Israel-Hamas Conflict: Israeli Troops Reportedly Nearing Gaza Hospital Alleged To Have Underground Hamas Base
It's the 34th day of the Israel-Hamas conflict, and as the Israeli army is reportedly closing in on Al Shifa Hospital, which Israel claims has an underground tunnel complex that houses Hamas terrorists, Iran proxies are attacking Israel, even targeting U.S. military assets in Syria.
Chinese Aggression Surged In Disputed Waters After US Bases' Closure: Philippine Defense Official
Chinese Coast Guard ships have been increasingly aggressive against Philippine vessels in recent months, and a Philippine defense official suggested that this may have something to do with the absence of a permanent U.S. military presence in the country.
Israel-Hamas Conflict: Blinken Says Israel Has 'No Intent' To Reoccupy Gaza; Evacuation Corridor Reopened
On the 33rd day of the Israel-Hamas conflict, efforts to rescue hostages being held by Hamas are intensifying as the CIA has reportedly started working with Israeli intelligence, but there appears to be a shift in Washington's tone toward one of its major non-NATO allies, at least in terms of after-war plans.
Israel-Hamas Conflict: Israel Says 'Thousands' Of Gazans Pass Via Reopened Humanitarian Corridor
On the 32nd day of the Israel-Hamas war, the Israeli army claimed that it has completely isolated Gaza City from the rest of the strip and Benjamin Netanyahu hinted on the Israeli government taking over Gaza's security once the war ends.
Israel-Hamas Conflict: Israel Shuts Down Reopened Humanitarian Corridor For Evacuations Amid Hamas Shelling
A month after Hamas militants carried out a carnage in southern Israel, the fighting has intensified as hopes of a ceasefire dwindle amid continued bombardments from the warring parties and other Iran-backed proxies jumping into the bloodbath.
China Is 'Schooling' Ottawa By Intimidating Canadian Aircraft In South China Sea: Expert
The latest incident occurred when the Canadian helicopter was trying to track a suspected Chinese submarine in an area of the South China Sea where experts say Beijing could be trying to build a submarine bastion.
Israel-Hamas Conflict: 367 Americans May Exit Gaza; Wagner Reportedly Plans Support For Hezbollah
Day 28 of Israel-Hamas tensions saw the Israeli army surrounding Gaza City as it continues to confront other enemy attacks on the Lebanon border. A Hamas official said the militant group was "now ready" for a full compromise with Israel to release more than 200 hostages.
Israel-Hamas Conflict: Israeli Battalion Commander Killed In Gaza; Hostage Count At 242
On Day 27 of the raging Israel-Hamas war, the Israeli army announced the death of its highest-ranking official to have fallen in battle since the war started, Hamas said it would repeat the Oct. 7 attack against Israel to teach the country a lesson, and hundreds of foreign nationals have crossed over into Egypt.
Israel-Hamas Conflict: First Foreign Passport Holders Leave Gaza As Rafah Border Reopens
On Day 26 of the Israel-Hamas war, nine Israeli soldiers died in ground clashes against Hamas terrorists as anticipation builds over the reported opening of the Rafah border crossing to allow wounded Palestinians to get treatment in Egypt.
Israel-Hamas Conflict: Hostage Count Climbs To 240; Top Hamas Commander In Gaza Killed
An Israeli hostage soldier has been "rescued" in the first of such operations by the Israeli army, but 240 hostages are still being held by Hamas in Gaza.
Israel-Hamas Conflict: Hostage Release Talks Reportedly 'Stalled' Over Hamas' Fuel Demands
Day 24 of the Israel-Hamas war has so far been filled with action and sadness as four senior Hamas operatives were assassinated just as the Israeli government confirmed the skull of an abducted German-Israeli woman whose body was "paraded" across the streets of Gaza following the Oct. 7 carnage has been found.
Israel-Hamas Conflict: Gaza Operations 'Purely An Israeli Decision,' USMC Says; 2 Hamas Commanders Killed
It's the 22nd day of the Israel-Hamas conflict, and Israel has started targeted ground incursions in Gaza, but the USMC said whatever happens or will occur in Gaza are "purely" on Israel.
Israel-Hamas Conflict: US Sanctions Hamas-Linked Iranian Military Officials; Hostage Count Climbs To 229
Tensions are escalating in the Middle East as Israel pursues its goal of "dismantling" terror group Hamas.
