Posts tagged terrorism
WORLD BRIEFING: April 3, 2024

World Central Kitchen says it is pausing its efforts to feed Palestinians in Gaza after seven of its workers were killed by an Israeli strike. NATO is drawing up plans to secure a five-year military aid package of up to $100bn, in an attempt to shield Ukraine from “winds of political change” that could usher in a second Trump presidency

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WORLD BRIEFING: March 23, 2024

At least 115 people were killed and more than 140 injured when gunmen attacked a packed concert venue on the outskirts of Moscow, Russia says. The number of dead and injured in Ukraine continues to rise after the biggest Russian attack ever on the country’s infrastructure. The Princess of Wales has disclosed that she has been diagnosed with cancer and is in the early stages of receiving chemotherapy treatment

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WORLD BRIEFING: November 9, 2023

Voters in important U.S. states showed that Donald Trump’s attempt to return to the White House May be tougher than he expects. Israel forces appear firmly entrenched in northern Gaza as calls for a pause intensify 

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WORLD BRIEFING: November 5, 2023

Israeli protesters reportedly broke through barricades at the prime minister’s residence in Tel Aviv. The U.S. top diplomat’s shuttle diplomacy appears to have produced few results. 

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WORLD BRIEFING: October 16, 2023

Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu has denied reports of a ceasefire to allow "foreigners out" of south Gaza and "humanitarian aid in.” UN officials say the Gaza Strip is being “strangled” by Israel’s siege. The governing Law and Justice Party wins in exit polls in Poland but could lose power if it’s unable to find a coalition partner in parliament

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WORLD BRIEFING: October 15, 2023

The Israeli military will attack Gaza by land, air and sea, it says in a statement ahead of an expected ground offensive - but gives no timings or specifics. The UN's aid agency told the BBC that Gaza is "being pushed into an abyss"

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WORLD BRIEFING: October 8, 2023

Israel points Gaza after an unprecedented attack by Palestinian militants on Saturday. Israel says it is still fighting them on its own territory. A major earthquake in Afghanistan claims the lives of over 2,000 people. 

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