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A Gaza family's journey home to the ruins

A Gaza family's journey home to the ruins

They express excitement about going home, plans for tough days ahead, and the fear and hardship endured during 15 months of war.
Sun Feb 09 2025
Congo's displaced fear violence, rape if they return home

Congo's displaced fear violence, rape if they return home

Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced by the surge in hostilities since the start of the year.
Sat Feb 08 2025
Bangladesh protesters torch ousted PM Hasina's father's home

Bangladesh protesters torch ousted PM Hasina's father's home

Protesters expresses their fury over Hasina's social media speech, which they viewed as a challenge to the newly formed interim government.
Thu Feb 06 2025
Chappell Roan takes home best new artist Grammy

Chappell Roan takes home best new artist Grammy

Chappell Roan, was nominated in six Grammy categories this year, including song of the year for "Good Luck, Babe!"
Mon Feb 03 2025
Families reunite in north Gaza as huge crowds return to smashed homes

Families reunite in north Gaza as huge crowds return to smashed homes

Thousands of displaced people returning from south are going back looking for surviving family members and whatever remains of their homes.
Thu Jan 30 2025
India sends navigation satellite into orbit on ISRO rocket in landmark launch

India sends navigation satellite into orbit on ISRO rocket in landmark launch

India successfully launched into orbit a new navigation satellite aboard a home-grown rocket.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Family's Chinese New Year celebration turns tragic as home catches fire

Family's Chinese New Year celebration turns tragic as home catches fire

The victims were trapped inside the house before being rescued by firefighters and suffered from breathing difficulties.
Wed Jan 29 2025
As Gazans return north, some Israelis near border fear another attack

As Gazans return north, some Israelis near border fear another attack

The sight of Gazans returning to the remains of their homes, left some Israelis in nearby communities worried about their future.
Wed Jan 29 2025
Gaza residents stream home to the north after hostage breakthrough

Gaza residents stream home to the north after hostage breakthrough

Many of those displaced have had to move several times as Israel designated parts of Gaza as humanitarian zones.
Tue Jan 28 2025
Consider This: Ceasefire in Gaza — Hope Among the Ruins

Consider This: Ceasefire in Gaza — Hope Among the Ruins

It’s been a little over a week since a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas has gone into effect in Gaza. But as displaced Palestinians prepare to return to homes that may no longer exist, aid agencies are racing to provide vital humanitarian assistance that was denied entry into Gaza for so long. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Datuk Dr Ahmad Faizal Mohd Perdaus, President of MERCY Malaysia.
Mon Jan 27 2025
Gaza residents start to return north as crossing opened after hostage breakthrough

Gaza residents start to return north as crossing opened after hostage breakthrough

The move brokered by Qatar and Egyptian mediators allows around 650,000 Palestinians in central and southern Gaza Strip to return to homes.
Mon Jan 27 2025
Trump says Jordan, Egypt should take in Palestinians from Gaza; Egypt and Jordan push back

Trump says Jordan, Egypt should take in Palestinians from Gaza; Egypt and Jordan push back

A Hamas official echoed long-standing Palestinian fears about being driven permanently from their homes.
Mon Jan 27 2025
Gazans' joy at ceasefire dims as they visit ruined homes, dig for the dead

Gazans' joy at ceasefire dims as they visit ruined homes, dig for the dead

Some Gazans cant recognise their homes and return to tents where they've sheltered for months, turning away from shattered neighborhoods.
Thu Jan 23 2025
Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan home from hospital days after knife attack by intruder

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan home from hospital days after knife attack by intruder

Saif Ali Khan had surgery after sustaining stab wounds to his spine, neck and hands, doctors said.
Wed Jan 22 2025
War-ravaged Gaza faces multi-billion dollar reconstruction challenge

War-ravaged Gaza faces multi-billion dollar reconstruction challenge

Rebuilding Gaza's shattered homes will take at least until 2040, but could drag on for many decades, according to a UN report.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Philippines kicks off election campaigning amid high-stakes political drama

Philippines kicks off election campaigning amid high-stakes political drama

The election for upper house will feature allies of Marcos and Duterte and will effectively decide half of the jurors in that Senate trial.
Tue Feb 11 2025
[OPINION] Educating families for a better dementia quality of life

[OPINION] Educating families for a better dementia quality of life

Studies suggest social support plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for dementia patients.
Tue Feb 11 2025
OpenAI CEO says board will reject Musk's $97 billion offer, the Information reports

OpenAI CEO says board will reject Musk's $97 billion offer, the Information reports

Sam Altman says the company's board of directors intends to make clear it has no interest in Elon Musk's "supposed bid".
Tue Feb 11 2025
US woman sues Tate brothers, accuses them of luring her into sex work

US woman sues Tate brothers, accuses them of luring her into sex work

The suit by the woman alleged that the brothers attempted to "bully and harass" her through the defamation case.
Tue Feb 11 2025
Trump raises tariffs on aluminum, steel imports in latest trade war salvo

Trump raises tariffs on aluminum, steel imports in latest trade war salvo

US President Donald Trump raises US aluminum tariffs to 25 pct, up from 10 pct, removing country exceptions and quota deals.
Tue Feb 11 2025
Arab states reject Trump plan for Gaza, Egypt foreign minister tells Rubio

Arab states reject Trump plan for Gaza, Egypt foreign minister tells Rubio

Egyptian Foreign Minister stresses the importance of expediting Gaza's reconstruction while Palestinians remained there.
Tue Feb 11 2025
South Korean teacher admits to stabbing girl to death, police say

South Korean teacher admits to stabbing girl to death, police say

The female teacher is in hospital for self-inflicted wounds and hasn't been arrested yet as police continue investigating, an official says.
Tue Feb 11 2025
Singapore to deport Iranian woman, Malaysian husband for role in terror-linked firm

Singapore to deport Iranian woman, Malaysian husband for role in terror-linked firm

Investigations found that the travel agency, was a front for an operation directed by a foreigner based overseas.
Tue Feb 11 2025
Trump says Palestinians would not have a right to return to Gaza

Trump says Palestinians would not have a right to return to Gaza

Trump says he could make a deal with Jordan and Egypt to take the displaced Palestinians.
Tue Feb 11 2025
Thaipusam: A symbol of perseverance, unity and sacrifice - PM

Thaipusam: A symbol of perseverance, unity and sacrifice - PM

Thaipusam is a testament to how society can unite in an atmosphere full of respect, togetherness and family, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Tue Feb 11 2025