of Gazans and the killing of terrorists “one by one.” He also vowed to support Braslavski’s desire to execute captured terrorists personally, referencing his own death penalty for terrorists law. Additionally, Ben-Gvir mentioned that conditions in Israeli prisons for terrorists have been made significantly worse under his direction, and he believes organizations promoting pe...

U.S. to Develop Plan with Israel for Gaza Humanitarian Aid Distribution

U.S. to Develop Plan with Israel for Gaza Humanitarian Aid Distribution

The United States and Israel have agreed to formulate a plan to ensure humanitarian aid reaches civilians in the Gaza Strip without benefiting Hamas. This development was announced by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The agreement comes amidst escalating conflict in the region, with concerns about the distribution of aid and the potential for it to be diverted. The plan aims to address the critical needs of the civilian population in Gaza while maintaining security protocols to prevent resources from falling into the hands of the militant group. This collaborative effort underscores the U.S.'s commitment to supporting humanitarian efforts in the conflict zone and its strategic partnership with Israel.

Libya's Power Crisis Escalates with Widespread Grid Failure

Libya's Power Crisis Escalates with Widespread Grid Failure

Libya's electricity grid experienced another significant collapse on Monday, resulting in widespread power outages across the western, central, and southern regions of the country. This failure caused multiple power plants, including those in Zawiya, Khoms, and Ubari, to go offline. The Great Man-Made River water system was also affected, with all its pumping stations ceasing operation due to the electricity cuts. This marks the third major blackout in western Libya within two days, exacerbating public anger in a nation already grappling with political divisions. The National Oil Corporation has previously warned that continued attacks on energy infrastructure could lead to a declaration of force majeure on exports from Zawiya.

American Doctor Documentary Highlights U.S. Doctors' Witness Accounts from Gaza

American Doctor Documentary Highlights U.S. Doctors' Witness Accounts from Gaza

The documentary film 'American Doctor,' directed by Poh Si Teng and co-produced with Kirstine Barfod and Reem Haddad, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and is now showing in U.S. cinemas. The film follows three American doctors—Thaer Ahmad, a Palestinian-American emergency doctor; Mark Perlmutter, a Jewish orthopedic surgeon from North Carolina; and Feroze Sidhwa, a Zoroastrian trauma surgeon from California—as they volunteer in Gaza's collapsing hospital system. Upon their return to the U.S., these doctors become advocates in Congress, using their professional standing to provide firsthand accounts of the humanitarian crisis. The film aims to confront American audiences with the consequences of U.S. actions and inactions in Gaza, highlighting the severe destruction and the challenges faced by medical professionals and civilians.

Gaza-Bound Protest Ship Damaged in German Harbor, Delays Voyage

Gaza-Bound Protest Ship Damaged in German Harbor, Delays Voyage

A small vessel, temporarily renamed Handala II, which was intended to sail to Gaza as part of an anti-Israel protest, sustained significant damage in Kiel, Germany. The ship crashed into a harbor wall, resulting in at least €30,000 (approximately £25,000) in damages. The incident occurred last week while the Danish vessel, originally named Fru Sand, was en route to the Mediterranean. Its crew had planned to challenge Israel's blockade of Gaza. Following the collision, the ship also experienced engine trouble, rendering it unable to continue its journey. The Handala II has since left Kiel and is reportedly returning to Denmark for further repairs after some engine issues were addressed.

UN Human Rights Chief Urges Restraint Amid Escalating Civilian Toll in Yemen

UN Human Rights Chief Urges Restraint Amid Escalating Civilian Toll in Yemen

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has voiced significant alarm regarding the escalating civilian casualties in Yemen, calling for immediate de-escalation of hostilities. Since August 6, at least 17 civilian casualties have been reported in government-controlled areas due to attacks by Ansar Allah (Houthi group), with two additional casualties in Houthi-controlled areas in late July. These attacks include a missile strike on August 7 at the Jaw al-Naseem camp for internally displaced people in Ma'rib, injuring six civilians, including a child. Furthermore, missile and drone attacks on Al-Mokha port in Ta'izz Governorate on August 9 resulted in the deaths of three port workers and injuries to four others. The UN Human Rights Office is also verifying reports of subsequent attacks on Al-Mokha Port on August 14 and 15 that may have caused more civilian casualties. An attack on a cargo ship in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait on August 11 reportedly killed four crew members and injured several others. Tü...

UAE Shadow Network Allegedly Funnels Colombian Mercenaries to Sudan's RSF

UAE Shadow Network Allegedly Funnels Colombian Mercenaries to Sudan's RSF

A clandestine logistics network, reportedly coordinated by a security contractor in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is allegedly deploying thousands of Colombian mercenaries to support the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan. This operation, detailed in a Financial Times investigation, suggests a deepening covert involvement by Abu Dhabi in the Sudanese civil war. Recruitment for this deployment reportedly accelerated in mid-2024 through the Global Security Services Group (GSSG), a UAE-based private security firm with alleged ties to the Emirati Presidential Court. Combatants, including veterans of South American insurgencies and drug cartels, receive initial training at military facilities in the UAE, where Emirati military personnel instruct them in drone operations and anti-aircraft systems. They are then transported via 'ghost flights' and logistical convoys through strategic regional hubs like Bosaso, Somalia, and Kufra, Libya, to active combat zones in Darfur. Geolocation data tracked by the Conflict...

Zambia President Hichilema has been reelected for a second term

Zambia President Hichilema has been reelected for a second term

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has been reelected to serve a second five-year term