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Trump, Netanyahu speak about Gaza hostage-ceasefire deal

16-08-2024 JERUSALEM/ WASHINGTON: Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump spoke on the phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday and discussed the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal, Axios reported, citing two US sources. One source told Axios Trump’s call was intended to encourage Netanyahu to take the deal, …

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Advance into Russia continues: Ukraine

16-08-2024 KYIV/ MOSCOW: Ukraine says its forces are continuing their advance into Russian territory, moving forward in several directions. Russia’s western border region of Kursk came under a surprise attack last week, leading Russian authorities to declare a state of emergency in the area. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said troops …

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WHO declares mpox global health emergency

16-08-2024 UNITED NATIONS: The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the mpox outbreak in parts of Africa a public health emergency of international concern. The highly contagious disease – formerly known as monkeypox – has killed at least 450 people during an initial outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. …

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‘Hamas will not join Gaza ceasefire talks’

16-08-2024 DOHA/ CAIRO: A senior Hamas official told media that it will not participate in the indirect talks on a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal due to resume in Doha on Thursday. The Palestinian armed group wanted a roadmap for implementing the agreement and would “not engage in negotiations …

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