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World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day 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
2 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.
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Israeli attacks on Lebanon may amount to war crimes, UN rights office says

UN states that deliberately attacking civilians or civilian objects in Israeli strikes on Lebanon constitutes war crimes under international humanitarian law.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day 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
2 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.
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Israeli attacks on Lebanon may amount to war crimes, UN rights office says

UN states that deliberately attacking civilians or civilian objects in Israeli strikes on Lebanon constitutes war crimes under international humanitarian law.
#ukraine
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Ukraine: 'Massive' Russian air strikes kill at least 14

Russia's air attacks on Ukraine resulted in at least 14 deaths, with Kharkiv facing significant drone and missile strikes.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 hours ago

At least four people killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine

Russian and Ukrainian attacks have resulted in casualties and damage in both countries, with significant drone activity reported in recent conflicts.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromThe Washington Post
20 hours ago

Russian attacks on Ukraine kill 5 people; nearly 20 animals die in fire

Russian drone and missile strikes in Ukraine resulted in five deaths, 36 injuries, and the destruction of a veterinary clinic, killing nearly 20 animals.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy offers expertise on keeping waterways open amid Middle East conflict

Ukraine offers expertise in maritime navigation to assist in keeping the strait of Hormuz open amid Middle East conflict.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Ukraine: 'Massive' Russian air strikes kill at least 14

Russia's air attacks on Ukraine resulted in at least 14 deaths, with Kharkiv facing significant drone and missile strikes.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 hours ago

At least four people killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine

Russian and Ukrainian attacks have resulted in casualties and damage in both countries, with significant drone activity reported in recent conflicts.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromThe Washington Post
20 hours ago

Russian attacks on Ukraine kill 5 people; nearly 20 animals die in fire

Russian drone and missile strikes in Ukraine resulted in five deaths, 36 injuries, and the destruction of a veterinary clinic, killing nearly 20 animals.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy offers expertise on keeping waterways open amid Middle East conflict

Ukraine offers expertise in maritime navigation to assist in keeping the strait of Hormuz open amid Middle East conflict.
#israel
Healthcare
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day 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 politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

I don't know how we'll emerge from this': How much more can Israelis take?

Years of war have drastically altered Israel's politics, economy, and society, with significant financial and legal repercussions looming ahead.
#middle-east-conflict
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours 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
1 day 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.
#sudan
World news
fromJezebel
1 day 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
1 day 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
1 day 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
1 day 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.
#f-15e
#us-military
Retirement
fromAxios
1 day ago

Hegseth removes Army's top general during Iran war

George was nominated by President Biden in 2023 but was asked to retire immediately by Hegseth.
Berlin
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Germany hosts Syria's Al-Sharaa despite human rights issues

Germany's reception of Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa has sparked controversy due to his past human rights violations and ties to extremist groups.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day 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
World news
fromwww.dw.com
13 hours ago

Iran war: Search on for missing crew member of downed US jet

The UNSC will vote on a resolution to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz amid Iranian threats and international opposition.
#iran
Healthcare
fromwww.aljazeera.com
19 hours ago

More than 20 attacks on Iranian healthcare facilities since March 1: WHO

WHO warns against US-Israeli attacks on Iranian healthcare facilities amid ongoing conflict, highlighting significant damage to the Pasteur Institute and others.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Iran condemns US-Israeli moral collapse' after attacks on civilian sites

Strikes have damaged Iran's infrastructure, prompting threats from Trump to expand attacks, which could violate international law.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
9 hours ago

Iran war: What is happening on day 36 of US-Israeli attacks?

Iran claims responsibility for downing two US warplanes, escalating military tensions and prompting search operations for a missing crewmember.
World politics
fromThe Nation
2 days ago

How Washington's Iran Groupthink Led to a Global War

Washington's approach to Iran has led to increased conflict, undermining American safety and prosperity.
World news
fromThe Atlantic
21 hours ago

Trump's Stone-Age Strategy Will Lead to Tragedy

Trump's rhetoric has shifted from promoting a free Iran to advocating for its complete destruction amid ongoing military tensions.
#russia
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromFortune
5 days ago

The Iran and Ukraine wars are converging as combatants increasingly overlap, but 'we are still not at a true world war' | Fortune

Russia's involvement in the Iran war is deepening, merging conflicts with Ukraine and threatening broader regional escalation.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromFortune
5 days ago

The Iran and Ukraine wars are converging as combatants increasingly overlap, but 'we are still not at a true world war' | Fortune

Russia's involvement in the Iran war is deepening, merging conflicts with Ukraine and threatening broader regional escalation.
#us-iran-conflict
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

Middle East crisis live: US and Iranian forces race to recover missing pilot from downed jet; Israel bombards Beirut

The US-Iran conflict escalates with military actions, including downed aircraft and strikes on economic sites, impacting global energy supplies.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
18 hours ago

United States rescues pilot of first plane shot down by Iran in war

US troops are searching for a missing F-15 crew member after Iran shot down the jet, marking a significant escalation in the conflict.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Iran war: What is happening on day 35 of US-Israeli attacks?

