50 Gaza patients exit through Rafah crossing to Egypt as border opens under ceasefire February 01, 2025 at 01:49AM

The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza confirmed the transfer of 50 Palestinian patients into Egypt via the Rafah crossing, recently reopened as part of a ceasefire with Israel. The crossing had been closed since May, and its reopening is critical for humanitarian aid and medical evacuations. Concurrently, hostages and prisoners were exchanged under the ceasefire agreement.

Pakistan: 18 paramilitary personnel killed in Balochistan ambush February 01, 2025 at 01:17AM

Eighteen paramilitary personnel were killed and three others seriously wounded in an ambush in Balochistan, Pakistan. Heavily armed assailants intercepted a vehicle carrying unarmed Frontier Corps personnel near Mangochar. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, but recent months have seen a surge in violence, with the Balochistan Liberation Army frequently targeting security forces and civilians.

First US citizen Keith Siegel freed in Israel-Hamas prisoner swap after spending 484 days in 'cruelest' captivity February 01, 2025 at 12:16AM

Keith Siegel, a 65-year-old dual citizen of the US and Israel, was freed by Hamas after 484 days of captivity. This release is part of an ongoing ceasefire and prisoner swap deal. His wife, Aviva, had been advocating for his release since she was freed in November 2023.

US govt websites scrubbed of gender, diversity references following Trump’s directive February 01, 2025 at 01:05AM

Federal agencies removed gender and diversity references from websites following a directive linked to President Trump's executive orders. The changes affected multiple areas, including health pages and passport applications, resulting in significant backlash from various organizations and concerns about government transparency.