Saturday, 17 May, 2025

International

Trump mulls relocating 1m Palestinians to Libya: Report

A new report has revealed that the administration of US President Donald Trump considered a proposal to permanently relocate up to one million Palestinians from Gaza to Libya. According to NBC News, which cited sources familiar with the matter, the idea was under “serious

Israel launches new Gaza offensive as at least 115 killed

Israeli air strikes have killed at least 115 Palestinians across Gaza since dawn on Saturday, as the military confirmed it had begun “preparations” for an expanded offensive. Gaza’s Health Ministry reported the rising death toll, while authorities in Houthi-controlled

Convicted serial killer executed in Florida

A 62-year-old man known as the “Cross-Country Killer” was executed by lethal injection in the southern US state of Florida on Thursday. Glen Rogers was put to death at 6:16 p.m. (2216 GMT) at the Florida State Prison in Raiford for the November 1995 murder of Tina Marie

Pakistan briefs diplomats on ceasefire, border personnel exchange with India

Pakistan's Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch briefed representatives of Islamabad-based diplomatic missions on the latest developments in relations with India, including progress on a recently announced ceasefire. According to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the

Imran Khan's sons appeal to Trump, int'l community for his release

Imran Khan’s sons have made an emotional appeal to former US President Donald Trump and the global community to press for their father’s release from prison in Pakistan, claiming he is being held in inhumane conditions. British nationals Suleman Khan, 28, and Qasim Khan,

Israel orders mass evacuation ahead of Gaza assault

In one of the most extensive evacuation orders since the start of the war, Israel has directed thousands of Palestinians to leave large areas of Gaza City, ahead of what the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) describes as "intensified strikes." Residents have been warned to evacuate

At Least 21 killed in highway crash in central Mexico

At least 21 people lost their lives in a tragic multi-vehicle crash on Wednesday morning along the Cuacnopalan-Oaxaca highway in Mexico’s central Puebla state, a local official confirmed. The deadly collision involved a cement tanker truck, a passenger bus, and a van. Samuel

Trump signals Syria policy shift after meeting Sharaa

US President Donald Trump has suggested his administration may explore normalizing relations with Syria, following a meeting with the country’s interim leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, in Riyadh.  The encounter marks a significant shift in U.S. policy, as Sharaa was formerly linked

Putin not attending Ukraine peace talks in Turkey

Russian President Vladimir Putin is not scheduled to attend peace talks on the war in Ukraine set to take place in Istanbul on Thursday, despite repeated calls from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for a direct meeting. According to a Kremlin statement, Russia’s delegation

Trump to lift Syria sanctions amid Middle East tour

President Donald Trump has declared the lifting of US sanctions on Syria, marking a significant foreign policy shift during his Middle East tour. Speaking at an investment forum in Riyadh, Trump emphasized that the decision would allow Syria "a chance at greatness," paving

Pakistan rejects Indian PM's 'provocative, inflammatory' remarks 

Pakistan on Tuesday (May 13) strongly rejected recent remarks by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling them “provocative and inflammatory.”  Islamabad warned that such statements could undermine regional peace and escalate tensions between the two countries.

Myanmar junta airstrike kills 22 at school

A Myanmar junta airstrike struck a school in Oe Htein Kwin village on Monday morning, killing 22 people, including 20 children, despite an ongoing ceasefire aimed at aiding recovery from a devastating earthquake. The attack occurred around 10:00 am (0330 GMT), approximately 100

Hamas releases US-Israeli soldier Edan Alexander

Hamas has released Edan Alexander, a dual US-Israeli national and soldier, amid efforts to revive ceasefire negotiations and end Israel’s blockade on Gaza. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) confirmed that it facilitated the transfer, sharing an image of

Heavy gunfire, clashes grip Tripoli after militia leader’s killing

Intense fighting erupted in Tripoli’s southern districts following the killing of Abdel Ghani al-Kikli, a powerful militia leader, prompting the United Nations to call for immediate de-escalation. Gunfire and explosions rang out across multiple neighborhoods late Monday, with

US and China agree to slash tariffs

The United States and China announced on Monday that they have reached an agreement to significantly reduce reciprocal tariffs, marking a major step toward ending a prolonged trade dispute that has unsettled global markets and disrupted economic stability. Following discussions in

Zelensky offers to meet Putin in Istanbul over ceasefire

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has publicly proposed a face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Istanbul on Thursday, signaling a potential turning point in the long-running conflict. “There is no justification for further bloodshed. I will be waiting

Hamas to free US-Israeli hostage amid ceasefire talks

Hamas has announced plans to release Edan Alexander, a 21-year-old Israeli-American soldier captured during the October 7 attacks, in a move aimed at advancing a potential ceasefire in Gaza and enabling humanitarian aid access. Alexander, believed to be the last surviving American

Thousands urge Gaza war halt in Tel Aviv, release of hostages

Thousands of Israelis gathered in central Tel Aviv on Saturday, demanding an immediate end to the war in Gaza and calling for the release of hostages still held in the enclave. According to Haaretz, the Hostages and Missing Families Forum staged its weekly protest at “Hostages

India, Pakistan trade accusations after announcing ceasefire

India and Pakistan exchanged blame for ceasefire violations just hours after declaring an agreement to end days of cross-border hostilities, marking their most serious confrontation in decades. Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said there had been “repeated violations”

Putin urges 'direct talks' with Ukraine over ceasefire

Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for direct negotiations with Ukraine, proposing a meeting on May 15, just hours after European leaders appealed to Moscow for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire. In a rare late-night address from the Kremlin, Putin said Russia was ready for