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Israel and Hamas confirm the continuation of the truce on Thursday, just before its scheduled expiration, although specific details of any official agreement remain unclear. The Israeli military said, "In light of the mediators' efforts to continue the process of releasing the hostages and subject to the terms of the framework, the operational humanitarian pause will continue," without specifying a timeframe. Hamas meanwhile stated that there is an agreement to "extend the truce for a seventh day," providing no further details. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/TQPH0Ul

The UN climate conference, known as COP28, opens in Dubai with nations under pressure to address global warming, wean off fossil fuels, and make deeper cuts to emissions. The UAE, an oil-rich host, faces criticism for hosting the talks, especially after the appointment of Sultan Al Jaber, head of UAE oil giant ADNOC, as COP president. The conference aims to evaluate progress in curbing global warming and address thorny issues such as the future of fossil fuels and climate finance for poorer countries. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/cwzdnR5

Kim Jong Un's sister, Kim Yo Jong, rejected US calls for diplomacy and condemned the condemnations of North Korea's recent spy satellite launch. She vowed more launches in violation of UN bans and stated that an independent state's sovereignty can never be an agenda item for negotiations. Kim Yo Jong criticized the US ambassador to the UN for branding the satellite launch as illegal and questioned the frequent appearance of US strategic assets at South Korean ports. The launch deepened tensions between North and South Korea, leading to hostile military steps along their fortified border. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/piBc4ow

Elon Musk expressed his reluctance to vote for President Joe Biden in the 2024 election, stating that he could not envision himself doing so. However, Musk did not explicitly say that he would vote for former President Donald Trump either. Musk had previously voted for Biden in 2020 but their relationship has been strained since then. Musk also criticized Biden for snubbing Tesla and publicly praising General Motors as the leader in the electric car revolution. Additionally, Musk has been seeking influence with Republicans and has praised GOP candidates. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/x9NuWTL

A dispute over the ownership of the Parthenon Sculptures escalated, leading to the cancellation of a meeting between the leaders of Britain and Greece. The British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, cancelled the meeting, citing the agreement that it should not be used to discuss settled matters. However, a Greek government spokesman, Pavlos Marinakis, criticized the cancellation as unprecedented and disrespectful. The dispute revolves around the request for the return of the sculptures. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/41DWedl

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Irish writer Paul Lynch, winner of the £50,000 Booker Prize 2023 for his dystopian novel Prophet Song, expresses disbelief and compares his win to a counterfactual narrative. The novel envisions a totalitarian Ireland and explores the idea that the end of the world affects communities. In his acceptance speech, Lynch quotes the apocryphal gospels and discusses the theme of free will in his novels, focusing on the individual's search for meaning amidst external forces that shape their lives. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/PE8Ju5M

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Details emerged of the 50-day captivity of hostages in Gaza. They were cut off from the outside world, slept on improvised benches, and had to wait for up to two hours to use the bathroom. The hostages lost weight and survived on rice and bread. One hostage learned that her son was killed during the assault, but another received the news that her husband had survived and been taken separately to Gaza. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/9EnXqRl

Ukraine overnight tried to attack Moscow with dozens of drones, Russian authorities said Sunday, just a day after Ukrainian officials reported that Russia had launched its most intense drone attack on Kyiv since the beginning of its full-scale war in 2022. Russian air defences brought down at least 24 drones over the Moscow region — which surrounds but does not include the capital — and four other provinces to the south and west, the Russian defence ministry and Moscow mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported in a series of Telegram updates. Neither referenced any casualties. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/IcFQeYP

Attackers seized a tanker linked to Israel off the coast of Aden, Yemen, on Sunday, authorities said. While no group immediately claimed responsibility, it comes as at least two other maritime attacks in recent days have been linked to the Israel-Hamas war. The attackers seized the Liberian-flagged Central Park, managed by Zodiac Maritime, in the Gulf of Aden, the company and private intelligence firm Ambrey said. AUS defence official confirmed the attack took place. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/5LnmRkA

A cargo ship sank off the Greek island of Lesbos in stormy seas early Sunday, leaving 13 crew members, including four Indians, missing and one rescued, authorities said. The Raptor, registered in the Comoros, was on its way to Istanbul from Alexandria, Egypt, carrying 6,000 tonnes of salt, the coast guard said. It had a crew of 14, including eight Egyptians, four Indians and two Syrians, the coast guard said. The ship reported a mechanical problem at 7 am Sunday, sent a distress signal and shortly after disappeared about 8km southwest of Lesbos, authorities said. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/GE3nBW4

Perhaps the most wellknown name on the list of 39 Palestinian prisoners and detainees released from an Israeli jail early Sunday was Israa Jaabees, who was accused of attempted murder by Israel and had been in jail since 2015. She was arrested that year after her car exploded at a checkpoint near Jerusalem in the West Bank, leaving her disfigured and an Israeli police officer seriously injured. She claimed that it was an accidental fire, according to an account from Addameer, a prisoners’ rights organisation. The Israeli authorities said it had been an act of terrorism. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/ujIApGc

