Israel’s military will expand operations and seize ‘large areas’ of Gaza, defense minister says

“The Israeli government has an obligation to free all 59 hostages from Hamas captivity — to pursue every possible channel to advance a deal for their release,” it said in a statement, which also called on the Trump administration and mediator countries to continue exerting pressure on Hamas. Israel has ramped up its military activity … Read more

Aftershocks rattle earthquake-devastated Myanmar as military bombs rebel areas

Rescuers were still pulling survivors from the rubble when one of several aftershocks struck on Sunday, sending people in Mandalay — Myanmar’s second-largest city, and the epicenter of Friday’s 7.7 magnitude earthquake — screaming into the streets. Already suffering the brutal toll of four years of civil warone of the world’s poorest countries was now … Read more

Audit of Polish fish checks highlights areas for improvement

Poland has a solid system to monitor fish product safety but its effectiveness is weakened by issues with training and Listeria sampling. An audit by DG Sante took place in May and June 2024 to evaluate the control system for fishery products. Six recommendations were made. The last audit on the topic was in 2020. … Read more

Israel threatens ‘permanent’ control of Gaza areas unless Hamas releases hostages

Israel ordered its troops to permanently seize parts of the Gaza Strip — to be “annexed to Israel” — unless Hamas hands over the remaining hostagesIsraeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Friday. The statement came after Israel this week broke the two-month ceasefire with Hamaswith the resumption of airstrikes and ground operations in Gaza killing … Read more