On Day One of Gaza ceasefire, Hamas and Israel carry out first swap of hostages and prisoners
Hamas on Friday released 24 hostages it held captive in Gaza for weeks, and Israel freed 39 Palestinians from prison in the first stage of a swap under a four-day ceasefire that offered a small glimmer of relief to both sides.
FBI informed of robbery threats to Buddhist temples in Washington DC.
Sri Lankan ambassador Mahinda Samarasinghe has raised with the FBI an increased threat of robberies to Buddhist temples in Washington DC.
Telugu actress pledges to run naked on Vizag beach if India wins World Cup
Garnering a lot of attention and trolls at, Telugu actress Rekha Boj has made on post on X (formerly Twitter) pledging to “streak” on Vizag beach if team India goes on to win the Cricket World Cup 2023 final.
Overseas doctors will remain 'crucial' despite recruitment drive – regulator
Attracting skilled overseas-trained doctors to the UK will remain "crucial", despite plans to train more healthcare staff here, the doctors' regulator has said.
Alabama: Woman with rare double uterus pregnant in both
A woman with a rare double uterus is expecting a child in both.
Medical phenomenon Kelsey Hatcher, from Alabama in the US,
Croatia minister apologizes for klutzy kiss on Germany’s Baerbock
There’s another kiss controversy, but this time it seems more clumsy than creepy.
UN bodies make united call for humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza
The heads of several major United Nations bodies on Monday made a united call for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza as Israeli strikes intensify nearly one month into the conflict.
Spain's Princess Leonor swears allegiance to divided nation on her 18th birthday
Princess Leonor, the heir to Spain's throne, formally stepped into the spotlight by swearing allegiance to the constitution on her 18th birthday on Tuesday
Indonesia cough syrup maker jailed after death of over 200 children: Report
The CEO of an Indonesian firm that produces cough syrup has been sentenced to jail after it was accused that the medicine resulted in the death of more than 200 children.
31 journalists killed in the Israel-Gaza conflict
The Israel-Gaza conflict has taken a severe toll on journalists since Hamas launched its unprecedented attack against Israel on October 7 and Israel declared war on the militant Palestinian group, launching strikes on the blockaded Gaza Strip.