The US and Israel are intensifying attacks on Iran, targeting infrastructure and causing significant casualties amid escalating regional conflict.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Iran war: What is happening on day 34 of US-Israel attacks?

US President Donald Trump claims Washington is close to achieving war objectives against Iran amid escalating conflict and stalled diplomacy.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

Middle East crisis live: US and Iranian forces race to recover missing pilot from downed jet; Israel bombards Beirut

The US-Iran conflict escalates with military actions, including downed aircraft and strikes on economic sites, impacting global energy supplies.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
18 hours ago

United States rescues pilot of first plane shot down by Iran in war

US troops are searching for a missing F-15 crew member after Iran shot down the jet, marking a significant escalation in the conflict.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Iran war: What is happening on day 35 of US-Israeli attacks?

The US and Israel are intensifying attacks on Iran, targeting infrastructure and causing significant casualties amid escalating regional conflict.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Iran war: What is happening on day 34 of US-Israel attacks?

US President Donald Trump claims Washington is close to achieving war objectives against Iran amid escalating conflict and stalled diplomacy.
NYC parents
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Nearly 1,500 Iranian civilians killed in U.S., Israeli strikes, report says

Nearly 1,500 Iranian civilians, including 217 children, have been killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes since the Iran war began last month.
#gaza
Healthcare
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days 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.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Exhausted Palestinians struggle to put lives back together as world's gaze fixes on Iran

Life in Gaza has become brutal and disconnected from the past, with ongoing violence and a dire humanitarian situation affecting daily existence.
Healthcare
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days 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.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Exhausted Palestinians struggle to put lives back together as world's gaze fixes on Iran

Life in Gaza has become brutal and disconnected from the past, with ongoing violence and a dire humanitarian situation affecting daily existence.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Bomb back to the Stone Age': US history of threats and carpet bombing

Threats of carpet bombing by the US, including Trump's remarks on Iran, reflect a longstanding military strategy that raises legal and ethical concerns.
World politics
fromPsychology Today
20 hours ago

Carbon Emissions in a War-Torn World Threaten Brain Health

Training our brains to recognize connections between global challenges is essential for addressing issues like wars and climate change.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
1 day 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.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Israel says four soldiers killed as army pushes deeper into south Lebanon

The Israeli military has said four soldiers were killed in combat in southern Lebanon, where its forces are clashing with Hezbollah fighters after launching a ground invasion of the country.
France politics
fromThe New Yorker
20 hours ago

How Donald Trump's War on Iran Helps Vladimir Putin's War on Ukraine

In 2021, when Olga Rudenko and other journalists launched the Kyiv Independent, they were committed to making a publication that wouldn't face political pressure from an owner. A few months later, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and the Independent began reporting breaking news from the front lines.
Russo-Ukrainian War
NYC parents
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Israel Has Killed or Wounded Classroom's Worth of Children Every Day in Lebanon

Israeli military operations in Lebanon since March 2 have killed or wounded approximately one classroom of children daily, with 111 children killed and 334 wounded, while forcibly displacing 350,000 children from southern Lebanon.
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.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Yemen's Houthis coordinate with Iran, but retain independence, despite war

Houthis align with Iran's strategy while maintaining autonomy to influence regional and domestic objectives in Yemen.
#yemen
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 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

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 politics
fromAxios
4 days ago

Trump pursues era of unshackled warfare

Trump's administration is intensifying military pressure on Iran, threatening civilian infrastructure and disregarding established warfare principles.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Ukraine war briefing: Russia responds to Zelenskyy's Easter truce offer with drone attack

Zelenskyy criticized Russia for airstrikes in response to an Easter truce offer, emphasizing the need for diplomacy and US support for peace efforts.
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Death toll surpasses 1,000 in Lebanon as Israeli bombardment continues

Israeli attacks on Lebanon since March have killed over 1,000 people including 40 healthcare workers, with UN and rights groups stating the bombardment may constitute war crimes.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Russian military plane crash in Crimea kills at least 29

A Russian military plane crash in Crimea killed 29 people, including six crew members and 23 passengers, due to a technical malfunction.
#us-iran-relations
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Middle East crisis live: Iran says it shot down US fighter jet, warns against UN vote on defensive force' in strait of Hormuz

