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‘Real chance’: Donald Trump says Gaza peace deal ‘very close’; talks may reshape wider region

Donald Trump speaking at Oval Office (AP) US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said there was a “real chance” of a Gaza peace deal, as indirect negotiations between Hamas and Israeli representatives resumed in Egypt on the second anniversary of the October 7 attack that triggered the ongoing war.“There’s a real chance that we could […]

Venezuela earthquake: 6.2-magnitude tremor rattles northwest region; felt across Colombia

A strong 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck northwest Venezuela on Wednesday evening, rattling buildings and prompting people to evacuate homes and offices across several states and neighbouring Colombia, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).The epicentre was located about 24 kilometres east-northeast of Mene Grande in Zulia state, more than 600 kilometres west of Caracas, at a […]

Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow intensifies offensive in Donetsk region; 2 killed, 9 injured in strikes on Zaporizhzhia

Strikes on Zaporizhzhia (Image credits: X @IvanFedorovUA) One person was killed and at least nine others injured by Russian strikes on the south-eastern city of Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, on Tuesday. Regional military administration head Ivan Fedorov posted pictures on X showing firefighters tackling blazes in private homes and other buildings. Public broadcaster Suspilne reported at least […]

Another earthquake in Afghanistan: 4.8 magnitude jolts region; fourth tremor in three day

Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 strikes Afghanistan again (ANI image) Afghanistan was shaken again on Thursday as a 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck the country, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) reported. The tremor occurred at a depth of 135 km.In a post on X, the NCS said: “EQ of M: 4.8, On: 04/09/2025 10:40:56 IST, Lat: 34.38 […]

Report: Post-war Gaza plan sees US administer region for 10 years

A post-war plan for Gaza is circulating within President Donald Trump’s administration that would see the US administer the war-torn enclave for at least a decade, the temporary relocation of Gaza’s population and its rebuilding as a tourist resort and manufacturing hub, Washington Post reported on Sunday.Washington Post said that according to a 38-page prospectus […]

Iran raids: 13 militants killed by Revolutionary Guards in Sistan-Baluchistan region; several held

A member of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard stands guard at Enqelab-e-Eslami (Islamic Revolution) square in downtown Tehran. (Picture credit: AP) Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Wednesday that its forces had killed 13 militants during a series of raids in the country’s volatile southeast, days after a deadly ambush on police in the region.“So far, 13 terrorists […]

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Moscow captures 2 villages in Donetsk region; advances towards Ukrainian logistics base

Representative Image (AI-generated) Russia on Saturday announced that its forces had captured two villages in Ukraine’s Donetsk region, increasing military pressure as international efforts to end the conflict continue.Moscow’s defence ministry said on Telegram that its troops had taken control of Sredneye and Kleban-Byk. The capture of Kleban-Byk advances Russian forces closer to the town […]

Early morning earthquake hits Oman’s Madha region near UAE border amid recent tremors | World News

The 2.2-magnitude earthquake hit Oman’s Madha region near the UAE border at 5:13am, occurring 5km underground with no reported damage A low-magnitude earthquake struck the Omani exclave of Madha early Thursday morning, part of a recent string of minor seismic events recorded across the region. Though the tremor was not felt by residents and had […]

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi first in region to use new device for safer brain aneurysm treatment | World News

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, opened in 2015 through a partnership with Mubadala, was designed to deliver world-class care across critical specialties. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi has become the first hospital in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to deploy the Artisse Intrasaccular Flow Modulator, a cutting-edge device for treating wide-necked brain aneurysms. As […]

Bahrain stands tall: Ranks 3rd in Arab region in new UN Human Development report | World News

Bahrain is ranked 3rd in the Arab world and 38th globally in 2025 UNHD Report/Image: Shutterstock Bahrain has achieved a notable position in the 2025 Human Development Report issued by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), ranking third among Arab countries and 38th worldwide with a Human Development Index (HDI) score of 0.899. This ranking […]