Islam Makhachev retains lightweight belt against Renato Moicano at UFC 311 In an epic, action-filled bantamweight title match, Merab Dvalishvili defends his title against Umar Nurmagomedov. Islam Makhachev of Russia celebrates his victory by submission over Renato Moicano of Brazil, not pictured, in a lightweight title fight during UFC 311 at Intuit Dome in Inglewood,…
Israeli PM says the ceasefire in Gaza will not begin until Hamas releases the names of the first phase captives.
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel has a right to continue military operations in Gaza.
TikTok goes dark for US users ahead of Trump’s inauguration The ban follows months of legal battles and heightened scrutiny over the popular app’s Chinese ownership. US President-elect Donald Trump has said he is thinking about giving TikTok a 90-day extension [File: Antonin UTZ and Seth Wenig/AFP] Published On 19 Jan 202519 Jan 2025 Millions…
Palestinians in Gaza desperate to travel abroad for life-saving treatment Palestinians await ceasefire and the reopening of the Rafah crossing to get the crucial medical treatment they need to survive. Raghd al-Farra sustained multiple injuries following an airstike in July, and is hoping to be allowed to leave Gaza for treatment [Mohamed Solaimane/Al Jazeera] By Mohamed…
BREAKINGBREAKING, Netanyahu says Gaza ceasefire won’t start until Hamas gives captives list Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu [File: Maya Alleruzzo/AP] Published On 19 Jan 202519 Jan 2025 Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has ordered the Israeli military not to begin the ceasefire in Gaza, scheduled to start at 8:30 am (0630 GMT) until Hamas issues the…
Trump admin to launch immigration raids on day one amid deportation push Several large cities are reportedly expected to be hit by Trump’s immigration authorities shortly after inauguration. Tom Homan, President-elect Donald Trump’s appointee for ”””””””””””””””’border czar’, speaks before a visit by Trump during the AmericaFest 2024 conference sponsored by conservative group Turning Point USA…
News South Korea’s impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol, formally arrested A court in Seoul grants request for an arrest warrant, saying there was ‘concern’ that Yoon could ‘destroy evidence’. A photo of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol arriving at the Corruption Investigation Office a few hours earlier is shown during a news broadcast on…
Israel must withdraw from Lebanon by January 26 deadline: President Aoun Lebanon’s new president’s comments come after the UN chief called on Israel to end its ‘occupation’ of southern Lebanon. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres meets with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the presidential palace, in Baabda, Lebanon January 18, 2025 [Mohamed Azakir/Reuters] Published On…
Israel-Hamas ceasefire: What do we know about the captives held in Gaza? There are believed to be about 100 Israeli captives still being held in Gaza, including soldiers and civilians. Images of Israeli captives, who were kidnapped during the October 7, 2023 attack, hang from a tree at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, Israel, January…