Hamas says Israeli airstrike killed two hostages in Rafah CAIRO: Hamas’ al-Qassam Brigades said on Friday that two Israeli hostages held in Gaza were killed in an Israeli... Published 14 Jun, 2024 08:08pm
World Health ministry in Gaza says war death toll at 37,266 JERUSALEM: The health ministry in Gaza said Friday that at least 37,266 people have been killed in the territory... Published 14 Jun, 2024 06:09pm
World Joe Biden will urge G7 leaders to push Hamas to back ceasefire deal: White House’s Sullivan BARI: US President Joe Biden will urge fellow leaders of Group of Seven nations to support ceasefire negotiations... Published 13 Jun, 2024 03:25pm
World Israeli forces thrust deeper into Rafah as diplomacy falters CAIRO: Israeli tanks advanced deeper into the western area of Rafah, amid one of the worst nights of bombardment... Updated 13 Jun, 2024 11:16pm
World Hamas says it creates broad prospects for a ceasefire deal in Gaza OCCUPIED JERUSALEM/CAIRO: Hamas on Wednesday said its “positive” response to a US ceasefire plan for the... Updated 12 Jun, 2024 11:52am
World US to give $404mn in new aid for Palestinians: Blinken SWEIMEH: Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday announced $404 million in new US assistance for the... Published 11 Jun, 2024 06:45pm
World Israeli forces kill 4 Palestinians in West Bank RAMALLAH: Israeli forces killed four Palestinians on Monday in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian Authority... Published 11 Jun, 2024 12:02pm
World Jordan hosts emergency aid summit for war-torn Gaza AMMAN: Jordan hosts a summit Tuesday on the urgent humanitarian response for Palestinians enduring more than eight... Updated 11 Jun, 2024 03:21pm
World Antony Blinken in Israel to push ceasefire plan for Gaza TEL AVIV: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will hold talks with key Israeli opposition figures on Tuesday, a day... Published 11 Jun, 2024 11:10am
World Israel army says rescued 4 Israeli hostages alive in Gaza OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The Israeli military said its troops had rescued on Saturday four Israeli hostages alive from... Published 08 Jun, 2024 06:16pm
Pakistan Pakistan hopes India to create ‘conducive environment’ for advancement of peace: FO ISLAMABAD: Pakistan hoped the upcoming Indian government to take steps to create a “conducive environment” for... Published 08 Jun, 2024 07:00am
World Israel warns of ‘serious consequences’ for ties with countries recognising Palestinian state OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel’s foreign ministry said Thursday that Israel’s ties with Ireland, Norway and Spain will... Published 23 May, 2024 07:55pm
World Egypt still committed to Gaza truce talks, say sources CAIRO: Egypt remains committed to helping negotiate a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza despite doubts... Published 23 May, 2024 07:04pm
World 10 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in West Bank’s Jenin, Palestinian ministry says CAIRO: Israeli forces killed 10 Palestinians and wounded 25 others in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin since... Published 22 May, 2024 11:47pm
World Israel revokes order to cut AP live Gaza video feed OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel walked back its decision to shut down an Associated Press live video feed of war-torn... Updated 22 May, 2024 02:29pm
World Israeli forces raze parts of Gaza’s Jabalia, hit Rafah with airstrikes Israeli forces thrust deeper into Jabalia in northern Gaza on Tuesday, striking a hospital and destroying... Published 22 May, 2024 10:32am
World Qatar says Gaza truce, hostage release talks remain ‘close to stalemate’ DUBAI: Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari said on Tuesday the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release... Published 21 May, 2024 04:51pm
World Israeli army raids West Bank’s Jenin, Palestinians say seven killed JENIN: Israeli forces raided Jenin in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday in an operation that the Palestinian health... Published 21 May, 2024 01:38pm
World Saudi crown prince, US national security adviser meet on Gaza, bilateral deal CAIRO: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan met to discuss... Published 19 May, 2024 10:21am
World Israeli forces kill senior Palestinian fighter in Jenin: army RAMALLAH: The Israeli military said on Saturday it killed a senior Palestinian fighter during an air strike on an... Updated 18 May, 2024 04:59pm
World Israel moves into north Gaza Hamas stronghold, pounds Rafah without advancing CAIRO/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel’s tanks pushed into the heart of Jabalia in northern Gaza on Thursday, facing... Published 17 May, 2024 02:01pm
World Hamas authorities say over 100 academics killed in Gaza war GAZA STRIP: Gaza authorities released a list on Thursday of more than 100 academics and researchers they say have... Published 16 May, 2024 10:11pm
World South Africa tells UN court Israel ‘genocide’ hit ‘new and horrific stage’ THE HAGUE: South Africa accused Israel on Thursday at the top UN court of stepping up what it called a “genocide” in... Updated 16 May, 2024 08:14pm
World Israel claims it’s wearing down Hamas, sending more troops to area of Rafah JERUSALEM: Israel’s defense minister said on Thursday that additional troops would join a ground aggression in an... Updated 16 May, 2024 06:48pm
World Health ministry in Gaza says war death toll at 35,272 GAZA STRIP: The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Thursday that at least 35,272 people have been killed in the... Updated 16 May, 2024 04:25pm
World Israeli forces kill 3 in West Bank: Palestinian authorities RAMALLAH: Israeli troops shot and killed three men during clashes in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian officials... Updated 16 May, 2024 03:07pm
World Gazans strive to study as war shatters education system AL-MAWASI: Pupils sitting cross-legged on the sand take classes in a tent near Khan Younis in Gaza. Two sisters... Updated 13 May, 2024 05:47pm
World Israeli forces step up aggression on Gaza’s Jabalia refugee camp, Rafah CAIRO: Israeli tanks, under cover from heavy fire from air and ground, pushed aggression further into Jabalia in the... Updated 13 May, 2024 05:22pm
World Israel offensive on Rafah would not eliminate Hamas: Blinken WASHINGTON: An all-out Israeli offensive on the Gaza city of Rafah would provoke “anarchy” without eliminating... Published 12 May, 2024 09:31pm
World Full-scale Rafah offensive ‘cannot take place’: UN rights chief GENEVA: A full-scale Israeli assault on the southern Gaza city of Rafah “cannot take place”, the UN human rights... Published 12 May, 2024 05:11pm