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Israeli cabinet ratifies Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal with Hamas
Israel’s government ratified a ceasefire with the Palestinian militant group Hamas on Friday, clearing the way to suspend hostilities in Gaza within 24 hours and free Israeli hostages held there within 72 hours after that.
The Israeli…
7.4 magnitude earthquake hits southeast Philippines, tsunami advisory issued
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake has struck off the southeastern coast of the Philippines, according to the US Geological Survey, with local authorities warning dangerous tsunami waves could be generated.
The quake struck off the eastern side…
Nobel Peace Prize winner to be announced, in a year overshadowed by Trump
The winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize will be announced on Friday, in a year overshadowed by a months-long campaign by U.S. President Donald Trump to win what is arguably the world’s most prestigious award.
Trump has been outspoken…
US ends universal Covid-19 vaccine recommendation, leaves decision to patients
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has implemented recommendations from a newly appointed panel of vaccine advisers. The agency will no longer recommend Covid-19 vaccinations for all Americans, leaving the decision to…
Israelis mark 2 years since October 7 Hamas attacks
Israel marks the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attack on Tuesday, as Hamas and Israeli negotiators hold indirect talks to end the two-year war in Gaza under a US proposed peace plan.
Two years ago to the day, at the close of…
Indians lead drop in US university visas
The United States issued nearly one-fifth fewer student visas in August following a crackdown by President Donald Trump, led by a steep drop for India which was overtaken by China as top country of origin, data showed Monday.
The United…
Gold set to become Australia’s second-biggest resource earner
Australia said on Tuesday it expected gold to become its second most valuable resource export after iron ore this financial year, dislodging liquefied natural gas, as concerns over geopolitical instability fuel demand for the safe-haven…
Putin praises Trump but warns supplies of US long-range missiles to Ukraine will badly hurt ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned the United States that supplies of long-range missiles to Ukraine will seriously damage relations between Moscow and Washington but will not change the situation on the battlefield, where the Russian…
Drone sightings disrupt Munich airport, halt flights and impact thousands
Germany’s Munich airport said early on Friday that drone sightings on Thursday evening had forced air traffic control to suspend operations, leading to the cancellation of 17 flights and disrupting travel for nearly 3,000 passengers.…
Philippines quake death toll rises to 69, official says
The death toll from a 6.9-magnitude earthquake that hit the central Philippines has risen to 69, a disaster official said on Wednesday as the government mobilised agencies to search for survivors and restore power and water supplies.
In…