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UNRWA calls for urgent fuel delivery to Gaza to prevent shutdown of basic services
GAZA — The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) urgently called for immediate fuel deliveries to the Gaza Strip on Saturday, warning that a shutdown of essential services is imminent amid Israel’s ongoing military campaign.Without prompt shipments of fuel, UNRWA cautioned, Gaza faces a complete collapse of critical lifeline services such as hospital generators, ambulances, bakeries, and water pumping stations, which would exacerbate the already dire humanitarian situation and amount to collective punishment of Gaza’s 2.4 million residents.Gaza’s Health Ministry echoed the warning, stating that power generators are nearing shutdown due to severe fuel shortages, threatening the operation of the remaining hospitals and healthcare facilities.The ministry renewed...
July 05, 2025

UNRWA calls for urgent fuel delivery to Gaza to prevent shutdown of basic services

Deadly building collapse in Karachi kills 15, leaves nine injured
KARACHI — A residential building collapsed in the southeastern Pakistani city of Karachi, killing 15 people and injuring nine others, local media reported on Saturday.The five-story structure, located in Sindh province, came crashing down on Friday afternoon, according to Dawnnewspaper, which cited police surgeon Dr. Summaiya Syed.Rescue teams worked through the night to search for survivors and recover bodies from the debris.Deputy Inspector General (DIG) South Syed Asad Raza said the building had been previously declared uninhabitable by local authorities due to its deteriorating condition.He added that the structure was further weakened by recent heavy rains, ultimately leading to the collapse.Dr. Syed confirmed that no additional injuries were reported after 3 p.m. local time (1000...
July 05, 2025

Deadly building collapse in Karachi kills 15, leaves nine injured

Trump says Gaza ceasefire deal could be reached next week
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas could be reached as early as next week, citing a “positive” response from the Palestinian group to a U.S.-backed proposal, according to media reports.“There could be a deal on a Gaza ceasefire by next week,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One, noting that he had yet to receive a full briefing on the ongoing negotiations.Hamas confirmed it had delivered a “positive response” to mediators from Egypt and Qatar and expressed readiness to “immediately enter into a round of negotiations regarding the mechanism for implementing this framework.”A senior Hamas official said the group was seeking guarantees for a full Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza and a permanent...
July 05, 2025

Trump says Gaza ceasefire deal could be reached next week

President Lee's approval rating soars to 65% as South Korea enters new political chapter
SEOUL — South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung has recorded a sharp rise in popularity, with his approval rating reaching 65% as he enters his second month in office, according to a Gallup Korea survey published Friday.The poll, conducted between July 1–3 among 1,001 respondents, reflects widespread public support for the 61-year-old president’s early performance.Lee was elected in a snap presidential vote on June 3 following the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was removed from office after a failed attempt to impose martial law in December 2023.Only 23% of those surveyed said they disapproved of Lee’s performance.The ruling Democratic Party, led by Lee, has also gained momentum, with its popularity climbing to 46%.Meanwhile, support for the opposition People...
July 05, 2025

President Lee's approval rating soars to 65% as South Korea enters new political chapter

Hamas responds to Gaza ceasefire proposal as Israel prepares for talks in Doha
JERUSALEM — Israel has received a formal response from Hamas regarding a new ceasefire proposal in Gaza, with local media reporting late Friday that discussions on the proposal’s details are now underway.According to Israel’s Channel 12, an anonymous source confirmed that mediators conveyed Hamas’ “positive reaction” to the latest plan aimed at halting the war in the besieged Gaza Strip.The source added that an Israeli delegation is expected to travel to Doha soon to begin negotiations on implementing the proposal, though no official date has been set.“We have completed our internal consultations with Palestinian factions and forces regarding the mediators' latest proposal to halt the aggression against our people in Gaza,” Hamas said in an official statement.Citing...
July 05, 2025

