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Middle East latest: A long-awaited Gaza ceasefire starts after a delay
A ceasefire in the Gaza Strip took effect on Sunday following an almost three-hour delay after Hamas was late to name the three hostage it plans to release.
Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will go into effect Sunday morning, officials say
The ceasefire between Hamas and Israel will go into effect Sunday at 8:30 a.m. local time (0630 GMT), mediator Qatar announced Saturday.
China’s declining population is posing issues for its economy. Here’s why
The figures announced by the government follow trends worldwide, but especially in East Asia, where Japan, South Korea and other nations have seen their birth rates plummet.
SpaceX Starship explodes over Caribbean, causing spectacular light show
'Success is uncertain, but entertainment is guaranteed!' Elon Musk wrote, alongside a video of falling debris.
Israel’s cabinet to vote on Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal
If the cabinet approves it, the deal will then go to the government for final sign-off. Both bodies are expected to OK the ceasefire, which could start as soon as Sunday.
‘No consequences’: Canadian Sikhs allege widespread threats, spying by India
Witnesses told the foreign interference commission India had threatened their families, spied on temples and meddled in Canada’s elections.
Indian movie star Saif Ali Khan stabbed by intruder in his home
Indian media quoted police as saying the intruder barged into the house at about 2:30 a.m. and fled after stabbing Khan.
‘Economic wartime’: Eby backs federal tariff response, possible export bans
Eby made the comments Wednesday after meeting with premiers from across the country, in anticipation of U.S. President-Elect Donald Trump's threat to impose 25 per cent tariffs.
Israel, Hamas appear to agree on tentative Gaza ceasefire deal: officials
Qatari and Hamas officials say a ceasefire has been reached to pause Israel's military offensive in Gaza and release dozens of hostages.
Elon Musk sued by SEC over Twitter stock purchases
Elon Musk started amassing Twitter shares in early 2022, and by March of that year, he owned more than 5 per cent.
Obesity and BMI: Experts want to branch out from controversial metric
A group of global experts is proposing a new way to define and diagnose obesity, reducing the emphasis on the controversial body mass index.
South Korea’s impeached president detained in first for country
South Korea’s impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol, was detained in a major law enforcement operation at the presidential compound Wednesday.
Biden moves to lift Cuba’s state sponsor of terrorism designation
The move would be part of a deal to free political prisoners and ease some economic pressure, though incoming U.S. president Donald Trump is expected to reverse the decision.
Mystery balls of debris prompt closure of 9 beaches in Sydney, Australia
"There's something that's obviously leaking or dropping... floating out there and being tossed around," said the concerned mayor of Northern Beaches.
Kate Middleton says her cancer is in remission, thanks hospital staff
The Princess of Wales' announcement comes on the same day she visited with cancer patients at the same hospital where she was treated for cancer.