Israeli strikes on Gaza intensify
Israeli airstrikes on Gaza have killed at least 13 Palestinians since dawn, including three from the same family. The Red Crescent has urged Israel to reopen crossings for humanitarian aid, warning that Gaza is facing starvation and suffering, according to Al Jazeera.
Gaza’s Ministry of Health reports at least 53,119 Palestinians killed and over 120,000 injured. The Government Media Office says the death toll may exceed 61,700, with many still missing under rubble.
The war followed Hamas-led attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023, which killed around 1,139 people and saw over 200 taken hostage, Al Jazeera reported.
Trump blasts Supreme Court over blocking of deportations
The Supreme Court has blocked President Donald Trump's use of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to swiftly deport Venezuelan migrants without due process.
In a 7-2 ruling, the Court halted deportations, citing insufficient notice and a lack of legal recourse for detainees, as reported by Reuters.
Trump slammed the decision, calling it "a bad and dangerous day for America," and warned that it might postpone the removal of criminals while increasing public risk.
Nine killed in Russian drone strike on bus amid Ukraine peace talks
Nine people were killed and four others injured when a Russian drone struck a passenger bus in Ukraine’s Sumy region on Saturday morning, BBC reported.
The attack took place near the village of Bilopillia, as the bus was heading to Sumy, the provincial capital. Officials reported the vehicle was struck by a Russian Lancet drone around 06:17 local time.
Emergency services and police responded to the scene. The Russian military has not commented on the incident, according to BBC.
The strike came just hours after Russia and Ukraine held their first direct peace talks since 2022.
Two climbers, from India and Philippines, die on Everest
An Indian and a Filipino climber have died on Mount Everest, making them the first casualties of the current climbing season, as reported by Reuters.
Subrata Ghosh, 45, of India, died Thursday below the Hillary Step while descending from the summit. He reportedly refused to descend from the high-altitude "death zone."
Philipp II Santiago, 45, of the Philippines, died on Wednesday while trying to reach South Col. He collapsed while resting in his tent.
Both took part in an international expedition organized by Snowy Horizon Treks. The cause of death will be determined after post-mortem examinations, Reuters claimed.
Nepal has issued 459 climbing permits for Everest this season, which runs through May. About 100 climbers have already reached the summit.
