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The Biden administration is willing to work with Congress to respond to the International Criminal Court prosecutor's request for arrest warrants for Israeli leaders over the Gaza war, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Tuesday, amid Republican calls for U.S. sanctions against court officials.

The Israeli authorities confiscated camera equipment belonging to the Associated Press on Tuesday, before reversing course in the face of widespread condemnation from media groups and criticism even from its closest ally, the United States.

Russian forces have started the first stage of exercises ordered by President Vladimir Putin to simulate preparation for the launch of tactical nuclear weapons, the Defence Ministry said on Tuesday

Israeli forces raided the West Bank city of Jenin on Tuesday, killing seven Palestinians, including a doctor and a teenager, during a major operation that involved dozens of vehicles and continued into the night, witnesses and Palestinian health authorities said.

One passenger died of a suspected heart attack and 30 were injured after a Singapore Airlines (SIAL.SI), opens new tab flight hit severe turbulence on Tuesday, flinging passengers and crew around the cabin and forcing the plane to land in Bangkok, officials and the airline said.

Thousands of Iranians turned out to mourn President Ebrahim Raisi in the city of Tabriz on Tuesday, after he was killed in a helicopter crash near the Azerbaijan border at the weekend along with his foreign minister and seven others.

European Union countries formally adopted a plan on Tuesday to use windfall profits from Russian central bank assets frozen in the EU for Ukraine's defence.

India will wait for Canadian police to share information on the three Indian men it has arrested and charged with the murder of a Sikh separatist leader last year, Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said on Saturday.

Israeli forces killed five Palestinians, including four fighters from the militant group Hamas, in an overnight raid near the city of Tulkarm in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian and Israeli officials said on Saturday.

Israeli forces killed five Palestinians, including four fighters from the militant group Hamas, in an overnight raid near the city of Tulkarm in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian and Israeli officials said on Saturday.

Russia has opened a criminal case against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and put him on a wanted list, the state news agency TASS reported on Saturday, an announcement Ukraine dismissed as evidence of Moscow's "desperation".

Russian attacks on Ukraine's Kharkiv and Dnipro regions and the Black Sea port city of Odesa killed at least two civilians, set a food factory ablaze and damaged other infrastructure, homes and commercial buildings on Saturday, regional officials said.

Ohio police released video of a Black man who died at a local hospital after repeatedly telling officers "I can't breathe" as they pinned him to the floor of a bar and handcuffed him, evoking memories of the killing of George Floyd in 2020.

India held the second phase of the world's biggest election on Friday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his rivals hurling accusations of religious discrimination and threats to democracy amid flagging voter turnout.

Britain's King Charles will return to public duties next week for the first time since being diagnosed with cancer as he makes good progress following treatment and a period of recuperation, Buckingham Palace said on Friday.

Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker testified on Friday at Donald Trump's criminal trial that he suppressed a story about an alleged affair to help Trump's 2016 presidential bid, even though it would have boosted sales of his tabloid.

Iran's attack on Israel drew applause from many Palestinians in Gaza on Sunday as rare payback for the Israeli offensive on their enclave, although some said they suspected Tehran had staged the assault more for show than to inflict real damage.

Chad's interim president, Mahamat Idriss Deby, has a officially launched his campaign for the upcoming presidential election. The vote is set to end the military rule that has been in place since the death of his father, Idriss Deby, who had been in power for three decades. Mahamat Idriss Deby, who is also the son of the late president, has promised to restore peace and stability to the country, which has been plagued by violence and political instability in recent years. His candidacy has been endorsed by the ruling party and several opposition groups, and he is considered the frontrunner in the election, which is scheduled to take place on April 11th, 2021.

The United States on Sunday will announce an additional $100 million in aid to respond to the conflict in Sudan. As Washington seeks to spur international response ahead of Monday's anniversary of the war.

Ukraine's top commander said on Sunday Russian forces aimed to capture the town of Chasiv Yar by May 9, setting the stage for an important battle for control of high ground in the east where Russia is focusing its assaults.

President Joe Biden warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the U.S. will not take part in a counter-offensive against Iran, an option Netanyahu's war cabinet favors after a mass drone and missile attack on Israeli territory, according to officials.

According to the latest reports, Ukraine's army chief has stated that the eastern front is currently facing an intense assault from Russian forces. The situation in the region is extremely dire, with both sides engaging in heavy fighting, resulting in significant casualties and damage to infrastructure. The Ukrainian military has been working tirelessly to defend the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity, but the situation remains highly volatile and unpredictable. The international community has expressed concern about the escalation of hostilities and has called for an immediate ceasefire to prevent further loss of life and damage to property.

Iran launched a swarm of explosive drones and fired missiles at Israel late on Saturday in its first ever direct attack on Israeli territory, risking a major escalation as the United States pledged "ironclad" backing for Israel.

Thousands of reproductive rights supporters rallied on Saturday in Florida to support a voter referendum that would enshrine abortion protections into the state constitution, an effort Democrats hope will boost their chances to win the Southern state in November's presidential election.

According to a report by Reuters, three U.S. officials have revealed that the U.S. military intercepted and shot down Iranian drone aircraft on Saturday.

