Poland extends border controls with Slovakia to curb migrant influx
Warsaw, Nov 24 - Poland has announced an 11-day extension of temporary border controls with Slovakia, as outlined in a new regulation by the Interior Ministry which has already taken effect.
Israel cuts annual growth forecasts due to war
Jerusalem, Nov 24 - The Israeli Finance Ministry has substantially reduced its annual economic growth forecasts due to the war with Hamas, according to a new report.
Turkey delivers bigger-than-expected rate hike to tame inflation
Ankara, Nov 24 - The Turkish central bank delivered another hefty interest rate increase, the sixth such increase in a row, showcasing its determination to reign in high inflation, experts said.
2-day strike paralyses Germany’s healthcare system
Berlin, Nov 24 - Healthcare workers in Germany have started two-day strike, with university hospitals hit particularly hard and many operations canceled, paralyzing the entire sector.
4-day humanitarian pause deal between Hamas-Israel comes into effect
Gaza, Nov 24 - A four-day humanitarian pause deal agreed by Israel and Hamas came into effect in Gaza on Friday, which allow the release of at least 50 hostages in the duration of the temporary ceasefire.
Russian region on high alert after Finland closes almost all border checkpoints
Moscow, Nov 24 - A high-alert has been sounded and a number of additional measures introduced in Russia's Murmansk region to ensure the safety of local residents after Finland closed almost all of its border checkpoints, a top official has confirmed.
Israeli airstrike kills Hamas naval commander in southern Gaza
Jerusalem, Nov 24 - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Friday said that an airstrike in Khan Younis, the largest city in southern Gaza, killed a Hamas naval commander.
Ecuador’s youngest-ever President Daniel Noboa takes office
Quito, Nov 24 - Daniel Noboa has been sworn in as President of Ecuador, pledging to move the country forward, reduce poverty and tackle crime during his brief 18-month term in office.
New Zealand announces new coalition govt
Wellington, Nov 24 - Three political parties of New Zealand announced on Friday the lineup for a new coalition government after weeks of negotiations.
Israel expects at least 2 more months of fighting against Hamas: Defense Minister
Jerusalem, Nov 24 - Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said that the country's war with the Hamas is expected to last for at least two more months despite the four-day humanitarian pause agreed by the two sides slated to begin on Friday.
Gaza death toll surges to more than 14,800
Gaza, Nov 24 - As the four-day humanitarian pause agreed between Israel and Hamas is set to begin on Friday, the death toll in the Gaza Strip has increased to more than 14,800, according to the Government Media Office (GMO) in the enclave.
Hamas will have to pay the price for Oct 7: Israeli politician Ruth Wasserman Lande
Tel Aviv, Nov 24 - The Hamas leadership will have to pay the price for its unprecedented attack against Israel on October 7, says Ruth Wasserman Lande -- a former member of the Knesset (Parliament) and former advisor to late President Shimon Peres.
Ceasefire to commence on Friday, Hamas to release 13 hostages in Qatar-brokered deal
Jerusalem, Nov 23 - A ceasefire between Hamas and Israel will commence from Friday morning and the Hamas has agreed to free at least 13 hostages under a deal brokered by the Qatar.
China renews alerts for cold waves, strong winds
Beijing, Nov 23 - China's meteorological authorities on Thursday renewed a yellow alert for cold waves, with temperature drops and strong winds expected to hit various parts of the country in the coming days.
New Zealand concludes negotiations to form govt
Wellington, Nov 23 - Three New Zealand political parties on Thursday concluded weeks of negotiations to form a government and will announce the details in a signing ceremony on Friday.
Attempt on my life threat to US sovereignty: Khalistan leader Pannun
New Delhi, November 23 - Calling the foiled attempt on his life 'transnational terrorism' and threat to US sovereignty, Khalistan leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun said on Thursday that he will let the American government respond to it.
Skilled migrants face recruitment barriers in Australia: Research
Canberra, Nov 23 - Skilled migrants in Australia face recruitment barriers that lead to a surplus of overqualified delivery and taxi drivers while necessary jobs remain unfilled, a new research revealed on Thursday.
IDF arrests director of Gaza’s Al-Shifa Hospital
Tel Aviv, Nov 23 - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Thursday arrested Mohammed Abu Selemya, director of the Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza, along with few other staffers of the largest medical facility in the besieged enclave.
Most Israeli factories recover from war-related shutdown: Survey
Jerusalem, Nov 23 - Israeli factories have been recovering from a large-scale shutdown witnessed at the beginning of the ongoing war with Hamas, according to an industry surve.
China sees undiagnosed pneumonia outbreak in children: Report
Beijing, Nov 23 - China is experiencing a major pneumonia outbreak with no known cause in children, and it is overwhelming paediatric hospitals in the country, according to a report.