News from the Islamic world and beyond- Israeli strike kills five in Gaza, including three childrenIsrael has committed 2,400 violations of the 'ceasefire' deal struck with Hamas in October, Gaza officials say.
- Will another film star be able to sway the election in India’s Tamil Nadu?Political commentators believe C Joseph Vijay can at best be a disruptor in what has become a three-cornered contest.
- Dozens of Israeli settlers cross into Syria to demand settlementDozens of Israeli settlers crossed into Syrian territory in the Golan Heights and barricaded themselves on a rooftop.
- Iran war: What’s happening on day 55 after Trump extended ceasefire?Iran says it wants talks, but blames US “breach of commitments, blockade and threats” for stalling negotiations.
- Pope Leo visits prison in Equatorial GuineaPope Leo XIV visited a prison in Equatorial Guinea on the last day of his Africa tour.
- Democrats up in Virginia, but US voters may pay price for redistricting warExperts say unprecedented flurry of tit-for-tat congressional redistricting risks surge in gerrymandering.
- Can fish hook voters in India’s West Bengal elections?In battle for India's West Bengal election, PM Modi's men campaigned with fish in hand to try to connect with voters.
- Israeli strike kills five in Gaza, including three children