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Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Ukraine: Several killed as Russia strikes bus, other targets

Ukrainian drone strikes and Russian artillery attacks continue to escalate, resulting in civilian casualties amid calls for a ceasefire during Orthodox Easter.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Ukraine and Syria to cooperate on security, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine and Syria agreed to enhance security cooperation and development opportunities amid regional tensions and military expertise exchange.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
3 days ago

Ukraine Hits Russian Oil Facilities, Says At Least 1 Civilian Killed In Russian Strikes

Ukraine continues drone attacks on Russian oil infrastructure while facing retaliatory drone strikes from Russia, resulting in civilian casualties and ongoing conflict.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Ukraine: Several killed as Russia strikes bus, other targets

Ukrainian drone strikes and Russian artillery attacks continue to escalate, resulting in civilian casualties amid calls for a ceasefire during Orthodox Easter.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Ukraine and Syria to cooperate on security, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine and Syria agreed to enhance security cooperation and development opportunities amid regional tensions and military expertise exchange.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
3 days ago

Ukraine Hits Russian Oil Facilities, Says At Least 1 Civilian Killed In Russian Strikes

Ukraine continues drone attacks on Russian oil infrastructure while facing retaliatory drone strikes from Russia, resulting in civilian casualties and ongoing conflict.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

Palestinian girl who lost arm in Israeli missile attack on Gaza arrives in UK

A Palestinian child, Mariam Sabbah, arrived in the UK for medical treatment after losing her arm in Gaza's bombardment.
NYC parents
fromTruthout
21 hours ago

Top Palestinian Children's Rights Group Shutters After Being Targeted By Israel

Defense for Children International-Palestine ceased operations due to Israel's attacks and restrictions on human rights organizations, impacting advocacy for Palestinian children's rights.
#israel
World news
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Absence of Accountability for Gaza Genocide Has Enabled Israel's War on Lebanon

Israel's military actions in Lebanon have led to significant civilian casualties and a growing humanitarian crisis.
Healthcare
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

How Israel is destroying healthcare infrastructure in southern Lebanon

Israel's attacks on Lebanon are causing a health crisis and mass displacement, severely impacting the healthcare system and endangering medical workers.
World news
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Absence of Accountability for Gaza Genocide Has Enabled Israel's War on Lebanon

Israel's military actions in Lebanon have led to significant civilian casualties and a growing humanitarian crisis.
Healthcare
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

How Israel is destroying healthcare infrastructure in southern Lebanon

Israel's attacks on Lebanon are causing a health crisis and mass displacement, severely impacting the healthcare system and endangering medical workers.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
1 hour ago

War Ethics and Why We Shouldn't Hope for the Best in Iran

Supporting a just war can be morally wrong if it leads to greater future injustices.
#iran
Healthcare
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Bombing of Iran's medical infrastructure endangers patients

Prolonged airstrikes in Iran are severely damaging the healthcare system, impacting pharmaceutical production and leading to multiple casualties.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Senator Says Trump Risks War Crime' if He Acts on Threats

Threatening Iranian civilian infrastructure could constitute a war crime, according to Sen. Blumenthal, amid concerns over U.S. military strategy in the region.
World politics
fromAxios
20 hours ago

Trump's Iran threats raise moral stakes for military members

Threats against Iran's infrastructure raise concerns about potential war crimes and civilian casualties amid escalating tensions.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
1 day ago

As Trump escalates war, Iranian civilians fear they will pay the price

Iranians fear U.S. attacks will devastate their economy and civilian lives, complicating the narrative of wanting freedom from their regime.
#ceasefire
fromBoston.com
4 hours ago
US news

US, Israel, and Iran agree to a 2-week ceasefire, but much remains unclear and some attacks continue

World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
11 hours ago

World welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, urges lasting peace in the Middle East

Countries support a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, facilitated by Pakistan, emphasizing the need for commitment to peace talks.
fromBoston.com
4 hours ago
US news

