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Amnesty International has accused Sudan's Rapid Support Forces of committing crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing during their 2024-2025 assault on el-Fasher, citing interviews with 247 victims and witnesses. The report, released Wednesday, details systematic attacks on Zaghawa communities and widespread abuses, with a UN fact-finding mission having previously found 'hallmarks of genocide.'
Syria's Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has appointed the final 70 members of the new People's Assembly, completing the first parliament since the fall of Bashar al-Assad. The appointments aim to address imbalances in representation, though skepticism remains about the chamber's influence.
The United States and Israel signed an agreement to build a new, permanent embassy compound in Jerusalem, a move that Israel described as testifying to the “unbreakable alliance” between the countries. The signing ceremony, held at Israel’s foreign ministry, advances a policy initiated by President Donald Trump’s 2017 recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. The new compound will be built at the Allenby site in southern Jerusalem, amid long-standing competition over the city’s status.
Human Rights Watch reports that Malian armed forces, allied militias, and Islamist groups have committed serious abuses against civilians since fighting escalated in April. The report documents attacks, blockades, and drone strikes, and calls for accountability.
Amnesty International has accused Sudan's Rapid Support Forces of crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing during their seizure of El Fasher, citing interviews with 247 people, including 208 survivors. The report details deliberate targeting of civilians, particularly the Zaghawa ethnic group and children, and calls for a nationwide ceasefire and international protection force.
A US-Israel-Lebanon deal signed on Friday aims to restore stability in Lebanon, focusing on disarming Hezbollah, after the US-Iran MoU failed to curb attacks. Israel continues to retaliate against Hezbollah, while critics question Netanyahu's handling of the agreement.
Israel's Defense Ministry Director General Amir Baram outlined a vision for a regional alliance linking India, the UAE, Greece, and Cyprus, as Israel deepens defense ties with India and Greece. The strategy, presented at the Herzliya Conference, aims to counter Iran and is modeled on Israel's multi-layered air defense, with Greece moving toward a major air defense purchase from Israel.
US and Iranian officials have begun indirect talks in Doha, Qatar, to discuss implementing a memorandum of understanding that includes a 60-day ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The talks cover the unfreezing of Iranian assets, the release of stranded seafarers, and Iran's plan to charge tolls in the strait, with Qatar and Pakistan serving as mediators.
Iran has stated it will carry out mine clearance in the Strait of Hormuz unilaterally, rejecting cooperation with other nations, after France and Oman announced a joint demining effort. The announcements come amid heightened maritime security concerns, with recent attacks on shipping and a lowered threat level.
Amnesty International released a report on Wednesday accusing Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing during the siege and capture of el-Fasher. The report, based on interviews with 247 victims and witnesses, details deliberate attacks on civilians, including children, and Amnesty has called for a nationwide ceasefire and international protection.
Recent TASS reports highlight persistent tensions between the US and Iran despite ongoing negotiations, with the Strait of Hormuz and Lebanon ceasefire remaining key flashpoints. Meanwhile, the EU has postponed new Russia sanctions due to internal divisions, and NATO leaders are set to meet in Ankara amid disagreements over Ukraine, Iran, and the alliance's direction.
Pakistan's Foreign Office has dismissed India's condemnation of its recent strikes along the Afghan border as 'preposterous' and 'baseless,' asserting the actions were legitimate and proportionate. The strikes, which killed 25 terrorists, followed an attack on a Rangers headquarters in Karachi. Pakistan also accused India of sponsoring terrorist groups operating from Afghan soil.
Pakistan's military said it shot down four drones launched from Afghanistan, while Afghanistan's defence ministry claimed its own air strikes in Pakistani territory. The exchange follows Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan that Kabul says killed dozens of civilians, with both sides trading accusations as border tensions reignite after months of relative calm.
A conflict monitor reports that over 100,000 people have been killed in Myanmar since the 2021 military coup, which triggered a devastating civil war. The data from ACLED shows 100,114 conflict-related fatalities, with millions displaced and widespread food insecurity, as the country remains deeply fragmented.
Niger has arrested dozens of people under a new penal code criminalising same-sex relations, prompting a climate of fear and forcing HIV service groups to halt operations. The crackdown is part of a broader wave of anti-LGBTQ legislation across West Africa.
European Union monitors report the world's oceans experienced their hottest June ever observed in 2026, with average sea surface temperatures reaching 20.98°C. Scientists warn that a developing El Niño pattern could push temperatures even higher in the coming months.
A 2-year-old boy was rescued alive after six days trapped under rubble in Venezuela, offering a glimmer of hope amid a rising death toll from twin earthquakes. His aunt described the emotional reunion, while rescue efforts and international aid continue.
Russian officials said the UN has not provided substantive responses to Moscow's appeals regarding a strike on a college in Starobelsk that killed 21 people. Moscow has handed over evidence and offered to arrange a UN delegation visit to the site.
Nearly a week after twin earthquakes struck Venezuela, the official death toll has risen to 1,943 and injuries nearly doubled to 10,571, according to a senior lawmaker. Aid groups warn the healthcare system is overwhelmed, while the WHO flags risks of disease outbreaks and UNICEF reports 680,000 children need assistance.
A Guardian Essential poll indicates One Nation's primary vote has fallen two points to 26%, with Australians rejecting key policies such as shutting down SBS and ending multiculturalism. Labor has bounced back slightly, though politicians caution against overreading the polls.