What is the International Criminal Court, which had former Philippine President Duterte arrested? The 79-year-old former president has become the first former Asian leader to be arrested by the global court. World 12 Mar, 2025
Palestinians say Trump's proposal for Gaza violates international law Palestinians, their allies and other nations reacted strongly to President Donald Trump’s proposal that the United States “take over” the Gaza Strip and permanently resettle its residents. World 06 Feb, 2025
World Champions Karine Joly, Gregory Crozier skydive in Everest region The Everest Skydive, an extreme adventure event organized since 2008, has commenced its 17th edition on November 15, 2024. Nepal 16 Nov, 2024
Israeli strikes hit Beirut suburbs and kill 31 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, medics say The military said the houses contained Hezbollah installations, but the claim could not be independently confirmed. World 12 Nov, 2024
World leaders are gathering in New York for the U.N. General Assembly. The outlook is gloomy The two-day summit started Sunday, two days before the high-level meeting of world leaders begins at the sprawling U.N. compound in New York City. World 22 Sep, 2024
An Israeli airstrike on a Gaza school kills over 60 people, Palestinian health officials say An Israeli airstrike hit a school-turned-shelter in Gaza City early Saturday, killing more than 60 people, Palestinian health authorities said, in one of the deadliest strikes in the 10-month-old war between Israel and Hamas. World 10 Aug, 2024
France beats Egypt 3-1 and will face Spain in the men's soccer final at Paris Olympics France vs. Spain means there will be a European gold medalist at the Olympics for the first time in 32 years. Sports 06 Aug, 2024
Norway, Ireland and Spain say they will recognize a Palestinian state, deepening Israel's isolation Norway, Ireland and Spain said Wednesday they would recognize a Palestinian state, a historic but largely symbolic move that further deepens Israel’s isolation more than seven months into its grinding war against Hamas in Gaza. Israel denounced the decisions and recalled its ambassadors to the three countries. Home 23 May, 2024
Mourners begin days of funerals for Iran's president and others killed in helicopter crash The bodies will return to Tehran on Tuesday night for services Wednesday. World 21 May, 2024
UN assembly approves resolution granting Palestine new rights and reviving its UN membership bid The 193-member world body approved the Arab and Palestinian-sponsored resolution by a vote of 143-9 with 25 abstentions. World 10 May, 2024
At least 68 killed in central Gaza in airstrike, adding to weekend's bloodshed At least 68 people were killed by an Israeli strike in central Gaza, health officials said Sunday, while the number of Israeli soldiers killed in combat over the weekend rose to 17. World 25 Dec, 2023
Israel strikes 2 homes, killing more than 90 Palestinians. Biden says he didn't request a cease-fire More than 90 Palestinians, including dozens from an extended family, were killed in Israeli airstrikes on two homes in Gaza, rescuers and hospital officials said Saturday, a day after the U.N. chief warned that nowhere is safe in the territory and that Israel’s offensive creates “massive obstacles” to distribution of humanitarian aid. World 24 Dec, 2023
