Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said that the army had presented to the War Cabinet its operational plan for a ground offensive into Rafah, Gaza’s southernmost town along the border with Egypt, where 1.4 million Palestinians have sought safety. The situation in Rafah, where dense tent camps have sprouted to house the displaced, has … Read more
Charles M. Schulz’s Peanuts comic strips and starring characters are cherished by multiple generations. The subsequent movies — A Charlie Brown Christmas and It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown and others — are beloved classic films. Usually, the star of these stories is the loveable loser Charlie Brown. But this time a new character is stepping into the … Read more
TEL AVIV — Hamas has called for a three-stage cease-fire deal that would see it release Israeli hostages, alive and dead, over a more than four-month period in exchange for the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip, according to the leaked text of its response to a truce proposal verified by The … Read more
Valentine’s Day is all about expressing how much you love the special people in your life. You can’t go wrong with the traditional heart-shaped box of chocolates and a bouquet of roses, but to knock it out of the park this year, a personalized gift really shows how much you care. Nothing says “I love … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s campaign staff on Monday presented scores of boxes filled with signed petitions supporting his run in the March presidential election, a vote in which he’s almost certain to win another term in office. Putin, although closely tied to the dominant United Russia party, is running as an independent, a path that … Read more
During a “Commit to Caucus” rally at the North Iowa Events Center in Mason City, Iowa on Friday, Donald Trump still had a great deal of energy left after spending most of the afternoon railing against E. Jean Carroll in dozens of messages posted to Truth Social. In one such post, the former president writes, “Except for … Read more
Last year presented a tough period for African tech startups. Venture capital was hard to bag (as predicted earlier), bridge and down rounds became the norm, and news of fire sales, layoffs and startup closures reverberated across the continent. With the overall amount of VC funding raised in Africa dipping significantly across the year, according … Read more
Martin Lawrence made Christmas wishes come true for a group of underprivileged kids in Los Angeles … bringing presents and taking them for a fun day at the go-kart track. The actor/comedian played Santa Claus for 125 kids Wednesday, taking them to K1 Speed indoor go-karts in Burbank … where they were joined by some … Read more
Nigeria’s leader has presented a $34.8 billion spending plan for 2024 to federal lawmakers with a focus on stabilizing Africa’s largest but ailing economy and tackling a deadly security crisis ByCHINEDU ASADU Associated Press November 29, 2023, 11:22 AM ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigeria’s leader on Wednesday presented a 27.5 trillion naira ($34.8 billion) spending plan … Read more
Gerard Butler traveled to Rome, Italy this weekend to help honor his buddy Oliver Trevena! The actor presented his Plane co-star with the Breakout Actor of the Year Award during the 2023 Rome Film Festival on Sunday night (October 29). While on the red carpet, Gerard and Oliver had some fun posing for photos and … Read more