Dario Salvi

In the wake of the attack on the Jewish settlement of Eli, three Palestinians die in a car hit by drone-launched rockets, like in a "targeted execution". For Palestinian activist, military occupation is killing any hope for peace. At least 400 settlers storm a village, torching houses and cars. Four Israeli are killed. Pope calls for justice and mercy as he meets ROACO delegates.

The People's Mojahedin Organisation of Iran has reported the death of a man and hundreds injured in a camp located north-west of the Albanian capital that is home to thousands of its members and their families. The Albanian government says that its action is part of a wider police investigation. Computers and other equipment were seized. Iran attacks the group again, calling it a “terrorist organisation”.

Behind the trafficking of dozens of children and young teenagers was the Süleymancılar sect, which, according to some reports, benefited from government and Akp cover. At least six youngsters from remote forest areas ended up in Manaus, then transported overseas to the association's Turkish headquarters. Child abuse increased by 700 percent under "sultan" Erdogan

In his address during the Angelus, Francis noted that the sea was calm and that nothing was in the way of a rescue operation. As the UN marks World Refugee Days this coming week, “everything possible [must] be done to prevent similar tragedies,” the pope said. He thanked everyone for their show of affection and closeness during his surgery and hospitalisation. He also urged the faithful to pray for the students in Uganda and the people of Ukraine. The love of God is "the fundamental reality of life".

Beijing municipal authorities add 16 assisted reproduction technologies like IVF and freezing semen to their health plan. The status of unmarried women is an issue. Experts warn that existing programmes might not cope with increased demand. Last year, the number of newborns fell to a record low of 6.77 per 1,000 people. A further decline is expected in 2023.

Under "pressure" from the municipality, organizers had to move a conference originally planned at the Tower of David Museum. The initiative was focused on abuses and biased attacks by the Jewish world on Christians. Armenian Church in storm over use of land granted to Jewish-Australian developer. The faithful say land aquired through "sweat and blood" was "sold off".

Today's headlines: Pyongyang fires two short-range ballistic missiles, "inevitable" response to exercises between South Korea and the US; Tehran denies Hajj permit to Iranian Sunni leader critical of protest crackdown; Taliban officials in Norway to attend peace forum; Indonesian special needs students victimized by serious deficiencies in education system; Japan studies limits on access to Mt. Fuji; New tobacco law in Russia.

The complaint in a document released today by Amnesty International. Months after the end of the football review Fifa and Qatar have yet to offer "an effective and accessible regime" for obtaining reparations. Redress options precluded for those who have returned to their countries of origin.

Today's headlines: Philippines launches tourist tours to disputed territories on Spratly Islands. Indonesian Constitutional Court rejects request to change electoral system. Japanese opposition ready to file no-confidence vote against Kishida. Indian nun arrested on conversion charges released on bail. Last year nearly 3800 people died on migration routes from the Middle East and North Africa to Europe, the largest increase from Lebanon. With the vacations come an increase in children begging in Turkmenistan.

Data from Israel’s Defence Ministry show defence exports top US$ 12.5 billion. Accords partners represent about 25 per cent of the total. Sales jumped by 50 per cent over the previous three years. Asia-Pacific accounted for 30 per cent of sales, followed by Europe with 29 per cent.

Today's headlines: in Japan military opens fire on instructors, at least two dead and one wounded. Riyadh draws up $20 billion investment plan in food industry. Tens of thousands evacuated between India and Pakistan for Cyclone Biparjov, already seven casualties. Istanbul, doctors on alert for measles outbreak: first casualties among children. Taipei issues defense manual to "distinguish" Chinese soldiers from Taiwanese.

PTI’s last journalist must leave before the end of the month, following his colleagues from The Hindu, Prasar Bharati and Hindustan Times. This reflects increasing tensions between the two Asian powerhouses, especially along their Himalayan border.