Israel orders Rafah evacuation as it continues bombardment of Gaza The latest forced evacuation orders come as Israel ramps up its military operation in Gaza after breaking the ceasefire. Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli attack on a house in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, March 31, 2025 [Hatem Khaled/Reuters] Published On…
In Pictures Eid al-Fitr celebrations around the world Muslims are celebrating Eid al-Fitr, a festive holiday marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. Palestinians attend Eid al-Fitr holiday celebrations by the Dome of the Rock shrine in the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem. [Mahmoud Illean/AP Photo] Published On 31 Mar 202531 Mar 2025…
The leader of France’s far-right National Rally party Marine Le Pen has been given four years in jail.
News Ukraine’s women wage war on Russia as mothers, breadwinners and soldiers The conflict has transformed the role of women by catapulting them into army ranks and positions of authority. Video Duration 11 minutes 29 seconds play-arrow 11:29 Can Ukraine and Russia realistically reach peace? By John T PsaropoulosPublished On 31 Mar 202531 Mar 2025 Last…
Muslims around the world have been holding prayers to mark the festival of Eid al-Fitr after the end of Ramadan.
Rescuers race the clock as Myanmar earthquake death toll climbs past 1,700 Three days after devastating quake, rescue teams lacking equipment to sift through the debris and help survivors. Rescuers work at the site of a building that collapsed, in the aftermath of a strong earthquake, in Mandalay, Myanmar, March 30, 2025 [Stringer/Reuters File Photo]…
Netanyahu nominates new Israeli spy chief despite court order Israeli PM is still trying to push firing of Ronen Bar, former head of Shin Bet security agency, past Supreme Court. Protesters rally against the resumption of fighting in Gaza and the dismissal of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, Tel Aviv, Israel, March 22 (File: EPA)…
EXPLAINER Why is Trump ‘very angry’ with Putin and who will secondary tariffs hurt? Putin’s refusal to accept Zelenskyy’s legitimacy has upset Trump. His threatened sanctions could unsettle oil markets. Video Duration 08 minutes 26 seconds play-arrow 08:26 Trump threatens bombing Iran over nuclear deal, more tariffs on Russia for delaying Ukraine talks By Sarah ShamimPublished…
‘This is our home’: D-day for Afghans facing Pakistan deportation Hundreds of thousands of Afghans who have lived in Pakistan for decades face deportation from April 1. They’re being asked to leave behind the only home they’ve known. Mohammad Laal Khan (left) and his mother Guldana Bibi have been living in Islamabad since the early…
Musk hands $1m cheques to voters in Wisconsin judicial race Race for state Supreme Court seat most expensive in US history as billionaire pushes to prevent challenges to Trump’s agenda. Elon Musk presents a cheque for $1m to a man during a town hall on Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Green Bay, Wisconsin [File:Jeffrey Phelps/AP]…