*) 'Nowhere is safe, no one is spared' in Gaza — MSF report
A new report by Doctors Without Borders, titled "Gaza: Life in a Death Trap," has called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza to save lives and ensure the flow of humanitarian aid.
The organisation has also demanded an end to Israel's targeted and indiscriminate attacks on civilians and called on its allies to act swiftly to protect Palestinian lives and uphold international law.
Highlighting the devastating impact of repeated Israeli military attacks on Palestinian civilians over the past 14 months, MSF has said people in Gaza are struggling to survive apocalyptic conditions, but nowhere is safe, no one is spared, and there is no exit from this shattered enclave.
*) Israeli strikes on Gaza shelters kill at least 20 Palestinians
At least 20 Palestinians have been killed and over 30 others wounded in Israeli air strikes on two schools sheltering displaced people and a house in Gaza, yesterday evening.
Most of the victims were women and children in the attack that targeted the Dar al-Arqam and Shaaban al-Rayes schools and a house in the Tuffah neighbourhood.
The attack has caused massive destruction in the two schools and nearby residential buildings.
Israel has systematically targeted civilian facilities, including schools, hospitals, and places of worship, in its ongoing offensive on Gaza.
*) Türkiye urges swift, decisive action to tackle Sudan crisis at UN meeting
Türkiye's permanent representative to the UN has urged the international community to take swift action to address the escalating conflict and humanitarian crisis in Sudan.
Speaking at the Security Council Ahmet Yildiz highlighted the dire situation in Sudan, where "over 11 million people are displaced and hundreds of thousands have lost their lives."
The conflict has also led to the destruction of vital infrastructure, including health facilities.
Türkiye reiterated its commitment to Sudan's "unity, territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence from outside interference."
*) Pakistan developing missiles that could hit US — White House official
A senior White House official has claimed that Pakistan is developing long-range ballistic missile capabilities that eventually could allow it to strike targets outside of South Asia, including in the United States.
In his stunning revelation about the one time close US partner, Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer claimed Islamabad's conduct raised "real questions" about the aims of its ballistic missile programme.
Finer told the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace audience that candidly, it's hard for us to see Pakistan's actions as anything other than an emerging threat to the United States.
*) UNGA seeks ICJ opinion on Israel's obligations to aid Palestinians
The UN General Assembly has overwhelmingly approved a resolution asking the International Court of Justice to assess Israel's obligations to assist Palestinians, amid accusations the Israeli government systematically hinders Gaza aid.
The UN's full membership voted to request an ICJ advisory opinion, which, though not binding, can heighten pressure on countries.
Norway brought the resolution seeking an advisory opinion from the UN's top court, which was co-sponsored by Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, among others. It won backing from 137 countries, 12 of which objected, and 22 abstained.
