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North Korea test-fires 2 new missiles amid US-South Korea military drills, state media says

Sunday, August 24 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test-firing of two newly developed types of missiles, state media reported, launches that came as the United States and South Korea held their annual military drills to the south.The two missiles tested on Saturday... Read More.

Russia hits Ukraine with drones as Kyiv celebrates independence day

Sunday, August 24 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Russia launched drones and a missile into Ukraine overnight into Sunday, the air force in Kyiv said, as the country kicked off independence day celebrations marking the anniversary of its 1991 declaration of independence from the Soviet Union.Ukraine's air force said Russia... Read More.

Gaza City could be destroyed if Hamas does not agree to terms to end war, Israel’s defense minister says

Friday, August 22 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Friday that Gaza city could "turn into Rafah and Beit Hanoun," areas that were destroyed earlier in the war, unless Hamas agrees to Israel's terms.This comes after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would approve... Read More.

Famine determined in parts of Gaza, 500,000 experiencing ‘catastrophic’ hunger: Report

Friday, August 22 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Famine has been determined in Gaza Governorate, where Gaza City is located, according to a warning issued Friday by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC).The report from IPC -- a global initiative monitoring hunger with the backing of governments, the United... Read More.

Satellite images show tent camps emptied as IDF expands Gaza City operation Israel began its offensive in Gaza City on Wednesday

Thursday, August 21 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Recent satellite images taken over and around Gaza City point to preparations for the expanded military operation there and show signs that people sheltering there have already been displaced.A spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces said on Wednesday that the force had begun... Read More.

Israel’s settlement plan to split the West Bank in 2 gains momentum

Thursday, August 21 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- A controversial Israeli settlement plan that would effectively split the West Bank in two is gaining momentum after a key government committee -- the Higher Planning Committee of the Civil Administration under the Defense Ministry -- gave its approval.The settlement proposal approved... Read More.

4 giraffe species officially recognized in major conservation shift

Thursday, August 21 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Giraffes, long considered a single species, have now been recognized as four genetically distinct species in a major decision by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) that scientists say could reshape conservation efforts across Africa.The announcement comes after more than... Read More.

‘Horror’ in Gaza is ‘incomprehensible,’ says US doctor who treated patients there

Thursday, August 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Dr. Aqsa Durrani, an American physician who has been providing humanitarian work around the world for over 15 years, said amid the harrowing scenes of death and destruction in Gaza, one story especially sticks with her.Found injured and alone after an... Read More.

Israel to call up thousands of reservists for invasion, occupation of Gaza City, military official says

Wednesday, August 20 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Israel will send call-ups to 50,000 to 60,000 reservists as part of its plans to invade and occupy Gaza City, according to an Israeli military official.Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz approved on Wednesday the Israel Defense Forces' military plan, codenamed "Gideon's Chariots... Read More.

South Africa accuses 6 of massive rhino horn trafficking scheme involving nearly 1,000 horns

Wednesday, August 20 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Six suspects accused of orchestrating one of South Africa's largest rhino horn trafficking operations appeared in court Tuesday following a 7-year investigation that uncovered a scheme involving 964 rhino horns destined for illegal markets in Southeast Asia, authorities said.The arrests mark what... Read More.

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North Korea test-fires 2 new missiles amid US-South Korea military drills, state media says

Russia hits Ukraine with drones as Kyiv celebrates independence day

Gaza City could be destroyed if Hamas does not agree to terms to end war, Israel’s defense minister says

Famine determined in parts of Gaza, 500,000 experiencing ‘catastrophic’ hunger: Report

Satellite images show tent camps emptied as IDF expands Gaza City operation Israel began its offensive in Gaza City on Wednesday

Israel’s settlement plan to split the West Bank in 2 gains momentum

4 giraffe species officially recognized in major conservation shift

‘Horror’ in Gaza is ‘incomprehensible,’ says US doctor who treated patients there

Israel to call up thousands of reservists for invasion, occupation of Gaza City, military official says

South Africa accuses 6 of massive rhino horn trafficking scheme involving nearly 1,000 horns

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