Israeli diplomats recalled from Turkey
October 20, 2023 3:16 AM Move is a security precaution, according to a source. Read More
Five prisoners released in Venezuela after opposition deal, US demands
October 20, 2023 3:15 AM Five people jailed in Venezuela, including well-known opposition figures, have been released, the opposition said around midnight on Thursday following an electoral deal with the…
Canada, Caribbean bloc vow stronger bilateral ties at Ottawa summit
October 20, 2023 3:10 AM Canada and the Caribbean’s Caricom regional bloc on Thursday announced the launch of a “strategic partnership” encompassing closer bilateral ties on trade, development, finance, environment,…
US intel says Gaza hospital death toll likely between 100-300
October 20, 2023 2:55 AM Palestinian officials had said 471 people were killed in the blast at Al-Ahli al-Arabi Hospital. Read More
What do we know about the Hamas hostages?
October 20, 2023 2:45 AM Gunmen from the Palestinian group Hamas took at least 200 hostages and killed about 1,400 people during an Oct. 7 dawn raid carried out from…
State Dept issues global ‘caution’ alert for US travellers
October 20, 2023 2:20 AM It says US citizens should be aware of “increased tensions in various locations around the world.” Read More
US: Russian arrest of US journalist appears to be harassment
October 20, 2023 2:15 AM The U.S. State Department said on Thursday it was aware of reports Russia had detained an editor at U.S.-funded Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) and…
US says Nato allies concerned after Orban-Putin meeting in China
October 20, 2023 1:58 AM Nato ambassadors and Sweden meet to discuss their growing concern about Hungary’s deepening relations with Russia. Read More
Jordan’s foreign minister says ‘we fear the worst’ in Gaza war
October 20, 2023 1:50 AM Jordan’s Foreign Minister said on Thursday the country feared the worst was yet to come in the Gaza war, with no signs of a success…
World Jewish Congress head calls on Pope Francis to help release hostages
October 20, 2023 1:50 AM The head of the World Jewish Congress (WJC) met Pope Francis on Thursday and asked him to help secure the release of the hostages taken…