RSF alleges SAF forces struck crucial border crossing in Sudan near Chad
The RSF accused Sudan’s army of the attack on a vital corridor for aid and Sudanese fleeing the war.
Oklahoma rack up 14th straight NBA win; Durant hits 31K career points
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 33 points in Thunder’s win over the Mavericks while Houston Rockets beat Phoenix Suns.
IAEA flags damage to Chornobyl nuclear plant’s protective shield in Ukraine
The IAEA has found a drone degraded the shield in February, in a strike Ukraine has accused Russia of carrying out.
Heavy rains hamper recovery as death toll from floods in Asia exceeds 1,750
Hundreds more people are still missing as intensive rains pose new dangers in Indonesia and Sri Lanka.
Thousands protest in Berlin against new German military conscription bill
Politicians approve the controversial law after months of heated debate, amid fears over a potential war with Russia.
Arab, Muslim nations reject Israel exit-only plan for Gaza’s Rafah crossing
Ministers slam Israeli breach of truce and its exit plan which aims to ‘displace Palestinian people from their land’.
Palestinian groups express ‘grave concerns’ over Marwan Barghouti’s safety
Palestinians express alarm following ‘intimidating’ call to family of imprisoned leader alleging new abuse.
Canada removes Syria from list of states that support ‘terrorism’
Ottawa cites similar move by US as well as Syrian government’s efforts to advance stability in the country.
Australia sanctions Afghan Taliban officials over women’s rights abuses
Canberra said the Taliban officials are guilty of oppressing women and girls, as well as ‘undermining good governance’.
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