UNICEF launches second phase of polio vaccination campaign in Gaza 
Taliban takeover triggers unrelenting fear for former Afghan policewomen, says HRW 
1 in 8 Girls globally face sexual violence, UNICEF report reveals 
Gaza death toll hits 42,065 as IDF forces continue raids on besieged enclave 
Hate crimes against religious groups surge in England, Wales 
UNICEF launches second phase of polio vaccination campaign in Gaza
The UN-led polio vaccination campaign in Gaza is gearing up for its second stage, scheduled to kick off on Monday,...
Taliban takeover triggers unrelenting fear for former Afghan policewomen, says HRW
Since the emergence of the Taliban in Afghanistan, former policewomen have lived in constant fear and threat, according to a...
1 in 8 Girls globally face sexual violence, UNICEF report reveals
The United Nations Children's Agency, UNICEF, has released staggering statistics on the prevalence of sexual violence against children worldwide. According...
Gaza death toll hits 42,065 as IDF forces continue raids on besieged enclave
The Gaza Health Ministry has reported devastating numbers from the ongoing conflict with Israel, with at least 42,065 Palestinians killed...
Hate crimes against religious groups surge in England, Wales
Religious hate crimes in England and Wales have seen a disturbing 25% increase in the year ending March 2024, according...
Israeli airstrike on school in Rafah kills 22 civilians, injures several others
No fewer than 22 civilians, including children and women, have been confirmed killed and numerous others injured in an Israeli...
Ratan Tata: Tributes pour in as Indians mourn late tycoon
Tributes have started pouring in following the announcement of Indian tycoon Ratan Tata, who died aged 86. Many on social...
Tornado tears through Florida retirement community, leaving multiple fatalities
A suspected tornado tore through a retirement community in Fort Pierce, Florida, leaving multiple fatalities in its wake. According to...
Lebanese authorities arrest Syrian nationals for spying for Israel
The Lebanese military has announced the arrest of two Syrian nationals on suspicion of espionage for Israeli authorities. According to...
US demands action from Israel, says Gaza “conditions are catastrophic”
The United States has urged Israel to address the dire situation in Gaza, with US Ambassador to the UN Linda...
Our response against Iran will be “deadly, precise and surprising” – Israel
Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has vowed that Israel's response to the recent attacks by Iran will be "deadly, precise...
Lebanon updates death toll as conflict with Israel shows no signs of abating
Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health has released an update on the country's casualty count, revealing a sobering picture. As of...
Indian business legend Ratan Tata passes away at 86
Ratan Tata, the visionary former chairman of Tata Group, has died at the age of 86, the conglomerate announced in...
“We’re now prepared to land hundreds or thousands of missiles,” Iran tells Israel as conflict escalates
Iran has issued a stern warning to Israel, threatening to unleash a massive retaliation if attacked. Ebrahim Jabbari, a senior...
Turkish airlines captain İlçehin Pehlivan dies mid-flight, forces emergency landing
A Turkish Airlines captain, İlçehin Pehlivan, died suddenly after falling ill during a flight from Istanbul to Seattle, forcing the...
Back and better: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman recovers from lung infection
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has made a full recovery from a lung infection, according to a...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Op-Ed: Keeping New Yorkers Safe and Warm This Fall and Winter
New Yorkers deserve safe, warm, and comfortable living conditions during fall and winter, and the city is here to make...
Lebanon: 36 people killed, several others injured in past 24 hours
No fewer than 36 people were killed and 150 wounded in the past 24 hours alone as Israeli forces pound...
2025 Times Higher Education Rankings: US, UK universities dominate top spots, Europe declines
The 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings have been released. Universities from the United States and the United...
Hezbollah continues rocket assault on Israel, vows unrelenting pressure
Hezbollah launched another barrage of rockets into Israel on Tuesday, with its acting leader, Sheikh Naim Kassem, pledging to maintain...
Flooding claims lives of two elephants at Thai sanctuary
A devastating flood in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, has resulted in the tragic deaths of two elephants, Fah Sai and...
MI5 chief warns of Russia’s attempt to create “mayhem” in UK
Ken McCallum, director general of MI5, has warned that Russia is trying to create "mayhem" on UK streets, citing increased...
Hurricane Milton prompts flight cancellations, airport closures in Florida
US airlines are scrambling to adjust their schedules as Hurricane Milton bears down on Florida, with multiple airports shutting down...
King Salman’s health: Saudi Crown Prince offers reassurance amid regional turmoil
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has addressed concerns about King Salman's health during a Cabinet session, expressing gratitude for...
UN officials warn of devastation in Lebanon, citing alarming similarities to Gaza conflict
United Nations humanitarian officials have urged immediate action to prevent the escalating conflict in Lebanon from mirroring the devastating situation...
Imam of Prophet’s mosque lands in Indonesia, sets for meeting with top officials
Sheikh Ahmed Al-Huthaifi, one of the Imams in the Holy Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, has commenced a five-day visit...
Biden shelves plan to travel abroad due to Hurricane Milton
President Joe Biden has canceled his upcoming trip to Germany and Angola as Hurricane Milton, a powerful Category 4 storm,...
IFRC calls for humanity to prevail as Gaza, Lebanon conflicts drag on
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has issued a heartfelt plea for peace and stability...
Israel vows to continue fight against Hamas, seeks release of hostages
Israel has reiterated its unwavering commitment to securing the release of hostages held in Gaza, marking the one-year anniversary of...
