Trump escalates pressure on Democrats amid US government shutdown
Donald Trump signaled Thursday that he intends to proceed with mass layoffs of US federal workers, escalating pressure on Democrats to support measures aimed at…
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Global protests erupt against Israeli interception of Gaza-bound flotilla
Global protests erupted Thursday against Israel’s interception of the Gaza-bound flotilla, which was carrying humanitarian aid for Palestinians living under siege. Demonstrators across Europe, Australia,…
Russia, Ukraine exchange 185 prisoners of war each
Russia and Ukraine exchanged 185 prisoners of war each on Thursday, Russia’s defence ministry said, the latest in a series of swaps that have continued…
Global outrage over Israeli interception of Sumud flotilla
Protests have erupted worldwide following Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla, a civilian-led convoy attempting to break the Gaza blockade. The flotilla, carrying over…
Elon Musk nears halfway mark to becoming the world’s first trillionaire
Billionaire Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, is nearly halfway to becoming the planet’s first trillionaire, Forbes magazine has reported. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO…
Israel raids Global Sumud Flotilla; detains crew members
Israeli forces have raided the Global Resistance Flotilla, an international aid convoy headed towards Gaza, and detained several crew members. The flotilla, which aimed to…
Russia always called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza: Maria Zakharova
Russian MOFA Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that Russia has always called for an immediate ceasefire and an end to bloodshed in Gaza. “We believe that…
Devastating earthquake in Philippines kills nearly 60
The death toll from a powerful earthquake in the central Philippines approached 60 on Wednesday, with injured patients overwhelming hospitals on the island of Cebu…
Trump calls Field Marshal Munir’s praise ‘an honour’
US President Donald Trump said that he considered the praise extended to him by Pakistan’s Field Marshal Asim Munir as an “honour”. Speaking to US…
Trump says Israel ‘beyond very close’ on Gaza peace deal
United States President Donald Trump said on Monday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is visiting the White House, is “very close” to agreeing…