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Israeli troops gain operational control of Gazan side of Rafah Crossing, IDF says

The Israel Defense Forces confirmed Tuesday that it has gained operational control of the Gazan side of the Rafah Crossing.The IDF released a statement saying its forces began a “precise counterterrorism operation” in eastern Rafah.Acting upon intelligence showing the area was being used for “terrorist purposes,” IDF troops obtained operational…

Biden admin should check Hamas’ Ministry of Health death stats, expert warns

The Hamas-run Gaza Ministry of Health released an infographic on April 24 through social media site Telegram indicating that it lacked identifying data for more than 10,000 of the 34,183 so-called martyrs who had been killed in the 200 days following Hamas’ brutal Oct. 7 attack on Israel.Despite growing concerns…

Claims of surrogacy, illegal in China, investigated by Chinese health commission

China’s National Health Commission is investigating a hospital for its alleged involvement in surrogacy, which is illegal in China.A social media post claiming the hospital was cooperating with illegal surrogacy agencies went viral on China’s Weibo platform.This investigation follows last year’s investigations into the issuance of fake birth certificates.China’s National…

Notorious Polish judge flees to Belarus, triggering investigation

Polish prosecutors opened an investigation Monday after a Polish judge fled to the autocratic state of Belarus and asked for protection there.The National Prosecutor’s Office said it is looking into suspicions that the judge was acting on behalf of a foreign intelligence service.According to Belarus state media, Judge Tomasz Szmydt…

Jordan stations 2 firefighting helicopters in Cyprus ahead of summer wildfire season

Jordan on Monday stationed two helicopters in Cyprus to help the Mediterranean island nation combat potential forest fires until it can lease firefighting aircraft of its own for the summer fire season.Cypriot Environment Minister Maria Panayiotou said the Cypriot government considers firefighting and prevention a national security matter and is…

2 workers confirmed dead, 53 still trapped after South Africa building collapse

Two workers have been confirmed dead and 53 remain trapped following the collapse of an under-construction apartment building in George, South Africa.75 workers were present at the site when the collapse was reported, just after 2 p.m. Monday.The collapse’s cause has yet to be reported and remains under investigation.A multi-story…