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On Israel's "Tactical Pause" In Gaza, Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh Says This

On Israel's "Tactical Pause" In Gaza, Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh Says This

Reuters | Sunday June 16, 2024, Doha

Hamas' response to the latest Gaza ceasefire proposal is consistent with the principles put forward in US President Joe Biden's plan, the group's Qatar-based leader Ismail Haniyeh said in a televised speech on the occasion of Eid al-Adha.

Russian Prison Siege By ISIS Inmates Ends, Hostages Safe

Russian Prison Siege By ISIS Inmates Ends, Hostages Safe

Agence France-Presse | Sunday June 16, 2024, Moscow

Two prison officers have been taken hostage by Islamic State inmates in a jail in Rostov, southern Russia, the prison services announced Sunday.

Israel Announces "Tactical Pause" In South Gaza To Allow Aid Deliveries

Israel Announces "Tactical Pause" In South Gaza To Allow Aid Deliveries

Agence France-Presse | Sunday June 16, 2024, Palestinian Territories

Israel's military said Sunday it would "pause" fighting around a south Gaza route daily to facilitate aid deliveries, following months of warnings of famine in the besieged Palestinian territory.

Shoes Melted Due To Heat, 52-Year-Old Woman Runs 1,000 Km In 12 Days

Shoes Melted Due To Heat, 52-Year-Old Woman Runs 1,000 Km In 12 Days

NDTV News Desk | Sunday June 16, 2024

A 52-year-old ultramarathoner named Natalie Dau recently achieved a remarkable feat by running 1,000 kilometres across Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore in just 12 days.

Ahead Of Polls, Gaza A Test Of Loyalty For UK Muslims Towards Labour Party

Ahead Of Polls, Gaza A Test Of Loyalty For UK Muslims Towards Labour Party

Agence France-Presse | Sunday June 16, 2024, London

Gaza is a long way from the picturesque foothills of the Yorkshire Dales but the issue could swing UK general election races in northern England, with many local Muslims angry at Labour's stance.

Foreign-Born Giant Pandas Adapt To New Life In China

Foreign-Born Giant Pandas Adapt To New Life In China

Asian News International | Sunday June 16, 2024, Beijing

After years of charming millions of people around the world with their furry bodies and clumsy antics, foreign-born giant pandas are adapting to new lives in China.

Pakistani Man Forces Minor Daughter To Marry 72-Year-Old, Cops Rescue Bride

Pakistani Man Forces Minor Daughter To Marry 72-Year-Old, Cops Rescue Bride

Asian News International | Sunday June 16, 2024, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Police foiled an attempt to marry off a 12-year-old girl to a 72-year-old man in Charsadda town and arrested the groom, ARY News reported.

Pak Man Arrested For Selling Sacrificial Goats With Plastic Teeth: Report

Pak Man Arrested For Selling Sacrificial Goats With Plastic Teeth: Report

Asian News International | Saturday June 15, 2024, Karachi

Authorities in Karachi arrested a trader on Saturday for allegedly selling sacrificial goats with plastic teeth in the Gulberg Chowrangi area, as reported by ARY News.

Rare "Flesh-Eating Bacteria" That Can Kill In 2 Days Spreading In Japan

Rare "Flesh-Eating Bacteria" That Can Kill In 2 Days Spreading In Japan

Akemi Terukina, Bloomberg | Saturday June 15, 2024

A disease caused by a rare "flesh-eating bacteria" that can kill people within 48 hours is spreading in Japan after the country relaxed Covid-era restrictions.

New China Rules Allow Detention Of Foreigners In South China Sea, G7 Reacts

New China Rules Allow Detention Of Foreigners In South China Sea, G7 Reacts

Saturday June 15, 2024

New Chinese coast guard rules took effect Saturday, under which it can detain foreigners for trespassing in the disputed South China Sea, where neighbours and the G7 have accused Beijing of intimidation and coercion.

Explained: What Is Tsav 9, Hardline Israeli Group Sanctioned By US

Explained: What Is Tsav 9, Hardline Israeli Group Sanctioned By US

Edited by Samiran Mishra | Saturday June 15, 2024, New Delhi

The US today imposed sanctions on the far-right Israeli group Tsav 9 in response to the group's aggressive actions against humanitarian aid convoys destined for Gaza.

"He Could End This Today": US, NATO Slam Putin's Ukraine Peace Demands

"He Could End This Today": US, NATO Slam Putin's Ukraine Peace Demands

Agence France-Presse | Friday June 14, 2024, Brussels

The United States and NATO on Friday rejected Russian President Vladimir Putin's demands that Ukraine should withdraw from territory claimed by Moscow to end the Kremlin's invasion.

Putin's Peace Demands "Offensive To Common Sense": Ukraine Official

Putin's Peace Demands "Offensive To Common Sense": Ukraine Official

Agence France-Presse | Friday June 14, 2024, Kyiv

A senior Ukrainian aide on Friday dismissed conditions set out by Russian President Vladimir Putin for initiating peace talks, including the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from four regions partly occupied by Russia.

India To Send "High-Level" Delegation For Ukraine Summit: Zelensky

India To Send "High-Level" Delegation For Ukraine Summit: Zelensky

Reuters | Friday June 14, 2024

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said India would send a "high-level" delegation to an international summit in Switzerland on Ukraine this weekend after meeting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Italy on Friday.

Indonesian Minister Warns Of Shutting Down X Over Adult Content

Indonesian Minister Warns Of Shutting Down X Over Adult Content

Reuters | Friday June 14, 2024, Jakarta

Indonesia is prepared to shut down social media platform X if it does not comply with a regulation barring adult content, the country's communications minister said on Friday.

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