Thursday, November 28
Israel has warned of launching an offensive on Rafah if Hamas does not release remaining hostages by the start of Ramadan. "The world must know, and Hamas leaders must know -- if by Ramadan our hostages are not home, the fighting will continue everywhere, including the Rafah area," Gantz told a conference of American Jewish leaders in Jerusalem.
The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza on Sunday said that more than 29,092 Palestinians have lost their lives and 69,028 people have been injured since the Israel-Hamas war erupted on October 7. The conflict in Gaza began on October 7 when Hamas gunmen breached border defenses to attack Israeli towns, killing some 1,200 people and dragging 250 hostages back to Gaza, according to Israeli reports.
Former US Representative George Santos filed a lawsuit against late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel, accusing him of deceiving Santos into creating videos on the Cameo app that were used to mock him on Kimmel's show. The lawsuit includes claims of copyright infringement, fraudulent inducement, breach of contract, and unjust enrichment.
Taiwan on Thursday defended the actions of its coast guard after two people on a Chinese speedboat, which got too close to a frontline Taiwanese island, died when their boat overturned while trying to flee a coast guard ship. Two others survived. Taiwan, which China claims as its own territory, has complained in recent years about Chinese fishing boats and other vessels operating in Taiwan-controlled waters.
Former US President Donald Trump has criticized a New York judge's decision to order him to pay $354.9 million in penalties for allegedly inflating his net worth. Speaking at a campaign rally, Trump accused the judge of trying to interfere with the upcoming presidential election and claimed that it was part of a left-wing conspiracy to prevent him from becoming president again.
The Nasser Hospital in Gaza, the second-largest medical facility, has ceased functioning due to fuel shortages and ongoing conflict. With only four medical staff available, it endangers the lives of displaced Palestinians in Khan Younis and Rafah. Israeli forces raided the hospital, worsening the healthcare crisis. The WHO has urged access to assess patient needs.
Pakistan's interim Prime Minister warns against 'anarchy and disorder' during Imran Khan's nationwide agitation against alleged rigging in recent polls. Kakar encourages legal recourse for electoral irregularities. Imran Khan's party alleges massive rigging. Post-elections, stakeholder acceptance of victory and defeat is urged.
NEW DELHI: The Islamabad Deputy Commissioner refused to grant permission to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to hold a protest demonstration on Saturday against alleged "rigging" in the 2024 general elections, as reported by ARY News.The administration has rejected the PTI's application, citing Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) which is in force in the capital city, which prohibits demonstrations.
On Saturday, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine declared the withdrawal of troops from the besieged stronghold of Avdiivka in eastern Ukraine. This decision was taken to prioritize the safety and well-being of Ukrainian soldiers and is perceived as a significant symbolic triumph for Russia, especially since May. Russian forces have been intensifying their efforts to capture Avdiivka, resulting in significant casualties and destruction since October.
