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Israel to seize parts of Gaza as military operation expands

JERUSALEM/CAIRO: Israel announced a major expansion of military operations in Gaza on Wednesday, saying large areas of the enclave would…

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Hamas will not respond to Israel’s counter Gaza ceasefire proposal, official says

CAIRO: Hamas decided not to respond or engage with Israel’s counter-proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza, an official told Reuters…

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Myanmar’s military declares a ceasefire to ease quake relief as deaths pass 3,000

BANGKOK: Myanmar’s ruling military declared a temporary ceasefire in the country’s civil war Wednesday to facilitate relief efforts following a…

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Military confrontation ‘almost inevitable’ if Iran nuclear talks fail: French FM

PARIS: France’s foreign minister warned on Wednesday that a military confrontation with Iran would be “almost inevitable” if talks over…

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Israeli strikes hit Damascus, central Syria; monitor says 4 dead

DAMASCUS: Syrian state media said Israel struck near a defence research centre in Damascus and hit central Syria on Wednesday,…

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Shaken NATO allies to meet Trump’s top diplomat

BRUSSELS: Rattled US allies will press Secretary of State Marco Rubio Thursday to lay out Washington’s plans for NATO and…

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US not to impose visa restrictions on 40 countries, including Pakistan

WASHINGTON: The Trump administration has halted the proposed visa restrictions on citizens of more than 40 countries, including Pakistan. President…

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Warning of ‘generational’ floods as storms hit US Midwest and South

The National Weather Service warned on Thursday of “generational” floods in the southern and Midwestern United States, as storms ripped…

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Punjab deploys thermal imaging tech for satellite monitoring of forests

LAHORE: The Punjab government introduced thermal imaging technology for satellite surveillance of the province’s forests. This would mark a significant…

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WHO facing $2.5-bn gap even after slashing budget: report

GENEVA: The World Health Organisation is facing a gaping deficit this year and through 2027 following the US decision to…

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