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The Guardian
15 hours ago
- Politics
- The Guardian
An England parade, Trump pipers and stranded pigs: photos of the day
Smoke and flames billow from a forested area during a wildlife Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images An ambulance carrying the body of Didarul Islam exits NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell hospital during the transfer of the NYPD officer, who was killed by a gunman Photograph: Angelina Katsanis/AP The US president, Donald Trump, arrives, followed by a bagpiper band, at the opening ceremony for the Trump Golf Links golf course Photograph: Jacquelyn Martin/AP A woman participates in a protest outside what used to be the ministry of women. More than 500 feminist organisations in Ecuador are resisting President Daniel Noboa's decision to merge the ministry of women and human rights with another ministry as part of an 'efficiency plan' that involves laying off 5,000 workers Photograph: Gianna Benalcazar/EPA Mourners during the funeral of Palestinians killed in an early morning Israeli airstrike on a house in the central Gaza Strip Photograph: Hatem Khaled/Reuters A Palestinian inspects the damage to houses destroyed during an Israeli raid Photograph: Hatem Khaled/Reuters A supporter of President Nicolás Maduro holds an image of the late Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez during a rally to celebrate the first anniversary of Maduro's re-election Photograph: Federico Parra/AFP/Getty Images A woman holds a poster that reads 'Alvaro Uribe goes to prison', as people gather in celebration after a judge found the former Colombian president guilty of abuse of process and bribery of a public official Photograph: Luisa González/Reuters A woman collects items from her house that was destroyed in a Cambodian artillery attack Photograph: Athit Perawongmetha/Reuters People try to to board a smuggler's inflatable dinghy in an attempt to cross the English Channel Photograph: Sameer Al-Doumy/AFP/Getty Images England's Chloe Kelly takes a selfie with Leah Williamson, holding the Euros trophy, as the team bus makes its way down the Mall during the victory parade Photograph: Toby Melville/Reuters Flooding due to heavy rains in Miyun district, on the outskirts of Beijing. Heavy rain in Beijing killed about 30 people and forced authorities to evacuate tens of thousands as parts of northern China were lashed by torrential downpours that sparked deadly landslides Photograph: Adek Berry/AFP/Getty Images Pigs are stranded in floodwater at a farm Photograph: Ann Wang/Reuters Richard Anderson in the role of Dr Bartola (left) and Domenica Matthews in the role of Marcellina perform during the final dress rehearsal of The Marriage of Figaro at the Sydney Opera House Photograph: Bianca de Marchi/AAP A model presents a creation by designer Rohit Bal during India couture week Photograph: AFP/Getty Images
GMA Network
3 days ago
- Politics
- GMA Network
Israel resumes airdrop aid to Gaza, military says
Palestinians collect aid supplies from the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, June 9, 2025. REUTERS/ Hatem Khaled/ File photo Israel said it resumed aid airdrops to Gaza on Saturday and was taking several other steps to ease the humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian enclave, amid mounting international pressure and warnings from relief agencies of starvation spreading there. The Israeli military said "humanitarian corridors" would be established for safe movement of United Nations convoys delivering aid to Gazans and that "humanitarian pauses" would be implemented in densely populated areas. The announcement came after indirect ceasefire talks in Doha between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas were broken off with no deal in sight. The Israeli military said in a statement that the airdrops would be conducted in coordination with international aid organizations and would include seven pallets of aid containing flour, sugar, and canned food. Palestinian sources confirmed that aid has begun dropping in northern Gaza. Israel's foreign ministry said the military would "apply a 'humanitarian pause' in civilian centers and in humanitarian corridors" on Sunday morning. It provided no further details. International aid organizations say mass hunger has now arrived among Gaza's 2.2 million people, with stocks running out after Israel cut off all supplies to the territory in March, then reopened it in May but with new restrictions. Israel says it has let enough food into Gaza and accuses the United Nations of failing to distribute it. The United Nations says it is operating as effectively as possible under Israeli restrictions. "The IDF emphasizes that there is no starvation in the Gaza Strip; this is a false campaign promoted by Hamas," the Israeli military said in its Saturday