Category: Global News
India’s Virat Kohli scores 49th ODI century, equals Tendulkar’s record
Kohli completes his record-equalling 49th ODI hundred in the ICC Cricket World Cup match against South Africa.
Tens of thousands march in US for Gaza ceasefire
The United States has resisted calls to support a ceasefire despite the soaring death toll.
Afghan opium poppy cultivation plunges by 95 percent under Taliban: UN
The restriction on poppy cultivation has decimated a key trade for hundreds of thousands of farmers and labourers.
Girl cries for help under rubble of her destroyed home in Gaza
A Palestinian girl is pleading for help from under the rubble of her destroyed home in Gaza.
Israel-Hamas war: List of key events, day 30
As the conflict between Israel and Hamas enters its 30th day, these are the main developments.
Abbas joins Arab leaders in calling for Gaza truce in meeting with Blinken
US secretary of state meets Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah as mounting Gaza toll angers Arabs.
Blinken rejects push by Arab states for immediate Gaza ceasefire
He added Israel should be taking "every possible measure" to prevent civilian casualties.
In Israel’s Eilat, residents fear war from the north and south
People who have evacuated to the southern Israeli port hunker down and wait for war to reach them.
Singapore’s Lee Hsien Loong says he will step down as early as next year
Singaporean leader says he will hand the reins to deputy Lawrence Wong as soon as November 2024.
Analysis: Israel’s ground war in Gaza could get much bloodier
The bloodier, and likely more protracted stage of the war, will likely include Israeli forays into Hamas tunnels.