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Israeli forces storm besieged hospital in Gaza, saying hostages were likely held there
The raid came a day after the army sought to evacuate thousands of displaced people who had taken shelter at Nasser Hospital in the city of Khan Younis.
Klinsmann fate as coach in balance as South Korean FA meets
Klinsmann, who has never won over South Korean fans or media, had promised to deliver the country's first Asian title in 64 years. He has refused to resign despite fierce pressure.
France and Ukraine to sign a security agreement in Paris in the presence of President Zelenskyy
The French presidency said the visit will be an opportunity for Macron “to reaffirm France’s determination to continue to provide unwavering support to Ukraine and the Ukrainian people
Thailand’s new scheme will offer tourists up to $14,000 in medical coverage
The government will cover expenses up to 500,000 baht ($14,000) and pay compensation of up to one million baht in case of death under the new scheme.
Rocio San Miguel: Woman who defied Venezuelan army and irked President Nicolas Maduro
She has for decades fearlessly criticized the government, speaking out against corruption and abuses, and notably getting under the skin of President Nicolas Maduro.
Valentine’s Day tradition: 1,200 couples get hitched in Mexican mass wedding
Couples of varying generations said "I do" in the town square, some to save money and others to finally make official long-standing relationships.
One killed, eight children among 22 hit by gunfire at end of Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade in…
Radio station KKFI said in a Facebook post Wednesday evening that DJ Lisa Lopez, host of “Taste of Tejano,” was killed in the shooting.
Hard work and too many statistics: An EU farmer’s frustration grows with every click of the mouse
From Greece to Ireland, from the Baltics to Spain, tens of thousands of farmers and their supporters joined protests across Europe in recent weeks.
Israeli airstrikes kill 10 Lebanese civilians in a single day, Hezbollah vows to retaliate
The fatalities marked a significant escalation in more than four months of daily cross-border exchanges triggered by the Oct. 7 outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza
Five killed, 18 injured by missile strike in Russia’s Belgorod: Officials
A shopping center and a school stadium were hit in the Belgorod attack, according to Roman Starovoit, the governor of Russia's Kursk region.
Kuwait dissolves parliament as political crisis persists
The announcement came after ministers boycotted a parliamentary session on Wednesday in objection to a speech delivered by one lawmaker.
Biden admin working ‘very hard’ to thwart attacks against Indian students: White House
Deaths of at least four Indian American students have been reported in the last several weeks.
Pipeline explosion in Iran suspected as sabotage amid regional tensions
Details were scarce, though the blasts hit a natural gas pipeline running from Iran's western Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province up north to cities on the Caspian Sea.
As Indonesia begins unofficial tally of presidential vote, Subianto appears to have a strong lead
Unofficial results were expected within the day via preliminary quick counts based on samples. Official final results will come in about a month.
Pakistan: Balochistan paralyzed by protests over election rigging claims; highways blocked, cities…
Four political parties, including the Balochistan National Party (Mengal), National Party (NP), Pashtoonkhwa Milli Awami Party (PKMAP), and Hazara Democratic Party (HDP), have been jointly holding protests since Saturday in Quetta and other…
Ukrainian military says it sank a Russian landing ship in the Black Sea
The Russian military did not immediately comment on the claim, saying only that it downed six Ukrainian drones over the Black Sea overnight.
UK inflation holds steady at 4 per cent in January as lower food prices help offset higher energy…
The Bank of England has managed to get inflation down from a four-decade high of more than 11%, by raising its main interest rate aggressively from near zero to 5.25%.
Maldives deports 186 foreigners including 43 Indians for visa violations and crimes
The date of their deportation is not yet known. The deportations come as efforts are underway in the Maldives to shut down businesses operated illegally.
Israel military says ‘begins series’ of Lebanon air strikes
JERUSALEM: The Israeli military said Wednesday its fighter jets "began a series of strikes in Lebanon", raising fears of a war between the two countries after months of cross-border fire.
The military gave no further details of the air…
Indian lecturer wins compensation over race discrimination case against UK university
Dr Kajal Sharma has now been awarded the compensation with the possibility of around GBP 300,000 additionally, based on her pension calculations.