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Blinken meets Arab officials as US pushes Hamas to accept ceasefire-hostage release proposal to avert Rafah invasion

Negotiations took place as a Hamas delegation met with mediators from Egypt and Qatar to discuss a new proposal. Sources familiar with the talks were not very optimistic about a positive outcome.

Tornado kills at least 5, causes widespread destruction in China’s industrial hub Guangzhou

The tornado's intensity was initially classified as level three, as reported by Xinhua news agency.

Pro-Palestinian protests sweep US universities with hundreds arrested at Yale, NYU and Columbia

Nearly 550 demonstrators protesting against Israel’s war in Gaza at major US universities, including, Yale, NYU, and Columbia University, were arrested

Biden signs $95 billion aid bill for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan

The US Senate approved a $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan on April 23, with a resounding 79 to 18 vote in favor of the bill.

Iran and Pakistan agree to boost trade and security cooperation during President Raisi’s visit

The leaders of Iran and Pakistan agreed to strengthen economic and security cooperation as Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi visited Pakistan to mend ties

Nearly 300 bodies found in mass grave at Nasser Hospital in Gaza following Israeli offensive

Civil defense teams in Gaza's Khan Younis found a mass grave inside the Nasser Hospital, recovering around 300 bodies, as Israel continues its bombardment of Gaza for over six months now.

Earth Day 2024 calls for Planet over Plastics

Earth Day 2024 focused on the pressing issue of plastic pollution, highlighting the detrimental effects of plastic on human health, wildlife, and the overall health of our planet.

Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts and triggers tsunami threat

More than 11,000 people have been warned to leave their homes, and air travel has been severely affected after Mount Ruang, a volcano in northern Indonesia, erupted multiple times.

UAE flooding: Desert city of Dubai records heaviest rainfall in 75 years

The desert city of Dubai witnessed the heaviest rainfall in 75 years flooding major highways and disrupting flights at Dubai International Airport.

Key Takeaways: Germany’s leader Scholz meets Chinese President Xi to discuss trade and geopolitical tensions

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz concluded his three-day visit to China with a crucial meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on April 16, 2024. The visit was aimed at bolstering business ties with Germany’s largest trading partner while also addressing concerns about China’s increasing exports to Europe

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Tornado kills at least 5, causes widespread destruction in China’s industrial hub Guangzhou

The tornado's intensity was initially classified as level three, as reported by Xinhua news agency.