US, Israel, and Iran agree to a 2-week ceasefire, but much remains unclear and some attacks continue

World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
11 hours ago

World welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, urges lasting peace in the Middle East

Countries support a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, facilitated by Pakistan, emphasizing the need for commitment to peace talks.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
9 hours ago

Hungarians living in Ukraine caught between front lines

Velyka Dobron faces depopulation and economic challenges, with many residents leaving and tensions rising due to political rhetoric.
fromTruthout
23 hours ago

Israel Has Buried Gaza in Rubble, But Our Love for the Land Will Always Survive

"I have never chosen to adopt the title of 'refugee,' yet it keeps haunting me. It is scribbled on my Palestinian national identification card and follows my name in human rights conferences."
Social justice
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours ago

Protecting civilians is a sign of strength and an American ideal | Ted Widmer

Donald Trump threatens severe military action against Iran, reflecting a lack of remorse and confidence amid ongoing conflict and unmet goals.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Ukrainian troops flew a cat and a dog 7.5 miles by drone to evacuate them from the front lines, animal rights group says

Risky? Yes, but leaving them there was even more dangerous, and it would not otherwise have been possible to pick them up.
Pets
#trump
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Veteran Rips Trump For Threatening Civilian Targets in Iran: It's a War Crime'

Threatening to bomb Iran's infrastructure could constitute war crimes, according to a U.S. Air Force veteran's perspective on President Trump's rhetoric.
World politics
fromThe Washington Post
1 day ago

With threat to destroy Iran's 'civilization,' Trump fuels war crime fears

Threats to bomb civilian infrastructure in Iran could lead to war crimes and legal issues for military leadership.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
1 day ago

Trump warns 'a whole civilization will die' if Iran doesn't make a deal

Trump issued a grave warning to Iran, threatening destruction if they do not comply with demands regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
World news
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

Trump Is Just Openly Threatening War Crimes

Trump's recent social media posts raise concerns about potential unlawful military actions and the complicity of government officials in his decisions.
World news
fromAxios
2 days ago

Iran mediators make last-ditch push for 45-day ceasefire

Trump extended the deadline for negotiations with Iran by 20 hours, emphasizing the urgency of reaching a deal.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Veteran Rips Trump For Threatening Civilian Targets in Iran: It's a War Crime'

Threatening to bomb Iran's infrastructure could constitute war crimes, according to a U.S. Air Force veteran's perspective on President Trump's rhetoric.
World politics
fromThe Washington Post
1 day ago

With threat to destroy Iran's 'civilization,' Trump fuels war crime fears

Threats to bomb civilian infrastructure in Iran could lead to war crimes and legal issues for military leadership.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
1 day ago

Trump warns 'a whole civilization will die' if Iran doesn't make a deal

Trump issued a grave warning to Iran, threatening destruction if they do not comply with demands regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
World news
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

Trump Is Just Openly Threatening War Crimes

Trump's recent social media posts raise concerns about potential unlawful military actions and the complicity of government officials in his decisions.
World news
fromAxios
2 days ago

Iran mediators make last-ditch push for 45-day ceasefire

Trump extended the deadline for negotiations with Iran by 20 hours, emphasizing the urgency of reaching a deal.
#war-crimes
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Is the US committing war crimes by targeting Iran's civilian infrastructure?

Attacks on Iranian civilian infrastructure by US officials may constitute serious war crimes under international law.
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Artist files war crime case in Paris over Israeli strike that killed parents in Lebanon

A Lebanese-French artist filed a war crimes complaint in Paris over an Israeli bombing that killed his parents and a domestic worker.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Is the US committing war crimes by targeting Iran's civilian infrastructure?

