Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said, "We have to get it over with. We have to do something about Gaza," though he noted he had not been briefed on the latest in negotiations.
Israeli media report that an official in Jerusalem confirmed tonight that Israel has indeed received the response document from Hamas through the mediators, and that "its details are being studied." No further statement was made.
Elon Musk has threatened to challenge Republicans who backed Trump's spending bill, calling for a new party and criticizing excessive spending. Trump responded sharply, hinting at deportation. Some Republicans downplayed Musk's threats, while others warned it could divide the party, The H
At least 47 Palestinians were killed in airstrikes in Gaza as Israeli forces again targeted people waiting for food, while hospitals struggled to cope with the wounded, Al Jazeera reported, quoting hospital sources.
A UN official has raised alarm over Iran's arrest of hundreds of Afghan migrants accused of spying, with reports of abuse and lack of due process. UN experts, cited by Khaama Press, warn the situation may worsen amid Iran-Israel tensions and ongoing crackdowns on minorities and refugees.
Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) declared on Thursday that it is undertaking "a more careful evaluation" of this year's Kinmen-Xiamen Strait Crossing Swim, amid rising worries that the event might be canceled for the first time due to political strain, Focus Taiwan reported.
The death toll in the Lyari building collapse rose to 16 on Saturday as more bodies have been recovered under the debris, ARY news reported, citing a rescue official's statement.
Israel carried out drone strikes in southern Lebanon, killing one and injuring several, violating a ceasefire with Hezbollah. Attacks also hit Beirut and other towns. Lebanon's Health Ministry reported over 250 killed since November. Hezbollah refuses US pressure to disarm amid ongoing Israe
Former UK Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson called on Taiwan to abandon its diplomatic caution and assert itself more boldly on China on the international stage, as reported by Focus Taiwan.
At the Doha meeting, 29 countries and organizations pledged support for Afghanistan's anti-drug efforts, addiction treatment, and alternative livelihoods. The Islamic Emirate called it a step toward global engagement, with experts urging investment and support to fight drug trafficking and h
Local gold prices in the country are expected to maintain an upside bias in the second half of 2025, potentially moving from the current range of Rs 96,500-Rs 98,500 per 10 grams toward the psychologically significant Rs 1,00,000 mark, according to a report by ICICI Bank Global Markets.