Israel’s Netanyahu says hostage deal could be near for hostages in Gaza

BEIJING: Various Palestinian factions have agreed to end their divisions and strengthen Palestinian unity by signing the Beijing Declaration on Tuesday morning in China, according to Chinese state media. The declaration was signed at the closing ceremony of a reconciliation dialogue between the factions held in Beijing on July 21-23, state broadcaster CCTV said. A … Read more

UN envoy warns that threat of terrorism is ‘resurging’ with attacks by Daesh extremists

HAMMAMET, Tunisia: In the Tunisian coastal city of Hammamet, bulldozers are busily shoveling sand from a nearby desert onto a popular beach in an effort to prevent it from disappearing due to erosion. “This beach is the postcard image of Hammamet,” said environmentalist Chiheb Ben Fredj, looking nostalgically at the city's iconic Yasmine beach. “It … Read more

US ambassador to UN visits Haiti, announces new aid

PORT-AU-PRINCE: The US ambassador to the UN visited crisis-hit Haiti on Monday, where she announced $60 million in additional humanitarian aid and received updates on the Kenya-led security mission. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield held talks with the country's Transitional Presidential Council and new Prime Minister Garry Conille during the day-long trip. “Haitians deserve free and fair … Read more

Miami’s Messi, Suarez out for MLS All-Star Game

WASHINGTON: Costa Rica played the US women's national team to a goalless draw on Tuesday in the Americans' pre-departure match for the Paris Olympics. USA captain Lindsey Horan told a crowd of almost 19,000 that they were bullish about their chances in France despite the draw. “We wish we had won,” she said. “But we're … Read more