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Israel, Hamas dig in as international pressure builds for ceasefire in Gaza

Israel has killed over 32,000 Palestinians, around two-thirds of them women and children, according to Gaza's Health Ministry, which does not distinguish between civilians and combatants in its tally

Russia blames Ukraine for concert attack despite its denial, Isis claim

The four men accused of carrying out the attack appeared in a Moscow court on Sunday on terrorism charges and showed signs of severe beatings

When will Trump pay $175 mn appeals bond? Here's all you need to know

Shortly after learning of the appeals court's decision, Trump said he would swiftly come up with a bond, equivalent securities, or cash

Ukraine says a third of Russian warships in Black Sea destroyed or disabled

Ukraine has sunk or disabled a third of all Russian warships in the Black Sea in just over two years of war, the navy spokesman said on Tuesday, a heavy blow to Moscow's military capability.

US polls: Biden, Harris argue Democrats will preserve access to health care

Biden and Harris visited hours after the US Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case about access to mifepristone

As military chiefs meet, Pentagon stresses on protecting civilians in Gaza

The US defence official said the Israeli forces should use precision targeting, which has been effective against Hamas leaders elsewhere in Gaza

US imposes more sanctions on Iran, Syria penalised for drug trafficking

Hezbollah and the Houthis have been launching regular attacks since the onset of Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza

US top court likely to preserve access to abortion medication mifepristone

Abortion opponents are asking the justices to ratify a ruling from a conservative federal appeals court that would limit access to mifepristone, one of two drugs used in medication abortions

Venezuela electoral outcry: Oppn coalition registers provisional candidate

Their inability to register was met with a deluge of criticisms from leaders across the region, with the US State Department saying in a statement it was watching the situation closely

'Cargo ship lost power, issued mayday before hitting Baltimore's bridge'

With the ship barreling toward the bridge at a very, very rapid speed, authorities had just enough time to stop cars from coming over the bridge, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said

Hamas rejects latest cease-fire proposal, says Israel ignoring key demands

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected Hamas' demands, calling them delusional

Ethiopia's biggest bank says 80% cash lost during system glitch recouped

The total amount remaining is not significant for the bank, but if this money is not fully recouped, it sends the wrong message, Abe said

US, Cyprus partner to fight evasion of Russian sanctions, money laundering

Cypriot President last year invited FBI to assist with investigations into allegations that Cypriot financial service providers had helped Russian oligarchs skirt international sanctions

UK court says Assange can't be extradited until US rules out death penalty

The judges said that if the US files new assurances, "we will give the parties an opportunity to make further submissions before we make a final decision on the application for leave to appeal

Trump's social media firm starts trading on Nasdaq with a mcap of $6.8 bn

Trump Media, which is based in Palm Beach, Florida, said in a regulatory filing that it is highly dependent on the popularity and presence of President Trump

US warned Russia of terror attack 2 wks in advance, Moscow didn't listen

Putin's public reaction was dismissive. Three days before the attack, he condemned what he called provocative statements from the West about possible attacks within Russia

Venezuela's main oppn coalition unable to register presidential candidate

On a video posted on the Unitary Platform X account, Barboza said this was a violation of the right of the majority of Venezuelans who want to vote for change, and he demanded the registry be reopened

London court to rule on Assange's appeal against extradition to US

Julian is a political prisoner and he has to be released, said Stella Assange, who married the WikiLeaks founder in prison in 2022

Ukraine ramps up spending on locally-produced weapons to repel Russia

The Ukrainian government budgeted nearly $1.4 billion in 2024 to buy and develop weapons at home 20 times more than before Russia's full-scale invasion

Senegal election: Oppn leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye named next president

Faye's victory reflected frustration among youth with high unemployment and concerns about governance in the West African nation