Bangladesh extends invitation to foreign envoys as observers for general elections amidst pressure from the West; foreign mission heads agree to send observers and receive guidelines; opposition parties can still participate in elections; election commissioner suggests extension of time-frame if needed; situation is fluid. At a press interaction on Saturday, Momen said he briefed the Delhi-based diplomats about Dhaka’s stand on various geo-political and contemporary issues and the political dynamics of Bangladesh under the leadership of PM Sheikh Hasina. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/XfRYmz7

At least 11 people were killed and 35 injured Saturday by a fire at a shopping mall in Pakistan’s commercial capital of Karachi, officials said. More than 60 people were inside the mall when the fire broke out on the fourth floor of the six-storey building in the southern port city. “Our rescue workers have taken 11 dead bodies to hospitals so far,” said Shahid Hussain, a spokesman for the Chippa welfare organisation, which runs a rescue service. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/OATzyGL

Ukraine claims to have downed 74 out of 75 Russian attack drones in the largest drone attack since the invasion began. The majority of the drones were Iranian-made Shahed drones, causing power cuts in Kyiv. The attack occurred on Holodomor Remembrance Day, commemorating the 1930s starvation in Ukraine. The city of Kyiv was the main target, resulting in injuries and damage to buildings. The conflict continues to intensify in Avdiivka, and President Zelensky expressed his gratitude to countries recognizing Holodomor as a deliberate crime. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/UNSm9gl

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The world’s largest iceberg is on the move for the first time in over three decades, scientists said on Friday. At almost 4,000 square km, the Antarctic iceberg called A23a is roughly three times the size of New York City.Since calving off West Antarctica’s Filchner-Ronne Ice Shelf in 1986, the berg — which once hosted a Soviet research station — has been stranded after its base became stuck to the floor of Weddell Sea. Scientists say A23a, among the world’s oldest icebergs, could become grounded again or break into smaller chunks, or ever make its way farther up towards South Africa. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/kBmEcKo

Ireland’s PM Leo Varadkar on Friday condemned anti-immigrant protesters who rampaged through central Dublin after three young children were stabbed, saying the rioters simply wanted to cause chaos, not protect the country’s way of life. Police arrested 34 people overnight after up to 500 people looted shops, set fire to vehicles and threw rocks at crowd control officers equipped with helmets and shields. The violence began after rumours circulated that a foreign national was responsible for the attack outside a Dublin school on Thursday afternoon. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/IWuQ81v

Geert Wilders' hopes of establishing a right-wing government in the Netherlands face challenges as the VVD party, led by Dilan Yesilgoz, ruled out directly joining a new cabinet. ​“Voters have spoken and they have told us to skip this round,” said Dilan Yesilgoz, the new leader of outgoing PM Mark Rutte’s conservative VVD party, which lost seats and finished third in Wednesday’s election. “However we would make a centre-right cabinet possible. We will support constructive proposals, so this would be a form of outside support,” Yesilgoz said. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/nDgbCom

In a surprising result, a far-right party, led by Geert Wilders, swept the national elections in the Netherlands, causing a significant shift in the country's political landscape. Wilders' Party for Freedom, known for its radical ideas such as banning the Quran and closing Islamic schools, won 37 seats in the House of Representatives. This victory gives Wilders the opportunity to form a coalition government and potentially become the Netherlands' first far-right Prime Minister. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/4jgDnoG

Joe Biden may have dipped in the polls recently but the 81-year-old US president wasn't afraid to take the plunge with his family Thursday on their annual Thanksgiving holiday trip. Democrat Biden has been coming to Nantucket for the Thanksgiving holiday with his family almost every year since the 1970s, but is likely to be needing a holiday more than ever this year. "Annual Biden fam polar bear plunge Happy Thanksgiving!" Naomi Biden wrote on X, formerly Twitter. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/VecEsW8

Pakistan's Supreme Court has agreed to hear the bail plea of jailed ex-PM Imran Khan in a cipher case related to leaking state secrets. Khan, who has been behind bars since August, faces numerous cases filed against him following his removal from power. The court suspended a three-year sentence awarded to him in a corruption case, but he remains in custody on orders of a special court. Khan and his deputy have both pleaded not guilty and approached the apex court for bail. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/yNI0APm

The government of Qatar approached the White House shortly after the Hamas hostage situation in Israel, requesting assistance in getting the captives freed. This led to a secretive effort involving US President Joe Biden, who engaged in urgent conversations with the emir of Qatar and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. A small team was established to privately work on the hostage issue, which eventually resulted in a prisoner swap deal mediated by Qatar and Egypt. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/XiFovIL

