Israeli hostage deaths spur fresh push to free Gaza captives
For eight months, families of the hostages taken by Hamas on October 7 have been imploring Israel's government to strike whatever deal is needed to bring them home alive.
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Harris 'will not be silent' on Gaza after tough talks with Netanyahu
WASHINGTON, United States — Kamala Harris signaled a major shift on US Gaza policy Thursday, with the presidential hopeful telling Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to seal a peace deal and insisting she would not be "silent" on the suffering in the Palestinian enclave.
Blinken heads off on Asia tour
WASHINGTON, United States — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday headed to Asia for a trip focused on reinforcing ties with Washington's strategic allies in a region where the United States is facing an increasingly assertive China.
Chaos as Morocco stuns Argentina
MANILA, Philippines — The sporting program at the Paris Olympics endured a chaotic start on Wednesday as men’s football kicked off while a huge police operation was put in place for Israel’s first appearance at the Games.
Blinken delays Asia tour for Netanyahu visit
WASHINGTON, United States — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is delaying his Asia trip this week to take part in a White House meeting with Israeli Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu, the State Department said Wednesday.
Gymnastics publication tags Yulo as medal favorite in Paris Olympics
MANILA, Philippines – Carlos Edriel Yulo was predicted by an international gymnastics e-zine and a leading sports magazine to land medals at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Mashav Israel funds livelihood project for rural provinces
The Embassy of Israel in the Philippines, through Mashav, the Israeli Agency for International Development Cooperation, has awarded a financial development grant to Nelsie Uy for her chosen project, the Self-Help Group (SHeG) Community Enterprise in the Diocese of Libmanan and the Apostolic Vicariate of Calapan.
Israel has struck Houthi targets in Yemen after attacks on Tel Aviv, the Israeli army said
SANAA, Yemen (AP) — The Israeli army said Saturday it has struck several Houthi targets in western Yemen following a fatal drone attack by the rebel group in Tel Aviv the previous day.
Gaza hospital says newborn saved from dead mother's womb
PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES — Doctors in Gaza described delivering a newborn baby against incredible odds on Saturday, pulling him from his mother's womb moments after she died of wounds sustained in an Israeli air strike.