Israel-Hamas truce after 11 days of fighting
An Egyptian-mediated truce between Israel and Hamas began on Friday, but Hamas warned it still had its “hands on the trigger” and demanded Israel end the violence in Jerusalem and address the damages in Gaza Strip after the worst fighting in years. US President Joe Biden pledged to salve the devastated Gaza. Aerial bombardment of […]
Israel vows to continue strikes despite Biden’s call for truce
GAZA CITY: While US President Joe Biden told Israel that he expects a “significant” reduction in the military confrontation with Palestinians, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday he was determined to continue this operation until its aim is met. “The president conveyed to the prime minister that he expected a significant de-escalation today on […]
US puts brake on UN Council statement over Gaza situation
NEW YORK: The United States is delaying United Nations Security Council efforts to issue a public statement on escalating tensions between Israel and the Palestinians because it could be harmful to behind-the-scenes efforts to end the violence, according to diplomats and a source familiar with the US strategy. The source said Washington was “actively engaged […]
Thousands of Afghans flee fighting as US begins pullout
KANDAHAR: Thousands of Afghans started to flee their homes as fierce fighting erupted between government forces and the Taliban in Helmand province on Monday after the US military began withdrawing its remaining troops from Afghanistan, officials said. Afghan forces claimed pushing back the Taliban on multiple checkpoints in the southern province of Helmand, where the […]
UK, USA, Singapore… ‘Indian Strain’ Of Covid Found In 17 Countries: WHO
The Who on Thursday claimed that the ‘Indian strain’ of the Covid-19, also known as B.1.617 or a ‘double mutant’, has been found in at least 17 countries. As the world grapples to contain the surge in the coronavirus cases with 5.7 million infections detected last week, surpassing previous peaks, WHO said “As of 27 […]
South Asia pushing global infections to 15m a day, says US report
WASHINGTON: An unprecedented upsurge in Covid-19 infections in South Asia could push global infections to 15 million a day by mid-May, says an American health institute which correctly projected Covid deaths and infections in the United States last year. “Our latest projections show that the number of infections driven by the surge in India — […]
EU launches legal action against AstraZeneca
BRUSSELS: The European Union’s executive branch said on Monday that it has launched legal action against coronavirus vaccine-maker AstraZeneca for failing to respect the terms of its contract with the 27-nation bloc. The AstraZeneca vaccine has been central to Europe’s immunisation campaign, and a linchpin in the global strategy to get vaccines to poorer countries. […]
US, China commit to climate cooperation ahead of summit
WASHINGTON: The United States and China are “committed to cooperating” on the pressing issue of climate change, the two sides said on Saturday, issuing the pledge days ahead of a key summit hosted by President Joe Biden. The joint statement came after a trip to Shanghai by US climate envoy John Kerry, the first official […]
New Mexico: Scientists Unearth 300-Million-Year-Old ‘Godzilla’ Shark Fossil
The 300-million-year-old shark’s teeth were the first sign that it might be a distinct species. The ancient chompers looked less like the spear-like rows of teeth of related species. They were squatter and shorter, less than an inch long, around 2 centimeters. “Great for grasping and crushing prey rather than piercing prey,” said discoverer John-Paul […]
Bangladesh virus shutdown triggers exodus from capital
DHAKA: Tens of thousands of people scrambled to get the last trains, buses and ferries out of Dhaka on Tuesday before a nationwide transport shutdown to halt the spread of coronavirus took hold. With new cases and deaths hitting record numbers, Bangladesh’s government has ordered all offices and shops to close for eight days from […]
