Amid Rafah evacuation order, Hamas accepts truce proposal There has been no immediate official response from Israel, and its close ally the United States said it was “reviewing” Hamas’s response. Updated 07 May, 2024 08:03am
Former Karachi street ‘hustler’ and FBI agent released from Florida jail New York federal judge reduces Kamran Faridi's sentence from 84 months of imprisonment to 72 months. Updated 07 May, 2024 08:23am
Israel critic Sanders seeks re-election at 82 Son of Jewish immigrants, the senator terms the November election "the most important" in generations. Updated 07 May, 2024 10:20am
Media organisations slam Israel after cabinet shuts down Al Jazeera’s local offices “Closing down media, closing down television stations is a sort of thing that despots do," says deputy general secretary of International Federation of Journalists. Updated 06 May, 2024 11:04pm
India BJP’s election videos targeting Muslims and opposition spark outrage Election commission warns parties against misuse of AI tools to create deep fakes, tells them not to publish and circulate such videos. Published 06 May, 2024 08:23pm
Putin orders tactical nuclear weapon drills to deter the West Kremlin says exercise aims to ensure Russia's territorial integrity and sovereignty. Published 06 May, 2024 08:38pm
Paris 2024 gearing up to face unprecedented cybersecurity threat The Games' organisers have deployed ethical hackers and AI to deter cyber threats. Published 06 May, 2024 05:06pm
Macron presses China’s Xi on Ukraine, trade at Paris summit Says coordination with Beijing on “major crises” including Ukraine is “absolutely decisive”, urges fair trade rules "for all”. Published 06 May, 2024 03:49pm
Gaza ceasefire chances slim as Cairo talks end Israeli police raid Al Jazeera office after shutdown order; CIA, Hamas officials due in Doha today. Updated 06 May, 2024 08:19am
Varsity rescinds invitation to US envoy to UN amid protests University of Vermont students demanded cancellation of Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s address due to US vetoes of resolutions on Gaza ceasefire. Updated 06 May, 2024 10:57am