Attacks on Iranian civilian infrastructure by US officials may constitute serious war crimes under international law.
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Artist files war crime case in Paris over Israeli strike that killed parents in Lebanon

A Lebanese-French artist filed a war crimes complaint in Paris over an Israeli bombing that killed his parents and a domestic worker.
Washington DC
fromemptywheel
3 days ago

The Other Hostage Crisis - emptywheel

The DOD successfully rescued a downed Weapons Systems Officer using extensive military resources and strategies, despite challenges from Iranian forces.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Israel's attack on UNRWA is central to its genocide of the Palestinians

UNRWA's existence is seen as a threat to Israeli goals, prompting attacks on the agency as part of a broader genocidal strategy against Palestinians.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
22 hours ago

WHO halts Gaza medical evacuations after worker killed

The World Health Organization has suspended medical evacuations from Gaza to Egypt after a contract worker was killed by Israeli fire, with further evacuations on hold until further notice.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 hours ago

Cuba's medical missions accused of modern slavery'

The IACHR expresses its concern regarding the working conditions faced by some Cuban workers participating in medical missions, highlighting complaints of unfair compensation and excessively long working hours.
Healthcare
#open-source-intelligence
World politics
fromThe Walrus
19 hours ago

Trump Says "A Whole Civilization Will Die." Experts See a War Spinning Out of Control | The Walrus

Open-source intelligence shapes modern warfare, revealing the pitfalls of impulsive military decisions without clear objectives or public support.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

How do you track a war in real time?

Real-time open-source intelligence tools democratize military information access, fundamentally shifting narrative control and accountability in modern conflict reporting.
World politics
fromThe Walrus
19 hours ago

Trump Says "A Whole Civilization Will Die." Experts See a War Spinning Out of Control | The Walrus

Open-source intelligence shapes modern warfare, revealing the pitfalls of impulsive military decisions without clear objectives or public support.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

How do you track a war in real time?

Real-time open-source intelligence tools democratize military information access, fundamentally shifting narrative control and accountability in modern conflict reporting.
#gaza
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Israeli air strike kills at least 10 Palestinians near Gaza school

Israeli air strikes and drone attacks near Maghazi refugee camp resulted in at least 10 deaths and numerous injuries amid ongoing clashes.
Healthcare
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

We dug up medics in Gaza. A year later, international law remains buried

Israel has fostered a culture of impunity for attacks on healthcare workers, leading to severe consequences in Gaza and beyond.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Has the humanitarian crisis in Gaza been ignored?

Humanitarian conditions in Gaza have worsened due to ongoing military actions and the war on Iran, despite a ceasefire.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Israeli air strike kills at least 10 Palestinians near Gaza school

Israeli air strikes and drone attacks near Maghazi refugee camp resulted in at least 10 deaths and numerous injuries amid ongoing clashes.
Healthcare
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

We dug up medics in Gaza. A year later, international law remains buried

Israel has fostered a culture of impunity for attacks on healthcare workers, leading to severe consequences in Gaza and beyond.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Has the humanitarian crisis in Gaza been ignored?

Humanitarian conditions in Gaza have worsened due to ongoing military actions and the war on Iran, despite a ceasefire.
#middle-east-conflict
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Death, displacement and military duties: children plunged into crisis by Middle East war

The war in the Middle East has severely impacted millions of children, causing deaths, injuries, and mass displacements across the region.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

War crimes are no longer shameful. That should terrify you

Warring sides in the Middle East show contempt for civilian life, flouting international laws protecting civilians amid escalating conflict.
#lebanon
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

How Israel's invasion of southern Lebanon created a humanitarian crisis

Over 1.2 million people in Lebanon have been displaced due to Israeli attacks, marking a severe humanitarian crisis.
France politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Displaced in Lebanon: 'Lives turned upside down'

Fatme A. and her family live in a makeshift shelter in Beirut, facing challenges of space, privacy, and ongoing conflict.
France politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Displaced in Lebanon: 'Lives turned upside down'

Fatme A. and her family live in makeshift tents in Beirut, facing challenges of space, privacy, and fear due to ongoing conflict.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Families fleeing Israeli attacks take refuge in Lebanon's mountains

