Palestinian president in Qatar to discuss ceasefire efforts
February 12, 2024 12:21 AM DOHA/RAMALLAH, West Bank – Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas arrived in Doha on Sunday for talks on securing a ceasefire in the Gaza war with the…
Germany’s foreign minister to travel to Israel next week
February 11, 2024 11:56 PM Germany’s Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock will travel to Israel in the middle of next week, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Sunday, a trip in…
At least five dead after soldier opens fire at military base in Mogadishu
February 11, 2024 10:36 PM At least five people, including Somali military officials and a United Arab Emirates (UAE) soldier, were killed on Saturday after a soldier opened fire at…
Desperate Palestinians in Gaza’s Rafah fear coming Israeli assault
February 11, 2024 9:46 PM RAFAH, Gaza Strip/ The Abu Mustafa family’s tent is hard against the high concrete and metal fence separating Gaza from Egypt in Rafah, the last…
Two Israeli hostages killed, eight injured in Israeli strikes on Gaza – Hamas
February 11, 2024 8:56 PM Israeli strikes on the Gaza strip over the past 96 hours have killed two Israeli hostages and seriously injured eight others, Hamas’ armed-wing, the Al…
Iran anniversary marchers chant ‘death to Israel’ amid regional tensions over Gaza
February 11, 2024 7:06 PM Israel’s four-month-old war in Gaza has rippled across the Middle East. Read More
More crowd control measures at Marina Bay Sands’ dragon drone shows after first performance sparks some safety concerns
Some attendees said the first show was marred by “massive throngs of people” and “no crowd control”. Read More
Hamas says any Israeli ground offensive in Rafah will ‘blow up’ hostage exchange talks
February 11, 2024 6:41 PM Most Palestinians displaced by the war in Gaza are taking shelter in the southern city of Rafah. Read More
UN’s maritime organisation working ‘tirelessly’ to solve Red Sea crisis: Head
February 11, 2024 5:45 PM Despite retaliatory strikes by the US and UK, Houthi rebels continue to mount attacks on ships in the Red Sea. Read More
Zelenskiy appoints ex-deputy defence minister Pavliuk as new ground forces chief
February 11, 2024 4:56 PM Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has appointed Oleksandr Pavliuk, former first deputy defence minister, as the new commander of Ukraine’s ground forces, according to a decree…