Gaza, Jan 17 (IANS) The Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, announced that the Israeli army bombed a site in the Gaza Strip where an Israeli captive, scheduled for release in the first phase of an upcoming prisoner exchange, was being held.
Juba, Jan 17 (IANS) At least 16 people, including a soldier, have been killed since clashes erupted between the South Sudan People's Defense Forces (SSPDF) and the Sudan People's Liberation Army-in Opposition (SPLA-IO) in Nagero County, officials said.
Islamabad, Jan 16 (IANS) At least 10 Pakistanis have died in another tragic incident when a boat carrying at least 80 passengers capsized near Morocco. The boat was carrying passengers trying to enter Europe illegally. At least 36 Pakistanis have been rescued.
Washington, January 16 (IANS) The Crypto Ball, an event organised by the crypto industry to celebrate the return of President-elect Donald Trump next week, is reportedly one of the most sought after of the spate of such parties and dinners taking place around inauguration next week.
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams on Thursday stepped out of the International Space Station (ISS) for a spacewalk along with colleague Nick Hague, the US space agency said.
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Hours after US based short-seller Hindenburg Research announced disbandment of its operations, BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Thursday demanded an apology from the Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi.
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) India on Thursday welcomed the ceasefire agreement in Gaza and the decision for the release of hostages between Israel and Hamas.
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam was given a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday by President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking the beginning of his State Visit to India.
New York, Jan 16 (IANS) President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general, Pam Bondi, has mounted a strong defence of Kash Patel who came under withering criticism in a preview of the grilling he is likely to receive from a Senate panel.
Johannesburg, Jan 16 (IANS) A total of 246 survivors and 78 bodies have been brought to the ground over three days of rescue operation at an abandoned gold mine in South Africa, the police said.
