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Crushed Homes, Empty Streets: West Bank No Different From Gaza After Israeli Offensive

The West Bank has remained under Israeli military occupation after it was seized during the 1967 Six-Day War.

Published on: 12.05.2025 18:37
"Could've Been A Bad Nuke War," Claims Trump. What PM Modi Said Shortly After

Donald Trump has taken credit for having "stopped a nuclear conflict - a bad one" in the brink of time. Both India and Pakistan have "lots of nuclear weapons", said the US President, adding that the two nations were going at it "hot and heavy".

Published on: 12.05.2025 18:36
US Military Spent Over $21 Million On Deportation Flights This Year

The US military has spent more than $21 million on flights to deport migrants from the United States during President Donald Trump's second term, according to figures released Monday.

Published on: 12.05.2025 18:06
How Diplomacy Helped In Disbanding Armed Turkish Group PKK

The PKK's historic announcement Monday about ending its armed struggle is the result of months of shuttle diplomacy to end the decades-old Kurdish conflict that has cost tens of thousands of lives.

Published on: 12.05.2025 17:20
"If Pakistan Wants To Survive As A Nation...": PM Modi's Ultimatum To Islamabad

Operation Sindoor is not over, it has only been put on hold, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a clear warning to Pakistan today, as he addressed the nation about India's response to the Pakistan-linked terror attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam.

Published on: 12.05.2025 16:54
How Donald Trump's Chaotic Trade War Has Evolved - A Timeline

US President Donald Trump's tariff decisions since he took office on January 20, from imposing sweeping duties to abruptly pausing some of them, have shocked financial markets and sent a wave of uncertainty through the global economy.

Published on: 12.05.2025 16:34
UK's Immigration Crackdown To Impact Indian Students, Workers

There was a mixed reaction as British PM Keir Starmer on Monday set out tighter new rules to clamp down on soaring immigration figures, which is set to impact Indians as one of the largest groups of student and skilled worker visa applicants to UK.

Published on: 12.05.2025 16:34
India, Pak Military Officers Speak On Hotline For First Time After Ceasefire

The military operations chiefs of India and Pakistan on Monday spoke on the hotline for the first time after a ceasefire between the two archrivals returned calm to the border, and their equity markets edged higher.

Published on: 12.05.2025 15:35
Taliban Bans Chess In Afghanistan Over Gambling Concerns

The country's Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice announced the move.

Published on: 12.05.2025 15:09
Japan's Panasonic To Cut 10,000 Jobs: Reasons For Layoffs And What's Next For The Tech Giant

Panasonic layoffs: Of the 10,000 employees slated to lose their jobs, half will be workers in Japan.

Published on: 12.05.2025 15:04
Apple May Hike New iPhone Prices But Refrain From Blaming Tariffs: Report

Apple is considering linking the price hikes to other developments, which might include new features and designs.

Published on: 12.05.2025 14:29
UK's Princess Kate Reveals What Helped Her Heal After Cancer Treatment

Just over a year after she made the sudden and dramatic announcement that she would undergo chemotherapy to battle an unspecified form of cancer, Catherine, Princess of Wales revealed what helped her most during her healing process.

Published on: 12.05.2025 14:26
After 3 Years, Russian, Ukraine To Hold Peace Talks: What Happened Last Time

Russia and Ukraine may be on the point of holding peace talks for the first time since the early weeks of the war.

Published on: 12.05.2025 14:16
US Amazon Delivery Driver Caught Pooping On Homeowner's Doorstep, Fired After Video Surfaces

Amazon responded to the incident, stating that they were "deeply disturbed" by the driver's behaviour and apologised to the affected customers.

Published on: 12.05.2025 13:40
Explained: The Sean 'Diddy' Combs Sex Trafficking Trial

Sean "Diddy" Combs, the rapper and music mogul who discovered world-famous artists and helped bring the genre into the mainstream, went on trial in New York on Monday on charges that he ran a two-decade racketeering and sex trafficking conspiracy.

Published on: 12.05.2025 13:37
Scientists Find Molecule That Blocks Brain Cell Death In Parkinson's, Alzheimer's

A team of Australian scientists has identified a small molecule that blocks cell death, an advance that could lead to new treatments for neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.

Published on: 12.05.2025 13:23
UK PM Announces Major Immigration Reform, Slammed For "Shameful Language"

In an announcement that may impact tens of thousands of people who aim to make the United Kingdom their home, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to significantly reduce the net migration in the country by the end of this parliament.

Published on: 12.05.2025 11:57
French Government Issues Clarification Over President Macron's 'Cocaine' Video

Responding to the rumours, the French presidency said it was a coordinated disinformation campaign, intended to break European unity.

Published on: 12.05.2025 10:58
British Couple Killed After Their Ferrari Crashes Into River In Spain

The accident occurred at 2 pm on Saturday, May 10, while they were part of a 20-car convoy of Ferrari drivers with UK plates.

