While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Feb 5
February 05, 2024 6:00 AM Israel army says raided Hamas compound used to train for October 7 Israel’s army said Feb 4 its forces had raided a Hamas training facility…
Over 7m Covid-19 deaths recorded, but actual fatalities may be three times higher: WHO
February 05, 2024 5:00 AM The WHO is looking into excess Covid-19 deaths during the pandemic, and after it stopped being a global health emergency. Read More
Turkey to discuss ‘new mechanism’ for Ukraine Black Sea grain exports with Russia – minister
February 05, 2024 3:18 AM Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan will discuss a new mechanism to allow Ukrainian grain exports through the Black Sea with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin during…
Israel army says raided Hamas compound used to train for October 7
February 05, 2024 2:15 AM The facility in Khan Yunis contained models of Israeli military bases and armoured vehicles. Read More
Canada to sanction West Bank settlers and Hamas leaders – minister
February 05, 2024 1:13 AM Canada will impose sanctions on Israeli settlers who incite violence in the West Bank and introduce new sanctions on Hamas leaders, Foreign Minister Melanie Joly…
Chile president says wildfires death toll jumps to 64, likely to rise
February 05, 2024 12:48 AM At least 64 people have died from forest fires raging in Chile – an increase of 13 in the past day, President Gabriel Boric said…
Gaza humanitarian issues will be a top Blinken priority, White House’s Sullivan says
February 04, 2024 10:28 PM Humanitarian issues in Gaza will be a top priority for U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on his current trip to the region, White House…
Zelenskiy visits front line amid speculation about the fate of top general
February 04, 2024 9:13 PM President Volodymyr Zelenskiy visited Ukrainian troops on the southeastern front and handed out medals, his office said on Sunday amid intense speculation that his popular…
Gaza doctor describes ordeal of detention
February 04, 2024 8:53 PM RAFAH, Gaza Strip – A Palestinian doctor says Israeli forces in Gaza detained him when they overran a hospital and subjected him to abuse during…