An Israeli strike has destroyed the intensive care and surgery departments of the main medical facility in Gaza City, Hamas has said. Video posted online appeared to show huge flames and smoke rising from Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital after missiles hit a two-storey building. People,

Israel's defence minister has announced its military will soon "vigorously" expand its offensive throughout most of Gaza. Israel Katz also said the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) had completed the takeover of a "security zone" in the southern part of the Gaza

Iran and the US have concluded a first round of talks in Oman over Tehran's nuclear programme - the highest-level meeting between the two nations since 2018. Both countries described the meeting as "constructive" and confirmed a second round of discussions will take place

Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz announced on Saturday that the military had completed its takeover of the new Morag Corridor between the southern Gaza cities of Rafah and Khan Yunis. "The IDF (military) has now completed its takeover of the Morag axis, which crosses Gaza

At least 69 people have died this week in powerful thunderstorms that swept across eastern India’s Bihar state and parts of neighbouring Nepal, officials confirmed on Saturday (April 12). Bihar’s disaster management authorities reported that 61 people were killed by intense

A United Nations analysis has found that only women and children were killed in at least 36 Israeli airstrikes on Gaza between 18 March and 9 April. The report adds to growing international concern over the mounting civilian toll in Israel’s military campaign, which resumed

US envoy Steve Witkoff held over four hours of talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg on Friday, as former US President Donald Trump urged Moscow to accelerate efforts for a ceasefire in Ukraine. The Kremlin stated that the meeting focused on potential avenues for

Beijing is responding to the US' decision to hike levies, although China said it's unwilling to go any higher. China will raise tariffs on all US goods to 125%, up from 84%, effective from Saturday. The new tariff now matches the so-called "reciprocal" levy the US

    Six people, including three children, have been killed after a sightseeing helicopter crashed in New York City’s Hudson River, near Lower Manhattan, the city’s mayor has said. All of those onboard the tourist sightseeing trip, the pilot and a family from

Ahmad Manasra, a Palestinian who was arrested at the age of 13, has been released from prison after more than nine years.  Manasra’s lawyer, Khaled Zabarqa, confirmed that he was freed on Thursday after completing a nine-and-a-half-year sentence. Ahmad, now 23, is from

US stocks sunk on Thursday, giving back some of the huge gains that followed President Donald Trump’s decision to temporarily lower his sweeping tariffs on dozens of countries, as investors assessed the status of his global trade war. Trump’s sudden decision on Wednesday to

French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France may recognize Palestine as a state "in the coming months."  Speaking on France 5 television, Macron outlined his intention to finalize the move during a United Nations conference on the Israel-Palestine conflict,

An Israeli airstrike on a residential block in Gaza's Shujayea neighborhood has left at least 35 people dead and dozens more injured, according to medical sources speaking to Al Jazeera.  The Gaza Health Ministry warned that the death toll is likely to rise as rescue teams,

Financial markets across Asia saw gains following U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of a 90-day pause on tariffs for several countries.  However, the trade war between China and the US continues to escalate, with Trump raising tariffs on Chinese imports to 125%,

President Donald Trump revealed on Wednesday a 90-day suspension of his sweeping tariffs, applying a 10% baseline to most countries.  However, China will face even steeper tariffs, with rates rising to 125%. In a statement on Truth Social, Trump criticized China for its

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned the renewed Israeli blockade and military campaign in Gaza, warning that civilians are trapped in a “death loop” as humanitarian aid collapses. “Gaza has become a killing field,” Guterres said on

At least 98 people have died and more than 150 others have been injured after the roof of a nightclub collapsed in Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, officials confirmed. The tragedy occurred early Tuesday during a concert at the popular Jet Set nightclub, where

Iran has confirmed plans to engage in indirect nuclear talks with the United States, with Oman serving as mediator.  Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced the negotiations would take place on Saturday, shortly after US President Donald Trump claimed direct talks were

South Korea will hold a snap presidential election on June 3 to replace former President Yoon Suk-yeol, who was removed from office after a controversial and short-lived declaration of martial law, the country’s acting leader announced on Tuesday (April 8). Prime Minister Han

The US Supreme Court has temporarily permitted former President Donald Trump to invoke the rarely used 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport suspected gang members, a move that has stirred legal and human rights debates. The decision overturns a lower court's order from 15 March, which