Over one million people have been displaced in Lebanon due to Israel's military campaign, with schools converted into shelters for families.
France politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Lebanon's humanitarian crisis worsens as fighting continues

The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has led to significant civilian casualties and displacement in Lebanon.
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

How Israel's invasion of southern Lebanon created a humanitarian crisis

Over 1.2 million people in Lebanon have been displaced due to Israeli attacks, marking a severe humanitarian crisis.
France politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Displaced in Lebanon: 'Lives turned upside down'

Fatme A. and her family live in a makeshift shelter in Beirut, facing challenges of space, privacy, and ongoing conflict.
France politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Displaced in Lebanon: 'Lives turned upside down'

Fatme A. and her family live in makeshift tents in Beirut, facing challenges of space, privacy, and fear due to ongoing conflict.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Families fleeing Israeli attacks take refuge in Lebanon's mountains

Over one million people have been displaced in Lebanon due to Israel's military campaign, with schools converted into shelters for families.
France politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Lebanon's humanitarian crisis worsens as fighting continues

The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has led to significant civilian casualties and displacement in Lebanon.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
23 hours ago

Russia confirms 16 Cameroonian soldiers killed in Ukraine war

Sixteen Cameroonian soldiers have been confirmed killed while fighting for Russia in the Ukraine conflict, marking the first acknowledgment of their involvement.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Over 100 US legal experts condemn strikes on Iran as possible war crimes'

The letter condemned the US-Israeli military strikes on Iran as a violation of the United Nations Charter and potentially amounting to war crimes, emphasizing that force against another state is only permitted in self-defense or with UN Security Council authorization.
NYC parents
#sudan
World news
fromJezebel
5 days ago

Sexual Violence Has Become the 'Defining Feature' of the World's Worst Humanitarian Crisis

Sudan's civil war has led to over 40,000 deaths and widespread sexual violence, becoming a defining feature of the humanitarian crisis.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
6 days ago

Sudanese rebels used rape as a weapon, aid group says

Thousands of women and girls in Sudan have sought treatment for sexual violence amid the ongoing civil war, indicating a deliberate pattern of abuse.
World news
fromJezebel
5 days ago

Sexual Violence Has Become the 'Defining Feature' of the World's Worst Humanitarian Crisis

Sudan's civil war has led to over 40,000 deaths and widespread sexual violence, becoming a defining feature of the humanitarian crisis.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
6 days ago

Sudanese rebels used rape as a weapon, aid group says

Thousands of women and girls in Sudan have sought treatment for sexual violence amid the ongoing civil war, indicating a deliberate pattern of abuse.
#russia
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Russia launches fresh wave of strikes on civilian areas across Ukraine

Russia has intensified missile and drone strikes on Ukraine, resulting in civilian casualties and renewed calls for air defense support from allies.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Russia launches fresh wave of strikes on civilian areas across Ukraine

Russia has intensified missile and drone strikes on Ukraine, resulting in civilian casualties and renewed calls for air defense support from allies.
#hezbollah
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

At least 14 people killed in Israeli strikes across Lebanon

Hezbollah and Israel engage in escalating military actions, resulting in casualties and significant strikes across Lebanon and northern Israel.
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

At least 14 people killed in Israeli strikes across Lebanon

Hezbollah and Israel engage in escalating military actions, resulting in casualties and significant strikes across Lebanon and northern Israel.
#yemen
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Yemen's civilians fear fallout after Houthis enter Iran war

Fear of air strikes and rising prices threaten daily life in Sanaa, Yemen, amid escalating regional conflict.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Nearly 1,200 children killed or injured in Yemen despite truce: NGO

Nearly half of child casualties in Yemen are due to landmines and explosive remnants of war, despite a ceasefire reducing overall hostilities.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Yemen's civilians fear fallout after Houthis enter Iran war

Fear of air strikes and rising prices threaten daily life in Sanaa, Yemen, amid escalating regional conflict.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Nearly 1,200 children killed or injured in Yemen despite truce: NGO

