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UNRWA chief warns of 'real risk' of Gaza famine

Vast areas of Gaza have been devastated by Israel's retaliatory assault on the territory after the October 7 attack last year by Hamas.
17 October 2024, 03:24 AM

Biden to make farewell trip to Germany as Ukraine war rages

Biden was originally due in Germany last week for a multi-day visit that would have included a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
17 October 2024, 03:17 AM

Harris grilled on Fox News on immigration, Biden's fitness for office

Harris and Baier frequently talked over each other and Harris grew visibly frustrated, but she delivered her message for the Nov. 5 election to a conservative audience that might not often hear it.
17 October 2024, 03:11 AM

India's alleged interference in Canada was 'horrific mistake,' Trudeau says

The Canadian leader's comments were the strongest he has made in a year-long dispute that plunged bilateral relations to a new low.
17 October 2024, 03:07 AM

Israeli air strikes hit Beirut, south Lebanon

An Israeli airstrike yesterday destroyed the municipal headquarters in Nabatieh, a major town in south Lebanon, killing the mayor and at least five others as they met to coordinate aid for those suffering from war.
16 October 2024, 18:43 PM

Fuel tanker accident kills at least 147 in Nigeria

A fuel tanker overturned late on Tuesday in Nigeria’s northern state of Jigawa after the driver lost control of the vehicle, spilling petrol which exploded and killed at least 147 people, police and state emergency services said yesterday.
16 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Harris mocks Trump after rally turns into dance session

Kamala Harris went after her US presidential election rival Donald Trump’s mental state and fitness for office Tuesday after the 78-year-old Republican’s televised town hall veered into a surreal, impromptu music session.
16 October 2024, 18:00 PM

India should take Canada allegations ‘seriously’: US

The United States on Tuesday called on India to take seriously allegations by Canada of an assassination plot, as tensions escalated between the two US partners.
16 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Israel’s plan to respond to Iran attack is ready: source

Israel’s plan to respond to Iran’s October 1 attack is ready, a source familiar with the matter told CNN, without providing further information.
16 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Pak calls for expansion of BRI at SCO summit

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif yesterday called for the expansion of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) to enhance regional cooperation at a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Islamabad.
16 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Russia launches 130 drones over Ukraine: Kyiv

Russia launched one of its largest drone salvos at Ukraine in recent months, targeting Kyiv and other cities and igniting a fire at an industrial facility in the western region of Ternopil, officials said yesterday.
16 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Zelensky rules out ceding Ukrainian land in Victory Plan

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky yesterday unveiled his long-awaited Victory Plan to end Russia’s invasion, rejecting any territorial concessions and urging ramped-up Western backing, including an invitation to join Nato.
16 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Myanmar, China have lowest internet freedom

Myanmar and China have the world’s worst internet freedom, with declines reported in a number of other countries led by Kyrgyzstan, a study said yesterday.
16 October 2024, 18:00 PM

1.4m apply to join army

North Korean state media said yesterday around 1.4 million young people had applied to join or return to the army this week, blaming Seoul for a provocative drone incursion that had brought the “tense situation to the brink of war”.
16 October 2024, 18:00 PM

'Clear indications' India violated Canada's sovereignty: Trudeau

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Wednesday there were "clear indications" that India had violated Canadian sovereignty, as the countries row over the killing of a Sikh separatist on Canadian soil last year that Ottawa blamed on New Delhi
16 October 2024, 16:26 PM

WHO urges 'end to attacks' on Lebanon medical facilities

The World Health Organization on Wednesday called for the protection of health care facilities in Lebanon, where Israel has intensified its military campaign against Hezbollah in recent weeks
16 October 2024, 16:20 PM

150,000 Gaza children given second polio vaccine dose: WHO

More than 150,000 children in Gaza received the required second dose of oral polio vaccine in the first two days of the campaign's second round, the WHO chief said Wednesday
16 October 2024, 13:21 PM

Musk donates almost $75 million to Trump's presidential cause

Billionaire Elon Musk has donated almost $75 million to the political action committee he created to support Donald Trump's US presidential campaign, according to filings made late Tuesday, illustrating the Tesla founder's growing commitment to the Republican's cause
16 October 2024, 13:18 PM

Israeli strike hits municipal building in south Lebanon, mayor, 5 others killed

Security sources say an Israeli air strike today on the municipal building in Nabatieh, a major town in southern Lebanon, killed the mayor Ahmed Kahil and at least five others
16 October 2024, 11:31 AM

Mahathir hospitalised with lung infection; defamation trial postponed

The 99-year-old was on the witness stand on Oct 14, and was due to appear in court again on Oct 16 and 17
16 October 2024, 09:06 AM