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Thursday, December 4, 2025

Five things to know about Gaza’s Rafah border crossing

The Rafah crossing into Egypt is a crucial entry point for humanitarian workers and for lorries transporting aid, food and fuel, which is essential for daily life in a territory deprived of electricity.

Netanyahu says to visit New York despite Mamdani arrest threat

"Yes, I'll come to New York," Netanyahu said in a virtual interview with the New York Times' Dealbook forum.

Doctor jailed for supplying ketamine to ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry

A doctor who supplied "Friends" star Matthew Perry with ketamine in the months before he fatally overdosed, musing to a fellow physician over "how much this moron will pay" for the drug, was jailed in California on Wednesday.

Sabrina Carpenter Slams White House for Using Her Song in ICE Video

Sabrina Carpenter has demanded the White House stop using her song Juno after it was featured in a video showing ICE arrests, calling the clip “evil and disgusting.”

They’re Like Rats”: Jaya Bachchan’s Remarks Trigger Paparazzi Backlash and Boycott Calls

Jaya Bachchan’s harsh comments criticizing paparazzi and questioning their legitimacy have sparked a social media storm. In response, several photographers are considering a boycott, arguing her remarks demean hardworking professionals.

Toyota Slashes Fortuner Prices by Up to Rs2.57m in Major Market Shake-Up

Toyota has announced a major price slash on its Fortuner lineup, cutting rates by up to Rs2.57 million in one of the biggest SUV price revisions seen in Pakistan.

Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Backing for Palestinian Statehood with $90m Aid

Saudi Arabia has transferred a $90 million installment to the Palestinian Authority, reaffirming its financial and political support for Palestinian statehood

Lebanon, Israel hold first direct talks in decades: source to AFP

Lebanese and Israeli civilian representatives held their first direct talks Wednesday in decades, part of a year-old ceasefire monitoring mechanism in the war with militant group Hezbollah, a source close to the talks told AFP.

Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers carry out public execution in sports stadium in eastern city

 Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities carried out a public execution at a stadium in the eastern city of Khost on Tuesday, putting to death a man who the country’s Supreme Court said had killed 13 members of a family, including several children, earlier this year.