Middle East

Palestinian prisoners endure 'systematic torture' before their release, monitor says

Palestinian prisoners endure 'systematic torture' before their release, monitor says

Palestinian groups report systematic torture of released detainees by Israel, including beatings, scalding, and humiliation. Prison conditions are poor with widespread scabies.

Deaths from Israel’s attacks on Gaza close to 62,000 as missing added

Deaths from Israel’s attacks on Gaza close to 62,000 as missing added

Gaza death toll: 61,709, including 17,881 children, with 14,222 missing. 2M+ displaced. Ceasefire allows body recovery, talks for permanent peace.

Devastated roads and lurking bombs hindering Gaza aid effort

Devastated roads and lurking bombs hindering Gaza aid effort

Gaza aid surges post-ceasefire, with record food distribution. Challenges persist due to damage, inspections, unexploded ordnance, and uneven access.

Netanyahu visits Trump: Who else is he meeting, and what’s on the agenda?

Netanyahu visits Trump: Who else is he meeting, and what’s on the agenda?

Netanyahu visits US to discuss Gaza ceasefire, Middle East plan, Iran. Meetings with Trump, military, Congress. Seeks to redraw the map. Protests expected.

As Sudan’s RSF surrounds Darfur’s el-Fasher, ethnic killings feared

As Sudan’s RSF surrounds Darfur’s el-Fasher, ethnic killings feared

RSF may seize El Fasher, Darfur's last major city under army control. This threatens mass atrocities and a humanitarian crisis. UAE accused of arming RSF.

Ejection seat firm targeted by pro-Palestine group

Ejection seat firm targeted by pro-Palestine group

Pro-Palestinian activists vandalized Martin-Baker, an aircraft ejection seat supplier for Israeli jets. Police are investigating the criminal damage.