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has called on all nations to stop exporting weapons to Israel during an extraordinary BRICS Joint Meeting. He also demanded the establishment of a Palestinian state along the 1967 borders and a halt to Israel's military operations in Gaza. The Crown Prince emphasized the need for international decisions related to a two-state solution to achieve security and stability in Palestine. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/A6fpCI3

The Chinese government's crackdown on mosques has expanded beyond Xinjiang to the Ningxia region and Gansu province, areas with significant Hui Muslim populations. According to a Human Rights Watch report, these closures and alterations to mosque architecture are part of a strategy called "consolidation" aimed at exerting control over religious practices. The Chinese government's actions have been criticized for suppressing Islam and contradicting their claim of merely consolidating mosques. The report reveals that over 1,300 mosques in Ningxia have been closed since 2020. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/hkoreA3

The White House has criticized Elon Musk for promoting antisemitic and racist hate, but the US government continues to rely on his technology. SpaceX has secured contracts worth up to USD 1.2 billion for launching crucial Pentagon assets into space, and the Pentagon has paid millions for Starshield, a secure communications system provided by Musk's company. The government acknowledges its dependence on Musk's rockets and satellites, even though they denounce his views. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/mYzbxHr

The White House has joined social media platform Threads, a competitor to Elon Musk's X platform. This comes after the White House criticized Musk for endorsing an anti-Semitic post. Major corporations like Comcast and Disney have also halted advertising on X due to concerns about posts promoting Nazism. The move to Threads, overseen by Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg, is seen as a shift away from X, with notable figures citing Musk's behavior as a factor in their decision. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/z6etQGY

Gazans in Israeli custody told interrogators on that terror groups actively operated in Gaza hospitals and deeply embedded themselves in Palestinian Red Crescent Society in videos released by the IDF on Monday. So far, 500 Palestinians have been interrogated. Three Palestinians also explained to interrogators how terrorists from Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad and other groups would hide in the Shifa and Rantisi hospitals. Two of the three Palestinians were identified by name in the videos. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/aPdoEen

More wedding guests are bringing their remote jobs to weddings, taking advantage of hybrid work schedules to extend their stays. Guests are renting Airbnbs or staying in hotels with upgraded Wi-Fi and workspaces, allowing them to work during the day and participate in wedding festivities in the evenings. Couples are also planning midweek weddings to accommodate guests who can't take time off work. Now the hotels and resorts are making changes to cater to remote workers. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/1EZSH4o

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South Korea's military warned North Korea not to go ahead with its planned spy satellite launch, suggesting on Monday that Seoul could suspend an inter-Korean peace deal and resume frontline aerial surveillance in retaliation for a launch. North Korea failed in its first two attempts to put a military spy satellite into orbit earlier this year and didn't follow through with a vow to make a third attempt in October. South Korean officials said the delay was likely because North Korea is receiving Russian technological assistance and that the North could conduct a launch in coming days. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/HourJTg

Javier Milei, an Argentine economist and author, has won the presidential election and is set to become the President of Argentina. He is the leader of La Libertad Avanza, a libertarian party that advocates for radical economic reforms. Milei's campaign focused heavily on social media, particularly TikTok, where he gained a significant following. He has proposed the abolition of the Central Bank of Argentina and aims to combat corruption and reduce poverty. Milei's victory represents a shift in Argentine politics, as he is the first president outside of the traditional parties. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/wGY7RgV

Argentina has elected libertarian outsider Javier Milei as its new president in a bid to fix the economy's issues of high inflation, recession, and poverty. Milei, who won with nearly 56% of the votes, has promised economic shock therapy, including shutting down the central bank and slashing spending. His victory marks a significant change in the country's political landscape and economic roadmap. However, Milei will face major challenges, including empty coffers, a large debt program, high inflation, and capital controls. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/ySlefYP

Pope Francis' inclusive message towards the LGBTQ+ community has resonated in the town of Torvaianica, where a community of trans women has found support from the pontiff. Through the local parish priest, these women now attend Francis' general audiences and receive assistance such as medicine and cash. The pontiff's recent document from the Vatican's doctrine office allows transgender people to be baptized and serve as godparents and witnesses in weddings, reversing previous bans. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/M3fJdgz

Former President Donald Trump plans to visit the Texas-Mexico border with Governor Greg Abbott to promote his hardline immigration policies. Trump has recently intensified his campaign rhetoric, labeling undocumented migrants as a threat to the country and criticizing his political opponents. Texas has passed a bill that criminalizes entry into the state without papers, allowing officers to arrest individuals they suspect of lacking proper documentation. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/Cxgpeh4

Russia has once again launched multiple drone attacks on Kyiv for the second consecutive night, according to the city's military administration. The drones were launched in groups from different directions, changing their routes constantly. Ukraine's air defense systems reportedly shot down around 10 Iranian-made drones, with no reports of critical damage or casualties. Ukrainian officials have warned of further bombardments during the winter months. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/k5jYEco

