
Israel intensifying Gaza strikes to press Hamas into freeing hostages, defence minister says
After two months of relative calm, Gazans were again fleeing for their lives after Israel effectively abandoned a ceasefire.
Fri Mar 21 2025
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[COLUMNIST] Israel’s violation of the ceasefire and its implications
Many Israelis now believe Netanyahu prolongs the war to evade prosecution and imprisonment
Fri Mar 21 2025

Congo rebels dismiss ceasefire calls, capture strategic town
The capture leaves the rebels in control of a road linking four eastern Congo provinces.
Fri Mar 21 2025

Ukraine ceasefire talks to resume Sunday in Jeddah: US Envoy
Talks on a ceasefire in Russia's war with Ukraine will continue on Sunday in the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah, United States (US) President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff has announced.
Wed Mar 19 2025

TIMELINE - Key events in the Israel-Gaza war
Israel launches heavy airstrikes on Gaza, breaking nearly two months of ceasefire without officially ending its truce with Hamas.
Wed Mar 19 2025

Israel warns more to come as airstrikes kill over 400 in Gaza after two months of truce
Strikes shatter months of relative calm since ceasefire began.
Wed Mar 19 2025

Zelenskiy calls for blocking Moscow's attempts to drag out war after Putin-Trump call
Zelenskiy says after a call between Putin and Trump that he would support the limited ceasefire proposal put forward by Putin.
Wed Mar 19 2025

Putin agrees to 30-day halt on energy facility strikes but no full Ukraine ceasefire
Ukraine backs a scaled-back deal requiring both sides to halt attacks on energy infrastructure for about a month.
Wed Mar 19 2025
Amer Hamidat, a grieving Palestinian father who lost his son, Khaled
The aid shutdown comes as Israel tries to pressure Hamas to extend the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal that's already expired.
It saw the release of Israeli hostages, including the bodies of those who died while being held by Hamas.
In the meantime, Palestinian families are also fighting their own battle to bring the bodies of their loved ones home.
It saw the release of Israeli hostages, including the bodies of those who died while being held by Hamas.
In the meantime, Palestinian families are also fighting their own battle to bring the bodies of their loved ones home.
Tue Mar 18 2025

Israeli military conducts strikes on Hamas targets in Gaza, army says
A senior Hamas official accused Israel of unilaterally overturning the ceasefire agreement.
Tue Mar 18 2025

Trump says he and Putin will discuss power plants, land in talks to end Ukraine war
Donald Trump is trying to win Vladimir Putin's support for a 30-day ceasefire proposal that Ukraine accepted last week.
Tue Mar 18 2025

Lebanon reports new Israeli violations of ceasefire agreement
Lebanese media reported new Israeli air and ground violations of a ceasefire agreement in southern Lebanon on Monday, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.
Mon Mar 17 2025

G7 calls on Russia to agree to Ukraine ceasefire - Joint Statement
The Group of Seven (G7) nations has urged Russia to agree to a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine, warning that further sanctions will be imposed if Moscow refuses, RIA Novosti reported.
Sat Mar 15 2025

Putin says he is in favour of 30-day ceasefire, but with nuances
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he is in favour of a 30-day ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict, proposed by the United States (US), but added that there will be nuances.
Fri Mar 14 2025

Hamas, Islamic Jihad discuss ceasefire implementation in Gaza
Hamas and Islamic Jihad discussed on Thursday the implementation of a ceasefire agreement, Israeli violations of the deal and developments on the resumption of talks with Israel.
Fri Mar 14 2025

Trump administration is pointing spy satellites at US border
Trump admin orders spy agencies to use satellites on US-Mexico border in crackdown on illegal immigration & drug cartels.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Musk says he will finish most of $1 trillion federal cost cuts within weeks
Elon Musk says he would finish most of the work to cut $1 trillion in federal spending when his tenure ends in as soon as 64 days.
Fri Mar 28 2025

US car buyers face higher prices, less choice under Trump's tariffs
Trump says tariffs will boost US production, but analysts warn theyll impact automakers' choices and raise costs for consumers.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Rohingya in Bangladesh face dire consequences if aid money drops, say UN agencies
UNHCR & IOM warn as they launch a joint appeal for food, education aid for Rohingya fleeing Myanmar violence for eight years.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Malaysia’s EPF Spotlighted in WEF Longevity Economy Report as global model for retirement reform
Malaysia gains WEF 2025 spotlight for leading inclusive, tech-driven retirement reforms amid global ageing challenges.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Amendment to Education Act: Reduce student dropout rate, increase enrolment
MOE adds a rule holding parents accountable for ensuring kids complete primary and secondary education.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Trump orders elimination of 'anti-American ideology' from Smithsonian institutions
The Republican president, in an executive order, directed that Vice President JD Vance undertake the action.
Fri Mar 28 2025

US Defense Secretary reaffirms 'ironclad commitment' to the Philippines
Pete Hegseth, Marcos Jr. reaffirm strong US-Philippines ties, stressing peace amid China's growing threats in the Indo-Pacific.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Myanmar junta declares state of emergency in multiple regions following strong earthquake
Ruling military says will make inquiries on the situation quickly and conduct rescue operations along with providing humanitarian aid.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Detention of South Sudan's VP Machar cancels peace deal, his party says
The U.N. peacekeeping mission in South Sudan called for restraint, saying the country stood on the brink of relapsing into widespread conflict.
Fri Mar 28 2025