Israel's aid blockade deepens hunger in Gaza: UNIndia, Pakistan trade fire along Kashmir borderFrancis's funeral to be grand farewell to 'pope of the poor'FBI arrests judge in immigration showdownIstanbul’s Tulip Festival is back showcasing largest floral carpetBy TRT World

ICC judges ordered to review Israel's challenge of jurisdictionUN urges ‘maximum restraint’ in Pakistan-India tensionZelenskyy: Russia hit Kiev with North Korean missilesUS officials admit: No warrant for Khalil arrestTürkiye’s AI momentum gains global recognitionBy TRT World

6.2 magnitude earthquake rattles Istanbul during national eventIOM: 90% of Gaza homes severely damaged, destroyedBenin confirms 54 soldiers killed in attackThousands gather at St. Peter’s Basilica for Pope Francis funeralCannes to pay tribute to Palestinian photojournalist Fatima HassounaBy TRT World

Deadly shelling rocks Sudan's Al FasherUS air strikes hit Yemen again, say HouthisIsrael deletes condolences for Pope FrancisAnkara condemns Kashmir attackTürkiye marks National Sovereignty and Children's DayBy TRT World

Gaza authorities warn against rumours of Palestinian exodusIsraeli opposition calls for Netanyahu's exitRussia resumes strikes on Ukraine after Easter truceHarvard University sues Trump admin over funding freezeCPJ issues safety advisory for journalists travelling to USBy TRT World

Israeli carnage continues as Palestinian death toll risesThousands rally in Istanbul to protest Israel’s war on GazaSecond Signal chat sparks concerns over leaks in US againTrump hopes Ukraine and Russia reach a deal this weekSyria receives first wheat shipment after Assad's fallBy TRT World

Israeli air strikes kill 35 Palestinians across GazaIsraeli troops in Gaza hit by deadly Palestinian resistance ambushIndia Muslims protest against changes to waqf lawsIran, US make 'good progress' in Tehran nuclear talksPutin declares Easter ceasefire, Zelenskyy claims otherwiseBy TRT World

* Israel bombs homes and tents in besieged Gaza"Israel has killed at least seven more Palestinians in nighttime strikes on a home and tents for the displacement across Gaza.Four people, including two children and a girl, were killed in a strike on a tent for the displaced in the Al-Mawasi area in western Khan Younis in southern Gaza.One person was …

US kills at least 38 in Yemen port strike Israel kills 10 Palestinians in besieged GazaSaudi defence minister visits Tehran ahead of Iran-US nuclear talksCasualties in Florida university mass shootingUS judge rules Google digital ad network illegal monopolyBy TRT World

Israel kills at least 34 Palestinians across Gaza"At least 34 Palestinians were killed in Israeli air strikes across besieged Gaza as Israel continued its attacks despite international calls for a ceasefire.In one of the latest attacks, the Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis received 10 bodies along with an unspecified number of wounded, including wome…

Gaza ministry says Israel killed 1,400+ medical personnel, kidnapped 360 others amid genocide"The Health Ministry in Gaza has announced that over 1,400 medical personnel have been killed in Israeli attacks since October 2023, with 360 others still detained by Israeli forces.The ongoing war has claimed more than 62,000 Palestinian lives—mostly women…

Hamas, Israel truce talks intensify over Gaza"Ceasefire negotiations have intensified as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cites ""intense talks,"" amidst rising public outcry over his decision to resume bombing in Gaza.Hamas has confirmed that it received the proposal through Egypt and is reviewing a new truce and prisoner swap deal.Howeve…

Israeli strike on Gaza hospital ‘ugliest form of genocide’: PalestinePalestine has denounced an Israeli air strike on the al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City as “one of the ugliest forms of genocide”.An Israeli warplane fired two missiles into the al-Ahli Arab Hospital, causing damage to the facility, which serves over a million Palestinians in nort…

* Israel bombs Gaza's Al-Ahli Baptist HospitalIsraeli military has carried out air strikes on the Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital in the central besieged Gaza.The attack destroyed the hospital's admissions and emergency building, which was hit by two missiles. The Gaza Media Office said Israel committed another horrific crime by bombing the hospital, whic…

Ceasefire shattered, Gaza turns hellish: UNRWA chiefUS, Iran to hold key nuclear talks amid mistrustJudge permits US deportation case against pro-Palestine Columbia studentNearly 10K cases of sexual violence against children in DRC: UNErdogan vows Türkiye's regional role, vision for peaceful futureBy TRT World

Israel kills eight more Palestinians in Gaza bombardmentIsrael's brutal war on Gaza continues with fresh air strikes targeting the Al-Farra family home in the Sheikh Nasser area of Khan Younis, killing at least eight Palestinians and injuring several others, according to reports. Children are believed to be among the victims.Meanwhile, rescue teams…