Nearly half of child casualties in Yemen are due to landmines and explosive remnants of war, despite a ceasefire reducing overall hostilities.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Ukraine: 3 killed in Odesa, Kyiv targets Russian oil exports

Russian drone attacks on Odesa killed three and injured 15, targeting residential buildings and critical infrastructure.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Ukraine war briefing: Russian oil facilities burn as Zelenskyy tours Middle East

Ukrainian drones targeted Russian oil infrastructure, causing significant damage and disruptions to oil exports and air defense systems.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Israel's displacement of civilians in Lebanon is a possible war crime

Israeli tactics of mass expulsion in Lebanon violate international law and displace over a million civilians, mirroring actions in Gaza and the West Bank.
Healthcare
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

UN experts urge Israel to free Gaza doctor amid reports of severe torture'

Dr. Hussam Abu Safia is being denied medical treatment and subjected to severe torture in Israeli detention, prompting calls for his release.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

UN expert says world has given Israel licence to torture Palestinians'

Francesca Albanese stated that torture has effectively become state policy in Israel, with the world granting a license to torture Palestinians, allowing it to operate openly.
World politics
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Israel deliberately targeting medical facilities in south Lebanon, say health workers

Israeli bombings in south Lebanon have targeted medical workers and facilities, resulting in significant casualties and destruction, raising concerns of war crimes.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Ukraine: Kharkiv under repeated attack on 1,500th day of war

Kharkiv faces relentless Russian air strikes, with drone and rocket attacks injuring civilians and damaging infrastructure as the conflict continues.
#international-humanitarian-law
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Civilian casualties in Ukraine up sharply in 2025, UN monitor says

Last year was the deadliest for civilians in Ukraine since 2022, as casualties soared amid flaring hostilities along the front line and Russia's expanded use of long-range weapons, the United Nations Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine said. In a report published on Monday, the UN monitor said that the total civilian casualties in Ukraine in 2025 reached at least 2,514 killed and 12,142 injured, which is a 31 percent increase compared to 2024 and a 70 percent increase compared to 2023.
Miscellaneous
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Palestinian refugees face new displacement as Israel's bombs hit Lebanon

Palestinian refugees in Lebanon, displaced since 1948, face renewed trauma and displacement as Israeli military operations intensify, forcing families from camps into further uncertainty.
World politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

The Unfathomable Toll of the Syrian Civil War

Syria's civil war killed over 100,000 people through systematic government violence including massacres, aerial bombardment, and torture in detention centers.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
4 weeks ago

Ukraine, Russia Report Civilian Casualties; US-Brokered Talks May Resume Next Week

Ukraine and Russia dispute details of a Bryansk strike, with conflicting reports on casualties versus military target damage amid stalled US-brokered peace negotiations.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

The harrowing reality of being a prisoner of war in Russia - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Recent prisoner-of-war exchanges between Ukraine and Russia reveal widespread torture and abuse in Russian detention facilities, with survivors reporting systematic psychological and physical mistreatment throughout captivity.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Israel extending Gaza playbook' to Lebanon, charity warns

Israel is applying military tactics from Gaza to Lebanon through bombings, forced displacement orders, and deliberate civilian terrorization, displacing hundreds of thousands of people.
World politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

There Is No "After Gaza"

Palestinian resistance exposed Western imperial narratives, provoking violent backlash, Islamophobic rhetoric, and calls for indiscriminate assault against Gaza's civilian population.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

NGOs sound the alarm as families flee camp holding suspected IS fighters

Most foreign families of suspected Islamic State fighters have left al-Hawl camp after Syrian government control, creating security and humanitarian uncertainty about their locations.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Redline': Global NGOs working in Gaza defy Israel's threats after MSF ban

Ten international aid organisations refuse to provide Israel with personal details of Palestinian staff, citing serious safety risks and opposing registration requirements.
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