Two years on, Gaza war may be nearing its end; Israel launches Operation ‘Returning Home’ — Key details

As the middle peace deal is holding up for the fourth day, Hamas is set to release all the surviving hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.This comes as US President Donald Trump is making a flash visit to the region for the peace summit and to celebrate his role in brokering last […]

After 14 Years, Jhalawar Police Nab Top-Ten Notorious Thieves; ₹10,000 Rewarded Criminal Arrested in 2011 Loot Case | Udaipur Kiran

Jaipur, October 8 (Udaipur Kiran): In a major breakthrough under the ongoing special campaign to trace absconding criminals and solve pending cases, Jhalawar Police have arrested two notorious thieves, including a ₹10,000 rewarded criminal, who was on the run for 14 years. The accused were wanted in a 2011 bike loot case registered at Bakani […]

October 7 attack: Israel-Hamas war completes 2 years – a timeline

As Israel marks two years since Hamas’s surprise assault that plunged the region into one of the most brutal wars in modern Middle Eastern history, both sides remain locked in a stalemate.Talks are taking place in Egypt under a new peace proposal put forward by U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, […]

Two years since October 7: Hamas–Israel meet in Egypt for talks – last shot at peace?

Two years after the October 7, 2023 attacks that plunged Gaza into war, delegations from Hamas and Israel have begun indirect negotiations in Egypt’s resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh, a move that could shape the future of the conflict.The talks, mediated by Egypt and Qatar, are part of a US-led push to implement President Donald […]

Bahrain’s national carrier Gulf Air returns to New York after 28 years with nonstop Bahrain–JFK flights | World News

Gulf Air, Bahrain’s national carrier, resumes nonstop Bahrain–New York flights, marking historic return and enhanced U.S.-Gulf connectivity/ AI Representative Image, for illustrative purposes only Gulf Air, Bahrain’s national carrier, has resumed nonstop flights between Bahrain and New York (JFK), with the first inaugural flight taking off on October 1, 2025.Gulf Air Operating three weekly round […]

US seismologist has been detained in China for nearly 2 years without trial: Family

Yufang Rong with husband Youlin Chen, an American seismologist who faces espionage charges WASHINGTON: A Chinese-born American seismologist who has published US-funded work on detecting North Korean nuclear tests has been detained in China for nearly two years and faces trial on spying charges, according to his wife, US lawmakers and two hostage advocacy groups.The […]

This man arrived at a Paris airport expecting to catch a flight. Instead, he lived there for the next 18 years | World News

For years, travellers passing through Paris’s Charles de Gaulle Airport encountered a man who seemed to belong to the terminal as much as the passengers, flight boards and waiting areas around him. Mehran Karimi Nasseri lived in the airport for nearly 18 years, turning a small space near Terminal 2F into a place of routine, […]

After renting in Dubai for 15 years, is buying now finally cheaper? The five numbers every tenant should calculate

Downtown Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Associated Press file photo) Owning a home in Dubai is a dream for many residents. With rents continuing to rise and long-term residency becoming more common, many long-term tenants in Dubai are considering buying a home. As more residents weigh the cost of renting against home ownership, property experts say […]

2,000 years after Pompeii vanished beneath volcanic ash in one of history’s deadliest volcanic disasters, the ancient Roman street is blooming with flowers, offering a symbol of nature’s renewal | World News

Nearly 2,000 years after Mount Vesuvius buried the thriving Roman city of Pompeii beneath volcanic ash, one of its ancient streets has become an unlikely symbol of renewal. Every spring, vibrant red poppies and other wildflowers bloom between the worn basalt paving stones that once carried Roman chariots and pedestrians, creating a striking contrast between […]

Britain hunted beavers to extinction around 400 years ago, but they are now returning to England’s wetlands to rebuild rivers and restore disappearing ecosystems | World News

For generations, the sound of a beaver working along an English waterway was something found only in history books. The animals that once shaped rivers and wetlands across Britain disappeared after centuries of hunting, leaving behind only traces of their former presence. Now, a new chapter has begun in Dorset, where wild beavers have been […]