Wednesday, April 1, 2026

World

Strong quake in Philippines triggers tsunami warnings and evacuations

Eacuations were under way in the Philippines after a quake of at least magnitude 7.5 struck the southern region of Mindanao on Saturday, triggering...

Global Initiative Launched to Accelerate Climate Action in Oil and Gas Sector

COP28 President Dr. Sultan Al Jaber and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have announced the official launch of the Oil and Gas Decarbonization Charter...

Gaza truce expires; Israel intercepts rocket, Strikes area in Northern Gaza

A temporary truce between Israel and Gaza's Hamas militants that was due to end at 7 a.m. (0500 GMT) on Friday has expired, with...

North Korea says interference in its satellites would be declaration of war

North Korea said on Saturday it would consider any interference with its satellite operations a declaration of war and would mobilise its war deterrence...

Renewed Gaza fighting stretches into second day after Israel-Hamas truce collapses

Renewed fighting in Gaza stretched into a second day on Saturday after talks to extend a week-old truce with Hamas collapsed and mediators said...

Defence Ministry clears proposal to acquire 97 Tejas Jets, 150 Prachand choppers

The defence ministry's Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Thursday cleared the proposal for acquiring 97 Light Combat Aircraft Mark 1A fighter jets for the...

Israel resumes Gaza assault after rockets fired, heavy fighting reported

Israel resumed combat operations against Hamas in Gaza on Friday after accusing the Palestinian militant group of firing rockets at Israel and reneging on...

Israel army publishes map it says advises Gazans of safe evacuation areas

The Israeli army said on Friday that with the resumption of fighting it had published a map to advise Gazans of safe areas for...