Rockets, drones hit Iraqi base housing U.S. forces -security sources
October 20, 2023 3:40 AM ANBAR, Iraq – Drones and rockets targeted on Thursday evening the Ain al-Asad air base, which hosts U.S. and other international forces in western Iraq,…
US Fed’s Jerome Powell called ‘climate criminal’ by protest group that disrupted speech
October 20, 2023 3:37 AM They call on the Fed chief to do more to regulate banks that are financing fossil fuel investments. Read More
Pro-Palestinian rally draws thousands in Paris as protest ban lifted
October 20, 2023 3:27 AM PARIS – Thousands gathered for a pro-Palestinian protest in the heart of Paris on Thursday, after authorities lifted a ban put in place immediately after…
US to open migrant processing center in Ecuador
October 20, 2023 3:20 AM The United States said on Thursday it was working with Ecuador to open offices in the “coming weeks” to help migrants apply for legal U.S.…
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