Monday, July 07, 2025

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May 6, 2025 4:09 PM

Israel may seize all Gaza in expanded operation, officials say

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday an expanded offensive against Palestinian militant group Hamas would be "intensive" after his security cabinet approved plans that may include seizing the Gaza Strip and controlling aid. Howev...

May 5, 2025 5:07 PM

Who will be the next pope? Even the cardinals don’t know

Catholic cardinals entering a conclave on Wednesday to pick a new pope do not yet have a clear idea of who will emerge as Pope Francis' successor, several said, and speeches by individual clerics in meetings this week may be decisive. The 133 cardin...

May 5, 2025 2:35 PM

Iran says it will strike back if US or Israel attack

Iran's Defence Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh said on Sunday that Tehran would strike back if the United States or Israel attacked. Nasirzadeh's comments came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to retaliate against Iran for the Tehran-b...

May 5, 2025 1:19 PM

Microsoft retires Skype to focus on its flagship Teams platform

Skype will ring for the last time on Monday (May 5) as owner Microsoft retires the two-decade-old internet calling service that redefined how people connect across borders. Shutting down Skype will help Microsoft focus on its homegrown Teams service...

May 5, 2025 12:48 PM

Yemen’s Houthis announce campaign targeting Israeli airports

Yemen's Houthi rebels said late on Sunday they would impose a "comprehensive" aerial blockade on Israel by repeatedly targeting its airports, in response to Israel expanding its operations in Gaza. The Iran-aligned Houthis claimed responsibility for...

May 5, 2025 12:21 PM

Global economy already feeling drag from Trump tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs are increasingly clogging up the wheels of a world economy which for decades were greased by predictable and relatively free trade. Big-name multinationals right down to niche e-commerce players last week cut sa...

 

Last updated on: 7th Jul 2025