video Update Gazans cheer as ceasefire between Israel and Hamas takes hold

Gazans cheer as ceasefire between Israel and Hamas takes hold

  • The Hamas-Israel truce deal took effect after a nearly three-hour delay
  • Many Palestinians rushed back to see what remained of their homes
video By Reuters ·

Update Israeli hardline minister Ben-Gvir quits government over Gaza deal video

Israeli hardline minister Ben-Gvir quits government over Gaza deal

  • The Otzma Yehudit party is no longer part of the ruling coalition
By Agencies ·

This picture taken on March 7, 2024 shows the Rubymar cargo ship partly submerged off the coast of Yemen. (AFP) video

Houthis warn of ‘consequences’ for any attacks on Yemen during Gaza ceasefire

  • An initial 42-day truce in the Israel-Hamas war is scheduled to begin at 0630 GMT Sunday
  • “The American aircraft carrier was forced to leave the theater of operations,” the rebels’ statement said
By AFP ·

Special Afghanistan blames US invasion, sanctions for environmental damage, delayed climate action

Afghanistan blames US invasion, sanctions for environmental damage, delayed climate action

  • Afghanistan ranked 7th on global index of countries most vulnerable, least prepared to adapt to climate change
  • Use of bombs and mines during wars destroyed agricultural land, left toxic footprint on environment
By MODASER ISLAMI ·

Saudi Arabia’s holdings in US treasuries at $135.6bn in November

Saudi Arabia’s holdings in US treasuries at $135.6bn in November

  • Kingdom’s holdings in US treasuries increased by 5.85 percent in November compared to the same month in 2023
  • Saudi Arabia is only GCC country to secure a place among the top 20 holders of US Treasury securities
By Nirmal Narayanan ·

Kuwait’s non-oil exports hit $75m in December 2024

Kuwait’s non-oil exports hit $75m in December 2024

By MOHAMMED AL-KINANI ·

TikTok goes dark in the US as ban takes effect

TikTok goes dark in the US as ban takes effect

  • A federal law required ByteDance to divest its stake in the TikTok’s US platform or face a ban
  • ByteDance chose to take legal action against the law and ultimately lost their fight at the Supreme Court
By AP ·

TikTok ban: Last-minute reprieve or rule of law?

TikTok ban: Last-minute reprieve or rule of law?

By Zaira Lakhpatwala and Gabriele Malvisi ·

TikTok goes dark in the US as ban takes effect

TikTok goes dark in the US as ban takes effect

  • A federal law required ByteDance to divest its stake in the TikTok’s US platform or face a ban
  • ByteDance chose to take legal action against the law and ultimately lost their fight at the Supreme Court
By AP ·

TikTok ban: Last-minute reprieve or rule of law?

TikTok ban: Last-minute reprieve or rule of law?

By Zaira Lakhpatwala and Gabriele Malvisi ·