Zelenskyy embraced by British PM Starmer a day after clashing with Trump
European leaders to gather in London on Sunday to shore up support for 'securing a just and enduring peace' in Ukraine.
Four dead and several missing after India avalanche
A rescue operation is under way after the avalanche swept away road construction workers in the village of Mana.
Minister says he had ‘more important things’ to do than watch freed hostage’s testimony – The Times of Israel
- Minister says he had ‘more important things’ to do than watch freed hostage’s testimony The Times of Israel
- Likud Minister Nir Barkat apologizes for saying he had ‘more important things’ to do than watch freed hostage’s testimony The Times of Israel
- Eli Sharabi: Freed Israeli hostage describes 'impossible' hunger and painful conditions in Hamas captivity Sky News
- Freed Hostage Eli Sharabi Recounts Starvation and Torture in Hamas Captivity Haaretz
- Hostages held in Hamas tunnels forced to undergo degrading rituals The Jerusalem Post
Gaza ceasefire talks have made no progress on second phase, Hamas says
Negotiations on next part of truce have begun in Egypt, but militant group has accused Israel of procrastination
The latest round of talks on the second phase of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has yet to make any progress and it was unclear whether they would resume on Saturday, a senior Hamas official has said.
The ceasefire took effect on 19 January after more than 15 months of war following Hamas’s 7 October 2023 attack on Israel, the deadliest in the country’s history.
Continue reading...Israel’s genocide is expanding into the West Bank
Amidst the mass displacement of Palestinians from the West Bank, Israeli media cheers, international media is muted.
We tried to quantify the impact of abrupt PEPFAR cuts. The results startled even us – STAT
- We tried to quantify the impact of abrupt PEPFAR cuts. The results startled even us STAT
- US aid cuts send South Africa's HIV treatment 'off a cliff' BBC.com
- South Africa: Funding cuts to USAID programs spark concerns DW (English)
- U.S. Ends Funding for Thousands of Global Health Programs U.S. News & World Report
- US shutdown of HIV/Aids funding ‘could lead to 500,000 deaths in South Africa’ The Guardian
‘Trump and Vance were so rude’: Ukrainians react to disastrous White House meeting
The more the country is attacked, the more unity there is, people in Kyiv tell the BBC.
Saudi Arabia, other Muslim countries welcome start of Ramadan – Al Jazeera English
- Saudi Arabia, other Muslim countries welcome start of Ramadan Al Jazeera English
- In pictures: Muslims around the world observe Ramadan CNN
- Millions of Muslims in Indonesia mark the start of the holy month of Ramadan The Associated Press
- Muslims begin holy month of Ramadan BBC.com
- Muslims across the world set to begin Ramadan DW (English)
Saudi Arabia, other Muslim countries welcome start of Ramadan
Hundreds of millions of Muslims begin the holy month of fasting this weekend.
Hamas rejects Israel’s ‘formulation’ to extend phase one of Gaza ceasefire
Uncertainty in Gaza as Palestinian group says no ongoing talks for second phase even as first phase expires on Saturday.
At least 4 killed, some still missing, in avalanche in India’s Uttarakhand – Al Jazeera English
- At least 4 killed, some still missing, in avalanche in India’s Uttarakhand Al Jazeera English
- At Least 4 People Killed, 50 Rescued, 5 Missing After India Avalanche PEOPLE
- India avalanche buries dozens prompting massive search and rescue mission Fox Weather
- Uttarakhand avalanche: Mana villagers saved by ancient wisdom & annual migration The Times of India
- At least 25 trapped after avalanche in Indian mountain state Reuters
At least 4 killed, some still missing, in avalanche in India’s Uttarakhand
Rescue operation still under way after avalanche in Chamoli region, adjoining Tibet, trapped dozens of workers.
Ramadan in Gaza: Ruins and unshakable faith
We have lost loved ones, homes, livelihoods, mosques, but our faith remains as strong as ever.
Japan battles largest wildfire in decades – The Guardian
- Japan battles largest wildfire in decades The Guardian
- Aerial footage captures forest fire burning in northern Japan BBC.com
- Battling wildfires in northeastern Japan NHK WORLD
- Japan wildfire burns largest area in over 30 years as blaze rages on Kyodo News Plus
- Japan fights worst wildfire in decades DW (English)
Steve Rosenberg: Vladimir Putin can afford to sit back and watch events unfold
A breakdown in relations between Ukraine and the US is potentially very serious for Kyiv, but very positive for Moscow.
Steve Rosenberg: Vladimir Putin can afford to sit back and watch events unfold
A breakdown in relations between Ukraine and the US is potentially very serious for Kyiv, but very positive for Moscow.
Japan battles largest wildfire in decades
More than a thousand people have been evacuated near forest of Ofunato in northern region of Iwate
More than a thousand people have been evacuated as Japan battles its largest wildfire in more than three decades.
The flames are estimated to have spread over about 1,200 hectares (3,000 acres) in the forest of Ofunato in the northern region of Iwate since a fire broke out on Wednesday, according to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency.
Continue reading...Why have Costa Rica and Panama agreed to take Asians deported by Trump?
Trump's tariff threats and political pressures are believed to be reasons third countries agreed to receive deportees.
Is this the end of Milorad Dodik’s political life?
Being found guilty of obstructing the OHR is a significant blow to Bosnian Serb leader. But he won't give up easily.
Pope Francis spends peaceful night after breathing crisis, Vatican says
Doctors caring for pontiff, 88, are assessing how Friday’s incident will affect his condition, says official
Pope Francis, who has been in hospital for two weeks with pneumonia in both lungs, has spent a peaceful night after suffering a breathing crisis, the Vatican said.
Francis, 88, had suffered an “isolated breathing crisis” that caused him to vomit and provoked a “sudden worsening” of his respiratory condition, the Vatican said.
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