Israel's bloodbath in Gaza continues At least 38 Palestinians have been killed, including women and children, and scores wounded in Israeli air strikes on a residential building in Al Shujaiah neighbourhood in Gaza City, as Tel Aviv's deadly onslaught on the enclave continued unabated.At least eight women and eight children are among the victims, w…

Israel's bloodbath in Gaza continues At least 38 Palestinians have been killed, including women and children, and scores wounded in Israeli air strikes on a residential building in Al Shujaiah neighbourhood in Gaza City, as Tel Aviv's deadly onslaught on the enclave continued unabated.At least eight women and eight children are among the victims, w…

UN chief calls Gaza a 'killing field', condemns Israel for aid blockadeUN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned the suffering caused by Israeli war in Gaza, calling it “a killing field” and holding Tel Aviv responsible for blocking humanitarian aid and neglecting its obligations under international law.Speaking to journalists, Guterres s…

US and Israel discuss Gaza, hostages at White HouseIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced fresh hostage release negotiations for besieged Gaza in a White House meeting with US President Donald Trump.Trump, on the other hand, reiterated his controversial idea of ethnic cleansing and US takeover of Palestinian territory during the same m…

Gaza media office: 490 children killed by Israeli forces in 20 daysIsraeli forces have killed 490 Palestinian children in Gaza over the past 20 days, according to the media office in Gaza. Describing the attacks as “one of the most horrific crimes against humanity in modern times,” the office said Israel continues to carry out brutal massacres, wit…

* Israel has killed 17,000 children in Gaza* Israel launches new attacks in southern Gaza* Myanmar earthquake toll tops 3,000 * DRC govt met M23 rebels in Qatar* UK slams Israel for denying entry to British lawmakersBy TRT World

* Israel expands ground invasion in GazaIsrael has announced the launch of a new ground invasion in Gaza, with rescuers saying military attacks had killed many people across the Palestinian territory.Simultaneously, Israel has escalated attacks on Lebanon and Syria, with a strike in south Lebanon, killing a Hamas commander.Defence Minister Israel K…

Qatar refutes claims of paying to disrupt Israel-Hamas negotiationsQatar condemned and rejected allegations that it made "financial payments" to undermine efforts by Egypt and mediators in talks between Hamas and Israel for a ceasefire in Gaza.It affirmed that "these allegations are baseless and serve only the agendas of those who seek to sabotage …

Trump escalates global trade war with new 'Liberation Day' tariffs"US President Donald Trump has unveiled a sweeping new ""Liberation Day"" tariffs in a decision that is billed to escalate a devastating global trade war.He announced plans for sweeping tariffs on Wednesday, saying ""our country has been looted, pillaged, raped, plundered"" by other …

Bombardment intensifies in Gaza as Israel strikes shelter and homeIsrael’s latest raids in Gaza have left three more Palestinians dead and several others wounded, bringing the death toll during the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr to 13.Air strikes hit a shelter in Deir al-Balah and an evacuated home in Khan Younis, while artillery and naval fire adde…

Gaza suffers as children and aid workers killed in Israeli bombardment"Tragedy deepens in Gaza as at least 322 children have been killed and 609 wounded in the past 10 days, UNICEF reports, after Israel resumed attacks.""Children have again been plunged into deadly violence,"" warns UNICEF’s Catherine Russell.Separately, Gaza's media office confirm…

Gaza mourns as Israeli strikes target Palestinians on Muslim holiday"Tragedy strikes Palestinians during the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr in Gaza.At least 33 Palestinians, including 13 children, were killed in Israeli air strikes, with many more wounded.In a holiday message, the Palestinian resistance group Hamas condemned the attacks as ""brutal …

Hamas accepts ceasefire proposal from Egypt and Qatar"The Palestinian resistance group Hamas has accepted a ceasefire proposal from Egypt and Qatar, urging Israel not to obstruct the plan.The leader of Hamas in Gaza, Khalil al-Hayya, announced the decision on Eid al-Fitr, a holiday following the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, emphasising their commi…

Israel strikes Beirut for first time since Lebanon ceasefire"An unprecedented Israeli air strike hit south Beirut, marking the first such attack since the ceasefire reached in November with Hezbollah. Lebanese officials confirmed the strike. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to ""strike everywhere"" in Lebanon against perceived threat…

Hamas makes peace efforts despite Israel 's Gaza bloodbath Israel has killed at least 29 Palestinians in fresh air strikes on besieged Gaza amid its carnage on the blockaded enclave. Meanwhile, Palestinian sources close to Hamas have said that talks were underway between the resistance group and mediators from Egypt and Qatar to revive a ceasefire …

Israeli kills 28 more Palestinians in Gaza"At least 28 more Palestinians have been killed in Israeli air strikes across Gaza as attacks targeted residential homes and civilians.Israel launched an aerial offensive on Gaza on March 18, killing at least 830 people and wounding nearly 1,800. The assault shattered a January ceasefire, displacing 124,000…