statement. "Responsibility for food distribution to the population in Gaza lies with the UN and international aid organizations. Therefore, the UN and international organizations are expected to improve the effectiveness of aid distribution and to ensure that the aid does not reach Hamas." Aid ship intercepted The Israeli military stressed that despite the humanitarian steps, "combat operations have not ceased" in the Gaza Strip. Separately, international activists aboard an aid ship that set sail from Italy en route to Gaza said in a post on X that the vessel had been intercepted. The Israeli foreign ministry said on X that naval forces "stopped the vessel from illegally entering the maritime zone of the coast of Gaza," that it was being taken to Israeli shores and all passengers were safe. The UN said Thursday that humanitarian pauses in Gaza would allow "the scale up of humanitarian assistance" and said Israel hadn't provided ample route alternatives for its convoys which has hindered aid access. Dozens of Gazans have died of malnutrition in the past few weeks, according to the Gaza Health Ministry while 127 people have died due to malnutrition, including 85 children, since the start of the war, which began nearly two years ago. On Wednesday, more than 100 aid agencies warned that mass starvation was spreading across the enclave. The military also said Saturday that it had connected a power line to a desalination plant, expected to supply daily water needs for about 900,000 Gazans. Israel launched its assault on Gaza after Hamas-led fighters stormed Israeli towns near the border, killing some 1,200 people and capturing 251 hostages on October 7, 2023. Since then, Israeli forces have killed nearly 60,000 people in Gaza, health officials there say, and reduced much of the enclave to ruins. —Reuters
Straits Times
23-07-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Trump envoy Witkoff to travel to Europe and discuss Gaza, US official says
Displaced Palestinian walk with their belongings in the aftermath of an Israeli military operation in Deir Al-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip, July 22, 2025. REUTERS/Hatem Khaled WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff will travel to Europe this week for meetings on Israel's war in Gaza and a range of other issues, a U.S. official said on Tuesday, adding Witkoff will continue pushing for a ceasefire in the Palestinian enclave. Axios reported that Witkoff is expected to depart for Rome on Wednesday and arrive on Thursday for a meeting with Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer and a senior Qatari envoy. If sufficient progress is made, Witkoff will travel from Rome to Doha toward the end of the week to secure a deal, the news website reported, citing a U.S. and an Israeli source. WHY IT'S IMPORTANT Talks on a proposal for a 60-day Gaza ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas are being mediated by Qatar and Egypt with Washington's backing while the humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian enclave from U.S. ally Israel's military assault continues to mount. The ongoing war in Gaza has seen two ceasefires thus far, the most recent of which ended after two months when Israeli strikes killed over 400 Palestinians on March 18. CONTEXT Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore HDB launches 10,209 BTO and balance flats, as priority scheme for singles kick in Business Singapore's digital banks finding their niche in areas like SMEs as they narrow losses in 2024 Asia Japan Prime Minister Ishiba to resign by August, Mainichi newspaper reports World Trump says US will charge 19% tariff on goods from Philippines, down from 20% Singapore Two found dead after fire in Toa Payoh flat Singapore 2 foreigners arrested for shop theft at Changi Airport Opinion Most companies onboard the wrong way – here's how to get it right Singapore Ports and planes: The 2 Singapore firms helping to keep the world moving The latest bloodshed in the decades-old Israeli-Palestinian conflict was triggered in October 2023 when Hamas attacked Israel, killing 1,200 and taking about 250 hostages, Israeli tallies show. Israel's subsequent military assault has killed over 59,000 Palestinians, Gaza's health ministry says. The assault has also caused a hunger crisis, internally displaced Gaza's entire population and prompted accusations of genocide at the International Court of Justice and of war crimes at the International Criminal Court. Israel denies the accusations. REUTERS
Straits Times
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Straits Times
AFP appeals for evacuation of freelance staff from Gaza
