On 2025-04-24, Israeli strikes across Gaza resulted in the deaths of at least 59 Palestinians, including children. The attacks targeted homes and a former police station near a market in Jabalia, with Israel claiming to target a Hamas command center.

On 2025-04-24, during a visit to Israeli troops in Gaza, Israel's Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, warned of a larger-scale offensive if hostages are not released.

On 2025-04-23, India suspended its participation in a water-sharing agreement with Pakistan. On 2025-04-24, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paused a canal irrigation project in response. Legal experts say that India cannot unilaterally suspend the treaty, despite India declaring abeyance from it.

Islamabad announced the impending closure of the Wagah border with India, but said it will remain open until 2025-04-30. All Indian citizens, excluding Sikh pilgrims, were ordered to leave in 48 hours.

On 2025-04-24, Donald Trump expressed discontent following overnight Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv, which resulted in nine deaths and dozens of injuries. According to Kiev's mayor, Vitali Klitschko, the attacks resulted in 12 deaths and over 90 injuries.

Published on 2025-04-25, on 2025-04-24, Donald Trump signed a decree to accelerate deep seabed mining, including in international waters, bypassing the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The initiative aims to collect 1 billion tons of materials within 10 years, potentially creating 100,000 jobs and adding 300 billion USD to the US GDP. Environmental groups criticize the move, warning of severe ecosystem damage. The Trump administration argues this will help the US compete with China.

On 2025-04-24, Al-Shabab fighters clashed with Somali troops and allied forces over control of the strategic military base in Wargaadhi town, southern Somalia. Both sides claim control. The Somali army reported killing more than 40 Al-Shabab fighters.

Reported on 2025-04-24, former South Korean President Moon Jae-in has been indicted on bribery charges following an investigation into alleged corrupt activities during his presidency.

On 2025-04-24, it was reported that the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels agreed to pause fighting as they work towards a broader peace deal, following negotiations in Qatar. The agreement was made on 2025-04-23.

On 2025-04-24, the Beninese government reported that Islamic militants killed at least 54 soldiers in northern Benin.

Reported on 2025-04-24, a Hamas delegation is in Cairo for renewed negotiations with Egyptian and Qatari mediators regarding a new ceasefire.

On 2025-04-24, Israel observed Holocaust Remembrance Day with a nationwide silence.

On 2025-04-24, Slovaks rallied in Bratislava against legislation they say is harmful to NGOs. The protest was called "Slovakia is Europe."

On 2025-03-28, a crowd celebrated the 10th anniversary of the victory of rebel forces over Bashar al-Assad's army in Idlib. Subsequently, on 2025-04-24, the UK lifted sanctions on some Syrian agencies and media outlets.

On 2025-04-24, Al-Shabab claimed to have seized control of Adan Yabal, a town and logistical hub north of Mogadishu, but a military officer denied this, stating that government troops had pushed the group back.

Reported on 2025-04-24, Hamas condemned remarks made by Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas on 2025-04-23, who urged the Palestinian group ruling Gaza to release Israeli captives and lay down arms. Senior Hamas official Basem Naim said on Thursday that Abbas’s remarks made a day earlier were “insulting”. The Palestinian Mujahideen Movement also issued a statement on Telegram on 2025-04-23 condemning Abbas’s remarks.

On 2025-04-24, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised to hunt the Pahalgam gunmen to the “ends of the earth”.

On 2025-04-24, police in India-administered Kashmir released sketches and announced a reward for information about three suspects in connection with the 2025-04-22 attack: Hashim Musa, Ali Bhai, and Adil Hussain Thoker.

Reported on 2025-04-24, India downgraded ties with Pakistan on 2025-04-23 following an attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Indian-administered Kashmir, which resulted in at least 26 deaths. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated that the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) had been called to discuss the attack in which men armed with rifles killed 25 Indian tourists and one Nepalese tourist. India also closed its main land border with Pakistan and gave some Pakistani nationals currently in India a deadline to leave the country.

Reported on 2025-04-24, Pakistan retaliated on 2025-04-24 with similar steps against India, and also threatened to suspend its participation in all bilateral agreements between the two, including the 1972 Simla Agreement. Pakistan also announced the closure of the Wagah border, suspended all visas under the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES) issued to Indian nationals and declared Indian army and navy advisers in Islamabad personae non gratae. India and Pakistan canceled visas as rift deepens after mass shooting in Kashmir.

On 2025-04-24, Donald Trump is again pressuring Volodymyr Zelensky to accept a peace agreement favorable to Russia. Missiles struck Kyiv on the night of Wednesday, April 23, to Thursday, April 24, killing at least nine people.

On 2025-04-24, following a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte stated that the ball is in Russia's court for a peace agreement in Ukraine. He indicated Ukraine is actively participating in peace talks.

Published on 2025-04-24, the report stated that ground fighting continued with 67 assaults reported despite the truce. The US presented a peace framework, and Ukraine held talks in Paris and signed a statement of intent with the US regarding mineral wealth exploitation. Zelenskyy also met with US Congressional Ukraine Caucus co-chair Brian Fitzpatrick, and Ukraine announced national resistance training centres.

On 2025-04-24, President Donald Trump arrived at Leesburg Executive Airport on Marine One in Leesburg, Va. Trump says Russia made 'big concession' by not seizing all of Ukraine.

Reported on 2025-04-24, the Trump administration is increasing pressure on universities concerning pro-Palestine protests, threatening to freeze federal funding for institutions like Columbia and Harvard. Harmeet Dhillon from the Department of Justice is monitoring activities at Yale and is in contact with affected students.

On an unspecified Wednesday, Yale University banned the pro-Palestine group Yalies4Palestine after protests against a visit by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to New Haven, Connecticut. The group lost its official status for sending out calls over social media and taking credit for the event. The university is also investigating alleged anti-Semitic conduct at the gathering. Reported on 2025-04-24.

On Tuesday night, pro-Palestine protesters gathered on the Yale University campus and set up a short-lived encampment. Yale stated the encampment violated university policies and warned of disciplinary action for repeat offenders, also investigating alleged anti-Semitic conduct. Reported on 2025-04-24.

On Wednesday night, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir spoke at Shabtai, a private Jewish society at Yale University, where he was met with protests. Ben-Gvir's office stated that a water bottle was thrown at him, and he responded with a "victory sign" gesture. Reported on 2025-04-24.

On 2025-04-24, the Israeli army spokesperson, Avichay Adraee, issued evacuation orders for residents of Beit Hanoun and Sheikh Zayed in northern Gaza, citing alleged terrorist operations in the area.

On 2025-04-24, the Israeli army reported that one soldier was killed and two others were seriously injured in northern Gaza.