Ron DeSantis drops out of US presidential race, endorses Trump | Elections News

Ron DeSantis drops out of US presidential race, endorses Trump | Elections News

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has suspended his Republican US presidential campaign just before the New Hampshire primary and endorsed Donald Trump, ending a White House bid that failed to meet expectations that he would emerge as a serious challenger to the former president. “It’s clear to me that a majority…

Egypt’s el-Sisi says Cairo will not allow any threat to Somalia | Conflict News

Egypt’s el-Sisi says Cairo will not allow any threat to Somalia | Conflict News

El-Sisi’s comments come amid dispute between Somalia and Ethiopia over the latter’s deal with Somaliland. Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has said Cairo stands shoulder to shoulder with Somalia and has slammed Ethiopia’s agreement with Somaliland to obtain access to the sea and establish a marine force base. “Egypt will…

Hundreds of thousands protest against far-right in Germany | Protests News

Hundreds of thousands protest against far-right in Germany | Protests News

Rallies to protest against the Alternative for Germany (AfD) political party are held in Berlin, Munich and other cities. Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets across towns and cities in Germany to protest against the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. On Sunday, rallies against the AfD…

Hamas says October 7 attack was a ‘necessary step’, admits to ‘some faults’ | Gaza News

Hamas says October 7 attack was a ‘necessary step’, admits to ‘some faults’ | Gaza News

The Palestinian group provides its account of what happened before and during the assault on communities in southern Israel. The Palestinian group Hamas has said there were “faults” in the October 7 attack it led on southern Israel, but claimed its fighters only targeted Israeli soldiers and people carrying weapons….

Wounded Palestinians treated on French warship off Egyptian shore | Israel War on Gaza News

Wounded Palestinians treated on French warship off Egyptian shore | Israel War on Gaza News

The Dixmude, a French helicopter carrier, has been docked in the Egyptian port of El Arish, 50 km (30 miles) west of the Gaza Strip, since November. The vessel is equipped with wards, operating theatres and 70 medical staff. Nearly 120 injured people have been hospitalised on board, while hundreds…

Israel approves plan to transfer Gaza tax funds to Norway | Israel War on Gaza News

Israel approves plan to transfer Gaza tax funds to Norway | Israel War on Gaza News

Palestinian Authority official Hussein al-Sheikh says ‘any deductions from our financial rights’ would be rejected. Taxes collected by Israel and bound for Gaza will be held in Norway, instead of being sent to the Palestinian Authority (PA), which exercises limited self-rule in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, according to a plan…

Russia says at least 25 killed in blast at Donetsk market | Russia-Ukraine war News

Russia says at least 25 killed in blast at Donetsk market | Russia-Ukraine war News

Authorities in Russian-controlled Donetsk accuse Ukraine of shelling the market. At least 25 people have been killed and 20 others injured after a market on the outskirts of the Russian-controlled city of Donetsk was shelled, local authorities said. Denis Pushilin, head of the Russian-installed authorities in Donetsk said the strike…

Gaza death toll surpasses 25,000 as Israel escalates assault | Israel War on Gaza News

Gaza death toll surpasses 25,000 as Israel escalates assault | Israel War on Gaza News

UN chief António Guterres denounces Israel for the ‘heartbreaking’ deaths of Palestinian civilians in Gaza. The Palestinian death toll in Israel’s assault on Gaza has surpassed 25,000, according to the Ministry of Health in the territory. Ministry spokesperson Ashraf al-Qudra said on Sunday that 178 people had been confirmed killed…

FIFA’s Infantino calls for automatic forfeits for teams over racist abuse | Football News

FIFA’s Infantino calls for automatic forfeits for teams over racist abuse | Football News

FIFA’s President Gianni Infantino has called for worldwide stadium bans for fans and “automatic forfeits” for teams whose supporters hurl “abhorrent” abuse, following racist incidents at club matches in Italy and England. The head of governing body the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) said on Sunday that there was…

Australian Open: Djokovic, Sabalenka dodge upsets to go full steam ahead | Tennis News

Australian Open: Djokovic, Sabalenka dodge upsets to go full steam ahead | Tennis News

Djokovic dropped only three games in his march to quarters, while Sabalenka has dropped 11 games in four matches. In a Grand Slam that has seen several top-ranked players drop out in the first three rounds, defending champions Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka have dodged upsets to reach the Australian…