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As tanks push further into Rafah, Israeli forces kill senior Gaza health official
CAIRO:
An Israeli air strike at a medical clinic in Gaza City killed the director of Gaza's Ambulance and Emergency Department, the enclave's health ministry said, while Israel's military said the strike had killed a senior Hamas…
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Tragic incidents during Hajj pilgrimage through the years
Every year, millions of Muslims travel from around the world to Saudi Arabia for the annual pilgrimage, known as Hajj.
Over the years, this religious pilgrimage has been marred by fatal accidents and tragedies. This year, extreme…
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UN report highlights surge in attacks against Taliban rule in Afghanistan
The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) released a quarterly report on Friday, detailing a surge in attacks by armed groups opposing Taliban rule in the country. The report, which was submitted by Secretary-General Antonio…
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At least 9 killed, 15 missing after massive blaze erupts at Lithium factory in South Korea
SEOUL:
At least nine people died on Monday and 15 others remained unaccounted for after a fire broke out at a lithium battery factory in Hwaseong, South Korea.
Most of the missing individuals are foreigners, including Chinese…
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Kenyan president offers talks to protesters on tax bill
NAIROBI:
Protests against Kenya's proposed high taxes continued for the sixth consecutive day, prompting President William Ruto on Sunday to express his willingness to engage in dialogue with demonstrators led by a youth group.
While…
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Orthodox priest, multiple police killed in gunmen attack in Russia’s North Caucasus, officials…
MOSCOW:
Gunmen opened fire at a synagogue, an Orthodox church, and a police post in attacks across two cities in Russia's North Caucasus region of Dagestan on Sunday, killing an Orthodox priest and multiple police officers, the…
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Verstappen the Spanish master as Hamilton makes podium return
BARCELONA:
Three-time world champion Max Verstappen won the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday after a decisive early move and an "aggressive strategy" from Red Bull to deny McLaren's pole-sitter Lando Norris and extend his lead in the…
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Israeli military investigates incident involving Palestinian man tied to jeep during West Bank raid
WEST BANK:
Israeli army forces strapped a wounded Palestinian man to the hood of a military jeep during an arrest raid in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin on Saturday.
A video circulating on social media and verified by Reuters…
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Moscow pledges to respond to Japan’s ‘hostile stance’ toward Russia
ISTANBUL:
Moscow has said that Russia will continue responding to Japan's "hostile policy" and "anti-Russian course," as Tokyo announced fresh sanctions on the country over the ongoing war in Ukraine.
A statement by Russia's Foreign…
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Israel’s defence minister heads to Washington amid Gaza conflict, Hezbollah tensions
JERUSALEM:
Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant headed to Washington on Sunday to discuss the next phase of the Gaza war and escalating hostilities on the border with Lebanon, where exchanges of fire with Hezbollah have stoked fears…
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