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 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 blocked

US President Donald Trump has warned of imposing a 50% tariff on Chinese imports if Beijing does not withdraw its recently announced 34% counter-tariff.  The threat marks another escalation in the ongoing trade dispute between the world’s two largest economies.

Major Asian stock markets posted gains on Tuesday, even as tensions between the United States and China escalated over proposed new tariffs. Beijing issued a sharp response after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose an additional 50% tariff on Chinese goods if China does not

At least four people have been killed in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, following US air strikes on Sunday, according to the country’s Ministry of Health.  The attacks targeted a residential building, injuring more than 20 individuals, including four women and children, as

More than 50 countries have reached out to the White House to open trade discussions in response to the extensive tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, according to administration officials. These tariffs, which have caused a significant decline in US stock values—around $6

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to visit Washington, DC for discussions with US President Donald Trump, with a focus on key geopolitical and economic issues, including Iran, Gaza, tariffs, and the International Criminal Court (ICC), according to a statement from

Thousands of demonstrators gathered across the United States on Saturday in the largest wave of protests since Donald Trump’s return to office, rallying against his domestic and foreign policies under the banner “Hands Off.” Organizers aimed to hold rallies in all 50

The Israeli military has admitted to errors in a March 23 incident that led to the deaths of 15 emergency workers in southern Gaza, including paramedics and civil defence personnel near Rafah. The convoy, which included ambulances from the Palestinian Red Crescent Society, a UN

The death toll from a major earthquake in Myanmar has risen above 3,300, state media said Saturday, as the United Nations aid chief made a renewed call for the world to help the disaster-struck nation. The March 28 quake flattened buildings and destroyed infrastructure across the