International

Over 90 people dead after overcrowded boat sinks off Mozambique coast

International Desk: More than 90 people died when an overcrowded makeshift ferry sank off the north coast of Mozambique, local authorities said on Sunday. The converted fishing boat, carrying about

Eid-ul-Fitr in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday

International Desk: The first day of Eid al-Fitr is determined by the sighting of the crescent moon marking the start of the month of Shawwal, the 10th month of the

Israel reduces troop numbers in southern Gaza

International Desk: Israel’s military said on Sunday that it was reducing its numbers of soldiers from southern Gaza, leaving just one brigade in the area. The military stressed a “significant

Myanmar’s army now seeks Rohingyas’ help!

Desk Report: Nearly seven years after the Myanmar military killed thousands of Muslim Rohingyas, in what the UN called “textbook ethnic cleansing”, it wants their help. From interviews with Rohingyas

Thousands of Israelis rally demanding Gaza hostage deal

International Desk: Opponents of Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu say 100,000 people have rallied against the government and to demand a Gaza hostage deal. The rallies in Tel Aviv and other

Russian drone strikes on Kharkiv kill 6, officials say

International Desk: At least six people have died in a Russian drone attack on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, local officials say. Mayor Ihor Terekhov said Iranian-made Shahed drones had