Conflict

Israel's military has ordered Gaza City residents to evacuate ahead of a new offensive, with Israel warning it will step up its military attacks in the strip in a "mighty hurricane".

The Global Sumud Flotilla for Gaza says that one of its main boats was struck by a drone in Tunisian waters, though all six passengers and crew are safe.

Residents have been told to leave immediately as Israel warned that it would step up airstrikes and ground operations.

Militants seized 251 hostages during the massive 7 October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, with 47 still believed to be in Gaza.

According to a global hunger monitor, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians are already experiencing or at risk of famine in areas including Gaza City.

Ships armed with Tomahawk missiles, an attack submarine, aircraft, and US sailors and marines are poised.

The offensive in Gaza City was launched on 10 August, prompting international criticism because of the humanitarian crisis in the area.

The US President made the comments during an event in the White House's Oval Office.

Analysis: The leaders of China, Russia, North Korean and Iran are meeting for a huge military parade.

The US leader added he was not worried by a potential axis between Russia and China, despite Putin meeting President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Tuesday.

It's not too late to achieve if Western nations continue their pressure on Israel, the head of the Palestinian Mission says.

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky said the attack on Kyiv was in clear disregard for peace negotiations.