Amnesty Report Alleges Israel Committing Genocide in Gaza

Balkhy, the WHO regional director for the Eastern Mediterranean, has taken a step back from her position during the campaign in accordance with the agency’s rules. Al Kuwari, a former public health minister, is currently serving as an adviser to Qatar’s prime minister.
Nominations for the position began in April, with a deadline set for September 24, 2026.
Corinne Capuano, director of

Dendermonde (Eurotoday Newspaper) – The City of Dendermonde will collaborate with animal-welfare organisation Dierenwereldkruis to provide shelter and care for dogs in need, strengthening cooperation between municipal services, the local police and specialist animal-care professionals.
This collaboration will assist in receiving stray, abandoned, neglected and confiscated dogs, in addition to pr

Gandhi Global Family and the Church of Scientology Netherlands Collaborate on Peace and Human Rights
AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands — 19 August 2026 — Representatives from the Gandhi Global Family, the Church of Scientology Netherlands, and civil society from the Netherlands and India gathered at the Mahatma Gandhi statue on Churchilllaan in Amsterdam. They paid tribute to peace, non-violence, and hu

The Romanian official condemned Russia’s actions in a post on X, while European Commission President Von der Leyen expressed European support for Romania, noting an escalating threat campaign targeting the EU. She highlighted initiatives to bolster defense production in Europe to address new threats effectively.
Romanian Defense Minister Radu Miruță stated on Facebook that Romania’s Coast Gu

Washington, DC, 20 August (Brussles Morning Newspaper) – A new group of corporate powerbrokers is pouring money into America’s congressional elections, pushing US midterm election spending to record levels as cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence and online betting businesses seek a bigger voice in Washington.
The numbers are striking. Corporations have disclosed $517 million in spending to in

Romanian forces destroyed an explosive maritime drone close to a major Black Sea gas project as Brussels warned of an escalating campaign of hybrid threats.
Romania’s destruction of an explosive naval drone near the Neptun Deep gas development has brought the security of Europe’s Black Sea infrastructure into sharper focus. The incident on Thursday, 20 August, occurred only a few hundred metres

“I’d made that Instagram post precisely to avoid questions … I hadn’t anticipated a newswire dispatch on the subject,” she remarked.
Aubry mentioned on Thursday that she was “unlucky,” as France typically experiences about 150 similar venomous snake bites with only two serious cases annually.
“At the hospital where I was treated, they told me they hadn’t seen one in 10 years,” she recounted.
The 3

Izegem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – On Thursday, more than 900 people from the KSA Noordzeegouw organization have embarked on a nine-day camp in Lourdes, southern France, from the area of Izegem known as Bosmolens. They set off at around 5 p.m. in 14 buses from the Heilige-Familiekerk. The participants are going to Lourdes for the KSA Noordzeegouw camp from August 20 to 28.
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August 19 is World Humanitarian Day, a time to honor the essential and tireless efforts of aid workers worldwide. During crises and conflicts, humanitarians are among the first responders, providing emergency aid to those in need.
EU’s Role as a Leading Humanitarian Donor
Numerous aid workers operate under the EU’s commitment to offer humanitarian assistance to those affected by man-made d

Sarhan Basem is Eurotoday’s Senior Correspondent to the European Parliament. With a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature, Sarhan brings a unique blend of linguistic finesse and analytical prowess to his reporting. Specializing in foreign affairs, human rights, civil liberties, and security issues, he delves deep into the intricacies of global politics to provide insightful comment