The Gaza Health Ministry reported that 1,005 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli operations since a ceasefire was reached with Hamas in October. Recent strikes in central Gaza and Gaza City, as well as an incident in Khan Younis, contributed to the toll. Israel stated it targeted a "terrorist" in Khan Younis.
The St George's Cross flag, once a symbol of English national pride, now evokes mixed feelings due to its association with far-right groups and protests. While some see it as a unifying symbol for events like the World Cup, others find it intimidating and exclusionary, highlighting a complex debate about English identity.
US VP JD Vance detailed a proposed peace deal with Iran, requiring Tehran to abandon nuclear weapons, keep the Strait of Hormuz open, and meet strict conditions before receiving economic benefits. The US aims to benefit regardless of Iran's response.
Ant Group is overhauling Alipay, its mobile payment app, into a native AI platform with autonomous agents. The new version, featuring an assistant named "Ah Bao", aims to provide access to over 10,000 services through conversational AI, with user confirmation required for financial transactions.
Vaillant, sürdürülebilirlik vizyonu kapsamında yeni monoblok ısı pompası aroTHERM pro'yu Türkiye'de tanıttı. R290 gazı ve düşük GWP değeriyle çevreci özellikler sunan ürün, kompakt tasarımı ve akıllı kontrol sistemleriyle dikkat çekiyor.
The Middle East is experiencing heightened tensions with a fragile ceasefire in the Iran war faltering. The US blamed Iran for an attack helicopter crash off Oman, leading to strikes, while Iran retaliated against US sites. Simultaneously, Israel and Hezbollah exchanged fire, spreading the conflict to Lebanon.
Ant International and Mexico's Clip have launched the Mi Clip e-wallet, aiming to reduce cash dominance in Mexico by offering financial services and credit solutions. The initiative leverages AI and Mastercard's network to build formal financial identities for users.
Hezbollah released footage of kamikaze drones attacking Israeli soldiers near Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon. Israel had recently captured the historic castle, which housed a military base. The group's increased use of FPV drones poses a significant challenge to the IDF.
Hezbollah released a video showing its kamikaze drones attacking Israeli soldiers near Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon. The 900-year-old fortress was recently seized by the Israeli military, which hailed it as a major achievement. The video shows FPV drones hitting a building and an IDF Humvee.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka imposed a curfew around Delaney Hall immigration detention center due to ongoing protests. Lawyers report poor conditions and a hunger strike, while Governor Mikie Sherrill was denied entry. DHS accuses politicians of spreading 'smears'.
A blast targeting a train carrying military personnel in Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan, killed at least 24 people and wounded over 50. The Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the attack, which Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned as terrorism.
A blast targeting a train carrying military personnel in Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan, killed at least 24 people and wounded over 50. The Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the attack, which Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned as terrorism.
Nickolay Mladenov, "high representative for Gaza," blamed Hamas for stalled ceasefire talks, citing refusal to disarm. Critics argue the US-backed Board of Peace's report is one-sided, ignoring Israeli violations and risking renewed conflict.
US Africa Command reported additional airstrikes on Sunday against Islamic State targets in northeastern Nigeria, in coordination with the Nigerian government. The strikes in Borno State killed over 20 ISWAP militants and followed a joint mission that eliminated a top ISIS commander.
Hamas is reportedly electing a new political leader, with Khalil al-Hayya and Khaled Mashal as frontrunners. The decision could shape the group's future direction and impact Middle East dynamics, amidst ongoing conflict in Gaza and concerns about West Bank instability.
The Pakistani Taliban and other militant groups have grown more emboldened since the Afghan Taliban returned to power in Kabul in 2021.
Iran sent its response to the latest US ceasefire proposal via Pakistani mediators and wants negotiations to focus on permanently ending the war, but President Donald Trump quickly rejected it as “TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!” with no details. Iran seeks to end the war on all fronts, including in Lebanon, where Israel is fighting the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group, and to ensure the security of shipping, state television said. Washington’s latest proposal addressed a deal to end the war,...
Israel struck Beirut on Wednesday for the first time since agreeing to a ceasefire with Hezbollah last month, with Israel saying it targeted a commander of the militant group’s elite Radwan force in the city’s southern suburbs. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz announced the action in a joint statement. Israeli media reported that the commander was killed in the strike, but there was no immediate confirmation from the Israeli military or Hezbollah. The...
MacKenzie Scott has donated over $26 billion since 2019 through her platform Yield Giving, making her one of the world's most generous philanthropists. However, her 2025 donation of $5 million to the Solidaire Network has drawn scrutiny after links emerged between the funding group and organizations facing Congressional investigations. The network has supported Students for Justice in Palestine and American Muslims in Palestine, with US senators calling for FBI investigation into potential national security concerns. Scott's giving model allows recipients unrestricted control over funds, and no evidence suggests her donations were misused.
Ant International disclosed at its MoMents 2026 forum in Kuala Lumpur that it has connected over 150 million merchants with 2 billion consumer accounts globally. The company supports 300+ payment methods across 220 markets and processes 20 million daily transactions. It unveiled an open-sourced Agentic Mobile Protocol for AI agents and launched an AI payment processing product through Alipay enabling automatic payments for merchants when AI agents purchase services.
Migration has been a key driver of Australia's economic growth, helping avoid recession since the early 1990s except during pandemic-related border closures in 2021. The share of overseas-born residents rose to 32% in 2025 from 29.5% in 2022, according to ABS data. However, immigration has become politically contentious as Australia faces its worst housing shortage in a generation.
Israeli airstrikes on Tuesday killed eight people in southern Lebanon, including three paramedics from the Lebanese civil defence who were trapped under rubble while carrying out a rescue mission. The strikes hit Majdal Zoun, Jebchit and Jwaya, wounding 28 people total. The attacks came despite an ongoing ceasefire, with both sides blaming each other for violations. Israel also announced destruction of a two-kilometre Hezbollah tunnel network near Qantara.
Lebanon's social affairs minister Haneen Sayed has backed calls for Hezbollah's disarmament, telling a Washington discussion that it must happen but requires a political settlement and cannot be instant. The comments follow a three-week extension of the Lebanon-Israel ceasefire, which has been marred by deadly violations. Sayed acknowledged Hezbollah is also a community, making implementation difficult.
Lebanon’s social affairs minister backed calls for the disarmament of Hezbollah but cautioned that the process would take time before a “political settlement” could be reached, calling the group a “community” and not merely a militant organisation. Haneen Sayed told a discussion on Monday that disarming Hezbollah – an Iran-backed militant group – was a demand of her government and its people, and that it “must happen”. “Of course, we understand that implementation is not easy. It’s not instant...
