Hamas, Israel say no progress in Gaza truce talks
No major progress achieved in negotiations in Cairo, Israeli and Hamas officials say.
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Vatican denounces gender-affirming surgery, gender theory and surrogacy
In a new document, the Vatican says these practices are 'grave violations of human dignity'.
Eid Mubarak: Hear greetings in different languages
The first day of Eid will be celebrated on April 10. Here is how to wish someone a blessed Eid in various languages.
In Italy, a Palestinian lawyer who fled Gaza builds Israel genocide case
Raji Sourani left the strip as the war raged. He then joined colleagues in Sicily to try to take Israel to the ICJ.
Russia, Ukraine feud over ‘dangerous’ attack on Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Kyiv accuses Moscow of spreading 'fake' information of an attack on Europe's largest nuclear plant to stir more tension.
Cities in Russia’s Urals, west Siberia brace for worst floods in decades
More than 10,400 homes across Russia are flooded, with the Urals, Siberia, the Volga and central regions the worst hit.
Mexico to Iran, why are attacks on embassies so controversial?
International law decrees that embassies are 'inviolable'. Attacks on embassies have breached that, prompting anger.
Total solar eclipse frenzy grips North America
The eclipse will be visible along a path starting in Mexico and then crossing through the US and into Canada.
Israel kills Hezbollah field commander in Lebanon strike
Ali Ahmad Hussein of Hezbollah's elite Radwan Force 'eliminated' by Israeli jets alongside three other fighters.
At least 94 dead in Mozambique after ferry boat capsizes
Officials say children among the dead as boat ferrying people from Lunga in Nampula province capsized.
More than 300 aid trucks enter Gaza as Palestinians battle starvation
Delivery falls short of the minimum UN requirement to stave off the humanitarian crisis in the besieged territory.
Where Rwanda’s genocide perpetrators and survivors live side by side
A man killed his friend's husband because he was Tutsi. Now the two live together in a 'reconciliation village'.
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 185
Negotiations over a truce are making progress in Cairo, local reports said on Monday.
Nicaragua to ICJ: End Germany’s support of Israeli ‘genocide’ in Gaza
Nicaragua tells UN top court that Germany is 'pathetic' to supply aid to Palestinians while providing arms to Israel.
Total solar eclipse 2024: Where, when, and how to watch
People in North America will be able to witness a total solar eclipse on April 8 as the moon completely blocks the sun.
Political merchandise sales spike days before nearly a billion Indians vote
Garment makers are temporarily converting factories into production hubs for election flags and banners.
Khan Younis ‘smells like death’ as Palestinians return to devastated homes
Israel’s military says it has withdrawn forces from southern Gaza as the war enters its seventh month.
Anti-coup forces claim control of key Myanmar border town
Hundreds of troops reported to have surrendered in 'major blow' to generals who seized power in February 2021.
How will Iran respond to Israel’s attack on its Damascus consulate?
Analysts say Iran faces pressure to respond to Israel assassinating a senior commander, but what are Tehran’s options?
Fears of discrimination in Thailand despite looming same sex marriage bill
The bill is likely to become law soon, but activists and those from LGBTQ community say more work needs to be done.