The US said it is using "every tool in our tool chest” to vet those coming into the country, including students, amid reports the Trump administration is ordering its embassies and consular sections abroad to halt scheduling new student visa interviews as it considers social media vetting for such individuals.

Muwasi (Gaza Strip): An AP journalist says Israeli tank and gunfire was heard Tuesday while giant crowds of Palestinians tried to reach a newly opened aid distribution centre in southern Gaza.

Kathmandu: Famed Nepalese Sherpa guide Kami Rita on Tuesday scaled Mount Everest for the 31st time, breaking his own record for the most successful ascents of the world's highest mountain.

Jake Wood, executive director of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation has resigned just hours before the launch of a highly contentious new aid programme in Gaza. His resignation has intensified scrutiny of the programme, which has already drawn criticism over its ties to Israel and its potential humanitarian consequences.

A Saudi Arabian official has denied reports about lifting the long-standing alcohol ban that has been in place in the Kingdom for over 70 years, according to news agency Reuters.

Jordan and Norway have jointly called for an immediate and lasting ceasefire in Gaza, alongside unrestricted humanitarian access and renewed commitment to the two-state solution as the path to lasting peace in the region.

New Delhi: In a major embarrassment for the Pakistan Army, a photograph gifted by Army Chief General Asim Munir to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif—claimed to depict Pakistani military action against India—has been revealed to be from a Chinese military drill held in 2017. The image, presented as part of a framed souvenir during a high-profile “victory” dinner hosted by the Army Chief, quickly drew criticism and ridicule after users on social media identified the error.

Seoul: North Korea has detained four officials who it says are responsible for the failed launch of its second naval destroyer, which outside observers say was damaged much more than the country has disclosed.