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Jul
10
Politics / Government

Gaza war Siege of Gaza City The Israel Defense Forces orders a complete evacuation of all Palestinians from Gaza City to areas south of the city in advance of a

Gaza war Siege of Gaza City The Israel Defense Forces orders a complete evacuation of all Palestinians from Gaza City to areas south of the city in advance of a new offensive against Hamas. (AP) United States support for Israel in the Gaza war U.S. President Joe Biden's administration resumes shipments of 500-pound bombs to Israel following a suspension in May 2024 due to worries of harm to Palestinian civilians. The initial suspension provoked public criticism from Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 10, 2024
Jul
10
War / Conflict / Security

2024 Washington summit Foreign relations of China, China and the Russo-Ukrainian war All 32 NATO member states approve an official statement classifying China a

2024 Washington summit Foreign relations of China, China and the Russo-Ukrainian war All 32 NATO member states approve an official statement classifying China as a "decisive enabler" of Russia's invasion of Ukraine due to its "no-limits" economic and political partnership with Russia. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 10, 2024
Jul
10
War / Conflict / Security

Foreign relations of China, China and the Russo-Ukrainian war All 32 NATO member states approve an official statement classifying China as a "decisive enabler"

Foreign relations of China, China and the Russo-Ukrainian war All 32 NATO member states approve an official statement classifying China as a "decisive enabler" of Russia's invasion of Ukraine due to its "no-limits" economic and political partnership with Russia. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 10, 2024
Jul
10
War / Conflict / Security

Russia–Saudi Arabia relations, International sanctions during the Russo-Ukrainian war Bloomberg reports that Saudi Arabia warned the G7 earlier this year that i

Russia–Saudi Arabia relations, International sanctions during the Russo-Ukrainian war Bloomberg reports that Saudi Arabia warned the G7 earlier this year that it would sell off Eurobonds and French bonds if the G7 proceeded with the seizure of US$280 billion in Russian frozen assets to give to Ukraine. (The Kyiv Independent)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 10, 2024
Jul
11
War / Conflict / Security

Antisemitism during the Israel–Hamas war, Antisemitism in Europe The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights reports significant increases (as much as 1200

Antisemitism during the Israel–Hamas war, Antisemitism in Europe The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights reports significant increases (as much as 1200%) in reported antisemitic incidents in countries such as Austria, Sweden, Denmark, and Belgium since the Israel–Hamas war began. (BBC News) (European Union)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 11, 2024
Jul
12
Immigration / Law / Policy

A court in Quito, Ecuador, sentences three people to 12 years in prison and two people to over 34 years in prison for the assassination of presidential candidat

A court in Quito, Ecuador, sentences three people to 12 years in prison and two people to over 34 years in prison for the assassination of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio. At least two of the five are allegedly part of the Los Lobos criminal organization. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 12, 2024
Jul
12
Immigration / Law / Policy

Assassination of Fernando Villavicencio A court in Quito, Ecuador, sentences three people to 12 years in prison and two people to over 34 years in prison for th

Assassination of Fernando Villavicencio A court in Quito, Ecuador, sentences three people to 12 years in prison and two people to over 34 years in prison for the assassination of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio. At least two of the five are allegedly part of the Los Lobos criminal organization. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 12, 2024
Jul
13
Immigration / Law / Policy

Israel–Hamas war 2024 targeted assassination of Muhammad Deif At least ninety people are killed and over three hundred others are wounded in a strike on the al-

Israel–Hamas war 2024 targeted assassination of Muhammad Deif At least ninety people are killed and over three hundred others are wounded in a strike on the al-Mawasi humanitarian zone, in what the IDF states was a targeted strike against Al-Qassam Brigades leader Mohammed Deif and high-commander Rafa’a Salameh. (AP) (Al Jazeera) (The Times of Israel) July 2024 al-Shati refugee camp attack At least twenty people are killed by Israeli military shelling on a prayer hall in the al-Shati refugee camp during Zuhr prayer. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 13, 2024
Jul
13
War / Conflict / Security

CODECO militiamen attack Zaire militia-controlled Pluto, Democratic Republic of the Congo, displacing the population.

CODECO militiamen attack Zaire militia-controlled Pluto, Democratic Republic of the Congo, displacing the population. After four hours of fighting, the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC) intervene. Thirteen Zaire, seven CODECO, and six FARDC soldiers are killed. (Radio Okapi)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 13, 2024
Jul
13
War / Conflict / Security

Ituri Conflict CODECO militiamen attack Zaire militia-controlled Pluto, Democratic Republic of the Congo, displacing the population.

Ituri Conflict CODECO militiamen attack Zaire militia-controlled Pluto, Democratic Republic of the Congo, displacing the population. After four hours of fighting, the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC) intervene. Thirteen Zaire, seven CODECO, and six FARDC soldiers are killed. (Radio Okapi)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 13, 2024
Jul
13
War / Conflict / Security

Somali Civil War At least eight people are killed and 21 others are injured in a shootout between security forces and inmates at a prison in Mogadishu, Somalia,

Somali Civil War At least eight people are killed and 21 others are injured in a shootout between security forces and inmates at a prison in Mogadishu, Somalia, in an attempted prison break. The prisoners who attempted escape are allegedly al-Shabaab members. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 13, 2024
Jul
13
War / Conflict / Security

2024 targeted assassination of Muhammad Deif At least ninety people are killed and over three hundred others are wounded in a strike on the al-Mawasi humanitari

2024 targeted assassination of Muhammad Deif At least ninety people are killed and over three hundred others are wounded in a strike on the al-Mawasi humanitarian zone, in what the IDF states was a targeted strike against Al-Qassam Brigades leader Mohammed Deif and high-commander Rafa’a Salameh. (AP) (Al Jazeera) (The Times of Israel)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 13, 2024
Jul
13
War / Conflict / Security

At least ninety people are killed and over three hundred others are wounded in a strike on the al-Mawasi humanitarian zone, in what the IDF states was a targete

At least ninety people are killed and over three hundred others are wounded in a strike on the al-Mawasi humanitarian zone, in what the IDF states was a targeted strike against Al-Qassam Brigades leader Mohammed Deif and high-commander Rafa’a Salameh. (AP) (Al Jazeera) (The Times of Israel)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 13, 2024
Jul
14
Immigration / Law / Policy

Israel–Hamas war Siege of Gaza City At least 17 Palestinians are killed and 80 others are injured in an Israeli airstrike on a UNWRA-run school used to shelter

Israel–Hamas war Siege of Gaza City At least 17 Palestinians are killed and 80 others are injured in an Israeli airstrike on a UNWRA-run school used to shelter displaced people in the Nuseirat refugee camp in Gaza City. The IDF claims that a Hamas command center was there. (Reuters) (The Guardian)(The Jerusalem Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 14, 2024
Jul
14
Immigration / Law / Policy

At least 17 Palestinians are killed and 80 others are injured in an Israeli airstrike on a UNWRA-run school used to shelter displaced people in the Nuseirat ref

At least 17 Palestinians are killed and 80 others are injured in an Israeli airstrike on a UNWRA-run school used to shelter displaced people in the Nuseirat refugee camp in Gaza City. The IDF claims that a Hamas command center was there. (Reuters) (The Guardian)(The Jerusalem Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 14, 2024
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