Smoke rises during Israeli strikes amid the Israeli military operation in Deir Al-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip, July 21, 2025. REUTERS/Hatem Khaled/File Photo JERUSALEM - Agence France-Presse called on Israel on Tuesday to allow the immediate evacuation of its freelance contributors and their families from the Gaza Strip, citing worsening living conditions and escalating risks to their safety. In a statement, the French news agency said its freelancers faced an "appalling situation" in Gaza. A 21-month war with Israel has devastated the territory, a conflict triggered by Hamas' deadly attack on Israel in October 2023. "For months, we have been witnessing, powerless, the dramatic deterioration of their living conditions," AFP said, adding that the situation had become untenable despite the "exemplary courage, professional commitment and resilience" of its local team. The management statement came after AFP's journalists' association issued its own statement saying colleagues in Gaza risked dying of hunger. AFP said it had succeeded in evacuating eight staff members and their families from Gaza between January and April 2024, after months of effort. It is now seeking to secure safe passage for its freelance Palestinian reporters, despite "the extreme difficulty of leaving a territory under strict blockade". The Israeli military and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the AFP statement. Israel has barred international journalists from entering Gaza since October 7, 2023. AFP said the work of its Palestinian freelancers remained crucial to informing the world, but said they now had to leave because of the risk to their lives. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Two found dead after fire in Toa Payoh flat Singapore Singaporeans aged 21 to 59 can claim $600 SG60 vouchers from July 22 Singapore Singaporeans continue to hold world's most powerful passport in latest ranking Singapore Singapore, Vietnam agree to step up defence ties, dialogue between leaders Asia Malaysia govt's reform pledge tested as DAP chief bows over unresolved 2009 death of political aide Tech Singapore to increase pool of early adopters in AI to complement data scientists, engineers Singapore Prosecution says judge who acquitted duo of bribing ex-LTA official had copied defence arguments Singapore Ports and planes: The 2 Singapore firms helping to keep the world moving Reuters also works with freelance journalists in Gaza. "Reuters is deeply concerned about the health and safety of its freelancers in Gaza, with whom we are in daily contact. The extreme difficulty sourcing food is leading to their and all Gaza residents experiencing greater levels of hunger and illness," a Reuters spokesperson said. "We are providing our contributors with additional financial support to help them and, should they wish to leave the territory, we will provide any assistance possible to help them get out." REUTERS
Express Tribune
22-07-2025
- Health
- Express Tribune
Israeli attacks kill 35 in Gaza, 40-day-old baby dies from malnutrition
Smoke rises during Israeli strikes amid the Israeli military operation in Deir Al-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip, July 21, 2025. REUTERS/Hatem Khaled TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY Listen to article At least 35 Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, including eight aid seekers and a 40-day-old baby who died from malnutrition, said medical sources. Doctors at al-Shifa Hospital told Al Jazeera that most patients arriving now suffer from starvation not war-related injuries. Medical staff is operating with limited supplies, they said. According to the World Food Programme, around 90,000 women and children in the enclave urgently need treatment for hunger-related conditions. The AFP Journalists' Association issued a statement raising alarm over the worsening conditions of its freelance journalists inside Gaza, stating that some were now too weak from hunger to continue working. 'We risk learning of their deaths at any moment, and this is unbearable,' the association said. Medical officials in Gaza reported that 13 Palestinians were killed in an early morning Israeli attack on the Shati refugee camp in Gaza City. At least 25 others were wounded. The Israeli military confirmed the death of Staff Sergeant Amit Cohen of the 13th Battalion, who was killed during combat in southern Gaza. Meanwhile, the Palestine Red Crescent Society reported treating 118 people wounded near Nabulsi Junction in southwestern Gaza City, where crowds had gathered to receive aid. The organisation cited severe shortages of food, medicine, and other basic essentials. Israel's war on Gaza The war, now in its 21st month, has killed more than 59,000 Palestinians, according to Gazan health authorities. Most of the victims are reported to be women and children. Last November, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant over war crimes and crimes against humanity. Israel is also facing a genocide case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over its conduct in Gaza.
