In a rare moment of cooperation, Russia and Ukraine have agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners of war each during their first direct talks in over three years. The meeting, held at Istanbul’s historic Dolmabahce Palace, brought together top officials from both countries, marking a small step forward despite no agreement on a ceasefire. Chaired by […]
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Trump acknowledges Gaza starvation amid rising civilian death toll in Israeli strikes
US President Donald Trump has acknowledged that “a lot of people are starving” in Gaza, as deadly Israeli airstrikes continue to devastate the besieged Palestinian territory. His comments came during a press briefing in Abu Dhabi, marking the end of his first foreign tour since starting his second presidential term. Trump’s statement follows growing global […]
Israeli airstrikes kill 120 Palestinians in 24 hours, UNICEF raises alarm over child deaths
GAZA – At least 120 Palestinians have been killed in the past 24 hours as Israel continues heavy airstrikes on Gaza, according to Gaza’s Civil Defense Agency. The strikes, which began at sunrise, have left entire neighborhoods in ruins and pushed the death toll of children killed in the last two days to 45. Hamas […]
Germany and Philippines sign new defense deal amid South China sea tensions
Germany and the Philippines have signed a new defense cooperation agreement as Manila continues to strengthen international partnerships in response to rising tensions in the South China Sea. The deal was signed in Berlin on Wednesday by Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro and his German counterpart Boris Pistorius. According to the Philippine defense ministry, the […]
New US-backed group to begin aid deliveries in Gaza within weeks
A newly formed group, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, announced it will start delivering life-saving aid to Gaza before the end of May. Backed by the United States, the group includes U.S. military veterans, former aid coordinators, and security experts, and aims to provide relief to civilians suffering from severe food and medicine shortages. According to […]
Saudi Arabia aims to make tourism as big as oil by 2030, says tourism minister
Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Minister Ahmed Al-Khateeb has announced that the kingdom is working to make tourism as vital to its economy as oil by 2030. Speaking at the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum in Riyadh, he highlighted how the country is being recognized globally for its stunning mountain ranges, Red Sea islands, and rich hospitality culture. Since […]
Google unveils first ‘G’ logo redesign in 10 years with bold gradient look
Google has refreshed its iconic “G” logo for the first time in nearly a decade, replacing the solid color blocks with a smooth and modern gradient. The updated design blends Google’s familiar red, yellow, green, and blue tones into a more fluid and dynamic look, giving the logo a fresh visual identity. The original version […]
Over 100 dead as floods devastate village in Eastern DR Congo
KINSHASA – More than 100 people have lost their lives after heavy flooding hit Kasaba village near Lake Tanganyika in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, local officials confirmed. The disaster struck as the country continues to face violence from the M23 rebel offensive. According to Samy Kalodji, administrator of Fizi territory in South Kivu province, […]
Sajid Sadpara scales world’s 7th highest peak without oxygen
(Web Desk) — Renowned Pakistani mountaineer Sajid Ali Sadpara has successfully climbed Dhaulagiri, the world’s seventh-highest mountain, without using supplemental oxygen — a rare and impressive feat in high-altitude climbing. Standing at 8,167 meters, Dhaulagiri is located in north-central Nepal and is considered one of the most dangerous peaks due to its steep slopes and […]
Google to pay $1.38 billion in landmark Texas privacy settlement
Tech giant Google has agreed to pay $1.375 billion to settle two major privacy lawsuits filed by the US state of Texas. The lawsuits accused the company of unlawfully collecting and storing users’ personal data without proper consent. Filed in 2022 by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the lawsuits alleged that Google secretly tracked users’ […]