China completes phase II of Shenhai Yihao ultra-deepwater Gas field
The Shenhai Yihao ultra-deepwater gas field, or Deep Sea No. 1, is China's first independently developed ultra-deepwater gas project, located in the South China Sea.
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Investigation reveals harsh conditions for Palestine detainees at Sde Teiman detention camp
The report, headed by former military judge Ilan Schiff, highlights severe mistreatment, including detainees being blindfolded and housed in sheds initially intended for Israeli tanks.
David Lammy urges British nationals to leave Lebanon amid rising tensions
In a stark warning, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has advised all British nationals currently in Lebanon to leave the country immediately due to escalating tensions between Hezbollah and Israel.
UN expresses deep concern over Palestinian families facing eviction in Silwan
The UN Human Rights Office has condemned the evictions as "illegal" and "discriminatory" and blamed them on Israeli laws it says unfairly target Palestinians.
Up to 1,000 hepatitis cases reported weekly in Gaza: UNRWA
"Desperate health conditions promote the spread of diseases such as hepatitis A," UNRWA said on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. The agency stressed the urgent need for immediate international assistance to address the public health crisis and prevent the epidemic from worsening.
Tragedy in Khan Younis: Israeli attack kills 300, civil defense says
In the wake of a nine-day Israeli army incursion into Khan Younis and surrounding areas in the southern Gaza Strip, approximately 300 people have been reported killed.
Israeli Airstrikes target Syrian air defence bases amid rising tensions
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a key monitoring group, has confirmed the attacks, noting that the targeted air defence installations were located in the Damascus and Homs regions. These facilities are believed to have been used to intercept Israeli airstrikes and other aerial operations.
Crisis unfolds as Gaza’s solid waste management system collapses
Crisis unfolds: Gaza's Solid waste management system collapses. Piles of garbage, once managed through a rudimentary collection and disposal system, now line the streets with alarming regularity. The stench of rotting waste wafts through neighborhoods, posing a grave risk to public health as summer temperatures soar.
WHO calls for ceasefire to prevent polio epidemic in Gaza
Recent Israeli attacks across Gaza have resulted in the deaths of at least 33 people in just the past day.
Filthy water spurs skin disease epidemic in Gaza
Filthy water spurs skin disease epidemic in Gaza distressing turn as untreated, contaminated water has led to a surge in skin diseases among residents.
Italian Foreign Minister discusses avoiding ‘new war’ with Israeli, Lebanese counterparts
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has taken important diplomatic steps to prevent escalating violence in the Middle East. Tajani took part in a joint effort to avert what he described as a possible "new war" to negotiate with his Israeli and Lebanese counterparts, Israel Katz and Abdallah Bou Habib.
Humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens as evacuation orders displace thousands amid escalating conflict
Palestinians are evacuating the Bureiji and Nuseirat refugee camps in central Gaza under new orders from the Israeli army. Those orders now cover 86 percent of Gaza, leaving only 14 percent of the area exempt from evacuation orders, according to the UN Palestine Refugee Agency.
Airlines suspend flights to Lebanon amid escalating tensions between Hezbollah and Israel
Several international airlines, including major carriers from Europe and the Middle East, announced temporary halts on their services to Beirut and other Lebanese destinations.
Israel launches drones at Lebanon amid rising escalation fears
The recent rocket attack, which killed 12 children and youths in the Golan Heights, has intensified tensions. Hezbollah, aligned with Iran, has denied responsibility but has vowed to continue its attacks on Israel in solidarity with Gaza.
Evacuation orders issued in Gaza amid intensified Israeli operations
According to UNRWA, 86 percent of the Gaza Strip is now under similar orders.
Trump slams Democrats approach towards Israel
Trump targeted his Democratic rival, Kamala Harris, and the Democratic Party, accusing them of harboring animosity towards Israel.
Gaza Crisis: 39,324 civilians killed and 90,830 injured since Oct 7 amid intense Israeli military strikes
The Gaza Strip has witnessed an unprecedented humanitarian crisis as Israeli military operations have resulted in the deaths of 39,324 civilians and injuries to 90,830 others.