India reports highest single-day death toll to COVID-19 as cases begin to level off
Although the number of cases is beginning to decrease in the country that has been devastated as of late by COVID-19, deaths continue to rise and hospitals are still swamped by patients.
Diver takes adorable 'selfie' with pufferfish off Australian coast
A diver in Australia snapped a selfie with an adorable pufferfish that seemed all too happy to pose for a picture with her.
AAPI Heritage Month: Trailblazers that left lasting impacts in US history
Celebrate some of the trailblazing Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who made lasting impacts on U.S. history during AAPI Heritage Month.
Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza militant tunnels as truce efforts remain elusive
The Israeli military has unleashed another heavy wave of airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, and says it has destroyed militant tunnels and the homes of nine Hamas commanders.
Israel-Gaza conflict: Biden expresses 'support' for cease-fire in call with Netanyahu
The White House says President Joe Biden expressed “support” for a cease-fire in a call to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Monday, the eighth day of Israeli-Palestinian fighting.
Some Carnival brands to resume cruise operations this summer in Europe, Caribbean
Carnival said it also hopes to restart sailings in the United States in July on three ships from ports in Miami and Galveston, Texas.
US 'working tirelessly' to help stop the violence as calls mount for Gaza-Israel cease-fire
President Joe Biden gave no signs of pressuring Israel to agree to an immediate cease-fire despite new calls from some Democrats for the Biden administration to get more involved.
Israel unleashes new round of airstrikes on Gaza City day after 42 Palestinians killed
Explosions rocked the city in an attack that was heavier and lasted longer than a series of air raids 24 hours earlier in which 42 Palestinians were killed — the deadliest single attack in the latest round of violence.
‘Leave the kayak. We’ll find it. I promise’: Calm kayaker rescues man stranded on Canadian lake
Sally Wallick was recording her day on Okanagan Lake last month when she noticed a man stranded next to his capsized kayak.
Hundreds of bodies found buried along Indian riverbanks believed to be COVID-19 victims
India has been devastated in recent weeks by a surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths, and recent rains exposed cloth coverings of bodies buried in shallow sand graves on a wide, flat riverbank.
Israeli airstrike destroys Gaza high-rise building with media offices
An Israeli airstrike has destroyed a high-rise building that housed The Associated Press’ offices in the Gaza Strip.
China lands rover on Mars for the first time in nation's history
China has landed a spacecraft on Mars for the first time in the latest advance for its space program.
Israel accused of manipulating media with false information to trick Hamas
The Israeli military says a misunderstanding caused it to tell some international reporters that it had invaded the Gaza Strip with ground troops.
Australian woman says she woke up with Irish accent after tonsil surgery
One medical expert says an Australian woman who woke up with an Irish accent days after surgery on her tonsils may have a rare medical condition called “foreign accent syndrome.”
Ireland's health service shuts down IT systems after 'significant' ransomware attack
Ireland’s Health Service Executive said the move was a precaution to protect its IT systems after the ransomware attack, and appointments for coronavirus vaccinations were not affected.
Israeli artillery pounds northern Gaza, sending Palestinians fleeing
Palestinian families grabbed their children and belongings and fled neighborhoods on the outskirts of Gaza City as Israel unleashed heavy artillery fire at what it said was a large network of militant tunnels ahead of a possible ground invasion.
Israeli troops enter Gaza strip as conflict in region escalates
Palestinians hurled from their beds by Israeli airstrikes this week faced an all-too-familiar question: Where should we go?
India's coronavirus doctors report 'black fungus' infections among some patients
India's health officials warned the country’s doctors to be on the lookout for mucormycosis, or so-called "black fungus" infections. Many of the patients have had diabetes and a history of COVID-19 infection.
3 largest US airlines suspending flights to Israel amid rising violence
The largest U.S. airlines are canceling flights to Tel Aviv as violence flares between Israel and Palestinians.
Israel Gaza violence: Airstrikes topple high-rise housing Hamas facilities
Israel is pressing ahead with a fierce military offensive in the Gaza Strip.



