Hamas responds to Gaza ceasefire proposal as Israel prepares for talks in Doha

Syria rules out foreign borrowing as central bank hails post-Assad recovery
DAMASCUS — The Governor of the Central Bank of Syria, Abdul Qader Husariya, confirmed on Friday that Syria will not resort to borrowing from international institutions, as the country begins to emerge from years of conflict following the collapse of the Assad regime.“Syria, by order of President Ahmad al-Sharaa, will not resort to external debt, nor will there be any borrowing from the International Monetary Fund or the World Bank,” Husariya said in remarks published by state news agency SANA.Husariya noted that the Syrian pound has appreciated by 30% since the downfall of Bashar Al-Assad’s regime in late 2024, signaling increased economic stability.He ruled out any move to peg the national currency to the US dollar or euro, stating that the government aims to foster a...
July 05, 2025

Syria rules out foreign borrowing as central bank hails post-Assad recovery

State of emergency declared in Crete after wildfire devastates Ierapetra
ATHENS — Greek authorities on Friday declared a state of emergency in parts of Ierapetra municipality after a massive wildfire ravaged eastern Crete, damaging farmland, infrastructure, and prompting the evacuation of over 1,000 people.The fire, which broke out on Wednesday amid dry and windy conditions, scorched thousands of acres of agricultural land and forest along the island’s southern coast, according to local reports.The blaze inflicted severe damage to water-supply systems and other critical infrastructure, while displacing residents and tourists alike, the Greek daily To Vima reported.Officials said the emergency declaration will remain in effect until October 2 to facilitate crisis management and accelerate recovery efforts in the affected areas.The fire has since been brought...
July 05, 2025

State of emergency declared in Crete after wildfire devastates Ierapetra

Pakistan army kills 30 militants in cross-border clash near Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD — The Pakistan army on Friday said it had killed at least 30 suspected militants during an attempted cross-border infiltration from Afghanistan into the tribal district of North Waziristan.In an official statement, the military said the group was intercepted by security forces in the Hassan Khel area near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.Troops “effectively engaged and thwarted the Indian-sponsored Khawarij's attempt to infiltrate,” the statement claimed, using a term often employed by Pakistani authorities to refer to extremist elements.“As a result of precise and skillful engagement, all thirty Indian-sponsored Khawarij were sent to hell,” the army said, adding that a significant cache of weapons, ammunition, and explosives was recovered from the scene.The military...
July 05, 2025

Pakistan army kills 30 militants in cross-border clash near Afghanistan

Rubio says U.S. may review terror designations on Syria after Trump lifts sanctions
WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has pledged to consider reviewing both domestic and United Nations terrorist designations related to Syria, following President Donald Trump’s landmark decision to lift sanctions and end the national emergency targeting the war-torn country.In a phone call with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani, Rubio said he would explore potential adjustments to existing terrorism designations, according to a statement released Thursday by State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce.Rubio reiterated that sanctions would remain in place against “malign actors,” including former President Bashar al-Assad and his affiliates, but said recent steps “may mark the beginning of a new chapter for both the Syrian people and U.S.-Syria...
July 05, 2025

Rubio says U.S. may review terror designations on Syria after Trump lifts sanctions

A Palestinian man looks at buildings destroyed by Israeli strikes in al-Shati refugee camp, northern Gaza
Hamas says it is consulting other Palestinian groups on Gaza ceasefire plan
JERUSALEM — Hamas says it is consulting other Palestinian groups before giving a formal response to the latest proposal for a new Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal put forward by the US.President Donald Trump said on Friday morning that he expected to know within 24 hours whether Hamas has agreed to the plan.He said earlier this week that Israel had accepted the conditions necessary for a 60-day ceasefire, during which the parties would work to end the 20-month war.Meanwhile, the Israeli military is continuing to bomb targets across the Gaza Strip.Overnight, at least 15 Palestinians were killed in strikes on two tents housing displaced people in the southern Khan Younis area, the local Nasser hospital said.Thirteen-year-old Mayar al-Farr's brother, Mahmoud, was among those...
July 04, 2025

Hamas says it is consulting other Palestinian groups on Gaza ceasefire plan

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