Hamas executes three Palestinian suspects of spying for Israel
Their execution was later confirmed to have been committed by a firing squad, according to a document published by Hamas's military wing in the West Bank.
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Trudeau blames ‘MAGA influence’ for stirring debate on Ukraine
In a surprise move this week, Canada’s Conservatives voted against a new trade deal with the war-torn country.
‘Adopt an axolotl’ campaign launches in Mexico to save iconic species from pollution and trout
Academics in Mexico City are asking for donations to protect axolotls, an iconic fish-like type of salamander. The campaign asks people for as little as 600 pesos to virtually adopt one of the tiny “water monsters.”
Russia launches largest drone attack on Ukraine since start of invasion, says Ukrainian military
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia on Saturday morning launched its most intense drone attack on Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion in 2022, targeting the Ukrainian capital, military
Sikh activist accuses India of ‘transnational terrorism’ after US foils plot to kill him
Gurpatwant Singh Pannun makes comments after Washington raised concerns Indian government may known of plot
Armed Palestinian groups in W. Bank reportedly execute two men accused of spying for Israel
Israeli captive returns home after claimed dead
Hanna Katzir returns from captivity after terrorist organizations in Gaza claimed she was killed in attempt at psychological warfare
BBC: 650,000 conscription-aged men have left Ukraine for Europe
Approximately 650,000 Ukrainian men aged 18-60 have left Ukraine for Europe since the start of Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, BBC Ukraine reported on Nov. 24.
Japan hints at banning Russia from 2025 Osaka Kansai Expo
The state minister in charge of the 2025 Osaka Kansai Expo said Russia, which has announced its intent to participate, is unlikely to be welcome as long as the country continues its invasion of Ukraine.
Over 250,000 have died in a single year just from pollution caused by fine particulate matter, with ozone and nitrogen-dioxide also claiming lives, a new EU report has found
Over 250,000 have died in a single year just from pollution caused by fine particulate matter, with ozone and nitrogen-dioxide also claiming lives, a new EU report has found.
Ukraine Plans to Launch ‘Army of Robots’ After Drone Program Success
Alongside the “Army of Electronic Warfare,” Ukraine aims to launch an “Army of Robots” to help finance and support robotic developments that aid the war efforts against the Russian invasion.
Kyiv Says 13,500 Ukrainians Returned via Russia Route
Ukraine said that a reception centre had been opened at the border crossing and that work was underway to set up a shelter to house up to 150 people.
Met Police to hand pro-Palestinian protesters leaflets to provide 'absolute clarity' on potential criminal offences
Organisers expect 100,000 people to demonstrate in London on Saturday with up to 50,000 planning to attend a march against antisemitism on Sunday.
Gaza war to continue for at least two more months: Israel Defence Minister
Elderly former hostage, declared dead by Islamic Jihad, is alive and among released hostages, according to Israeli authorities
A cancer survivor in her mid-to-late 70s, along with four children under the age of 10, were also freed Friday.
Canada PM Trudeau says his main rival abandoning Ukraine due to Trump influence
Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his main political rival on the right was abandoning Ukraine under the influence of Donald Trump, the Republican frontrunner in next year's U.S. election.
Zhongzhi, one of China’s major shadow banks, declares itself ‘severely insolvent’: The wealth management giant reports a shortfall of $36 billion and warns of the risk of maintaining operations normally
The wealth management giant reports a shortfall of $36 billion and warns of the risk of maintaining operations normally
Greek Shippers to Stop Transporting Russian Oil to Avoid Sanctions
Three major Greek shipping companies have halted Russian oil shipments to avoid sanctions as the US government clamps down on ships carrying oil that break the G7 price cap.
Hamas hands over first group of Israeli hostages to Red Cross in Gaza Strip
The handover took place in a hospital in Khan Younis in the south of the Gaza Strip. The hostages are now said to be on their way to the Rafah border crossing to Egypt.
Egypt president says future Palestinian state could be demilitarized
A political resolution requires a Palestinian state based on the June 4, 1967 borders, with east Jerusalem as its capital, has remained out of reach, Sisi insisted.