More than 19.5 mn Yemenis in need as crisis worsens: UN
United Nations (United States) (AFP) – More than 19.5 million people in Yemen will need assistance in 2025, a senior UN official said Wednesday, expressing concern over a worsening humanitarian…
Qatar, US announce Gaza truce, hostage release deal
Doha (AFP) – Qatar and the United States announced Wednesday a ceasefire and hostage-release deal between Israel and Hamas, adding that they hoped it would pave the way for a…
Joy mixed with fear for Israelis awaiting Gaza hostage release
Tel Aviv (AFP) – Israelis expressed both joy and apprehension at the announcement of a Gaza ceasefire and hostage exchange deal on Wednesday, fearing that not all those held captive…
Galaxy sign Zanka from Anderlecht
Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – MLS champions the Los Angeles Galaxy has signed Danish international defender Mathias Jorgensen from Anderlecht, the club said on Wednesday. Issued on: 15/01/2025 -…
Police probe abuse of Havertz's wife after Arsenal star's woes
London (AFP) – Police have launched an investigation into social media abuse aimed at Arsenal forward Kai Havertz's wife after his latest poor performance. Issued on: 15/01/2025 - 21:01Modified: 15/01/2025…
Drake files defamation suit against Universal over Kendrick Lamar track
New York (AFP) – Rapper Drake on Wednesday filed suit against his own label, saying Universal Music Group's release and promotion of a Kendrick Lamar track dissing him amounted to…
US firms concerned about Trump tariff, immigration plans: Fed
Washington (AFP) – US businesses across the country are concerned about the economic impact of President-elect Donald Trump's proposals to raise tariffs and sharply curtail immigration, the Federal Reserve said…
Yellen warns against extending Trump's first
Washington (AFP) – US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Wednesday that plans to extend President-elect Donald Trump's 2017 tax cuts -- which remained in place under Joe Biden but are…
Biden hails Gaza deal, says worked with Trump
Washington (AFP) – US President Joe Biden announced Wednesday a "full and complete" ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the first part of their peace accord, and said he had…