EXPLAINER Why did Israel break the ceasefire in Gaza? Israel resumed its relentless bombing of Gaza overnight on Tuesday, killing more than 400 people and sowing terror. A man carries the bloodstained, shrouded body of a child from Nasser Medical Complex morgue in Khan Younis, where relatives mourn their loss, on March 18, 2025 [Hani…
China scrutinising Hong Kong firm’s sale of Panama Canal ports China and Hong Kong condemn ‘bullying’ following deal struck amid US pressure. An aerial view of the Balboa Port in Panama City, Panama [File: Enea Lebrun/Reuters] Published On 18 Mar 202518 Mar 2025 China is scrutinising a deal struck by a Hong Kong company to…
Israeli army issues forced evacuation orders after deadly strikes on Gaza Orders issued after Israel launches deadly attacks on Gaza, shattering its ceasefire deal with Hamas. Video Duration 07 minutes 28 seconds play-arrow 07:28 ‘This isn’t a war, this is Israeli manipulation’: Israeli political commentator Published On 18 Mar 202518 Mar 2025 | Updated: a…
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, How the world is reacting to Israel’s wave of deadly attacks on Gaza Hamas says attacks ‘overturn’ ceasefire as families of Israeli captives accuse Netanyahu of ‘giving up on hostages’. Video Duration 07 minutes 28 seconds play-arrow 07:28 ‘This isn’t a war, this is Israeli manipulation’: Israeli political commentator Published On 18…
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK Israel resumes its war on us, the people of Gaza Maram Humaid writes about her family trying to come to grips with the nightmare of Israel restarting its war on Gaza. A girl carries a pile of blankets on her head after being displaced by Israeli attacks and fleeing Beit Hanoon in the…
In Pictures Hundreds killed as Israel launches air strikes across Gaza Israel unleashes a bombardment on Gaza, shattering the January ceasefire and spreading death and destruction. Relatives of the victims of an Israeli attack at al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City sit with their bodies. [Omar Al-Qattaa/AFP] Published On 18 Mar 202518 Mar 2025 Israel…
What Israel and Palestinian groups are saying about the deadly attacks Israel has launched a wave of air strikes across the Gaza Strip in its heaviest assault since the ceasefire in January. A woman cries while sitting in the rubble of her house, on March 18, 2025 [Eyad Baba/AFP] Published On 18 Mar 202518 Mar…
Scores of injured Palestinians have been rushed to hospital after Israel ended the Gaza ceasefire.
New Zealand thrash Pakistan again to go 2-0 up in T20 cricket series New Zealand’s Allen and Seifert blow away Pakistan’s bowling as hosts record a five-wicket win in Dunedin. New Zealand’s Tim Seifert struck five sixes in his 22-ball 45 in the second T20 against Pakistan in Dunedin, New Zealand, on March 18, 2025…
Israel has launched a deadly wave of airstrikes on Gaza, killing hundreds of Palestinians and ending the ceasefire.