NATO Secy Gen welcomes extension of ceasefire in Gaza
Nov 29, 2023, at 12:55 am
Gaza/IBNS/UNI: NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg Tuesday said that the alliance welcomed the extension of the Gaza ceasefire, which has allowed time for relief, the release of hostages, and the delivery of aid.
Nov 28, 2023, at 03:56 pm
Days after Elon Musk drew criticism for his endorsement of an anti-Semitic post on X, billionaire Elon Musk visited Israel on Monday (November 27, 2023) and met the country's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, other officials and victims of the October 7 Hamas atrocities.
Israel-Hamas conflict: 11 more hostages released
Nov 28, 2023, at 03:13 pm
As many as 11 hostages, who were in Hamas captivity, were released on Monday (November 27, 2023) and handed over to Israeli authorities, media reports said.
Israel-Hamas crisis: Temporary truce extended by two more days, 11 hostages released
Nov 28, 2023, at 02:44 pm
Israel and Hamas have decided to extend their temporary truce by two days on Monday (November 27, 2023).
Israel-Hamas truce in Gaza extended by two days, mediator Qatar announces
Nov 28, 2023, at 05:09 am
A humanitarian pause in the war between Israel and Hamas will extend by two days, mediator Qatar said Monday as an initial four-day truce in Gaza is set to expire.
'Drunk' Thai para-athlete kills four during wedding, including his bride
Nov 27, 2023, at 11:28 pm
A Thai para-athlete, who had previously served as a soldier, shot dead his bride and three others before killing himself on his wedding day, media reports said.
Gaza: Vital aid reaches shattered north amid ongoing Israel-Hamas truce
Nov 27, 2023, at 11:24 pm
Desperate Gazans in the north of the enclave had their first sip of clean water in weeks on Monday as a continuing pause in fighting enabled broadening aid access to the Strip, UN humanitarians said.
New Zealand govt decides to scrap anti-smoking law, health experts criticise
Nov 27, 2023, at 11:12 pm
The new government of New Zealand is planning to scrap the nation's smoking ban to fund tax cuts, media reports said.
Israel-Hamas discuss possibility of increasing temporary ceasefire as four-day truce nears end
Nov 27, 2023, at 10:57 pm
With the truce between Hamas and Israel entering its fourth and final day on Monday (November 27, 2023), both sides are discussing a possibility of extending the temporary ceasefire.
South Korea: Youth population expected to halve in 30 years
Nov 27, 2023, at 10:27 pm
The number of young South Koreans was expected to halve in 30 years amid the rapidly aging population and the record-low birth-rate, the country's statistical agency said Monday.
Nigeria's banditry legacy: Over 100 abducted in motorcycle raids on Zamfara Villages
Nov 27, 2023, at 07:17 am
Zamfara/Nigeria/IBNS: Over 100 people were abducted by bandits who raided the four villages of Nigeria's north-westren state, Zamfara.
Benjamin Netanyahu visits Gaza, says operation will continue until complete victory over Hamas
Nov 27, 2023, at 05:24 am
Tel Aviv,/IBNS/UNI: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Gaza Strip on Sunday and said that the operation will continue until the Palestinian movement Hamas is completely defeated.
National outcry over femicide in Italy amid student's murder
Nov 27, 2023, at 03:32 am
Rome/IBNS: The murder of 22-year-old student Giulia Cecchettin in Italy has sparked outrage across the country with thousands of people taking part in protests over femicide.
18 people arrested in pro-Palestine demonstration in London
Nov 26, 2023, at 11:22 pm
London: Police arrested at least 18 people on Saturday during a pro-Palestinian march in central London for various offences, media reports said.
Hamas-Israel ongoing ceasefire: UN confirms more aid entering Gaza
Nov 26, 2023, at 06:38 pm
Sixty-one trucks hauled aid to northern Gaza on Saturday (November 25, 2023) – the largest number since 7 October, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.
