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Gaza death toll crosses 20,000 as Israel expands ground offensive

The deaths, amounting to nearly 1 per cent of the territory's pre-war population, are just one measure of the devastation wrought by the conflict that is going on since over 11 weeks

Chinese automaker BYD's first car factory in Europe planned in Hungary

BYD is among EV manufacturers making fast inroads into Europe, to the extent that European regulators have begun a probe into Chinese government support for the industry

Japan OKs record $56 bn defence budget amid China, North Korea tensions

It also will further fortify the military with F-35 stealth combat jets and other American weapons as Japanese troops increasingly work with allies and take on more offensive roles

Chinese govt drafts new rules proposing restrictions on online gaming

Beijing has taken various measures against the online games sector in recent years

Real Madrid, Barcelona still alone in fight for Super League despite ruling

The Spanish powerhouses were quick to claim victory and praise the decision by the European Union's top court on Thursday to rule

WI vs ENG: West Indies win T20 series from England in tense final match

The West Indies held its nerve in the last over to beat world champion England and win their Twenty20 series 3-2.

More than 20,000 Palestinians killed in Israel-Hamas war: Gaza officials

Gaza's Health Ministry said Friday that it has documented 20,057 deaths in the fighting. It does not differentiate between combatant and civilian deaths

New Mexico's major parties prepare for June presidential primary ballot

Party-certified presidential candidates will be vetted in February by the New Mexico secretary of state's office to ensure they meet administrative requirements to run for the office

Hong Kong court rejects Jimmy Lai's bid to throw out sedition charge

Earlier this week, judges Esther Toh, Susana D'Almada Remedios and Alex Lee heard arguments from both sides about whether the prosecution had missed the time limit for charging Lai with sedition

US Steel sale to Japanese company warrants 'serious scrutiny': White House

"It's absolutely outrageous that US Steel has agreed to sell themselves to a foreign company," Fetterman said

Australia batter Usman Khawaja reprimanded by ICC over black armband

ICC regulations prevent cricketers from displaying messages of political, religious or racial causes during international matches.

Canada announces temporary visas for people in Gaza with Canadian relatives

Miller said he's not sure how many people will be able to come to Canada under the program, but he expects the number will be in the hundreds

Congo's 2nd day of voting faces delays; Oppn leaders raise concerns

Some people who were unable to vote because the machines broke down tried to return Thursday to cast ballots but found their stations closed

At least 14 killed, 25 wounded in mass shooting at Prague university

University authorities said they would tighten security in university buildings with immediate effect

Apple loses bid over dispute threatening to stop US sales of 2 watch models

Apple has been rebuffed in its latest attempt to untangle a patent dispute that is pushing the company into suspending sales of two popular Apple Watch models as the holiday shopping season wraps up

Over 0.57 mn people in Gaza are now 'starving' due to fallout from war: UN

A report released Thursday by the UN finds that more than half a million people in Gaza are starving because of not enough food entering the territory since the outbreak of war more than 10 weeks ago

10 people killed, 30 injured in a mass shooting in downtown Prague

A mass shooting in downtown Prague killed 10 people and injured about 30 others, and the person who opened fire also is dead, Czech police and the city's rescue service said Thursday

Ukraine ends year upset over stalemate with Russia, and anxious about aid

In between, there was a short-lived rebellion in Russia, a dam collapse in Ukraine, and the spilling of much blood on both sides of the conflict

China to keep up military pressure against Philippines as disputes escalate

Wang's comments follow China's mobilisation of its coast guard and maritime militia to block Philippine supply missions to support its soldiers and fishermen

S Korea orders Japanese cos to compensate wartime workers for forced labour

In two separate verdicts in 2018, the top South Korean court ordered Mitsubishi and Nippon Steel to compensate a total of 15 other Korean employees for forced labor