Azerbaijan Cities struggle to keep pace as war and climate define urban futures, WUF13 delegates warn
Azerbaijan Cities struggle to keep pace as war and climate define urban futures, WUF13 delegates warn
Yemen IDF strikes key Houthi targets in Yemen after Israeli airport attack Israeli jets targeted Houthi military camps and propaganda headquarters in Yemen, following a drone attack on Ramon Airport. 11/09/2025
Qatar Trump says he is 'not thrilled' about Israeli strike on Hamas in Qatar Hamas claimed its top leadership survived Israel's strike on Hamas' leadership in the Qatari capital of Doha on Tuesday — although five lower-level members were killed. 10/09/2025
No Comment The site of the Jerusalem shooting that left six dead Six people were killed and 12 injured on Monday when gunmen opened fire at Ramot Junction, a busy northern Jerusalem intersection leading to East Jerusalem settlements. 08/09/2025
Gaza Israel starts calling up reservists for Gaza City military offensive Gaza City is Hamas' political and military stronghold and, according to Israel, still home to a vast tunnel network despite multiple incursions throughout the war. 02/09/2025
Israel Israel launches offensive declaring Gaza’s largest city a combat zone It comes weeks after Israel first announced plans to widen its offensive in the city, where hundreds of thousands are sheltering while enduring famine. 30/08/2025
No Comment Plumes of smoke rise over Gaza as Israel prepares expanded offensive Several plumes of smoke rose behind tents and buildings in Gaza City on Thursday, as Israel prepared for an expanded offensive in the densely populated territory. 28/08/2025
Gaza At least 30 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza Close to three dozen Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks on Saturday across Gaza as Israel intensifies its assault on the enclave and prepares for a major offensive to take control of the northern Gaza City. 23/08/2025
No Comment Protesters criticise Trump over Gaza war and trade tariffs in Brazil Dozens of protesters gathered outside the US Consulate in São Paulo to denounce US President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on Brazilian exports and his support for Israel’s war in Gaza. 20/08/2025
France France hits back after Netanyahu accuses Macron of antisemitism Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had criticised French President Emmanuel Macron's pledge to recognise a Palestinian state. 20/08/2025
Israel Israel to mobilise 60,000 reservists ahead of Gaza City operation Israel is preparing a major military operation in Gaza City, calling up tens of thousands of reservists. Human rights groups warn of a worsening humanitarian crisis. 20/08/2025
Iran Iran’s president criticises Netanyahu's pledge to help in water crisis Pezeshkian's response came as Netanyahu addressed Iranians in a video message on Tuesday, pledging that Israel would help solve the country’s severe water shortages once Iran is “free” from the current government. 14/08/2025
Gaza IDF approves plan for expanded offensive in Gaza, spokesperson says No further details about the plan that has been agreed to or a timeline have been released but the announcement comes days after Israel’s security cabinet approved plans for the take over of Gaza City following an all-night session. 13/08/2025
Israel Netanyahu says Gaza ceasefire talks now focus on hostages The long-running indirect talks appeared to break down last month; however, a Hamas delegation arrived in Cairo for ceasefire talks on Tuesday, according to Egyptian state media. 13/08/2025
Culture news 'Depravity and lawlessness’: U2 speak out on Israel’s actions in Gaza Bono and his bandmates have released personal statements condemning Hamas' "diabolical" actions and how Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli government deserve "our categorical and unequivocal condemnation." 11/08/2025
Australia Australia will recognise Palestine in September, PM Albanese says Speaking to reporters after a cabinet meeting on Monday, Albanese said that Australia’s decision to recognise the Palestinian state will be formalised at the United Nations General Assembly in September. 11/08/2025
Israel 'We have to finish it': Netanyahu vows to complete defeat of Hamas The prime minister also said he had directed Israel’s military in recent days to “bring in more foreign journalists”. 10/08/2025
No Comment Hostage families join nationwide protests over Gaza offensive Protesters demanding the return of hostages and an end to the Gaza war staged a beach display outside the US embassy in Tel Aviv on Friday, depicting Donald Trump’s profile with the slogan “End BB’s War”. 08/08/2025
Gaza Israel's security cabinet approves plans to take over Gaza City Israel's security cabinet has approved taking control of Gaza City, located in the north of the enclave, in another escalation to the war. Netanyahu earlier noted that Israel planned to take over the entirety of the enclave and eventually hand it off to "friendly Arab forces" instead of Hamas. 08/08/2025
Israel Netanyahu holds talks with officials over Gaza occupation plans Netanyahu reportedly told ministers this week that he would seek security cabinet backing for a plan to fully occupy Gaza, despite objections from within the IDF. 04/08/2025
Gaza Far-right Israeli minister Ben-Gvir’s al-Aqsa visit triggers backlash Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's visit to the al-Aqsa compound has sparked regional condemnation amid ongoing attacks in Gaza, with 33 Palestinians killed. 04/08/2025