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No reduction in Gaza hunger since truce: WHO
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What happens to the human body in deep space?
Bone and muscle deterioration, radiation exposure, vision impairment -- these are just a few of the challenges space travelers face on long-duration missions, even before considering the psychological toll of isolation
18 March 2025, 03:33 AM
Small plane crash off Honduran island kills at least 6: officials
At least six people died Monday after a small plane skidded into the sea while taking off from the Honduran island of Roatan, firefighters said
18 March 2025, 03:28 AM
US 'consulted' by Israel before Gaza strikes: White House
The Trump administration and the White House were consulted by the Israelis on their attacks in Gaza tonight
18 March 2025, 03:15 AM
Astronauts finally head home after unexpected nine-month ISS stay
The SpaceX craft carrying Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams detached from the orbital outpost at 0505 GMT
18 March 2025, 02:42 AM
Trump says Xi to visit in 'not too distant future'
Trump did not give any further details.
18 March 2025, 02:35 AM
More than 400 reported dead as Israel pounds Gaza in most intense strikes since ceasefire
The White House confirmed that Israel consulted US President Donald Trump's administration before launching the wave of strikes
18 March 2025, 02:12 AM
Putin, Trump to discuss Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US counterpart Donald Trump will speak by phone today, as one US official expressed hope the two could agree a Ukraine ceasefire within weeks.
17 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Trump’s freeze of VOA, others risks aiding enemies: EU
The EU yesterday warned that President Donald Trump’s freeze on US-funded media outlets, including Radio Free Europe, risked “benefitting our common adversaries”.
17 March 2025, 18:00 PM
80% of Afghan ops risk shutdown by June: WHO
The World Health Organization yesterday said 80 percent of services that it supports in Afghanistan could shut down by June due to a funding shortage.
17 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Philippine Senate launches probe
The Philippine Senate yesterday said it will conduct a formal probe of ex-president Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest and swift handover last week to the International Criminal Court, which is to try him for alleged crimes against humanity.
17 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Yemenis vow to defy US
Huge crowds joined protests in rebel-controlled Yemen on Monday after deadly US strikes killed dozens and sparked fears of a new cycle of violence in the conflict-torn country.
17 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Canada PM seeks ‘reliable’ EU allies after Trump threats
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney yesterday said that his country was seeking to reinforce ties with “reliable” European allies, as he embarked on a transatlantic trip after his country’s economy and even sovereignty came under unprecedented threat from its southern neighbour the United States.
17 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Mount Fuji hikers to be charged $27 on all trails
A record influx of foreign tourists to Japan has sparked alarm about overcrowding on the nation's highest mountain, a once-peaceful pilgrimage site.
17 March 2025, 08:29 AM
Iran says Trump letter mirrors his statements
Khamenei effectively ruled out holding talks with the United States
17 March 2025, 08:13 AM
Peru declares state of emergency in capital over extortion killings
The move came after singer Paul Flores was shot dead by hitmen who attacked a bus he was riding with bandmates as they left a concert outside Lima.
17 March 2025, 08:06 AM
Zelensky replaces his army chief of general staff
According to a communique, Anatoliy Bargylevych has been replaced by Andriy Gnatov, who "has been tasked with increasing the efficiency of the management."
17 March 2025, 03:52 AM
Stranded US astronauts to return to Earth on Tuesday: NASA
The stranded duo have been on the ISS since June
17 March 2025, 03:04 AM
Trump admin begins mass layoffs at Voice of America
Just a day after all employees were put on leave, staff working on a contractual basis received an email notifying them that they were terminated at the end of March.
17 March 2025, 02:58 AM
US vows to keep hitting Houthis until shipping attacks stop
One US official told Reuters the campaign might continue for weeks.
17 March 2025, 02:42 AM
Trump admin deports Venezeulans despite court order, says judge has no authority
The turn of events represented a remarkable escalation
17 March 2025, 02:38 AM