Iran launched dozens of drones at Israel on Saturday but they will take hours to reach their targets, Israel's military said, an attack that may trigger a major escalation between the regional archenemies, with the U.S. pledging to back Israel.

Authorities in the Russian city of Orenburg called on thousands of residents to evacuate immediately on Friday due to rapidly rising flood waters after major rivers burst their banks due to a historic deluge of melting snow.

Reports suggest that the recent fall of a town in Myanmar to rebel forces has caused a mass exodus of people, who are now fleeing into neighboring Thailand in search of safety. The town, which was previously under government control, was captured by rebel fighters after a series of violent clashes. The situation has led to a humanitarian crisis, with thousands of people being displaced from their homes and seeking refuge across the border. The Thai authorities have reportedly set up temporary shelters to accommodate those fleeing the violence, but the situation remains tense and uncertain.

Israeli forces fought Palestinian militants in the north and center of the Gaza Strip on Friday as Khaled Meshaal, a senior official in Gaza's ruling Hamas movement, said its six-month-old battle with Israel would "break the enemy soon".

resident in a city in Ukraine was having an afternoon nap when an explosion shattered the windows of her ground-floor flat, spraying shrapnel that tore holes through her walls and cupboards.

Israel on Friday nervously awaited an attack by Iran or its proxies as warnings grew of retaliation for the killing last week of a senior officer in Iran's embassy in Damascus.

The United States said on Thursday it had restricted its employees in Israel and their family members from personal travel outside the greater Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Be'er Sheva areas amid Iran's threats to retaliate against its regional adversary

Mexico has asked the top court of the United Nations to suspend Ecuador's membership until the South American country issues a public apology for its raid on Mexico's embassy in Quito, court filings released by the International Court of Justice showed on Thursday.

In a recent statement, the Prime Minister of Japan emphasized the vital role of the United States in providing support for Ukraine to ensure its survival. The Prime Minister referred to the US as 'indispensable', highlighting the significance of the country's contribution towards maintaining the stability and security of Ukraine. The statement underlines the importance of the US in providing diplomatic, economic, and military assistance to Ukraine, given its ongoing conflict with Russia. The Prime Minister's remarks reflect the growing concern among world leaders about the escalating tensions between Ukraine and Russia, and the need for international cooperation to prevent further escalation of the conflict.

Russian missiles and drones destroyed a large electricity plant near Kyiv and hit power facilities in several regions of Ukraine on Thursday, officials said, ramping up pressure on the embattled energy system as Kyiv runs low on air defences.

Swiss government will host a two-day high-level conference in June aimed at achieving peace in Ukraine, it said on Wednesday, although Russia has made clear it will not take part in the initiative.

According to Israeli officials, progress has been made in the ongoing ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas in Egypt. Israel has reportedly agreed to certain concessions regarding the return of Palestinians to the northern region of the Gaza Strip. While negotiations are ongoing, Israeli officials believe that Hamas may not be interested in reaching a deal. The exact details of the concessions that Israel has agreed to remain unclear at this time.

Three sons of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh were killed in an Israeli airstrike in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, the Palestinian Islamist group and Haniyeh's family said.

Floods engulfed cities and towns across Russia and Kazakhstan on Wednesday after Europe's third-longest river burst its banks, forcing about 110,000 people to evacuate and swamping parts of the Russian city of Orenburg.

The Ramadan Mubarak celebration in Gaza is a significant and highly anticipated event among the Muslim community in Gaza and around the world. It marks the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast from dawn till dusk, offer extra prayers, and participate in charitable activities. The celebration is typically characterized by colorful decorations, festive meals shared with family and friends after breaking the fast, and community gatherings to share the spirit of the holy month. Despite the ongoing challenges faced by the people of Gaza, the Ramadan Mubarak celebration remains a time of hope, togetherness, and spiritual reflection for all who observe it.

Rwanda's president on Sunday led commemorations to mark 30 years since the 1994 genocide that killed more than 1 million people and said the conditions that led to the slaughter would never be allowed to exist again in his country's politics.

Record flood waters rise in Russia's Urals, forcing thousands to evacuated

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Sunday raised her concerns about China's excess industrial capacity with Chinese Premier Li Qiang, telling him that bilateral relations were now more stable because the two sides can have "tough" discussions.

Israel's defence minister said on Sunday that the country was ready to handle any scenario after Iran threatened to retaliate for the killing of Iranian generals on April 1.

Israel said on Sunday it had withdrawn more soldiers from southern Gaza, leaving just one brigade, as it and Hamas sent teams to Egypt for fresh talks over a potential ceasefire in the six-month conflict.

Ukraine could run out of air defence missiles if Russia keeps up its intense long-range bombing campaign, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warned in remarks aired on Saturday.

US and China agree to start new talks on 'balanced' economic growth

Ecuadorean authorities arrested former Vice President Jorge Glas on Friday evening, seizing him from the Mexican embassy and prompting Mexico to suspend bilateral relations.

Tens of thousands protested against the government of Viktor Orban in downtown Budapest on Saturday, led by a lawyer formerly close to the administration who recently launched a political movement that aims to challenge the prime minister.

Russia on Saturday condemned as a provocation a drone attack on a military facility of pro-Russian separatists in Moldova's breakaway Transdniestria region and called for an investigation.