European officials have made a new deal with Israel to send urgent food and fuel into Gaza, the EU’s top foreign policy chief said on Thursday.
SL oppn slams govt over 30% US tariff
Sri Lanka’s main opposition has slammed the government over the 30 per cent tariff imposed by the US on all imports from the island nation, calling it a result of “poor negotiations.”
Taiwan begins military drills to counter Chinese threats
Taiwan on Wednesday launched annual military exercises intended to guard against Chinese threats to invade, including using so-called “gray zone tactics” deployed by China that stop just short of open warfare.
40 Palestinians killed in Gaza in Israel attack
At least 40 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, hospital officials said Wednesday, as international mediators raced to complete a ceasefire deal.
Hasina formally indicted in crimes against humanity case
Bangladesh’s deposed premier Sheikh Hasina was on Thursday formally indicted in absentia in a crimes against humanity case by the country’s International Crimes Tribunal.
Six rescued, 15 missing after Houthi attack on cargo ship
Six crew members have been rescued from a Liberian-flagged cargo ship in the Red Sea, according to a European Union naval force, after an attack claimed by Yemen’s Houthi rebels.
Russia fires record 728 drones at Ukraine overnight
Russia fired a record 728 Shahed and decoy drones at Ukraine overnight, as well as 13 missiles, Ukraine’s air force said Wednesday. Ukraine’s air defences shot down 296 drones and seven missiles, while 415 more drones were lost from radars or jammed, a statement said.
40 Palestinians killed in Gaza in heavy attacks
At least 40 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, hospital officials said Wednesday, as international mediators raced to complete a ceasefire deal. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had a second meeting in two days with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday evening.
40 Palestinians killed in Gaza in heavy attacks
At least 40 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, hospital officials said Wednesday, as international mediators raced to complete a ceasefire deal. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin
Trump’s remark on Liberian President sparks row
During a White House lunch with leaders from five African nations: Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal, US President Donald Trump drew online attention after praising Liberia’s President Joseph Boakai for speaking “such good English.” Trump asked the Liberian representative, “Where did you learn to speak so beautifully?”
