Hamas turns streets into deadly maze

The Israeli army’s death toll in Gaza is already almost twice as high as during a ground offensive in 2014, a reflection of how far it has pushed into the enclave and of Hamas’ effective use of guerrilla tactics and an expanded arsenal.
17 December 2023

French top diplomat calls for 'immediate and durable' Gaza truce

French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna on Sunday pressed for an "immediate and durable" truce in the Gaza war, saying "too many civilians are being killed" in the Palestinian territory
17 December 2023

Are Houthis becoming a threat to Israel?

Who are the Houthis and what are their activities? What is the position of the Houthis in the Israel-Hamas war? Are the Houthis becoming a threat to Israel?
17 December 2023

Israel army kills five Palestinians in West Bank raid: health ministry

Israeli forces killed five Palestinians Sunday morning at a refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian health ministry said, as the Israeli army launched air strikes on the camp
17 December 2023

Kuwait's emir Sheikh Nawaf laid to rest in small ceremony

Kuwait's late emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad Al-Sabah was laid to rest on Sunday at a private funeral attended by select relatives, a day after he passed away
17 December 2023

In a month, Trump faces first election contest since leaving office

Four criminal indictments are pending against Trump, putting the former president at risk of imprisonment. Still, he has one of the biggest poll advantages in modern times over Republican rivals at this point in a campaign.
17 December 2023

Netanyahu hints new negotiations under way to recover Gaza hostages

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared to hint on Saturday that new negotiations were under way to recover hostages held by Hamas, after his chief of Mossad intelligence met the prime minister of Qatar, a country mediating with Hamas
17 December 2023

13 dead in Argentina as club roof collapses in storm

The heavy rains and wind that pummelled Bahia Blanca caused the roof to give way at a facility where a skating competition was taking place, according to sources from the mayor's office.
17 December 2023

Mother, daughter killed by Israel army in Gaza church grounds

A Christian mother and daughter were shot dead by an Israeli soldier on the grounds of a Catholic church in Gaza City on Saturday, the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem said
17 December 2023

More than 60 dead off Libya in latest migrant tragedy: IOM

Around 61 migrants were missing and presumed dead after their boat sank off Libya's coast, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said Saturday, in the latest migrant tragedy off North Africa
17 December 2023

Sheikh Meshal named Kuwait's new emir

Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah died on Saturday, aged 86, according to the royal court, just over three years after assuming power in the US-allied Gulf oil producer
16 December 2023

Pakistan Smog: Artificial rain used for first time

Artificial rain was used for the first time in Pakistan yesterday in a bid to combat hazardous levels of smog in the megacity of Lahore, the provincial government said.
16 December 2023

Designate India as ‘country of particular concern’

The US religious freedom watchdog on Friday again called on the Biden administration to designate India as a “country of particular concern” under the US Religious Freedom Act, citing its alleged targeting of religious minorities overseas.
16 December 2023

US warns China against interference

The United States on Friday warned China not to interfere in Taiwan’s upcoming presidential elections, urging “responsible behaviour on all sides.”
16 December 2023

Myanmar fighters seize trading hub

Ethnic minority fighters battling Myanmar’s junta said yesterday they seized a trading hub in Shan state, days after China said it had mediated a temporary ceasefire.
16 December 2023

California children sue US govt

Children in California are suing the US government over its failure to curb pollution, the latest in a series of legal actions by young people around the world worried about climate change.
16 December 2023

US wants shakeup of Palestinian authority

A succession of top US officials have travelled to the West Bank in recent weeks to meet with Mahmoud Abbas in the hope the 88-year-old – a spectator in the war between Israel and Hamas – can overhaul his unpopular Palestinian Authority enough to run Gaza after the conflict.
16 December 2023

Kuwait emir Sheikh Nawaf passes away

Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah died yesterday, aged 86, according to the royal court, just over three years after assuming power in the US-allied Gulf oil producer.
16 December 2023

Perry died from ‘acute effects of ketamine’

“Friends” star Matthew Perry died from the “acute effects” of the powerful sedative ketamine that, combined with other factors, caused the actor to lose consciousness and drown in his hot tub, according to an autopsy released on Friday.
16 December 2023

Israel forces kill hostages waving white flag

The Israeli army said yesterday that three hostages mistakenly killed by soldiers carried a white flag and cried for help in Hebrew.
16 December 2023