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UN says only 906 aid truckloads reached Gaza since Israel's Rafah operation began
Aid access to the Gaza Strip is extremely limited with less than 1,000 truckloads of humanitarian assistance entering the enclave since May 7, after Israel began a military operation in southern Gaza's Rafah area, the United Nations said on Friday.
Brazil, China call for Russia-Ukraine peace talks with both countries
Brazil and China signed on Thursday a joint statement calling for peace talks in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine with the participation of both countries, a document seen by Reuters showed on Thursday.
Czech president injured on motorcycle ride
Czech President Petr Pavel was injured during a motorcycle ride although not seriously, his office said on Thursday.
Tobacco industry aims to hook new generation on vapes, WHO says
Tobacco companies still actively target young people via social media, sports and music festivals and new, flavoured products, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday, accusing companies of trying to hook a new generation on nicotine.
China Holds Military Drills Around Taiwan as 'Punishment'; US Says Beijing's Reaction 'Concerning But Not Unexpected'
China conducts military drills near Taiwan after inauguration speech sparks tensions. Taiwan condemns actions as provocations threatening peace
'Gaming for Good': Indian Student's Video Game Project Donates 100% Revenues to UK Charities
Aamir Ali, a computer science student from University of Sheffield, is the co-founder of Project Pixel – which creates 2D games for mobile that will soon be available on Apple's App Store and Google Play
First aid from US pier in Gaza has reached starving Palestinians, the UN says
The U.N. World Food Program said Wednesday that it has handed out in Gaza in recent days a “limited number” of highenergy biscuits that arrived from a U.S.built pier, the first aid from the new humanitarian sea route to get into the hands of Palestinians...
Colombia's Petro has ordered the opening of embassy in Ramallah-minister
Colombia's President Gustavo Petro has ordered the opening of an embassy in the Palestinian city of Ramallah, foreign minister Luis Gilberto Murillo told journalists on Wednesday.
How Trump's hush money trial verdict could affect the 2024 election
Jurors hearing the firstever criminal trial of a former U.S. president could render their verdict in Donald Trump's hush money case as soon as next week, with potentially big implications for the 2024 White House race.
Video: Singapore Airlines Passengers Face Deadly Turbulence As Their Flight Drops 6,000 Feet In 5 Minutes
A video of the moment when turbulence hit the aircraft was shared on social media which showed the cabin violently shaking and horrified passengers tightly holding onto seats
Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to Maryland ban on rifles known as assault weapons
The Supreme Court on Monday declined, for now, to hear a challenge to a Maryland law banning certain semiautomatic firearms commonly referred to as assault weapons.
Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange Can Appeal Extradition To US, London High Court Rules
The London High Court ruled that Assange could face discrimination because he was a foreign national.
'Several Million Euros' of Jewels Robbed in Armed Heist at Celebrity-favourite Luxury Paris Boutique
Officials said the robbers forced entry to the jewellery store using a two-wheeler and stole the jewels from several windows while one of them kept watch, carrying a long-barrelled firearm
'India Stands With Iran': PM Modi Condoles Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's Death
According to protocol, Iran's first Vice-President, Mohammad Mokhber would become President in the event of Raisi's death
Iran President Ebrahim Raisi Helicopter Crash: How Khamenei, PM Modi, World Leaders Reacted
The lives of Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian were “at risk following the helicopter crash”, which happened on the way back from a visit to the border with Azerbaijan in Iran’s northwest, Iranian officials said
Saudi King Salman Suffering From ‘High Temperature’, To Undergo Tests
This is the second time in the last couple of weeks that Saudi Arabia’s King Salman will undergo medical tests.