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Why the U.S. Targeted Sudan’s Al-Shifa Factory With Cruise Missiles

Why the U.S. Targeted Sudan’s Al-Shifa Factory With Cruise Missiles

military response to the 1998 embassy bombings, included a controversial cruise missile strike on the Al-Shifa pharmaceutical factory in Khartoum, ...

U.S. Judge Allows Trump Administration to Revoke Deportation Protections for Ethiopians

U.S. Judge Allows Trump Administration to Revoke Deportation Protections for Ethiopians

A U.S. federal judge, Judge Brian Murphy, has ruled that the administration of President Trump can proceed with revoking the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 5,000 Ethiopians. This decision removes the final judicial block that had prevented the government from ending TPS for individual countries. The ruling follows a 6-3 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in June, which limited the ability of courts to review Homeland Security’s efforts to terminate TPS protections. While the Supreme Court’s ruling specifically addressed TPS recipients from Syria and Haiti, its implications extended to other nationalities fighting the termination of their TPS status. Department of Homeland Security General Counsel James Percival confirmed the lifting of the stay on Ethiopia TPS termination, stating that all TPS terminations are now in effect. The Trump administration has been actively seeking to end TPS protections for at least 13 nationalities, including Venezuela, Nicaragua, South Sudan, and Somalia, as part of...

Deadly attacks on aid workers and contractors surge in South Sudan as UN urges protection

Deadly attacks on aid workers and contractors surge in South Sudan as UN urges protection

At least 36 humanitarian workers and contractors have been killed in South Sudan since January, surpassing last year's total of 31

Attacks on aid workers hit record high in 2025, UN says

Attacks on aid workers hit record high in 2025, UN says

By Emma Farge GENEVA, Aug 19 (Reuters) - A record number of humanitarian workers were attacked last year, driven partly by increased use of armed drones, the United Nations said on Wednesday, calling the trend "appalling".

Explosion of Old Munitions in Northern Israel Injures Six Thai Workers

Explosion of Old Munitions in Northern Israel Injures Six Thai Workers

An explosion involving old munitions in northern Israel on Tuesday resulted in injuries to six Thai migrant workers. Two of the workers sustained serious injuries and required surgery, according to Thailand’s Foreign Ministry. The incident occurred in an orchard near the town of Metula, which is close to the Lebanese border, an area that has experienced months of combat. Israeli media reported that unexploded ordnance detonated, causing the injuries. The Thai Embassy in Tel Aviv has confirmed that its ambassador visited the Ziv Medical Center in Safed, where all six injured workers were taken, to provide assistance. The embassy plans to coordinate with the medical center and other agencies to ensure the workers receive care and compensation. There are over 40,000 Thai workers in Israel, primarily employed in the agricultural sector, many of whom come from rural areas in Thailand seeking better employment opportunities abroad to support their families.

AP investigation shows how banned goods are smuggled into Gaza and millions of dollars change hands

AP investigation shows how banned goods are smuggled into Gaza and millions of dollars change hands

The smuggling of goods restricted by Israel into Gaza has boomed

AP Exclusive: How banned goods are smuggled into Gaza and millions of dollars change hands

AP Exclusive: How banned goods are smuggled into Gaza and millions of dollars change hands

The smuggling of goods restricted by Israel into Gaza has boomed

28 Years Ago Today, the U.S. Struck Targets in Afghanistan and Sudan

28 Years Ago Today, the U.S. Struck Targets in Afghanistan and Sudan

military action launched on August 20, 1998, as a direct response to the devastating al-Qaeda bombings of American embassies in Kenya and Tanzania....

International Committee of the Red Cross Expands Mental Health Support in Gaza Amid Deteriorating Humanitarian Situation

International Committee of the Red Cross Expands Mental Health Support in Gaza Amid Deteriorating Humanitarian Situation

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has significantly expanded its mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) program in Gaza. This expansion comes in response to a rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation and a high demand for MHPSS services among adults, children, and families affected by the ongoing conflict. The ICRC, founded in 1863, is an impartial, neutral, and independent humanitarian organization dedicated to preserving human dignity and alleviating suffering caused by war and armed violence. In collaboration with Red Cross and Red Crescent partners globally, the ICRC delivers life-saving aid, helps reconnect families, and locates missing persons. The organization also engages with authorities and armed forces to improve living conditions for detainees and advocate for compliance with international humanitarian law, protecting non-combatants from various threats, including digital ones. The MHPSS program, launched in 2024, specifically targets patients in health facilities ...

Donor fatigue guts demining in Asia, as active conflicts draw away funding

Donor fatigue guts demining in Asia, as active conflicts draw away funding

Land mines and unexploded bombs from conflicts of the last century still plague parts of Southeast Asia, claiming lives and limbs each year

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.