Elderly Gaza woman in viral video, for saying ‘Older than Israel’, shot dead by an Israeli sniper
An elderly Palestinian woman, who had previously gone viral for saying she was “older than Israel” in a video circulating…
China’s Xi Jinping says economic recovery still at a critical stage: state media
President Xi Jinping said that China’s economic recovery is at a “critical stage”, state broadcaster CCTV reported Friday, as sluggish…
Taiwan’s defense ministry detected a Chinese balloon around the island
Taiwan’s defense ministry said Friday it had detected a Chinese balloon crossing the so-called median line which bisects the sensitive…
UN Security Council set to meet and will vote on urging Gaza ceasefire
On Friday, the UN Security Council meets in Gaza under acute pressure from Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and will vote on…
Hunter Biden charged with nine counts of tax-related crimes over alleged scheme to avoid $1.4m tax bill
The son of US President Joe Biden, Hunter Biden, has been charged with nine counts of tax-related crimes over his…
Famous Palestinian poet, Refaat Alareer, killed in Gaza in an Israeli strike
The Palestinian poet Refaat Alareer, one of the leaders of a young generation of authors in Gaza who chose to…
Melania wants Tucker Carlson to be VP of Donald Trump in 2024: Report
Melania Trump is an “advocate” for Tucker Carlson, the former Fox News star, as potential VP for her husband, Donald…
UK is not safe for me and my family without security: Prince Harry
Prince Harry believes he was forced to leave the UK and that he and his family can never feel safe…
UK’s Ex-Interior Minister Suella Braverman says new Rwanda bill ‘will not stop the boats’
On Thursday, Britain’s former interior minister Suella Braverman said the government’s proposed Rwanda legislation, part of a scheme to try…
Japan passed a bill to legalize cannabis-based medicines
Japan‘s parliament has passed a bill to legalize cannabis-based medicines in a landmark revision of its stringent drug laws while…
Italy officially leaves China’s Belt and Road Initiative, dismissing fears of sour relations
Italy has officially informed China that it is leaving the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), dismissing fears the decision could…
Russia set to hold a presidential election in March 2024
On Thursday, Russia’s upper house of parliament voted to set the date for Russia’s presidential election for March 17, 2024.…
UK Defense Minister Grant Shapps to visit the Middle East to discuss ways to boost aid to Gaza
British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps will use a trip to Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories to push for humanitarian…
Zelenskyy’s chief of staff wants Ukrainian and Hungarian leaders to meet over EU membership bid
On Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s chief of staff said he wanted to arrange a meeting between the Ukrainian and…
EU leaders meet China’s Xi Jinping in Beijing for high-stake summit
On Thursday, European leaders met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing for talks dominated by divisions between the bloc and…
Indonesia ends search for any hikers missing after volcano eruption kills 23
On Thursday, Indonesian authorities said they had ended a search and rescue mission for any hikers missing or killed after…
UN chief Antonio Guterres rings alarm bell on global security threat from the Gaza war
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres made a rare move on Wednesday to formally warn the Security Council of a global…
“We can’t let Putin win,” Joe Biden pleads with Republicans on Ukraine
On Wednesday, US President Joe Biden pleaded with Republicans for a fresh infusion of military aid for Ukraine, warning that…
Air New Zealand aims to become the first to fly battery-powered planes by 2026
On Wednesday, Air New Zealand said it aims to become the first airline to fly an electric plane after announcing…
Venezuela and Guyana must resolve the border dispute: China
On Wednesday, China said it supported close ally Venezuela and Guyana in resolving border issues, as Caracas proposed a bill…