Syria calls for international probe after deadly Israeli bombingIsrael threatens to occupy more Gaza landUkraine ceasefire talks in Riyadh conclude without breakthroughTrump signs executive order to overhaul US electionsDeadly South Korea wildfires cause unprecedented damageBy TRT World

Israel's genocide of Palestinians in Gaza continuesIsrael kills two more journalists in GazaIsrael detains Oscar-winning Palestinian filmmakerTrump signs order imposing tariffs on countries importing oil from VenezuelaSouth Korea, Japan battle deadly wildfiresBy TRT World

Israel continues to expand its ground invasion of GazaIsraeli siege pushes Gaza closer to ‘acute hunger crisis’: UNRWASouth Korea court strikes down prime minister's impeachmentSudan’s army advances in central KhartoumTalks in Saudi Arabia with US constructive: UkraineBy TRT World

Israel launches more strikes on LebanonCanada's PM Carney expected to announce snap electionsThree killed and 15 injured in New Mexico mass shootingSyrian security forces arrest brigadier general close to Assad's brotherTürkiye condemns 'heinous attack' at mosque in NigerBy TRT World

UN reports record Israeli barricades in occupied Palestinian territoryUS dodges questions after Israeli minister calls for Gaza annexationJapan, China, South Korea agree to boost cooperation Over 100,000 people fled from DRC to neighbouring countries: UNTürkiye supports US-led peace talks between Russia, Ukraine — Fidan…

Amnesty slams EU’s 'shameful' stance on Gaza"Amnesty International has condemned the European Council’s latest position on Gaza, calling it a “shameful attempt” to justify Israeli attacks while failing to denounce air strikes and blocked aid. Amnesty’s Eve Geddie blasted EU leaders for their “selective compassion,” saying their refusal to hold Isra…

Israeli army begins ground invasion to occupy Netzarim, bisect GazaGaza enters famine phase as Israel blocks aidArmenia’s Pashinyan ‘ready’ to sign peace deal with AzerbaijanBosnia issues arrest warrant for separatist leaders of Republika SrpskaCanada explores European defence options to reduce reliance on US…

Israel again kills hundreds of Palestinians in 'horrifying' war"Israeli air strikes on besieged Gaza have killed at least 404 Palestinians, including 150 children, a Geneva-based rights group reported as Benjamin Netanyahu decides to resume his war on enclave.The Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor also reported hundreds of wounded Palestinians.Separatel…

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Houthis vow to attack US warships, carriers"Yemen’s Houthi leader Abdul Malik al Houthi vowed to intensify attacks in response to US military operations, warning that drones and missiles will target American warships and aircraft carriers. Speaking in a video statement, al Houthi declared they would respond to escalation with escalation and accused…

* Netanyahu orders prep for ceasefire talks under US proposalIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a meeting with a delegation that returned from Qatar to discuss ceasefire negotiations in Gaza.At the end of the meeting that included ministers and security officials, Netanyahu ordered preparations for negotiations under a proposal by US Pr…

Hamas says won't renegotiate Gaza truce dealRubio declares South African ambassador to US persona non grataPutin calls on Ukrainian troops in Kursk to surrenderCanada's new PM Carney says his country will never be part of USSpaceX launches replacement crew, paving way for stuck astronauts' returnBy TRT World

Hamas warns of attempts to undermineGaza ceasefire Jewish protesters in US flood Trump Tower over student arrestQatar steps in to ease Syria’s energy crisisTürkiye offers to help rebuild war-torn UkraineTrump's trade war sparks North American backlashBy TRT World

Israeli army chief admits paying 'heavy price' in GazaSyrian president issues decree to establish National Security CouncilPutin urges troops to 'fully liberate' Kursk from UkrainePeace talks between DRC, M23 rebels to start March 18 — AngolaTürkiye's anti-ship missile Atmaca successfully hits target…

US envoy Witkoff starts talks in Qatar as Israel proposes truce extension"US presidential envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, has begun talks in Qatar to push for progress on releasing Israeli captives amid a proposal by Tel Aviv to extend a ceasefire deal in besieged Gaza for 60 days, Israel's public broadcaster KAN reported. The first 42-da…

US court halts Trump’s bid to deport pro-Palestine activist"A US federal judge has temporarily blocked the deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestine activist and permanent resident, following his weekend arrest. The judge ruled that Khalil could not be removed from the US until further notice and scheduled a court hearing for Wednesday. Khalil…

Hamas blames Netanyahu for derailing Gaza truce"Palestinian resistance group Hamas accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of obstructing the Gaza ceasefire deal for his political gains.Hamas official Izat al-Rishq warned that Netanyahu's actions are a waste of time and an attempt to manipulate the captives' fate.Meanwhile, Israeli tanks …