International

November 13, 2023 1:37 PM

EU top diplomat urges Israeli restraint, medical evacuations in Gaza Strip

The EU's top diplomat on Sunday called for immediate pauses to the fighting in the Gaza Strip to enable the evacuation of hospital patients who require urgent medical care, saying the bloc was gravely concerned about the humanitarian crisis there. "These hostilities are severely impacting ho...

November 13, 2023 1:19 PM

Russian naval ships call at Bangladesh port after 50 years

A Russian Pacific Fleet Squadron has called at Chattogram Port of Bangladesh for the first time after 50 years. The Embassy of Russia in Bangladesh shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, “The Russian Pacific Fleet Squadron is visiting the Chattogram Port, which is a huge milestone for Russia-B...

November 13, 2023 11:27 AM

Biden, Qatari Emir discuss Gaza, agree all hostages must be released

U.S. President Joe Biden spoke on Sunday with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani about developments in Gaza and "urgent ongoing efforts" to secure the release of hostages being held by the Hamas militant group, the White House said. Biden "unequivocally" condemned the holding o...

November 13, 2023 11:08 AM

Zelenskiy tells Ukrainians to prepare for Russian winter onslaught

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warned Ukrainians on Sunday to prepare for new waves of Russian attacks on infrastructure as winter approached and said troops were anticipating an onslaught in the eastern theatre of the war. A military spokesman said Russian attacks on the shattered eastern tow...

November 13, 2023 9:36 AM

Dubai celebrates Diwali with a burst of Indian vibes

The City of Dubai transformed into a vibrant sea of colors as the Festival of Lights, Diwali, lit up the skies of Dubai, bringing an unmistakable Indian vibe to the city's skyline. The air was filled with excitement as the night sky became a canvas for dazzling fireworks, adding an extra layer ...

October 6, 2025 2:45 PM

Largest Gaza hospital ‘not functioning’ amid Israeli assault

The largest hospital in Gaza has ceased to function and fatalities among patients are rising, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Sunday, as a blistering Israeli assault continues in the Hamas-controlled strip. Hospitals in the north of the Palestinian enclave, including the ...