Conflict
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Apr- 2025 -19 AprilWar
Gaza Rescuers Say Israeli Strikes Kill 24 After Hamas Rejects Truce Proposal
Gaza's civil defense rescue agency said Friday that Israeli strikes killed at least 24 people, including 10 from the same family, after Hamas signalled its rejection of Israel's latest ceasefire proposal.
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18 AprilAfrica
US Envoy Urges Rwanda to Withdraw From DRC and Stop M23 Support
The US special envoy to Africa on Thursday called on Rwanda to withdraw all its troops from the Democratic Republic of Congo and stop any support for the M23 rebel group.
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18 AprilAsia Pacific
Residents Say Myanmar Towns Hit by Fighting Despite Quake Truce
Two Myanmar towns on a lucrative trade route to Thailand have been besieged by fighting despite a truce declared after last month's massive earthquake.
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18 AprilWar
Ukraine Ready to Buy ‘At Least’ 10 Patriot Systems From US: Zelensky
Ukraine wants to buy at least 10 Patriot missile defense systems from the United States to shield against Russian attacks, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday.
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18 AprilWar
Hamas Signals Rejection of Israel’s Latest Truce Proposal
Hamas on Thursday signalled its rejection of Israel's latest truce proposal and called for a "comprehensive" deal to end the 18-month-long war.
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17 AprilEurope
Latvia Parliament Votes to Withdraw From Landmines Treaty
Latvian lawmakers voted Wednesday to quit a treaty banning anti-personnel mines, as the Baltic state bordering Russia seeks to reinforce its security amid the Ukraine war.
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17 AprilAmericas
UK, France Vow to ‘Maintain Pressure’ on Haiti Gangs
Britain and France on Wednesday pledged to maintain pressure on criminal gangs in Haiti via sanctions.
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17 AprilTerrorism
Al-Shabaab Advance in Key Central Somali Town: Sources
The Islamist group Al-Shabaab launched a major dawn raid on a central Somali government-controlled town and military hub on Wednesday, army officials said.
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17 AprilWar
Israel Says 30 Percent of Gaza Turned Into Buffer Zone
Israel announced Wednesday it had converted 30 percent of Gaza into a buffer zone as it pressed its unrelenting military offensive, vowing to maintain its blockade on humanitarian aid to the war-ravaged territory.
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17 AprilAfrica
Nigeria, Niger Foreign Ministers Meet for Security Talks
The foreign ministers of Nigeria and Niger held talks Wednesday on cross-border security, terrorism and economic cooperation, despite tensions between the two neighbours since the July 2023 coup in Niger.
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