The terrorist group Hamas released their first wave of hostages, beginning a four-day exchange that has paused the violence in Gaza.Twenty-four hostages were transported out of Gaza via the Rafah border crossing on Friday, according to the Times of Israel, citing Israeli officials.At least 10 Thai nationals and 13 Israelis…

Police in Ireland arrested 34 people in relation to riots that swept through Dublin on Thursday, when cars and a bus were burned following a stabbing earlier in the day.Around 500 people wreaked havoc on the streets, with about a dozen stores looted while rocks and bottles were thrown at…

Pro-Palestine protesters demonstrated outside the home of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee president, lighting smoke bombs and accusing him of killing babies. Demonstrators held the protest at AIPAC President Michael Tuchin’s vacation home in Los Angeles on Thanksgiving. “AIPAC spends tens of millions to control pro-genocide congress members,” protest organizers wrote…

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have used artificial intelligence (AI) to improve targeting of Hamas operators and facilities as its military faces criticism for what’s been deemed as collateral damage and civilian casualties.”I can’t predict how long the Gaza operation will take, but the IDF’s use of AI and Machine…

Former South African track star Oscar Pistorius has been granted parole, more than 10 years after murdering his girlfriend, model Reeva Steenkamp The Olympic athlete, who earned the nickname “Blade Runner” for the futuristic carbon-fiber prosthetics he used for competitions, had been sentenced to 13 years and five months after he…

The temporary cease-fire that was negotiated between Israel and Hamas in Gaza took effect early Friday morning, setting the stage for an expected hostage release-prisoner swap later in the day.The four-day truce will bring a halt in fighting to allow promised humanitarian relief for Gaza’s 2.3 million people, who have…

Five Indian soldiers were killed in gunbattles with rebels fighting against New Delhi’s rule in disputed Kashmir, officials said Thursday. The Indian army said two suspected militants were also killed.The fighting started Wednesday, days after Indian troops started searching for militants in dense forests based on information that at least…

Fiji’s leader says that after meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping, he hopes to collaborate with China on upgrading his nation’s shipyards and ports.Sitiveni Rabuka made the remarks to lawmakers in Parliament on Wednesday.Rabuka is generally viewed as leaning less toward China than his predecessor Frank Bainimarama, and in a…

Chinese health officials said Thursday that they have not detected any “unusual or novel diseases” regarding an increase in respiratory illnesses and pneumonia in children, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).The WHO requested more information from China on Wednesday as several groups, including the Program for Monitoring Emerging Diseases,…

Riot police used batons and tear gas to halt tens of thousands of supporters of Nepal’s former king who attempted to march to the center of the capital on Thursday to demand the restoration of the monarchy and the nation’s former status as a Hindu state.The protesters, waving the national…