Day News Recap: Ukraine power grid battered, Gaza floods worsen, and US steps up pressure on Iran
Russia intensified its campaign against Ukraine’s energy system, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy saying 172 drones and 36 ballistic missiles were launched overnight, damaging power infrastructure, causing blackouts and disrupting water supplies in several areas, including Kyiv. 🔗 Separate reports said Russian strikes hit energy facilities around the capital and elsewhere, while civilians south of Zaporizhzhia described daily drone attacks that are forcing families to leave villages they had hoped to keep. 🔗 🔗On the diplomatic front, the European Union rejected any reported US and Russian deal on European security that would bypass European governments, after President Donald Trump and President... [Continue Reading]
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Heavy rains flood tens of thousands of tents in Gaza as winter conditions worsen
Heavy rains have flooded tens of thousands of tents sheltering displaced people across Gaza, deepening an already severe humanitarian crisis. Residents were seen trying to clear water from their tents with pots and pans as the weather worsened. Some said they were left without shelter after the flooding.A UNICEF representative for Palestine, Jonathan Veitch, said the situation was becoming more desperate because of restrictions on the entry of heavy machinery and supplies such as engine oil. He said aid workers were being stopped in the street by people begging for help, and described the flooding as affecting nearly everyone in... [Continue Reading]
Russian drone and glide-bomb attacks intensify around Zaporizhzhia as civilians flee villages south of the city
Residents in villages south of Zaporizhzhia say Russian drone attacks are making daily life increasingly dangerous, with some people leaving homes they had hoped would remain a refuge. One displaced resident described sheltering in a cellar when drones began striking, saying he was badly burned before fleeing to the regional capital. The account points to a widening threat around Zaporizhzhia, where civilians say the pattern of attacks is changing the security situation on the ground.The supplied material says the villages south of the city have been coming under escalating Russian attacks, including FPV drones and glide bombs. It says that... [Continue Reading]
Heavy rain floods Gaza camps and puts war-damaged buildings at risk of collapse
Heavy rain and strong winds have flooded shelters in Gaza, leaving families in al-Mina camp in the north struggling to protect children and belongings from the cold. Water entered tents overnight, soaking bedding, blankets and clothes and turning parts of the camp into muddy pools. The storm has also raised concern about war-damaged buildings, which are reported to be at risk of collapse in the wet weather.In Gaza City, Rana Adnan Hmeida, 29, said she and her family had been awake since midnight as rainwater seeped into their tent. She said her two-month-old daughter was freezing by morning, while her... [Continue Reading]
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Day News Recap: Ukraine toll rises as Iran tensions, Europe bomb threats and global stocks slide
Ukraine said the death toll from a Russian strike on an aid distribution centre in the Zaporizhia region has risen to at least 50, with rescue teams still searching the site. The attack has become one of the deadliest recent strikes on civilians and aid workers in the war. 🔗In the Middle East, Iran stepped up diplomacy after Donald Trump suggested the United States could resume major strikes, while the White House weighed whether a new attack could still be avoided amid pressure after Republican election losses. Trump also sharpened his rhetoric, saying Iran would not be able to do... [Continue Reading]
UN warns millions displaced in Sudan risk losing shelter as aid funds run low
Millions of people displaced by Sudan's war are at risk of losing access to emergency shelter as humanitarian funding runs short and aid stocks are being depleted, according to a joint warning from the UN refugee agency and the International Organization for Migration. The agencies said 15.4 million people across Sudan urgently need emergency shelter and basic household items. They said current resources mean humanitarian groups can prioritise only about 10 percent of those in need.The statement said only 936,000 people have received assistance so far, leaving a wide gap between needs and available support. The agencies said they are... [Continue Reading]
Israeli settlers seize eight Palestinian homes in Jericho, displacing dozens
The United Nations has condemned the seizure of eight Palestinian homes by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank city of Jericho, saying the takeover forced dozens of residents to flee. The incident took place in Ein a-Duyuk a-Tahta, on the outskirts of Jericho, on Wednesday afternoon. According to the UN, the settlers assaulted residents during the takeover and used live ammunition.UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said the settlers also threw stones and physically assaulted Palestinian residents, prompting families to leave for their own safety. He said some of those displaced now lack adequate shelter. The Israeli military has since declared... [Continue Reading]
Florida Learjet crash as investigators say jet may have broken apart before impact
Investigators in Florida say parts of a private jet may have broken off before it crashed and killed all nine people on board. The Learjet 60 came down on Military Trail in Palm Beach, a six-lane road lined with businesses and restaurants, after departing Austin, Texas and heading for the Bahamas. The aircraft nosedived into the roadway and exploded on impact, leaving a large crater and scattering debris across the surrounding area.The National Transportation Safety Board said weather conditions will be a major focus of the inquiry, and officials said severe storms complicated access to the wreckage. Heavy rainfall and... [Continue Reading]
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Israeli strikes kill five in Gaza across Khan Younis, al-Musaddar and Gaza City
Israeli strikes across Gaza killed five Palestinians on Monday, according to medical sources and media reports. The deaths were reported in Khan Younis in the south, al-Musaddar in central Gaza, and Gaza City in the north. The incidents came despite the US-brokered ceasefire that took effect in October 2025.Medical sources said at least two people were killed in separate strikes on Khan Younis, while another was killed in a drone attack in the al-Musaddar area. A fourth person died when a vehicle was struck in Gaza City's Tal al-Hawa neighbourhood. The victim was identified by the Wafa news agency as... [Continue Reading]
Lessons learned from Dubai … or not?
It might be early to assess the impact of war on Dubai, the self-declared crisis proof planet, but some lessons can be drawn from its magic well, right now. First and foremost, I remember a saying about fairness: No, not the boomerang, and that what goes around comes around (the dark tales related to Lebanon and Gaza), but about a simple rule of thumb. If you expect the world to be fair with you because you are fair, you’re fooling yourself: that’s like expecting the lion not to eat you because you didn’t eat it. It applies to humans and... [Continue Reading]
The role of community policing in nurturing acceptance
In a highly polarized world and a highly volatile situation, many wars are perturbing the lives of many, forcing governments to take real measures to protect their citizens. Away from the geopolitical analysis and speculation, I would like to highlight one of many important aspects related to war preparation, which is the protocol of living in community shelters, historically comparable to the use of air raid shelters during major conflicts. During the war in Lebanon in the mid-eighties, I published an article about this protocol, and it seems very relevant to these days. 1- This is not your house: A... [Continue Reading]
