In a first, ICC convicts Sudanese militia leader of Darfur war crimes Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman was found guilty of 27 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Darfur between 2003 and 2004. Sudan
Sudan army steps up airstrikes as Darfur siege tightens: What to know In September, a top Sudanese general announced an offensive to take back the Darfur region from the RSF, and the army is following through. Sudan
Turkey: Istanbul jolted by 5.3 magnitude earthquake, no casualties reported Turkey’s disaster management body said no casualties or significant damage were reported after the quake, which was felt in surrounding provinces. Turkey
Israeli navy begins intercepting Gaza-bound international aid flotilla The Israeli Navy has begun its operation against an international Gaza flotilla carrying humanitarian supplies to the enclave. Israel
Water 'more precious than gold': Palestinians fleeing Gaza City face perilous journey south Palestine
US working to broker talks between Sudan factions, Trump envoy says Massad Boulos also said an agreement was nearly finalized with the Rapid Support Forces to bring humanitarian aid to El Fasher. Sudan
Trump presents Gaza plan to Arab, Muslim leaders at UNGA As international pressure builds during UNGA week, Trump pitched Arab and Muslim leaders on a plan for ending the war in Gaza and the handling of its governance. United States
Interview Macron aide warns Israel: All options on table as France readies for Palestine recognition French President Emmanuel Macron’s special adviser, Ofer Bronchtein, told Al-Monitor that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his associates are mounting a smear campaign against the French president. Ofer Bronchtein Special adviser to the French president
UN special envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen steps down after six years Pedersen is leaving as Syria continues to grapple with political upheaval, humanitarian crises and ongoing conflict. Syria
Cholera kills 25 in two days in Sudan's Darfur amid deepening war The town of Tawila has been the hardest hit in Darfur, with 58 new cholera cases reported on Sunday alone. Sudan
RSF, political allies claim responsibility for Khartoum drone strikes: What to know As Sudan’s army presses a new offensive in Kordofan and Darfur, the RSF and an allied coalition claimed rare responsibility for drone strikes on Khartoum. Sudan
EU Commission chief seeks sanctions, partial trade freeze on Israel: What to know The proposal comes in response to Israel’s actions in Gaza, but divisions among the EU’s 27 member states make it uncertain whether the measures will be adopted. Israel
Spain recalls Israel envoy, imposes sanctions as rift over Gaza deepens: What to know Israel accused Spain of antisemitism after Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced a package of sanctions over its Gaza war policies. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Sudan accuses UAE of hiring Colombian mercenaries in UN complaint Sudan’s complaint claims 350 to 380 Colombian mercenaries were recruited by Emirati security firms to fight alongside the RSF. Sudan
Over 1,000 dead in Darfur landslide as Sudan war hinders relief efforts A devastating landslide in the Marrah Mountains of Darfur has killed over 1,000 people, prompting appeals for international aid amid escalating violence in the region. Sudan
Sudan cabinet convenes in Khartoum in first since war began: What to know Sudan’s newly formed government met in the capital, Khartoum, for the first time since the war broke out in April 2023, as authorities weigh moving the government’s seat from Port Sudan to the capital. Sudan
Sudan's RSF intensifies attacks on El Fasher as displaced face starvation Since the weekend, Sudan's Rapid Support Forces militia has stepped up attacks on North Darfur’s besieged capital, El Fasher. Sudan