Nov 26, 2023, at 06:38 pm
Nine-year-old Emily Hand, who was initially thought to have been killed in the October 7 attack on Israel, returned to her family after being held hostage by the Hamas militants for 50 days in Gaza, Reuters reported.
Nov 26, 2023, at 05:30 pm
Thirteen Israelis and four Thai citizens, who had been held captive by Hamas, arrived in Israel on Sunday as part of a crucial hostage deal brokered by Qatar and Egypt, Reuters reported.
Israel-Hamas temporary truce: 14 hostages likely to be released today
Nov 25, 2023, at 10:23 pm
Israeli authorities said 14 Israeli hostages, who are held by Hamas members, are expected to be released in exchange for 42 Palestinian prisoners on Saturday (November 25, 2023).
More than 1,000 Amazon workers go on strike over pay dispute in UK
Nov 25, 2023, at 04:11 pm
More than 1,000 workers, who are demanding a pay rise, have gone on strike outside a major warehouse of US online retailer Amazon in the United Kingdom.
Twenty-four hostages released on first day of Israel-Hamas truce
Nov 25, 2023, at 03:10 pm
Twenty-four hostages, including 13 Israeli nationals, have been released as a part of the temporary truce reached between Israel and Hamas, media reports said.
Israeli army withdraws from Gaza's largest hospital
Nov 25, 2023, at 04:54 am
Gaza/IBNS/UNI: The Israeli army Friday withdrew from the al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza after raiding the premises for over a week, a Palestinian security source said.
Hamas releases 13 Israeli, 12 Thai hostages as part of 4-day truce deal
Nov 25, 2023, at 04:43 am
Twelve Thai hostages have already been released by Hamas, Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on X.
With helicopter on standby, Israel all prepared to receive Gaza hostages as part of 4-day truce deal
Nov 25, 2023, at 01:41 am
With just a few hours left in the release of 13 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza as part of a four-day truce deal, Israel said it is completely prepared to receive them.
Israel-Hamas conflict: Four-day truce begins
Nov 24, 2023, at 07:39 pm
The truce between Israel and Hamas members appears to be taking effect after more than a month-long conflict which has left at least 14,500 people dead, as claimed by Palestinians.
Ireland: Violent clashes erupt in Dublin after stabbing of five people including children
Nov 24, 2023, at 03:58 pm
Violent clashes broke out between protesters and police in Dublin on Thursday after a knife attack in the city left five people, including three children, injured, media reports said.
NATO preparing for high-intensity conflict in Europe, says Czech Prez
Nov 24, 2023, at 05:43 am
Moscow: Czech President Petr Pavel said that all NATO members, including the Czech Republic, consider Russia the greatest military threat and are preparing for a potential high-intensity conflict in Europe.
Israel-Hamas war: Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 14,532
Nov 23, 2023, at 06:10 pm
Gaza/UNI: The Palestinian death toll in the Gaza Strip has risen to 14,532 since the outbreak of the Hamas-Israel conflict on Oct. 7, the Hamas-run government media office said on Wednesday.
Hostage release will not take place before Friday, says top Israeli official
Nov 23, 2023, at 05:12 pm
A top official of PM Benjamin Netanyahu has said the release of the first group of 50 Israeli abductees as a part of the hostage deal would take place on Friday (November 24, 2023) and not on Thursday (November 23, 2023) as was previously thought.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire will not start 'before Friday': Reports
Nov 23, 2023, at 03:51 pm
Gaza/UNI: There will be no ceasefire under the deal between Israel and Palestinian movement Hamas "before Friday," an Israeli official said on Thursday.
China calls for end to hostilities, immediate ceasefire in Gaza
Nov 23, 2023, at 07:21 am
United Nations: China has urged the international community to step up efforts to implement an immediate end to hostilities in Gaza and the realization of a ceasefire, Beijing's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Zhang Jun said on Wednesday.