US in hurry for nuclear deal

The United States wants a nuclear agreement “as soon as possible”, Iran said after rare talks yesterday, as US President Donald Trump threatens military action if they fail to reach a deal.

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Nations agree ‘in principle’ to tackle future pandemics

Members of the World Health Organization are close to a deal on a treaty to prepare for future pandemics, sources involved in the talks told Reuters on Saturday, with a WHO spokesperson saying discussions had been paused until Tuesday.

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Iran, US start high-stakes talks under shadow of regional conflict

Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi was leading Iran's delegation while the talks on the US side -- the first during Trump's tenure in the White House -- were being handled by his Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff

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Israel expands offensive in Gaza

Israel yesterday announced that its military had completed the takeover of a new corridor in southern Gaza, advancing its efforts to seize large parts of the war-battered Palestinian territory.

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Hamas official says delegation to reach Cairo Saturday for Gaza truce talks

The delegation will be led by the group's chief negotiator Khalil al-Hayya

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Hamas expects 'real progress' in Cairo talks to end Gaza war

The meeting between Hamas and Egyptian mediators come amid ongoing violence in Gaza

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UN to cut humanitarian operations office staff by 20%

It will reduce about 2,600 staff

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Hundreds of flights cancelled as strong winds sweep northern China

The powerful winds stemmed mainly from a cold vortex system formed over Mongolia

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Trump ends protected status for thousands of Afghans, Cameroonians

An estimated 14,600 Afghans eligible for Temporary Protected Status will now lose it in May

Gaza 'hell on earth' as hospital supplies running out, warns head of Red Cross

No new humanitarian supplies have entered the Palestinian enclave since Israel blocked the entry of aid trucks on March 2

Over 100 killed after heavy rain hits India, Nepal

More than 100 people have died since Wednesday after unseasonably heavy rain lashed parts of India and Nepal, officials said yesterday, as the weather department predicted more rain for the region.

US tariffs to hurt poor nations

China’s Commerce Minister Wang Wentao told the head of the World Trade Organization that US tariffs will “inflict serious harm” on poor nations, according to a ministry statement released yesterday.

1h ago

Israel expands offensive in Gaza

Israel yesterday announced that its military had completed the takeover of a new corridor in southern Gaza, advancing its efforts to seize large parts of the war-battered Palestinian territory.

1h ago

Nations agree ‘in principle’ to tackle future pandemics

Members of the World Health Organization are close to a deal on a treaty to prepare for future pandemics, sources involved in the talks told Reuters on Saturday, with a WHO spokesperson saying discussions had been paused until Tuesday.

1h ago

US in hurry for nuclear deal

The United States wants a nuclear agreement “as soon as possible”, Iran said after rare talks yesterday, as US President Donald Trump threatens military action if they fail to reach a deal.

1h ago

Iran, US start high-stakes talks under shadow of regional conflict

Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi was leading Iran's delegation while the talks on the US side -- the first during Trump's tenure in the White House -- were being handled by his Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff

6h ago

Hamas official says delegation to reach Cairo Saturday for Gaza truce talks

The delegation will be led by the group's chief negotiator Khalil al-Hayya

9h ago

Hamas expects 'real progress' in Cairo talks to end Gaza war

The meeting between Hamas and Egyptian mediators come amid ongoing violence in Gaza

9h ago

UN to cut humanitarian operations office staff by 20%

It will reduce about 2,600 staff

15h ago

Hundreds of flights cancelled as strong winds sweep northern China

The powerful winds stemmed mainly from a cold vortex system formed over Mongolia

15h ago

Trump ends protected status for thousands of Afghans, Cameroonians

An estimated 14,600 Afghans eligible for Temporary Protected Status will now lose it in May

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