KSrelief dispatches humanitarian aid to key countries facing dire conditions
As part of the effort to provide humanitarian aid and relief to those in need outside the Kingdom's borders, KSrelief,...
Lebanon: IDF kills top Hezbollah commander in fresh strikes
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) announced that Suhail Hussein Husseini, commander of Hezbollah's headquarters, was killed in a strike on...
Northern Ireland: Multiple injuries reported after school bus carrying dozens of children overturns
A school bus transporting 43 pupils and a driver flipped over in an accident that occurred on Ballyblack Road East,...
Gaza ‘sinking deeper into conflict’, says UNRWA chief
UNRWA Chief Philippe Lazzarini has painted a dire picture of the situation in Gaza, stating that the region is "sinking...
US Treasury imposes sanctions on Hamas supporters, financial network
The US Treasury Department has announced sanctions against three individuals, one charity, and a Hamas-controlled financial institution in Gaza, citing...
HRW warns of civilian harm in Israeli attacks on Lebanon-Syria Border
Israeli airstrikes near the Lebanon-Syria border crossing are putting civilian lives at risk and hindering humanitarian efforts, according to Human...
CAS gives reason for lifting Pogba’s doping ban
Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) says Paul Pogba's doping ban was reduced from four years to 18 months after...
Global river water levels hit 30-year low, UN report reveals
Rivers worldwide had less water in 2023 than at any point in the last 30 years, according to a report...
7 October anniversary: ‘We must stand with the Jewish community,’ UK PM asserts
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has made a strong statement, calling for unwavering support for the Jewish community as...
UN humanitarian agency breaks silence on ‘one year of unimaginable suffering’ in Gaza
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is urging world leaders to put an end to...
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman lands in hospital for medical tests for lung inflammation
Saudi Arabia's King Salman, aged 88, underwent medical tests on Sunday evening due to lung inflammation, as reported by the...
Israel escalates airstrikes on Lebanon, Gaza amid wider conflict with Iran-backed militants
Israel has intensified its airstrikes on Beirut suburbs, southern Lebanon, as well as northern Gaza, escalating tensions with Iran-backed militant...
Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva threatens to ban online betting amid addiction concerns
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has vowed to ban online betting if regulation fails to address the growing...
Thousands rally globally ahead of first anniversary of Hamas vs Israel faceoff
Thousands of protesters worldwide took to the streets on Saturday, demanding an end to the bloodshed in Gaza and the...
“Let us pray for the Lebanese,” Pope Francis calls for prayer, ceasefire amid Lebanon, Gaza hostilities
Pope Francis has made an urgent appeal for an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon and Gaza, just before the first anniversary...
Wynn Resorts wins historic license, paves way for gambling in UAE
Las Vegas-based hotel and casino operator Wynn Resorts has secured the United Arab Emirates' first commercial gaming operator's license, the...
Death toll in Gaza hits 41, 870 as more people confirmed killed in air raids
Over the last 24 hours, Israeli forces have launched attacks in the Gaza Strip, resulting in the deaths of at...
Update: Zambia lifts suspension on Kenya Airways flights after diplomatic dispute resolution
Zambia has lifted its suspension of Kenya Airways flights following a breakthrough in diplomatic talks between the two nations. The...
Israeli Prime Minister tackles French president for suggesting arms embargo on Tel Aviv
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has criticized French President Emmanuel Macron for suggesting that weapons supplies to Israel should be...
Zambia suspends Kenya Airways flights over landing rights dispute
Zambia's Civil Aviation Authority has announced the suspension of all Kenya Airways flights to Lusaka, effective October 8, 2024, at...
China urges EU to resolve trade disputes through consultations amid tariff dispute
China's Ministry of Commerce has called on the European Commission to take concrete actions to "implement its political will and...
Israel pounds Beirut with heavy strikes as IDF expands Lebanon campaign
Israeli air strikes pounded Beirut's southern suburbs from late Saturday into Sunday, sending thunderous booms echoing across the city and...
Kuwait’s crown prince congratulates Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on 10-year milestone
His Highness the Crown Prince of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah has extended heartfelt congratulations to Saudi King Salman...
Spanish King Felipe VI arrives in Jordan for two-day official visit
King Felipe VI of Spain has arrived in Amman, Jordan, on Saturday, marking the beginning of his two-day official visit...
Somali forces, international partners eliminate 47 Al-Shabaab militants in joint operation
A successful joint operation conducted by the Somali National Army and international partners has resulted in the elimination of 47...
Emirates bars pagers, walkie-talkies onboard after several blasts across Lebanon
Dubai-based airline Emirates has implemented additional security measures and flight schedule adjustments in response to regional tensions and recent sabotage...
South African Gov. welcomes arrests in R400 million Eskom and Sasol tender fraud case
The South African Government has applauded the arrest of six engineering firm directors accused of BEE-fronting and tender fraud amounting...
Brazil’s supreme court delays X service restoration over incorrect fine payment
Brazil's Supreme Court has delayed its decision on whether to allow social media platform X, owned by Elon Musk, to...
Leave Lebanon now, Ghanaian government instructs citizens
The Government of Ghana has issued a strong advisory to all Ghanaian citizens residing in Lebanon, urging them to leave...
Israel aims Hezbollah intel HQ in Lebanon as US voices concerns against attacks on civilians
Israel says it targeted Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters in Beirut, evaluating the damage from a series of strikes against senior Hezbollah...
Arab American leaders kick over Israel as Harris meets community members
Vice President Kamala Harris met with Arab American and Muslim leaders in Flint, Michigan, to address concerns over US support...