World Leaders Express Hope and Relief After Gaza Deal
Leaders welcomed the agreement between Israel and Hamas, projecting optimism that an end to the war could be near.
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Live Updates: Israel and Hamas Agree to Hostage and Prisoner Exchange
Several details remained unclear, but officials indicated that the deal would involve a pullback of Israeli troops, the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza and the release of Israeli hostages as early as this weekend.
Footballer breaks neck in China after colliding with LED board
BEIJING: Togolese international footballer Samuel Asamoah broke his neck after colliding with a pitch-side advertising board during a domestic fixture in China, his club said, fearing he may be left paralysed. Video footage shows the 31-year-old being shoved by an opponent during a match on Sunday in China’s second-tier League One as they jostle for … Read more
Afghan foreign minister visits India to boost ‘economic ties’
Afghanistan’s Taliban foreign minister arrived in India on Thursday for talks aiming to foster economic ties with New Delhi in the first such visit by a leader of the Islamist group since it seized power in 2021. The six-day trip by Amir Khan Muttaqi highlights the Taliban’s efforts to spur engagement with regional powers to … Read more
Gauss unveils Europe’s first nuclear fusion power plant design
Gauss Fusion, a German technology company, said on Thursday it will hand over Europe’s first fusion power plant design to the German chancellery within ten days. Gauss Fusion CEO Milena Roveda was scheduled to present the design at a climate congress hosted by Germany’s BDI industry federation. The event comes just days after the German … Read more
man charged for starting LA fire that killed 12
A man was arrested in Florida on charges of intentionally igniting what would become California’s devastating Palisades Fire, which killed 12 people and wiped out a wealthy enclave of Los Angeles at the start of the year, the US Justice Department said on Wednesday. According to prosecutors, Jonathan Rinderknecht started a fire near a hiking trail … Read more
How did stalled talks turn into a deal between Israel and Hamas?
How did stalled talks turn into a deal between Israel and Hamas?
'Commodus Passage' featured in film 'Gadiator' opens in Italy
A once-secret passageway in the Colosseum, named after the fearsome ancient Roman emperor who features in the Hollywood blockbuster Gladiator, has opened to the public for the first time. The so-called Commodus Passage allowed emperors to enter the arena and watch gladiator fights and other spectacles without mixing with crowds. It was cut through the … Read more
Solano praises Pak players ahead of Asian Cup qualifier
Pakistan head coach Nolberto Solano praised his players’ commitment and passion ahead of their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifier against Afghanistan, saying many had overcome difficult circumstances to represent their country. “The players have worked very hard, and tomorrow is a very important day for us,” Solano said. “I believe the team will … Read more
London Film Festival kick-starts with Daniel Craig starrer
LONDON: Daniel Craig’s third outing as the charismatic detective Benoit Blanc in Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery opened the London Film Festival on Wednesday, kicking off 12 days of red carpets, screenings and talks with the likes of Oscar winners Daniel Day-Lewis and Chloe Zhao. Craig led co-stars including Glenn Close, Josh Brolin … Read more