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Apr 18, 2025
Rome [Italy], April 18: Severe rains have caused disruptions across northern Italy and southern Switzerland, with a popular Swiss ski resort cut off amid heavy snowfall.
Hamas accuses Israel of weaponising aid as Gaza's hunger crisis worsens
US, Somalia carry out airstrike against militants as battle rages for key town
Colombia declares health emergency after dozens die of yellow fever
At least 29 killed in Israeli attacks
Trump reportedly rejected Israeli attack on Iran's nuclear facilities
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Hamas ready to release all remaining hostages for end to Gaza war
Gaza [Gaza City], April 18: Hamas' Gaza chief said the group was ready to immediately negotiate a deal to swap all hostages for an agreed...
Judges warn Trump risks public perception of lawlessness in his fight with courts
Washington DC [US], April 18: A U.S. appeals court urged the Trump administration on Thursday to back off from its escalating confrontation with the judiciary,...
Japan to spend 1.8% of GDP on defence in 2025, 2% target in sight
Apr 17, 2025
Tokyo [Japan], April 17: Japan's defence spending and related costs for fiscal 2025 are expected to total 9.9 trillion yen ($70 billion), equivalent to 1.8...
Temporary tariff pause mitigates trade contraction, but strong downside risks persist: WTO
Geneva [Switzerland], April 17: The volume of world merchandise trade is expected to decline by 0.2% in 2025 under current conditions, nearly three percentage points...
25 killed in Israeli bombing of Gaza Strip
Gaza [Palestine], April 17: Twenty-five Palestinians were martyred, and 39 others were wounded over the past 24 hours as a result of Israeli army shelling...
Iran - US disagree over negotiations
Tehran [Iran], April 17: This was Mr. Araqchi's answer after US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff called on the Tehran government to completely stop enriching uranium...
WHO reaches agreement on future pandemic response
Geneva [Switzerland], April 17: The agreement outlines measures to prevent future pandemics and strengthen global cooperation, including establishing an access and sharing system for pathogens,...
Harvard University 'duels' President Trump
Massachusetts [US], April 17: Yesterday (April 16), President Trump threatened to deprive Harvard University of its tax-exempt privileges and tax the university as a...
Israel turns 30% of Gaza into a buffer zone, claims to block aid
Gaza [Palestine], April 17: AFP news agency on April 17 quoted the Israeli government as claiming to have used 30% of the Gaza Strip...
North Korea reacts to U.S. sending B-1B bombers to Korean Peninsula
Pyongyang [North Korea], April 17: The KCNA news agency reported on April 17 that North Korea criticized the United States for deploying B-1B strategic bombers during recent joint exercises with South Korea.
Israel is about to attack Iran's nuclear facility, Mr. Trump stops?
Biden slams Trump administration's handling of Social Security Administration in first post presidency speech
Syrian doctors leave Germany to work for free at home
IAEA chief Grossi meets Iran FM Araghchi, stresses need for nuclear cooperation
China's Xi promises to 'safeguard' Asia amid Trump tariffs
Trump officials could face contempt charges over deportations
Ex New York police sergeant sentenced to prison for acting as Chinese agent
California sues Trump administration to block tariffs
Pentagon leak probe expands
Israel will keep Gaza buffer zone
