Hamas, Israel wrangle over ceasefire deal as death toll mounts in Gaza

Demonstrators have taken to the streets across Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas to mark International Women’s Day, with many demanding an end to gender-based violence and inequality. In cities like Buenos Aires, Argentina on Saturday, those warnings were particularly grave, as protesters railed against austerity plans put forth by President Javier Milei that they…

The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) says it has not been informed of plans reportedly being drawn up by the US military to withdraw its troops from Syria. SDF spokesman Farhad Shami made the comments hours after US media reported on the plan. The armed group – a key ally of the US-led coalition fighting…

“To the People of Gaza: A beautiful Future awaits, but not if you hold Hostages. If you do, you are DEAD! Make a SMART decision. RELEASE THE HOSTAGES NOW OR THERE WILL BE HELL TO PAY LATER!” These were not the words of some far-right provocateur lurking in a dark corner of the internet. They…

President-elect Donald Trump and some social media users and pundits blamed Los Angeles’ deadly fires on California Governor Gavin Newsom, saying the Democrat’s environmental policies enabled the blazes’ danger and wreckage. As of January 12, authorities counted at least 16 people dead, more than 14,000 hectares (35,000 acres) burned and thousands of structures damaged or…

Three Israelis, 183 Palestinians to be freed in latest Gaza ceasefire swap

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