Month: October 2025

Funerals are held for 36 people who died after scaffolding collapsed at an Orthodox Christian church.

South Africa and Turkey have criticised the incident in international waters. Israel says those on board are safe.

President Trump’s proposal, accepted by Israel, stipulates that Hamas disarm and have no future role in governing Gaza.

As a bitter stand-off between Republicans and Democrats plays out, there is little sign either side is willing to budge.

A 48-hour shutdown imposed by the Taliban government hit firms, flights and risked further isolating women.

No one was injured and no apartments were damaged, although some residents were evacuated.

The defence minister warns Palestinians to leave, saying those remaining will be considered “terrorists and supporters of terror”.

Washington’s political gridlock could inflict wide-ranging miseries, as anything deemed non-essential will be put on hold.

The earthquake comes barely more than a week after the country was hit by back-to-back typhoons.