Venezuelans Overwhelmingly Support Claim to Disputed ‘Guyana Territory’ in Referendum
Essequibo constitutes two-thirds of Guyana’s land and is home to about a sixth of its population.
Trump Calls Biden ‘Destroyer’ of Democracy
Former US President Donald Trump on Saturday attempted to turn the tables on his likely rival in the November 2024 presidential election, President Joe Biden, arguing that the incumbent is “the destroyer of
Heavy Snow Causes Travel Delays Across Europe
In Austria and Switzerland, the new snowfall led officials to raise the alarm about the danger of avalanches.
Israeli Offensive Shifts To Crowded Southern Gaza, Death Toll Rises Despite Evacuation Orders
The prospect of further cease-fires appear bleak, as Israel recalled its negotiators and Hamas said further hostage swaps would only happen as part of ending the war.
Gaza War: Israel Says Hamas Leadership Hiding In Khan Younis, Orders Residents To Move South
A bomb landed next to a Khan Younis hospital, raising the death toll by dozens.
Israel Resumes Gaza Bombing After Weeklong Ceasefire Expires
Loud, continuous explosions were heard coming from the Gaza Strip and black smoke billowed from the territory.
Israel Loosens Gun Restrictions As Three Die, Many Injured In Jerusalem Attack
Israel has indicated readiness to resume military operations in Gaza
Henry Kissinger, Secretary of State under US Presidents Nixon and Ford, Dies at 100
A Jew who fled Nazi Germany with his family in his teens, Kissinger in his later years cultivated the reputation of respected statesman.
Israel-Hamas War: Truce Extended By One Day, Minutes Before It Was To Expire
Qatar said the truce was being extended under the same terms as in the past, under which Hamas has released 10 Israeli hostages per day in exchange for the release of 30 Palestinian prisoners.
Gaza War: Ceasefire Will Amount To Nothing Without Complete End of Hostilities, Says Palestine Envoy To Nigeria
He said complete end to the war is what will bring satisfaction to the Palestinians who are daily under siege.
Gaza War: Hamas Seeks To Extend Truce For Four Days, Proposes ‘Megadeal’ For Long Term Ceasefire
The White House told Israel, “If you resume the war, you must not disrupt the flow of fuel and water to hospitals, schools or civilian infrastructure.”
India Jubilant As All 41 Trapped Workers Are Rescued From Collapsed Tunnel After 17-Day Ordeal
“It is a matter of great satisfaction that after a long wait these friends of ours will now meet their loved ones,” said PM Modi.
Australia To Ban Imports Of Single Use Vapes From January 1
“It was not sold as a recreational product, especially not one targeted to our kids, but that is what it has become.”
Israel-Hamas War: Eleven Israelis, 33 Palestinians Freed As Truce Extended For Two Days
The deal announced by Qatar, raised hopes for further extensions, which also allow more aid into Gaza.
Israel-Hamas Truce Extended By Two Days, Qatar Says
The announcement comes on the final day of a four day truce between the warring sides.
New Zealand To Reverse Smoking Ban To Fund Tax Cuts
The country still aims to reduce its national smoking rate to 5% by 2025.
Hamas Releases Third Group of Hostages, Seeks To Extend Truce Deal
The youngest hostage released was a 4-year-old Israeli-American girl whose parents were killed in the Hamas attack on October 7.
Biden Announces Release By Hamas of Four-year-old US Hostage
“She’s been through a terrible trauma,” Biden said of Abigail, whose parents were murdered by Hamas militants
Israel and Hamas Complete 2nd Day of Swaps After Tense Delay, Gaza Cease-Fire Holds
The late-night exchange was held up for several hours after Hamas accused Israel of violating the agreement.
Ukraine Needs More Air Defences To Protect Grain Exports, Says Zelenskiy
He was speaking after Russia attacked Ukraine with 75 drones overnight, the biggest drone assault of the war.