Published on: 12.05.2025 10:39
Canadian Lawyer Uses AI To Draft Fake Cases, Faces Contempt

Jisuh Lee was caught using AI when she appeared before Ontario Superior Court Judge Fred Myers last week.

Published on: 12.05.2025 10:14

News from Arabic Countries

Trump signs executive order to bring down prescription drug prices

President makes push to bring down drug prices that have long been a source of financial strain for US patients.

Published on: 12.05.2025 19:51
One in five people in Gaza face starvation, famine watchdog warns

The IPC says a full 100% of Gaza now experiences acute food insecurity while half-a-million people face starvation.

Published on: 12.05.2025 19:30
Protesters rally against Israel’s participation in Eurovision

Protesters in Basel condemned Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest amid the ongoing war in Gaza.

Published on: 12.05.2025 19:12
India-Pakistan ceasefire brings hope and uncertainty

A ceasefire between India and Pakistan is currently holding, bringing relief to civilians who fled after recent attacks.

Published on: 12.05.2025 18:49
Can Istanbul talks pave way to end the war in Ukraine?

Volodymyr Zelenskyy agrees to meeting proposed by Vladimir Putin - if he attends in person.

Published on: 12.05.2025 18:47
Hamas frees soldier Edan Alexander as Gaza faces bombardment, famine risk

Hamas frees Edan Alexander as Israel presses on with its Gaza assault and 71-day blockade of all aid.

Published on: 12.05.2025 18:35
India’s Modi says fighting ‘only paused’ in wake of conflict with Pakistan

Modi vows India will 'retaliate on its own terms' if there is any future 'terror' attack on the country.

Published on: 12.05.2025 17:21
Pope Leo calls for release of jailed journalists, notes their courage

The new pontiff talks of witnesses 'who report on war even at the cost of their lives'.

Published on: 12.05.2025 15:45
PKK disbands, potentially ending decades of conflict in Turkiye

The Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK, has announced that it plans to disband and disarm.

Published on: 12.05.2025 15:31
Ivory Coast opposition leader resigns but vows to still fight for victory

Tidjane Thiam's campaign has been halted because presidential candidates are not allowed to hold dual citizenship.

Published on: 12.05.2025 14:57
Is Trump abandoning Israel? Not really

US president may have excluded Israel from his pursuit of megadeals in the Gulf, but he remains a committed supporter

Published on: 12.05.2025 14:53
Renewed RSF shelling killed several in Sudan’s el-Fasher, army says

The latest attacks come as the African Union rejects any 'interference' in the civil war, which has killed over 20,000.

Published on: 12.05.2025 14:49
UK veterans allege war crimes by British forces in Afghanistan, Iraq

Detainees were regularly executed and unarmed people killed in their sleep during night raids, according to ex-soldiers.

Published on: 12.05.2025 14:43
Pope Leo XIV urges freedom for imprisoned journalists

Pope Leo XIV urged the release of imprisoned journalists across the world.

Published on: 12.05.2025 14:32
UK Labour government toughens immigration plans as far right gains support

PM Starmer's shift to the right on immigration risks alienating Labour's large base of left-of-centre supporters.

Published on: 12.05.2025 14:18
Trump visits Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE: What to know

Economic deals and security top the agenda on Trump trip to Middle East, the first state visit of his second term.

Published on: 12.05.2025 14:06
Video shows arrest of Mayor of Newark at US detention centre

Police bodycam footage shows Newark Mayor Ras Baraka being arrested outside a detention centre in New Jersey

Published on: 12.05.2025 13:20
India-Pakistan ceasefire celebrations despite lingering tensions

People in Pakistan and India have been celebrating a ceasefire after the most serious fighting between the two nations.

Published on: 12.05.2025 13:12
Alonso to join Real Madrid after Ancelotti takes Brazil job: Reports

Bayer Leverkusen's Xabi Alonso poised to replace Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti, according to media reports.

Published on: 12.05.2025 13:03
Qatar and US in talks over offer of luxury plane to use as Air Force One

Democrats and good government advocates say it is unethical and likely unconstitutional for Trump to accept.

Published on: 12.05.2025 13:02
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial: Who is going to testify, what are the charges?

The trial resumes on Monday in which the American music mogul faces charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering.

Published on: 12.05.2025 13:02
Zelenskyy challenges Putin to face-to-face meeting in Turkiye

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he will be waiting to meet Russia’s Vladimir Putin in Turkiye to talk.

Published on: 12.05.2025 12:48
Hamas to release US-Israeli captive Edan Alexander from Gaza

Hamas says it will release US-Israeli captive Edan Alexander and confirms direct talks with the US.

Published on: 12.05.2025 12:27
Famine stalking across Gaza, 500,000 face starvation: Analysis

All 2.1 million people in the Gaza Strip at critical risk if Israeli blockade persists, says report.

Published on: 12.05.2025 12:16
Why did Virat Kohli retire from Tests and what does 269 mean?

Batting star Virat Kohli has retired from Tests, ending the career of the most important Indian player of his era.

Published on: 12.05.2025 11:56