Hamas says Israeli proposal failed to meet Palestinian demands, yet it is under review

Hamas said early on Tuesday Israel's proposal that it received from Qatari and Egyptian mediators did not meet any of the demands of Palestinian factions
9 April 2024

Solar eclipse plunges parts of Mexico, US into darkness

The Moon's shadow plunged the Pacific coast of Mexico into total darkness at 11:07 am local time (1807 GMT) and was sweeping across the United States, before returning to the ocean over Canada's Atlantic coast just under an hour-and-a-half after landfall
8 April 2024

‘It smells like death’

“It smells like death,” said Maha Thaer, a mother of four, as she returned to the devastated southern Gaza city of Khan Yunis on Sunday, after Israeli troops withdrew.
8 April 2024

Hopes for a quick Gaza truce dampen

Israel and Hamas both yesterday dampened hopes of a speedy breakthrough in Cairo talks towards a Gaza truce and hostage release deal after Egyptian state-linked media had reported “significant progress”.
8 April 2024

Myanmar regime ‘losing strength’

Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin told Reuters now is a good time to open talks with Myanmar as the military regime that seized power in a 2021 coup is weakening.
8 April 2024

Russia launches 24 attack drones

Russia launched more than two dozen attack drones on Ukraine, hitting critical infrastructure in the central Zhytomyr region and damaging logistics facilities in the south, officials said yesterday.
8 April 2024

Record floods triggered by melting snow

Swiftly melting snow triggered the worst recorded flooding in Russia’s Ural Mountains, forcing thousands of people to flee their homes as some of Europe’s biggest rivers swelled to bursting point.
8 April 2024

Saudi crown prince meets Pak premier

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said dialogue was needed to resolve heightened friction between arch-rivals Pakistan and India during a meeting in Riyadh with visiting Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
8 April 2024

‘Unintentional’

A suspended minister of the Maldives has apologised after her social media post against opposition party Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), which had a symbol resembling Ashok Chakra, sparked a row.
8 April 2024

Israeli strike kills Hezbollah commander

An Israeli strike on southern Lebanon early yesterday killed a field commander in the heavily-armed Lebanese group Hezbollah, as the United Nations warned that shelling was spreading and urged a halt to the violence.
8 April 2024

Brazil judge orders probe of Elon Musk

A Supreme Court judge in Brazil ordered an investigation Sunday of Elon Musk after the mogul criticized the magistrate and accused him of censorship for blocking social media accounts suspected of spreading disinformation.
8 April 2024

Saudi Arabia to celebrate Eid Wednesday

The first day of Eid will then be celebrated on Wednesday, April 10
8 April 2024

Hopes for speedy Gaza truce deal dampen

Israel and Hamas both dampened hopes of a speedy breakthrough in Cairo talks towards a Gaza truce after Egyptian state-linked media had reported "significant progress"
8 April 2024

Total solar eclipse 2024: When is it and what to expect?

The moon will blot out the sun for millions of people in North America along a path crossing from Mexico into the United States and then Canada in a total solar eclipse occurring on Monday, April 8
8 April 2024
8 April 2024

Why unprotected eclipse gazing will leave you seeing stars

Just a single, unguarded glance at a solar eclipse can result in a lifetime of vision loss, eye health experts warn
8 April 2024

China to criminally try three minors for child murder

China will put three minors on trial for allegedly murdering another child, a provincial prosecutor said Monday, in a case that has shocked the nation and sparked public debate over the treatment of juvenile offenders
8 April 2024

More than 90 killed as boat sinks off Mozambique coast

More than 90 people died when an overcrowded makeshift ferry sank off the north coast of Mozambique, local authorities said on Sunday
8 April 2024

Gaza ceasefire talks make 'significant progress': Egyptian media

Talks in Cairo aimed at brokering a truce between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip have made "significant progress", Egyptian outlet Al-Qahera reported Monday
8 April 2024

Germany faces Gaza genocide case at top UN court

Germany faces charges from Nicaragua at the top UN court on Monday that it is "facilitating the commission of genocide" against Palestinians with its military and political support for Israel
8 April 2024