Israel-Hamas Conflict: Israeli Forces Kill Another Hamas Commander; Confirmed Hostages Now At 224
The Israel-Hamas conflict has reached its 20th day with Israel increasing the number of hostages being held by Hamas to 224 and the Israeli troops assassinating another Hamas commander.
Israel-Hamas Conflict: Top Hamas Commander Killed; US Boosts Middle East Personnel Protection
On the 18th day of the Israel-Hamas conflict, an incursion attempt was successfully thwarted by the Israeli army, more humanitarian aid entered Gaza, and the UK reaffirmed its support of Israel's defense operations against Hamas.
Israel-Hamas Conflict Live: Freed Hostage Says Went Through 'Hell' In Hamas' 'Spider Web' Tunnels
The bloody conflict between Israel and Hamas has entered its 18th day.
China-PH Tensions: Marcos Orders Probe Into Two Collisions At Disputed Second Thomas Shoal
President Marcos wants a probe into the two collisions that the Philippine Coast Guard said "imperiled" the safety of Filipino crew.
Spratly Islands: The Contested Archipelago Threatening To Blow Up The Fraught Philippines-China Relationship
The Spratly Islands have once again emerged as point of tension between China and the Philippines -- particularly the Second Thomas Shoal, where the Philippines deliberately grounded a warship in the 1990s to assert its territorial claims.
Philippines Kicks Off Repairs On Grounded Warship At Disputed Second Thomas Shoal
Construction materials for fixing dilapidated parts of the grounded warship have been delivered to Ayungin Shoal, which is located around 104 nautical miles from Palawan island and is within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone.
Gaming Layoffs: Pinball FX Developer Zen Studios Reportedly Hit By Embracer's Restructuring
Zen Studios, which was acquired by Embracer Group in 2020, has reportedly eliminated more than 30 roles as the video game company continues its restructuring process.
Mass Layoffs Expected At Bezos, Gates-Backed Logistics Unicorn Convoy
Logistics startup Convoy is expected to implement workforce cuts as the company looks to sell its brokerage business unit in the coming weeks.
China Launches Global AI Governance Initiative After US Announces Fresh Curbs On Chip Exports
China launched a global initiative for AI governance as countries such as the U.S. and the U.K. race for dominance in the fast-evolving technology.
Google Cut Dozens Of Staffers At News Unit As Disinformation Response In Question: Report
Google and other tech companies are being pressured by a U.S. senator and the European Union as the Israel-Hamas war intensifies and news about the conflict – both accurate and misleading – proliferate the internet and social media.
China Slams Canada For 'Illegal Intrusion' After Ottawa Calls Out 'Reckless' Interception Of Military Plane
China accused a Canadian aircraft of illegally intruding into its territorial airspace a day after Ottawa called out Beijing for the "dangerous and reckless" interception of its military plane over the East China Sea on Monday.
Tech Layoffs: Travel Tech Company Expedia Cuts Staff A Month After Executive Reshuffle
The exact number of remaining employees at Expedia is unknown, but its LinkedIn page shows the company has more than 10,001 workers and over 21,800 of them are on the recruitment platform.
Alphabet's Robotaxi Arm Waymo Cuts Staff Again 'As Part Of Normal Course Of Business'
Waymo has had two earlier rounds of workforce cuts, including in January, when its parent company Alphabet announced it was laying off around 12,000 employees.
Belt And Road Forum: China Hosts Developing Nations Amid Concerns Over Debt, Financing Approach
Some of the developing world's top leaders are in Beijing for the two-day Belt and Road Forum where Xi Jinping is expected to pitch a new path ahead for the decade-old initiative that raised debt concerns over the past years.
Online Audio Platform Bandcamp Cuts Half Of Workforce After Epic Games Finalizes Its Sale
Epic Games, which acquired the Oakland, California-based company just a year ago, laid off roughly half of the staff after finalizing its sale to Songtradr on Monday, reports said. An X user said only "three people are left" at the company's music blog Bandcamp Daily.
Coding Forum Stack Overflow Cuts 28% Of Staff In Various Departments
Stack Overflow has seen a decline in traffic in the past one and a half years, and though the company has taken "many steps" to cut costs this year, these measures haven't been enough.
Philippine Navy Warns Chinese PLAN Vessel After Shadowing Incident Near Civilian-Occupied Thitu Island
The shadowing of the Philippine navy ship came on the same day the country concluded its joint Exercise Sama-Sama (Together) 2023 with military personnel from the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom, France, Canada, and Australia.