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World

Gaza war: 75 years after signing of the Geneva Conventions, Israel’s deadly attack on a Palestinian school shows their limitations

  By Lawrence Hill-Cawthorne, University of Bristol   Gaza is reeling after a missile strike launched by Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) targeted a building and mosque within a school complex in Gaza City on August 10. The Israeli military said the school was operating as a Hamas command and control post, but the buildings were reportedly also sheltering more than 6,000 displaced people. Palestinian authorities have stated that the attack […]

today13 August, 2024

World

Government demands UN action after Gaza tragedy

The government has condemned the recent Israeli attack on Al-Tabin School in Gaza, which resulted in the deaths of over 100 civilians. The school had been serving as a refuge for displaced Palestinians. In an official statement, the government criticised the international community for its failure to protect Palestinian civilians and called on the United Nations Security Council to take immediate action to end the aggression and ensure the protection […]

today12 August, 2024

Namibia

42.5% of Namibians prefer to study abroad

https://youtu.be/si6Gp27P_ao     By Finna Kahili, via News on One   University of Namibia (Unam) vice-chancellor Professor Kenneth Matengu said 42.5% of Namibians prefer to study abroad. Matengu said this during the Higher Education Day celebration at the University of Namibia yesterday. Matengu said despite the continent's population of two billion, only 30 million are enrolled in higher education. "In Africa compared to the rest of the world, you can […]

today12 August, 2024

Oshiwambo

Israel okuuvaneke ta dhipaga omuleli gopapolitika omupe gongundu yo Hamas Yahya Sinwar.

Ongundu yuukulo ya Palestine yo Hamas oya tumbula Yahya Sinwar onga omulanduli gwa Ismail Haniyeh,ngoka a dhipagelwa mo Tehran oshiwike sha piti. Sinwar okwa talikako ku Israel kutya oye thimba yina ongodhi moshiponokela shomu 7 October,shoka sha faalele oomwenyo dhaa Israel omayovi,noku edhilila ya konda 200. Omunamimvo 61 okwa kala a holoma mo Gaza okuza poshiponeka,sho Israel kwali ta kambadhala okumu dhipaga. Omupopiliko gwetanga lyopakwiita lya Israel Rear Admiral Daniel […]

today8 August, 2024

World

Biden meets National Security team over Middle East concerns

US President Joseph Biden is meeting / has met with his National Security team amid fears of a wider regional war erupting in the Middle East. There are heightened concerns Iran is planning a retaliatory attack against Israel following the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran and a Hezbollah commander in Beirut. Nick Harper reports from Washington.  

today6 August, 2024

World

World leaders call for de-escalation in Middle East

Diplomacy is in overdrive as world powers call on Iran and its regional proxies for restraint, amid fear an attack on Israel could come within the next 24 hours. Iran's supreme leader is vowing revenge after a senior Hamas leader was assassinated in Tehran last week. Sarah Coates has more from Tel Aviv.     The White House meanwhile says President Joe Biden will meet with his national security team […]

today5 August, 2024

World

US and allies seek to dial down middle east tensions

The United States and its allies are trying to dial down tensions in the Middle East. They are concerned Iran will attack Israel, who it blames for last week's killing of Hamas' political leader in Tehran. Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.  

today5 August, 2024

Namibia

Report Suggests Israel May Preemptively Strike Iran; Namibia Issues Warnings to Citizens

During a meeting with the Prime Minister, defense officials, as reported by The Times of Israel, considered the option of a preemptive strike on Iran, emphasizing that such action would only be possible if the intelligence on Iran’s intentions is absolutely certain. Penda Naanda, Executive Director of the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, issued a warning to Namibians in the Middle East.  

today5 August, 2024

World

WHO manages to evacuate about 85 sick patients from Gaza

The World Health Organization says it has managed to evacuate 85 sick and severely injured patients from Gaza to Abu Dhabi. This was the largest evacuation of patients from Gaza since the war broke out in October. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.  

today2 August, 2024