Middle East

Hamas releases video of two hostages calling for Gaza deal

GAZA STRIP, Palestinian Territories, April 27, 2024 (AFP) - Hamas's armed wing released video Saturday of two men held hostage…

Hamas says studying new Israeli truce proposal

By Jay DESHMUKH JERUSALEM, April 27, 2024 (AFP) - Hamas said it was studying on Saturday the latest Israeli counterproposal…

Iraqi female TikTok star shot dead: officials

BAGHDAD, April 27, 2024 (AFP) - A gunman on a motorbike shot dead a well-known Iraqi social media influencer known…

Leaders of 18 nations call on Hamas to release hostages

WASHINGTON, April 25, 2024 (AFP) - The leaders of the United States, Britain, France and more than a dozen other…

US House approves Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan aid, threatens TikTok

By Camille CAMDESSUS WASHINGTON, April 21, 2024 (AFP) - The US House of Representatives on Saturday approved long-delayed military aid…

Calls for calm after reported Israeli strike on Iran

TEHRAN, April 20, 2024 (AFP) - World leaders appealed for calm Friday after reported Israeli retaliation against Iran added to…

US embassy in Israel tells employees to limit movement

JERUSALEM, April 19, 2024 (AFP) - The United States embassy in Israel on Friday told its employees and their families…

Three Filipinos dead in UAE floods: officials

DUBAI, April 19, 2024 (AFP) - Three workers from the Philippines have died in heavy flooding in the United Arab…

IAEA says ‘no damage to Iran’s nuclear sites’

VIENNA, April 19, 2024 (AFP) - There has been no damage to Iranian nuclear sites following explosions Friday in the…

United States had advance warning of Israel attack on Iran: US media

WASHINGTON, April 19, 2024 (AFP) - The United States received advance notice of Israel's reported strike on Iran but did…

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