Trump threatens to strike Iran's infrastructure, urging swift action from its leadership.
World news
fromAxios
1 day ago

U.S. bombs Iran's civilian infrastructure for first time after "stone ages" threat

U.S. strikes on Iranian infrastructure aim to disrupt military logistics and pressure the regime into negotiations.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Middle East crisis live: Iran says it shot down US fighter jet, warns against UN vote on defensive force' in strait of Hormuz

Trump threatens to strike Iran's infrastructure, urging swift action from its leadership.
World news
fromAxios
1 day ago

U.S. bombs Iran's civilian infrastructure for first time after "stone ages" threat

U.S. strikes on Iranian infrastructure aim to disrupt military logistics and pressure the regime into negotiations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

At least 29 dead after Russian military plane crashes in Crimea

On 31 March at around 18:00 Moscow time, contact was lost with the An-26 military transport aircraft whilst it was on a scheduled flight over the Crimean Peninsula.
Russo-Ukrainian War
#reproductive-rights
World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

UN chief tells Trump war is not a game show' after US bombs civilian targets

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for on-ground reporting during critical moments in US history.
World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Iran hits tanker off coast of Qatar, Kuwait airport and Israel kills 5 in Beirut attack

The Independent provides critical reporting on key issues like reproductive rights, climate change, and international conflicts without paywalls.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week 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.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Burkina Faso: Army behind most civilian deaths report

Burkina Faso's security forces are responsible for more civilian deaths than militant groups, with the Fulani ethnic group being particularly targeted.
fromThe Cipher Brief
2 months ago

Russia is Targeting Civilians in Ukraine

Russia has intensified attacks on Ukraine's power grid, generating facilities, and heating infrastructure, in efforts to disrupt electricity, heat, and water services - especially in winter. Clearly, Russia is targeting Ukraine's civilian population. The mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, recently told that Kyiv, with a population of 3.6 million people, has only about half the electricity that it needs as
Miscellaneous
#un-peacekeepers
World news
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Iran war: Indonesia calls on UN after peacekeeper deaths

Three Indonesian UN peacekeepers were killed in Lebanon, prompting Indonesia to call for an emergency UN Security Council meeting.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Two more UN peacekeepers killed in southern Lebanon: UNIFIL

Three UN peacekeepers were killed in southern Lebanon amid escalating violence from Israel's ground invasion.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Iran war: Indonesia calls on UN after peacekeeper deaths

Three Indonesian UN peacekeepers were killed in Lebanon, prompting Indonesia to call for an emergency UN Security Council meeting.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Two more UN peacekeepers killed in southern Lebanon: UNIFIL

Three UN peacekeepers were killed in southern Lebanon amid escalating violence from Israel's ground invasion.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

UN peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon as Israeli invasion intensifies

UNIFIL confirmed the death of an Indonesian peacekeeper amid escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, with the projectile's origin still unknown.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
3 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.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Iran war: Houthis claim 2nd attack on Israel in 24 hours

Houthi rebels launched two attacks on Israel from Yemen, marking a significant escalation in the conflict.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Three journalists killed in Israeli strike on marked press car in Lebanon

Israeli air strikes in Lebanon killed three journalists, prompting condemnation from Lebanese officials for violating international law and targeting civilians.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

New era of drone warfare creates higher risks for civilians

Cheap drones deployed in massive numbers during Middle East and Ukraine conflicts create civilian casualties when intercepted, as falling debris from defensive measures causes widespread harm.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Israel continues Gaza attacks amid regional war, kills several Palestinians

At least three Palestinians have been killed in Israeli drone strikes in war-battered Gaza, nearly two and a half years into Israel's genocidal war on the enclave, as severely limited medical evacuations restarted through the Rafah border crossing. Doctors at al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City said two people were killed in a drone strike in the Zeitoun neighbourhood, in the eastern part of Gaza City.
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World news
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

Number of U.S. troops wounded in Iran war surpasses 200 across 7 countries

Over 200 U.S. troops have been wounded or injured across seven Middle Eastern countries during military operations against Iran, with traumatic brain injuries being the primary cause.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Drone attack on market in Sudan kills 11, as air war civilian toll mounts

Drone strikes in Sudan's ongoing conflict have killed over 200 civilians in populated areas including markets, schools, and hospitals within days, with both armed forces and paramilitary groups deploying increasingly powerful aerial weapons.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks 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.
#international-humanitarian-law
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Week in pictures: From Israel's Gaza killings to Russian strikes in Ukraine

Last week featured European farmers protesting the EU–Mercosur trade deal, deadly attacks in Pakistan's Balochistan killing nearly 200, and Cuban demonstrations opposing U.S. threats.
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