Update Israel intensifying Gaza strikes to press Hamas into freeing hostages, defense minister says

Israel intensifying Gaza strikes to press Hamas into freeing hostages, defense minister says

  • US envoy Steve Witkoff last week a ‘bridge’ plan to extend the ceasefire in Gaza into April beyond Ramadan and Passover
By Reuters ·

Sudan’s military says it has retaken the last area of the capital held by rival paramilitary forces

Sudan’s military says it has retaken the last area of the capital held by rival paramilitary forces

  • Social media videos showed its soldiers inside giving the date as the 21st day of Ramadan, which was Friday.
  • The war has killed more than 28,000 people and forced millions to flee their homes
By AP ·

Houthi militant media reports fresh US strikes on Yemen

Houthi militant media reports fresh US strikes on Yemen

  • Four strikes hit Hodeida governorate on the Red Sea
  • The Houthis have reported several rounds of US attacks since Saturday
By AFP ·

Spanish ambassador bids fond farewell to Saudi Arabia video

Spanish ambassador bids fond farewell to Saudi Arabia

  • ‘The future is bright in our bilateral relations,’ says envoy Jorge Sierra, who is returning to Madrid after more than 3 years in the Kingdom
  • ‘It’s been a wonderful experience to know such a beautiful country with such a strong personality, at a moment of social and economic changes that is fascinating to see,’ he adds
By Lama Alhamawi ·

Update Israel intensifying Gaza strikes to press Hamas into freeing hostages, defense minister says

Israel intensifying Gaza strikes to press Hamas into freeing hostages, defense minister says

  • US envoy Steve Witkoff last week a ‘bridge’ plan to extend the ceasefire in Gaza into April beyond Ramadan and Passover
By Reuters ·

Flights canceled, thousands evacuated after Indonesia volcano eruption

Flights canceled, thousands evacuated after Indonesia volcano eruption

  • Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, a 1,703-meter twin-peaked volcano on the tourist island of Flores, erupted for 11 minutes and nine seconds late Thursday
  • Several other flights – both domestic and international, including to Thailand, Singapore and Australia – have been delayed
By AFP ·

Turkiye detains 37 over ‘provocative’ social media posts following arrest of Istanbul mayor video

Turkiye detains 37 over ‘provocative’ social media posts following arrest of Istanbul mayor

  • Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said authorities identified 261 social media accounts that shared provocative posts inciting public hatred or crime
  • Imamoglu’s arrest came just days before he was expected to be nominated as the opposition Republican People’s Party’s presidential candidate
By AP ·

Turkiye detains 37 over ‘provocative’ social media posts following arrest of Istanbul mayor video

Turkiye detains 37 over ‘provocative’ social media posts following arrest of Istanbul mayor

  • Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said authorities identified 261 social media accounts that shared provocative posts inciting public hatred or crime
  • Imamoglu’s arrest came just days before he was expected to be nominated as the opposition Republican People’s Party’s presidential candidate
By AP ·

Lewis Hamilton wins pole position in the sprint for Ferrari at the Chinese F1 Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton wins pole position in the sprint for Ferrari at the Chinese F1 Grand Prix

  • Hamilton arrived in China after a disappointing season-opening race last weekend in Australia, where he finished 10th
  • He only managed fourth fastest in opening practice Friday for a modest improvement in Shanghai
By AP ·