Global outcry at ICJ as Israel faces accusations of starving Palestinians

At the International Court of Justice, South Africa accused Israel of using starvation as a weapon in Gaza, calling it a breach of international law.

Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, Colombia, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, and Spain echoed concerns, citing Israel’s disregard for humanitarian obligations and UN rulings.

Representatives warned of a collapsing aid system and worsening famine, urging global action and reaffirming support for Palestinian self-determination amid what was described as an unfolding humanitarian catastrophe.

Israel, in its genocidal war, has killed more than fifty-two thousand three hundred Palestinians since October 2023 and wounded hundreds of thousands of others.

UN chief urges two-state solution in Israeli war on Palestine

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has pushed countries to "take irreversible action towards implementing a two-state solution" between Israel and the Palestinians ahead of an international conference in June.

"I encourage Member States to go beyond affirmations, and to think creatively about the concrete steps they will take to support a viable two-state solution before it is too late," Guterres told a Security Council meeting on Tuesday.

France and Saudi Arabia will co-host the conference at the United Nations in June.

Daesh-linked militants attack mourners in Nigerian village, killing 15

A wave of terror engulfed Kwaple village in Nigeria’s Borno State when Daesh-linked militants stormed in on motorcycles, unleashing a hail of bullets on mourners and killing at least 15 people.

"The ISWAP militants opened fire on the mourners and pursued them on motorcycles into the bush as they tried to flee," Ayuba Alamson, a community leader in Chibok, said.

Local leaders are gripped with dread, warning that the true death toll may be far higher, with scores still missing in the chaos.

Trump marks 100 days, promises defence investments

US President Donald Trump kicked off a pair of events in Michigan, celebrating his first 100 days in office.

Speaking to a packed rally in Macomb, Trump touted the country’s economic growth, declaring, "Companies are coming back to Michigan."

Highlighting a $1 trillion defence investment, he praised Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer for securing the Selfridge Air National Guard Base. While his approval rating dropped to 42 percent, according to a Reuters-Ipsos poll, Trump continues to promote his administration’s successes, claiming the best start in US presidential history.

BRICS unites in opposition to Trump's tariff policy

BRICS foreign ministers, including those from China and Russia, criticised the growing "trade protectionism" during talks in Rio de Janeiro, a direct response to US President Dondald Trump’s tariffs.

Brazil's foreign minister, Mauro Vieira, emphasised the group's ""strong rejection"" of such policies, without naming Trump.

Amid escalating tariffs, China has imposed 125 percent duties on US goods, while the US has slapped 10 percent tariffs on numerous countries.

The ministers agreed on a unified stance against trade conflicts just ahead of the leaders’ summit in three months.