Children have been among the most severely affected by the continuing Israeli war on Gaza. Many of them have been killed, injured and orphaned and we can see that thousands of children have lost their limbs and they are suffering from severe trauma. As the UNRWA spokesperson stated: 51 percent of Gaza’s population are children and they make up the largest proportion of those that were killed since the war began back on October 7, 2023. For many children here in Gaza, displacement has taken a very heavy, huge toll on them. They have been repeatedly displaced, forced to flee their homes and right now they are forced to live in overcrowded shelters and tents and on the rubble of their destroyed homes and residential buildings. And we can see that Gaza’s healthcare system is struggling to continue providing essential care for thousands of wounded children, who are not able to receive enough medical treatment locally and they desperately, urgently need to be evacuated outside the territory.

Tensions between Washington and Beijing, are escalating...and China is hitting back.... It's announced its own tariffs on American products in response to new levies imposed by U.S President Donald Trump. They include a 34 percent tariffs on all U.S goods and restrictions on exports of rare earth minerals. Recently, Trump said he's willing to negotiate--even suggested the popular Tiktok app, which is owned by China, could be a selling point.... But, with global financial markets sliding...how far are both countries willing to go? And will this back-and-forth change trade policies?

Afghan women’s rights activists are facing deportation from Pakistan, along with hundreds of thousands of Afghans living there. The activists risk imprisonment or death if they return to life under the Taliban in Afghanistan. Afghans have sought refuge in Pakistan for years, but the government says they cannot remain there indefinitely. As international resettlement programs shut down and Pakistan accelerates removals, where can Afghans go?

On Wednesday, US President Donald Trump unveiled his new global tariff plan, imposing a 10% tariff on all imports, and targeting dozens more countries with additional tariffs on what he called his “Day of Liberation”. So, with Trump’s economic plan set in motion - what will be the fallout? And what will happen next?

China has announced it will impose export controls on certain rare earth-related items. Additionally, starting April 10, China will apply a 34% tariff on all goods imported from the United States.

The Constitutional Court in South Korea has ruled that impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol be removed from office for his declaration of martial law late last year. The ruling on Friday now means the country must hold a presidential election within 60 days.

Speaking on board Air Force One, US President Donald Trump downplayed the significance of the recent market crash, expressing confidence in a strong economic rebound. His remarks come amid heightened concerns over financial instability and investor uncertainty. Trump remained optimistic, suggesting that the downturn was temporary and that the US economy would soon witness a major boom.

President Donald Trump has called it 'Liberation Day' - but world leaders say his new round of tariffs is likely to trigger a global trade war. The White House announced the tariff rates will vary depending on the country - but nearly nations will ultimately be affected. The move has led to fury in China, dismay in Europe and confusion around the globe. Trump says the tariffs are payback- a way to free the US from reliance on foreign goods and boost manufacturing at home. But for now, they are also fuelling fears of a recession and making global markets nervous. So how will the world economy manage? And will trading partners drift further away from America and build alliances elsewhere?

92 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip since Dawn on Thursday. In one of the latest attacks - Israeli airstrikes have targeted the Dar al-Arqam school in northeastern Gaza City. It was serving as a shelter for hundreds of displaced families. At least 21 people have been killed, and the death toll is expected to rise. Hundreds of forcibly displaced families were inside. Dozens of injured are trapped under rubble, and rescuers are struggling to pull them out. Some survivors have been transported to al-Ahli Hospital, where medical staff are also struggling with critical shortages of essential medicine. Women and children made up a significant portion of those sheltering at the school site.