Gaza rescuers say children among 20 killed in Israeli strikes on Khan Yunis GAZA STRIP: Gaza’s civil defence agency said Israeli air strikes hit two homes at dawn on Friday in Khan Yunis, the... Updated 25 Oct, 2024 10:26pm
World Lebanon says Israeli strike that killed media workers a ‘war crime’ BEIRUT: Lebanon accused Israel of targeting journalists in a “deliberate” attack that killed three media workers in... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:17pm
World Israeli strike rocks Beirut after US says it opposes scope of air assault BEIRUT/WASHINGTON: At least one Israeli strike hit Beirut’s southern suburbs early on Wednesday morning, Reuters... Published 16 Oct, 2024 11:28am
World UN decries ‘worst restrictions’ on Gaza aid GENEVA: Conflict-ravaged Gaza appears to be facing the worst restrictions on aid since the Israel-Hamas war began... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
World Biden’s Gaza plan ‘not a good deal’ but Israel accepts it: Netanyahu’s aide There are a lot of details to be worked out, chief foreign policy advisor to Netanyahu says Updated 02 Jun, 2024 08:44pm
World Palestinian minister urges US to press Israel to open Rafah crossing GENEVA: The Palestinian health minister on Wednesday urged the United States to pressure Israel to open the Rafah... Published 29 May, 2024 06:30pm
World Italy pledges additional 35 million euros of aid for Palestinians ROME: Italy will resume funding for the United Nations’ Palestinian relief organisation UNRWA as part of a 35... Published 25 May, 2024 12:59pm
World UN plans new routes for halted Gaza aid deliveries from US-built pier NEW YORK: The United Nations is planning new routes to distribute aid from a US-built pier in Gaza, a spokesperson... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
World Blinken says US almost ready with Saudi rewards for Israel normalisation RIYADH: The United States is nearly ready with a security package to offer Saudi Arabia if it normalises relations... Published 29 Apr, 2024 05:30pm
World Hamas official says delegation to respond to Gaza truce plan in Egypt Monday GAZA STRIP: A senior Hamas official told AFP on Sunday that the group would deliver its response to Israel’s latest... Published 28 Apr, 2024 06:27pm
World Gaza aid from Cyprus resumes after pause following aid worker killings NICOSIA: Aid shipments to Gaza from Cyprus resumed late on Friday, a Cypriot source said, with a ship carrying food... Published 27 Apr, 2024 10:27am
World Netanyahu not consulted on killing of Haniyeh's sons, Israeli media say OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israeli forces killed three sons of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in an air strike in Gaza without... Updated 12 Apr, 2024 08:49am
World Israel and U.N. disagree over Gaza aid figures JERUSALEM: Israel has accused the United Nations of undercounting aid entering Gaza, saying on Wednesday the U.N.... Published 10 Apr, 2024 06:21pm
World Israel says more aid is entering Gaza, but figures disputed GENEVA/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel says aid is moving into Gaza more quickly after international pressure to increase... Published 09 Apr, 2024 09:23pm
World Hamas says delegation to go to Cairo on April 7 for Gaza ceasefire talks CAIRO: A Hamas delegation headed by the group’s deputy chief in Gaza, Khalil Al-Hayya, will go to Cairo on April 7... Published 06 Apr, 2024 07:32pm
World US says truce talks on after Gaza aid worker death outcry GAZA STRIP: American and Israeli negotiators are expected in Cairo over the weekend in a renewed push for a... Updated 06 Apr, 2024 10:07pm
World UK govt says reviewing Israel probe into Gaza aid strike LONDON: The British government on Friday called for “utmost transparency” and a “wholly independent review” into the... Published 05 Apr, 2024 10:39pm
World 8,000 patients need evacuating from Gaza: WHO GENEVA: An estimated 8,000 patients need evacuating out of the Gaza Strip, the World Health Organization said... Published 05 Mar, 2024 05:44pm
World Belgium sends transporter to drop aid into Gaza MELSBROEK: Belgium on Monday sent a military transport plane to join an international operation to drop aid in... Published 04 Mar, 2024 11:08pm
Print UN chief calls on donors to maintain Gaza aid GAZA STRIP, (Palestinian Territories): Heavy fighting raged in Gaza Sunday amid a fierce row over the United Nations... Updated 29 Jan, 2024 09:14am
World Aid for Israeli hostages and Palestinian civilians arrives at Gaza border CAIRO: Aid destined for Israeli hostages and Palestinian residents in the Gaza Strip was delivered to Egypt on... Published 17 Jan, 2024 11:16pm
World UN deplores Israel’s ‘systematic’ refusal to grant access to north Gaza GENEVA: The United Nations humanitarian office said on Friday that Israeli authorities were systematically denying... Published 12 Jan, 2024 05:08pm
World US, UK forces repel ‘largest attack’ by Houthis in Red Sea US Central Command says this was 26th Houthi attack on commercial shipping lanes in the Red Sea since November 19 Houthis have vowed more attacks in support of Gaza Updated 10 Jan, 2024 09:56pm
World Gaza aid access ‘shrinking’: WHO GENEVA: The World Health Organization warned on Tuesday its ability to provide aid and support struggling hospitals... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
World US sends first of three military planes with Gaza aid WASHINGTON: The United States on Tuesday sent the first of three military planes to Egypt to bring vital... Published 28 Nov, 2023 11:27pm
World Gaza aid distribution struggles amid overcrowding, debris, lack of fuel Distribution of food and medical supplies is faltering in Gaza due to a chronic lack of fuel, looting of stores, the... Published 01 Nov, 2023 12:46am
World US says 45 trucks carrying aid entered Gaza on Sunday WASHINGTON: The US State Department on Monday said 45 trucks carrying aid entered Gaza on Sunday, bringing the total... Published 31 Oct, 2023 12:03am
World UN says no aid trucks entered Gaza on Tuesday UNITED NATIONS: Twenty trucks were unable to transport aid to Palestinian civilians in the besieged Gaza Strip on... Published 25 Oct, 2023 12:18am
World EU prepares call for pause in Israel-Hamas war but some countries not convinced BRUSSELS: The European Union edged on Monday towards endorsing a “humanitarian pause” in the war between Israel and... Published 23 Oct, 2023 11:24pm
World Putin urges ‘unhindered access’ for humanitarian aid into Gaza MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin called Monday for “unhindered access” for humanitarian aid to enter Gaza,... Published 23 Oct, 2023 11:15pm
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept