UN demands Israel immediately releases flotilla activists

The United Nations has called on Israel to “immediately” release two activists detained on a flotilla bound for Gaza.

Israeli court rejects flotilla activists' appeal challenging detention

An Israeli court rejected on Wednesday an appeal filed by two foreign activists contesting their detention by authorities, their lawyer told journalists.

Israeli airstrike reportedly kills colonel in Hamas-led Gaza police force - report

Medics said an Israeli airstrike killed Naseem al-Kalazani, a colonel in the Hamas-run police force, when it targeted his vehicle near the al-Mawasi area in western Khan Younis, south of the enclave.

Bosniak representatives alert UN Security Council to systemic rights violations in Republika Srpska

A prominent group of Bosniak political representatives from the Republika Srpska (RS) entity has issued a formal communication to the United Nations S

Jury convicts four from Palestine Action over UK break-in

LONDON: A jury on Tuesday convicted four Palestine Action activists of criminal damage in 2024 at the UK premises of Israeli defence firm Elbit Systems, the first convictions in the protracted, high-profile case. The verdict against the activists follows a retrial, after a different jury in February cleared the four and another pair of aggravated burglary but failed to reach verdicts regarding criminal damage and several other charges against some of the six. The group were accused of breakin...

By none@none.com (AFP)

Italy participates in a meeting of the 'security track' for Libya

(ANSA) - ROMA, 06 MAG - The Italian Ambassador to Libya, Gianluca Alberini, participated in Benghazi in the meeting of the working group on the “security track” within the Berlin Process, facilitated by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). This mechanism aims to unify Libyan military and security institutions, prevent conflicts, and create a stable environment for elections. Launched by UNSMIL, it is a consultative forum involving Libyan stakeholders (politicians, military, c...

By ANSA

Formal complaint lodged with United Nations over changes to New Zealand's pay equity laws

A group of organisations lodged the complaint asking the United Nations to investigate whether the government's pay equity law changes amount to systemic discrimination against women.

Israeli court rejects appeal over detention extension of Gaza flotilla activists

Attorney tells Anadolu that the court 'rejected appeal, accepted all arguments presented by Israeli police'

By Anadolu Agency

Israel rejects appeal for release of Gaza aid flotilla activists

An Israeli court on Wednesday rejected an appeal seeking the release of two foreign activists detained after Israeli forces illegally intercepted a Gaza-bound aid flotilla in inter...

UN asks Israel to release Gaza flotilla activists

The UN calls for the immediate release of two Gaza flotilla activists detained by Israel, demanding an investigation into reports of severe mistreatment. Read More: https://punchng.com/un-asks-israel-to-release-gaza-flotilla-activists/

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NPP demands release of Hanan Abdul-Wahab, wife, cites abuse of power by EOCO

The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has accused the government and the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) of political harassment following the re-arrest of businessman Hanan Abdul-Wahab and his wife shortly after the Attorney-General withdrew charges against them. In a statement issued on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, and signed by NPP National Organiser Henry Nana Boakye, the party described the development as “state-sponsored bullying and ruthless political intimidation.”

By Caleb Ahinakwah

Press freedom central to peace and global stability, UN leaders say

In a joint statement, senior United Nations leaders said press freedom remains central to peace, democratic governance and global stability as the organisation advances reforms for the future. Senior United… (The post Press freedom central to peace and global stability, UN leaders say is from Doha News | Qatar.)

By Nassima Babassa