President Biden acknowledged the "real differences" between the US and China after his meeting with President Xi Jinping. He highlighted the agreement to resume military communication and emphasized the positive impact of the strong US economy on the Indo-Pacific region. Biden expressed frustration that positive economic news hasn't resonated with the public and stated the need to address this disconnect. The president also mentioned the agreement to regulate fentanyl production, a driver of the US opioid epidemic, as a result of the meeting with Xi. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/uXV5Qj7

The body of a second Israeli hostage has been found near the Al-Shifa Hospital complex in Gaza, according to the Israeli military. They have been searching the facility, which they claim was used by Hamas as a base. Despite this, there is little evidence to support this claim. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that intelligence indicated hostages were taken to the hospital but were removed before Israeli troops arrived. So far, there have been no announcements regarding the rescue of any living hostages. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/42Q9Zpu

Israeli troops have conducted building-by-building searches at Gaza's main hospital, Al-Shifa, in their hunt for a Hamas command centre. There are concerns for the thousands of people, including wounded patients and premature babies, who are believed to be trapped inside the hospital. The blackout of communications in the Gaza Strip has further exacerbated the situation and hindered aid distribution. The UN has warned that the blackout could trigger panic and looting. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/OzAPm7c

President Biden and President Xi Jinping of China reached two agreements during their four-hour discussion, focusing on curbing fentanyl production and enhancing military-to-military communications. However, there was little progress on the key issues that have strained the relationship between the two nations. The agreements announced were modest, with the main commitment being to maintain dialogue and contact during times of crisis. The leaders also discussed Taiwan, fentanyl regulation, and the technology race between the US and China. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/umJbioC

Chinese leader Xi Jinping urged US President Joe Biden to stop arming Taiwan and support China's peaceful reunification. However, the two leaders agreed to restart high-level military-to-military talks and establish joint government talks on artificial intelligence and counternarcotics cooperation. They also committed to increasing scheduled passenger flights between the two countries. Xi emphasized that China did not seek to surpass or unseat the United States but warned against US actions that hurt China's interests and curbed its development in science and technology. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/WRc5lSU

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan criticized Israel, calling it a "terror state" that commits war crimes and violates international law in Gaza. He accused Israel of conducting a military campaign with unlimited support from the West and called for Israeli leaders to be tried for war crimes. Erdogan also reiterated that Hamas is a political party and not a terrorist organization. He will be visiting Germany to meet Chancellor Olaf Scholz and called on Germany to support a ceasefire in Gaza. Turkey has been sending humanitarian aid and medical support to Gaza, including bringing cancer patients to Turkey for treatment. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/1quavAR

North Korea has criticized the recent visit of top US defense officials to South Korea and has vowed to respond with more "offensive" actions to what it perceives as military threats from the United States and its allies. The North Korean defense ministry blamed the United States for raising tensions in the region. The visit by US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin resulted in a revised bilateral security agreement between South Korea and the US to address North Korea's nuclear and missile threats. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/79tbva4

The UN Security Council has approved a resolution calling for humanitarian pauses and corridors throughout the Gaza Strip, but the resolution does not mention a ceasefire. The watered-down resolution also does not refer to Hamas' surprise attack on Israel or Israel's retaliatory airstrikes. The resolution asks all parties to comply with their obligations under international law, particularly in protecting civilians. The Security Council has been paralyzed by internal divisions between China and Russia, who want an immediate ceasefire and the United States which objects. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/FVnD98l

The Pentagon has increased military aid to Israel, providing laser-guided missiles, shells, night-vision devices, bunker-buster munitions, and new army vehicles. This aid comes despite the Biden administration cautioning Israel about civilian casualties in Gaza. The weapons are listed in a document labeled "Israel Senior Leader" requests. The US has been delivering these weapons or making them available from stockpiles in the US and Europe. A Pentagon spokesman declined to discuss specifics. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/TjZKVUz

PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif is visiting Balochistan to establish strategic alliances ahead of the general elections on February 8. He has received an invitation from the 'Sardars of Balochistan' to visit Quetta and is expected to have political meetings with key figures. The PML-N is aiming to secure the support of at least 25 sardars/electables from Balochistan. The PPP is also actively seeking support in the region. PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif's son, Hamza Shehbaz, emphasized the need for collaboration among parties and expressed positivity towards the establishment's support. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/yt2Raxu

The US House of Representatives has passed a temporary spending bill to avoid a government shutdown. The bill, which would extend government funding until mid-January, now awaits approval from the Senate. The legislation has received support from both Democratic and Republican leaders. The bill would provide more time for lawmakers to work on detailed spending bills. Some Republicans have expressed frustration that the bill does not include spending cuts and border-security measures. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/Gtb4K1p