US & World

Palestinians prepared for Ramadan in a sombre mood, with heightened Israeli security measures and the spectre of war and hunger in Gaza overshadowing the normally festive Muslim holy month.  The usual decorations are absent this year as violence continues on the eve of the Muslim holy month. Palestinians prepared for …

At least 50 people have been injured by what officials described as a “strong movement” on a Chilean plane travelling from Sydney to Auckland, New Zealand.  Passengers say some people not wearing seatbelts when flight LA800 suddenly dropped. At least 50 people were injured Monday by what officials described as …

The first photo of Kate, the Princess of Wales, since her abdominal surgery nearly two months ago was issued Sunday after weeks of speculation about her whereabouts. But the photo was later removed by The Associated Press and other news agencies because it appeared to be manipulated.  Royal’s whereabouts have …

The U.S. Army has dispatched a ship to send humanitarian aid to Gaza, Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Sunday, days after President Joe Biden vowed to build a temporary pier to supply the besieged enclave.  Support vessel is carrying equipment to establish temporary pier to deliver aid. The U.S. Army …

Catherine, Princess of Wales, wants to keep her medical information private as she recovers from abdominal surgery, but as she remains out of the public eye, the rumour mill has hit a fever pitch.  Catherine isn’t expected to resume public duties following abdominal surgery until after Easter. Hello, royal watchers. …

Two years into the war, Ukrainian authorities have amassed a wealth of evidence and testimony from survivors of sexual violence and torture, and are now preparing to use some of the cases to prove before the International Criminal Court that Russia sanctioned the tactics.  Two years in, Ukraine authorities have …

Amid warnings of looming famine five months into Israel’s campaign against the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza, the U.S. military has carried out airdrops of meals into Gaza and plans a temporary port for aid imports on its Mediterranean coast. West focusing on opening sea route to Gaza’s coast …

The Canadian government has confirmed it will restore funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees. The government suspended funding in January after Israel alleged 12 employees of the agency were involved in the October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. Canada …

Donald Trump’s administration once sought to ban TikTok. Now the former U.S. leader is claiming to have concerns about efforts by U.S. lawmakers to do the same. ‘If you get rid of TikTok, Facebook … will double their business,’ former U.S. president says. Donald Trump’s administration once sought to ban …

Companies that build multimillion-dollar fortified homes and bomb shelters say that while work has been steady for a while, they have seen a significant uptick in recent years. And when the ultra-rich invest in a bunker, they inevitably do it in style. Builders of fortified homes say inquiries and applications …