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Thomas Hand has been through a whirlwind of emotions after experiencing his daughter’s kidnapping by Hamas militants, details of which he describes as “terrifying” and “under gunfire.” Emily, along with her friend Hila and Hila’s mother, was held hostage for two months before their release on November 25. Hand, consumed by the unimaginable fear and …
White House National Security spokesperson John Kirby stated there’s no evidence that Hamas is holding Americans hostage to use them as leverage. “There’s no indication that Hamas is trying to play some sort of game here in terms of the Americans,” Kirby told reporters on Tuesday. He added that the first hostage-release tested involved two …
Comment on this storyComment Add to your saved stories Save KYIV — The wife of Ukraine’s military intelligence chief has been hospitalized after being poisoned with heavy metals, a top Ukrainian official is confirmed. Marianna Budanova, who is married to Ukrainian military spymaster Kyrylo Budanov, is undergoing treatment after a lengthy period of illness, local …
Frightening stories of claustrophobic rooms, whispered voices, rice rations, and cruel treatment have emerged from the recent release of hostages held by Hamas. Relatives of those who have returned have revealed details about the distressing and uncomfortable experiences endured by the hostages during their captivity, showcasing the hardships of life under the Palestinian militant group. …
Comment on this story Comment Add this to your saved stories Save A Sumatran rhinoceros was born in Indonesia on Saturday, the newest calf to bolster a critically endangered species that has fewer than 50 living members. The male calf, born to a mother named Delilah, is the second of the species born this year …
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the recent release of hostages as Israel and Hamas prolonged the temporary pause in fighting for an additional two days. The process of transferring hostages to the Red Cross for their freedom began, and the truce was extended. However, the Palestinian prisoners have been released under the stipulation of …
Warning of a severe famine risk among the residents of Gaza, particularly women and children, has been issued by the World Food Programme (WFP). There is an urgent need to continue humanitarian food supplies beyond the temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, according to the WFP. Since the truce began on Friday, the WFP has …
An Hour AgoGermany to Increase its Military Support for Ukraine: Foreign Minister Germany’s foreign minister, Annalena Baerbock, has revealed that they are going to boost their military support for Ukraine’s self-defense by 8 billion euros [$8.79 billion]. This decision was delivered in response to a question posed by CNBC’s Silvia Amaro. Baerbock emphasized that the …
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SILKYARA, India – In a remarkable feat of resilience and determination, Indian rescuers successfully extracted all 41 construction workers from a collapsed tunnel in the Himalayas after the workers had been trapped for 17 days. The workers, who were low-wage laborers from impoverished parts of India, were meticulously pulled out from the tunnel through a …
The city of Freetown, located in Sierra Leone, was violently shaken early awake on a Sunday morning by the sound of gunshots. Government officials have now declared the incident as a coup attempt. Armed men tried to break into a military base near the president’s residence and also attacked two of the city’s main prisons, …