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DEIR BALAH: Hamas has announced it is prepared to transfer governance of the Gaza Strip to a Palestinian technocratic committee, as long as the Rafah border crossing is fully reopened without restrictions in the coming days. Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem said on Wednesday that all administrative preparations for the handover have been completed, including governance…
A powerful winter storm has killed at least 38 people across 14 US states, as large parts of the central and eastern United States remain locked in snow, ice, and dangerously low temperatures, according to local authorities and media reports. The storm began developing on Friday and intensified over the weekend, spreading heavy snowfall and…
Kendall Jenner is embracing one of the internet’s longest-running jokes about her personal life and cashing in on it in a new betting commercial released ahead of Super Bowl 2026. The advert opens with Jenner lounging inside her luxury home, which she jokingly describes as “cursed,” referencing online claims that professional basketball players who date…
Bandung Barat, Indonesia: Search operations for 32 people still missing after a deadly landslide in Indonesia’s West Java province were disrupted by rain on Wednesday, according to the country’s disaster mitigation agency, as the death toll climbed to 34. The landslide struck Pasir Langu village in the Bandung Barat region early Saturday, after heavy rainfall…
Jolie’s recent comments and property decisions have fuelled speculation that the actress may relocate abroad once her children reach adulthood Angelina Jolie may be preparing to leave the United States, with recent remarks and real estate moves fuelling speculation that the Hollywood star plans to relocate abroad in the near future. The 50-year-old actress is…
Tehran / Washington: Iran on Tuesday issued an airspace warning over the Strait of Hormuz, announcing live-fire military drills near one of the world’s most critical oil shipping routes, as tensions with the United States continue to rise. Iran released a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) stating that live-fire military activity would take place from January…
London — A British court has convicted the father and stepmother of 10-year-old Sara Sharif of her murder, concluding one of the most disturbing child abuse cases in recent UK history. Sara Sharif was found dead at her family home in Woking, Surrey, in August 2023. A post-mortem examination revealed she had suffered prolonged and…
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is visiting China this week for talks aimed at resetting UK China relations and strengthening economic cooperation between the two countries. The trip is the first visit by a British prime minister to China since 2018, marking a significant moment in bilateral diplomacy. During the visit, Starmer is expected to…
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney isn’t backing down. On Tuesday, he firmly rejected White House claims that he apologised or softened his stance after delivering a scathing speech about American leadership at the World Economic Forum. Last week in Davos, Carney didn’t hold back. He told the global elite that the U.S.-led international system built…
