Brazil suffered its first-ever home World Cup qualifying defeat on Tuesday night at the Maracanã stadium, as Argentina secured a 1-0 victory in a match marred by violence and chaos. The iconic stadium witnessed a delayed start as fights erupted between fans and police, leading to a half-hour postponement. The trouble began during the national…
Israel and Hamas have reached a four-day truce and a hostage release agreement, mediated by Qatar and involving international stakeholders. The deal, approved by Israel’s cabinet with only three ministers dissenting, aims to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and marks a significant step toward de-escalation in the ongoing conflict. The agreement entails a four-day…
The first images of 41 Indian workers trapped for 10 days in a collapsed road tunnel in the Indian Himalayas have emerged. The workers, stuck behind a mountain of rubble in the northern Himalayan state of Uttarakhand since November 12, were seen on camera for the first time on Tuesday, appearing exhausted but alive. Rescue…
Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh and Qatari officials have indicated that a truce deal in the Israel-Hamas conflict is approaching. Negotiations to free hostages, taken during Hamas’s October 7 attack on Israel, are reportedly at their “closest point” to a deal and have reached a “critical and final stage,” according to Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesperson, Majed…
Somalia is grappling with the aftermath of flash flooding caused by torrential rains, resulting in at least 50 reported deaths and displacing nearly 700,000 people from their homes. The situation, exacerbated by heavy rainfall and floods linked to the El Nino weather phenomenon, has led to widespread destruction of infrastructure, including bridges and residential areas….
Former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, ousted just 48 hours prior, is set to join Microsoft alongside co-founder Greg Brockman. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced that Altman will lead a new advanced AI research team, marking a strategic move for the tech giant. “We’re extremely excited to share the news that Sam Altman and Greg Brockman,…
In the wake of Snoop Dogg’s surprising announcement to quit smoking marijuana, speculation and reactions continue to ripple across social media. The renowned rapper, known for his advocacy and association with cannabis, has left fans questioning the authenticity of his decision and its potential implications. The 52-year-old hip-hop star did not specify whether he’s quitting…
US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping have finished up over four hours of talks with a promise to settle stressed respective ties and reestablish a military-to-military interchanges. The two chiefs met on Wednesday without precedent for a year at Filoli Domain, a nation retreat around 40 kilometers (25 miles) south of San…
Israeli forces have launched a targeted operation on Gaza’s largest hospital, Al-Shifa, claiming it is a Hamas command post. The raid, part of an ongoing conflict, has sparked international condemnation and raised concerns about the safety of patients, including newborns. Israel contends that Hamas uses the hospital for military purposes, while Palestinians and rights groups…
The president of the United States and two of his cabinet members are being sued for failing to prevent and aiding and abetting “genocide” in Gaza. A bureaucratic protest (PDF), recorded on Monday against President Joe Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Safeguard Lloyd Austin, blames them for “inability to forestall and…
