Live Updates: Gaza death toll hits 45,553 in New Year amid Israeli attacks
Israel's genocide in Gaza — now in its 453rd day — has killed at least 45,553 Palestinians and wounded 108,379 others. In Lebanon, Israel has killed 4,048 people since October 2023 and keeps breaching the November 27 tru
1 Jan 2025
Syria's Christian clerics visit Sharaa, leader of the new government
Ahmed al Sharaa, the leader of the new Syrian administration, received the clergy of the Christian community.
1 Jan 2025
Mass rally in Istanbul shows solidarity with Palestine at year's start
Thousands gather for morning prayers in mosques and begin marching in a procession toward Galata Bridge, with the participation of around 400 civil society organisations to stop the Israeli massacres in Palestine.
1 Jan 2025
Israel 'must face consequences' for undermining international law: UN experts
A group of UN experts has said Israel "must face the consequences" for undermining the legal framework for protection of civilians in armed conflicts.
30 Dec 2024
Gang violence: Trinidad and Tobago declares emergency
Trinidad and Tobago has declared a state of emergency as the government braces for reprisal shootings.
30 Dec 2024
What Trump's plans to 'finish the job' could mean for Gaza, Iran and beyond
The president's return to power could reshape US policy in the Middle East, with his hawkish Cabinet's influence driving aggressive stances on Syria, Lebanon and other countries.
30 Dec 2024
Possible bird strike? South Korea probes plane crash
An official report had warned of "substantial danger of bird strike" at Muan International Airport, located near known habitat of migrating birds.
30 Dec 2024
Former US President Jimmy Carter dies at 100
Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States of America, has died at the age of 100.
30 Dec 2024
South Korea plane crash death toll rises to 179
South Korea has confirmed 179 people dead and two others rescued after a plane crashed at Muan International Airport on Sunday.
30 Dec 2024
Putin apologises to Aliyev over Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash tragedy
Azerbaijan's President Aliyev tells Putin that the passenger plane in Russian airspace experienced significant physical and technical interference, causing it to lose control and be diverted to Kazakhstan's Aktau.
28 Dec 2024
'We escaped death': WHO chief recalls surviving Israeli strikes
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says he was near the departure lounge that was targeted by the Israeli air strikes
28 Dec 2024
What is Starbase, the town Musk is building on a Texas coast
Named after a fictional space outpost, the proposed town has 500 inhabitants, most of them working for the billionaire’s rocket company.
27 Dec 2024
Live Updates: Israeli air strike kills 5 journalists in Gaza's Nuseirat camp
Israel's genocide in Gaza — now in its 447th day — has killed at least 45,361 Palestinians and wounded 107,803 others. In Lebanon, Israel has killed 4,048 people since October 2023 and keeps breaching the November 27 tru
26 Dec 2024
Japan Airlines hit by cyberattack, flights delayed
The airline has suspended sales for both domestic and international flights departing today.
26 Dec 2024
Pope calls for 'arms to be silenced' in Christmas appeal
Pope Francis has called for "arms to be silenced" around the world in his Christmas message.
25 Dec 2024
Our sole aim is to ensure regional peace, tranquility, stability — Erdogan
‘We're delighted whenever we see free Syrian flag alongside our own Crescent and Star flag in Aleppo, Damascus, Hama, Homs, Daraa, and Manbij,’ says Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
25 Dec 2024
Christmas morning fires displace hundreds in Cape Town
Over 70 firefighters and more than 15 fire engines and water tankers from various fire stations responded to the scene.
25 Dec 2024
Azerbaijani passenger plane crashes in Kazakhstan, casualties feared
The passenger flight 8432 was heading from Baku to Grozny when it reportedly crashed near Kazakh city of Aktau.
25 Dec 2024
Christmas: African leaders preach hope, love
Messages from African presidents come as the year 2024 saw a relentless cost of living crisis grip numerous African nations, pushing millions into deeper poverty.
25 Dec 2024
Slovenia requests Israel's exclusion from Eurovision 2025: Report
Slovenia threatens to withdraw from song contest if Israel not excluded due to Gaza onslaught
24 Dec 2024
Over 200 killed in Haiti's Cite Soleil massacre: UN
At least 207 people were killed by members of the Wharf Jeremie gang in Haiti's portside neighbourhood of Cite Soleil earlier December, the UN has said.
23 Dec 2024
Injured Arsenal forward Saka out for 'many weeks'
Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka will be out for "many weeks" after suffering a hamstring injury on Saturday, head coach Mikel Arteta has said.
23 Dec 2024
Assad out, but Russian bases remain in Syria
Following Assad's regime collapse, the future of Russian military bases appears more complex than initially anticipated, as a major geopolitical game unfolds behind the scenes.
23 Dec 2024
Live Updates: Palestinian death toll in Israel's war on Gaza tops 45,300
Israel's genocide in Gaza — now in its 444th day — has killed at least 45,317 Palestinians and wounded 107,627 others. In Lebanon, Israel has killed 4,048 people since October 2023 and keeps breaching the November 27 tru
23 Dec 2024