A senior Hamas official says its mediators would accept "any proposal submitted to it" that would lead to a ceasefire and Israel's withdrawal from the Gaza Strip.

Air quality in Lahore reached hazardous levels this week, while other cities in South Asia also battle toxic pollution.

Russian forces reportedly planned to use the intelligence to eliminate special forces soldiers on the front line and in the Russian-occupied parts of southern Ukraine.

Donald Trump's threat to ignite global trade wars has China seeking to capitalise, particularly in nations that might have previously looked north to the United States for economic support.

Dancer and choreographer Eileen Kramer died "peacefully" after celebrating her 110th birthday last week.