Gaza ceasefire deal being finalized

1 year ago

BBC News, January 14 — The terms of a deal between Israel and Hamas for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages are being finalised, a Palestinian official...

Nigeria military kills 16 civilians in air strike 'mistake'

1 year ago

The Nigerian Air Force says has expressed "grave concern" over the reported loss of civilian lives. (Nigeria Air Force HQ/Facebook) Lagos, January 13 — At least 16 civilians in Nigeria's...

Biden and Netanyahu discuss Gaza ceasefire talks as momentum builds

1 year ago

The White House is pushing for a deal as Biden ends his term in office this week. (Reuters) Ruth Comerford, January 13 — US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister...

Seoul says 300 North Korean soldiers killed fighting Ukraine

1 year ago

SEOUL, January 13 — Around 300 North Korean soldiers have been killed and 2,700 wounded while fighting in Russia's war against Ukraine, a South Korean lawmaker said Monday, citing information...

Indian troops kill five Maoists, bomb wounds officers

1 year ago

RAIPUR, India, January 13 — Indian troops killed at least five Maoist guerillas in the latest push to crush the long-running insurgency, with a separate bomb blast wounding two policemen,...

Croatia’s President Milanović wins another term

1 year ago

ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Croatia’s opposition-backed President Zoran Milanović, a critic of the European Union and NATO, overwhelmingly won reelection for another five-year term on Sunday, defeating a candidate from...

Millions start bathing in holy rivers at India's biggest Hindu festival

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Prayagraj (India), January 13 — Millions have arrived to attend the Hindu festival of Kumbh Mela - described as humanity's biggest gathering - in northern India's Prayagraj city on Monday. ...

LA fires death toll rises to 24 as high winds expected

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Californa, January 13 — Weather forecasters in California are warning fierce winds which fuelled the infernos around Los Angeles are expected to pick up again this week, as fire crews...

Malala Yousafzai says 'Israel has decimated the entire education system' in Gaza

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ISLAMABAD (Pakistan), January 12 — Nobel Peace laureate Malala Yousafzai on Sunday said she would continue to call out Israel's violations of international law and human rights in Gaza. ...

Trump threats cast ominous shadow over icy fjords of Greenland

1 year ago

KAPISILLIT (Greenland), January 12 — The sun is rising over the ice-covered mountains of Nuuk fjord and we are travelling along one of the world's last wild frontiers. But there are...

South Korea's Yoon will not attend first impeachment hearing

1 year ago

SEOUL, January 12 — South Korea's suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol will not attend the first hearing of his impeachment trial next week because of safety concerns, his lawyer said...

Sudan’s military retakes a strategic city from RSF rebels

1 year ago

CAIRO (AP) — Sudan’s military and its allies have taken back a strategic city from the rebel Rapid Support Forces, officials said Saturday, dealing a major blow to the notorious...

Los Angeles wildfire: Death toll rises to 16

1 year ago

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office confirmed the death toll from the wildfires ravaging the area has risen to 16. The total of confirmed...

Trump to be sentenced in hush money case, days before return to White House

1 year ago

NEW YORK (AP) — In a singular moment in U.S. history, President-elect Donald Trump faces sentencing Friday for his New York hush money conviction after the nation’s highest court refused...

Smog causes travel chaos in Indian capital Delhi

1 year ago

Dozens of flights and trains have been delayed due to bad weather conditions. (Getty Images) Delhi, January 10 — Dense fog and severe air quality levels have caused travel...