Israel is set to partially reopen the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, allowing limited pedestrian movement for Palestinians. The move, a condition of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire, comes amid ongoing tensions and a continued ban on foreign journalists.
As diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza show fragile progress, Israeli airstrikes have resulted in the deaths of at least 30 Palestinians overnight, with multiple children among the casualties, according to local health authorities.
The heavily restricted reopening of Gaza's Rafah crossing has allowed a trickle of medical evacuations and the return of some displaced Palestinians, who describe arduous and degrading Israeli security procedures. The process falls far short of needs as attacks continue despite a nominal ceasefire.
High-stakes trilateral negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, mediated by the United States, have resumed in Abu Dhabi. The talks, described as 'productive' by officials, proceed under the shadow of recent Russian airstrikes that killed at least six, violating a temporary ceasefire pledge.
A federal aviation safety inspector has filed a $12.75 million lawsuit against United Airlines, alleging the carrier banned him for life after he documented cabin safety violations during a 2022 flight, leading to professional repercussions and a dismissed federal case against him.
Pinterest has dismissed two software engineers for creating and distributing an unauthorized tool that identified colleagues affected by recent layoffs, a move the company calls a clear violation of privacy and policy.
Pinterest has terminated two engineers who wrote and shared a script to identify colleagues affected by recent job cuts, calling it a violation of policy and privacy, as the tech industry's wave of restructuring continues.
Reporters Without Borders has condemned the detention of two independent journalists in Sichuan province, linking it to a recent report on alleged local official corruption. Chinese police state the individuals are under investigation for suspected legal violations.
French cybercrime prosecutors searched X's Paris headquarters, expanding an investigation into Grok AI over alleged deepfake pornography, Holocaust denial, and data violations. The probe coincides with regulatory actions in Britain and the EU.
The YPJ, an all-female Kurdish force pivotal in defeating ISIS, refuses to surrender its weapons as a fragile ceasefire with Damascus unfolds. The standoff underscores a deeper conflict over Kurdish self-rule and women's rights in northern Syria.
The reopening of Gaza's Rafah border crossing with Egypt, a key provision of the fragile ceasefire, has been mired by logistical delays and stringent security vetting. While hundreds of desperate Palestinians queue on both sides, the initial flow of medical evacuees and returnees falls drastically short of promised numbers, offering little respite for the territory's overwhelming humanitarian crisis.
A massive release of Jeffrey Epstein investigation files by the Justice Department has left survivors reeling after personal information, including names and confidential statements, was left unredacted. Lawyers allege a "historic violation" of privacy, prompting urgent calls for judicial intervention.
German federal prosecutors have arrested five individuals accused of operating a sophisticated smuggling network that allegedly funneled millions of euros worth of dual-use goods to Russian defense firms, in violation of EU sanctions imposed after the invasion of Ukraine.
CNN legal analyst Elliot Williams predicts lawsuits against the Justice Department and The New York Times by victims whose unredacted nude images were included in the recent Epstein files dump, citing privacy violations.
In a significant step toward reconciliation, Syrian interior ministry forces entered the Kurdish-administered city of al-Hassakeh on Monday. The move, part of a fragile new agreement with the Syrian Democratic Forces, aims to cement a ceasefire and outlines a path for the integration of Kurdish-led institutions into the state's security and administrative framework.
A convoy of Syrian government forces was observed moving toward the strategic northeastern city of Hasakah on Monday, implementing a ceasefire agreement that aims to reintegrate Kurdish-administered territories with Damascus.
The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt partially reopened Monday under European Union operation, permitting restricted passage for Palestinians after a near two-year Israeli closure. The move is part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement, though high costs and tight quotas severely limit access.
The vital Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has partially reopened after a prolonged closure, a key provision of the US-mediated ceasefire. The move allows for limited humanitarian movement under stringent security oversight by Israel and Egypt.
The vital Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has resumed operations for restricted humanitarian and civilian traffic, marking a critical, though tentative, development in the ongoing ceasefire agreement.
The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened Monday for strictly limited passenger traffic, marking a critical, if symbolic, step in implementing the U.S.-brokered ceasefire. The move follows intense diplomatic efforts and comes as the agreement enters a more complex second phase.
