The Palestinian Meteorological Department yesterday warned of very cold and unsettled weather across Palestine, with a risk of flash flooding in some areas.

A total of 128 journalists were killed around the world in 2025, more than half of them in the Middle East, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) said yesterday.

Israel said yesterday 37 international NGOs operating in Gaza had not complied with a deadline to meet “security and transparency standards,” in particular disclosing information on their Palestinian staff, and that it “will enforce” a ban on their activities.

Separatists from Yemen’s Southern Transitional Council said yesterday that Saudi-aligned government forces would enter territories seized by the UAE-backed group, in a step that appeared unlikely to satisfy Riyadh after it repeatedly demanded their full withdrawal.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday his country was “10 percent” away from a deal to end the war with Russia, but cautioned that the most important issues were unresolved and warned against rewarding Moscow.

One man was killed in Iran on Wednesday night, state television said, the first death reported after days of demonstrations over high inflation that mark the most significant unrest since nationwide protests three years ago.

President Donald Trump said yesterday that the United States is “locked and loaded” to respond if Iran kills protesters, after cost-of-living demonstrations in the country turned deadly.

Its latest attacks occurred on Thursday night in Lubero

"The operation had not been peaceful," says a senior official of the UAE-backed STC

"Actions by the accused fell within the ambit of terrorism under Pakistani law," says the court

Follows deaths of several in Iran's biggest protest in three years

Fire killed around 40 people and injured about 115 others

Condoms and contraceptive pills now incur 13% VAT

Trump on Monday confirmed US destroyed a docking area for alleged Venezuelan drug boats

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday his country was “10 percent” away from a deal to end the war with Russia, but cautioned that the most important issues were unresolved and warned against rewarding Moscow.

One man was killed in Iran on Wednesday night, state television said, the first death reported after days of demonstrations over high inflation that mark the most significant unrest since nationwide protests three years ago.

Dozens of people were killed and around 100 injured, most of them seriously, after fire tore through a crowded bar during a New Year’s Eve party in the upscale Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, officials said yesterday.

A total of 128 journalists were killed around the world in 2025, more than half of them in the Middle East, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) said yesterday.

Separatists from Yemen’s Southern Transitional Council said yesterday that Saudi-aligned government forces would enter territories seized by the UAE-backed group, in a step that appeared unlikely to satisfy Riyadh after it repeatedly demanded their full withdrawal.

Israel said yesterday 37 international NGOs operating in Gaza had not complied with a deadline to meet “security and transparency standards,” in particular disclosing information on their Palestinian staff, and that it “will enforce” a ban on their activities.