Tropical storm kills 25, forces 278,000 to evacuate in Philippines
Nine people killed in bus crash in Vietnam
In one of the most extensive evacuation orders since the start of the war, Israel has directed thousands of Palestinians to leave large areas of Gaza City, ahead of what the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) describes as "intensified strikes." Residents have been warned to evacuate
At least 21 people lost their lives in a tragic multi-vehicle crash on Wednesday morning along the Cuacnopalan-Oaxaca highway in Mexico’s central Puebla state, a local official confirmed. The deadly collision involved a cement tanker truck, a passenger bus, and a van. Samuel
US President Donald Trump has suggested his administration may explore normalizing relations with Syria, following a meeting with the country’s interim leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, in Riyadh. The encounter marks a significant shift in U.S. policy, as Sharaa was formerly linked
Russian President Vladimir Putin is not scheduled to attend peace talks on the war in Ukraine set to take place in Istanbul on Thursday, despite repeated calls from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for a direct meeting. According to a Kremlin statement, Russia’s delegation
President Donald Trump has declared the lifting of US sanctions on Syria, marking a significant foreign policy shift during his Middle East tour. Speaking at an investment forum in Riyadh, Trump emphasized that the decision would allow Syria "a chance at greatness," paving
Pakistan on Tuesday (May 13) strongly rejected recent remarks by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling them “provocative and inflammatory.” Islamabad warned that such statements could undermine regional peace and escalate tensions between the two countries.
A Myanmar junta airstrike struck a school in Oe Htein Kwin village on Monday morning, killing 22 people, including 20 children, despite an ongoing ceasefire aimed at aiding recovery from a devastating earthquake. The attack occurred around 10:00 am (0330 GMT), approximately 100
Hamas has released Edan Alexander, a dual US-Israeli national and soldier, amid efforts to revive ceasefire negotiations and end Israel’s blockade on Gaza. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) confirmed that it facilitated the transfer, sharing an image of
Intense fighting erupted in Tripoli’s southern districts following the killing of Abdel Ghani al-Kikli, a powerful militia leader, prompting the United Nations to call for immediate de-escalation. Gunfire and explosions rang out across multiple neighborhoods late Monday, with
The United States and China announced on Monday that they have reached an agreement to significantly reduce reciprocal tariffs, marking a major step toward ending a prolonged trade dispute that has unsettled global markets and disrupted economic stability. Following discussions in
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has publicly proposed a face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Istanbul on Thursday, signaling a potential turning point in the long-running conflict. “There is no justification for further bloodshed. I will be waiting
Hamas has announced plans to release Edan Alexander, a 21-year-old Israeli-American soldier captured during the October 7 attacks, in a move aimed at advancing a potential ceasefire in Gaza and enabling humanitarian aid access. Alexander, believed to be the last surviving American
Thousands of Israelis gathered in central Tel Aviv on Saturday, demanding an immediate end to the war in Gaza and calling for the release of hostages still held in the enclave. According to Haaretz, the Hostages and Missing Families Forum staged its weekly protest at “Hostages
India and Pakistan exchanged blame for ceasefire violations just hours after declaring an agreement to end days of cross-border hostilities, marking their most serious confrontation in decades. Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said there had been “repeated violations”
Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for direct negotiations with Ukraine, proposing a meeting on May 15, just hours after European leaders appealed to Moscow for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire. In a rare late-night address from the Kremlin, Putin said Russia was ready for
India and Pakistan have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire, India's foreign minister confirmed on Saturday, following days of heightened tensions and cross-border violence. The announcement comes after what US President Donald Trump described as “a long night of talks
India’s Press Information Bureau (PIB) has identified and debunked 43 instances of fake or misleading news since the launch of Operation Sindoor, as part of its ongoing fact-checking initiative. The list, titled “List of Fact Checks since beginning of Operation
Pakistan’s military says it is responding with force after accusing India of launching airstrikes on three of its airbases, escalating tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbours. In a statement released Saturday, Pakistan’s armed forces alleged they had destroyed
Cardinal Robert Prevost, a little known missionary from Chicago, was elected in a surprise choice to be the new leader of the Catholic Church on Thursday, becoming the first US pope and taking the name Leo XIV. Pope Leo appeared on the central balcony of St Peter’s Basilica
India and Pakistan accused each other Thursday of carrying out waves of drone attacks, as deadly confrontations between the nuclear-armed foes drew global calls for calm. The fighting comes two weeks after New Delhi blamed Islamabad for backing an attack on the Indian-run side of