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Israel Attacks Iran, Explosions Echo Nea...

Israel Attacks Iran, Explosions Echo Near Tehran

In a major escalation, Israel launched targeted strikes on “military targets” in Iran, characterizing them as retaliation for Iran’s prolonged support of anti-Israel offensives since October 7. While precise details on the damage remain limited, Israeli sources clarify that energy... read more »

U.S. Calls on Israel to Address “Catastr...

U.S. Calls on Israel to Address “Catastrophic Conditions” in Gaza, Urges Im...

United Nations, October 9, 2024 – The United States, a close ally of Israel, has urged the Israeli government to urgently address the deteriorating humanitarian conditions in the besieged Gaza Strip. During a U.N. Security Council meeting on Wednesday, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations,... read more »

Netanyahu Under Fire: 'Helpless' Biden Abuses Israeli PM Over Gaza War Strategy
Biden Slams Netanyahu’s Gaza War Strateg...

Biden Slams Netanyahu’s Gaza War Strategy: Tensions Rise as U.S. President ...

In a significant diplomatic rift, U.S. President Joe Biden has reportedly unleashed a barrage of criticism against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the ongoing Gaza conflict. Tensions between the two leaders have escalated dramatically, with Biden purportedly referring to Netanyahu as... read more »

Escalating Conflict: Israel, Lebanon, an...

Escalating Conflict: Israel, Lebanon, and Gaza Exchange Missiles and Artill...

On October 7, 2024, marking one year since the deadly Hamas attacks, Israel and its neighboring regions of Gaza and Lebanon saw a surge in military action. Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) launched airstrikes targeting Gaza, while Hezbollah, based in southern Lebanon, fired a barrage of rockets into... read more »

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Protests Erupt in Bangladesh as Students Demand Resignation of Su...

Dhaka, Bangladesh – August 10, 2024: In an unprecedented move, hundreds of student protesters gheraoed the Supreme Court in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Saturday, demanding the resignation of all... read more »

Bangladesh Enters New Era as Muhammad Yunus Takes ...

In a historic move, Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus has been entrusted with leading Bangladesh’s interim government, marking a... read more »

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China Satellite Launch Marks Beginning of Thousand Sails Constell...

China has launched the first batch of satellites for its “Thousand Sails Constellation,” a megaconstellation designed to rival SpaceX’s Starlink ¹. The constellation, also known... read more »

China may have quietly moved tonnes of war gear in...

may have quietly moved tonnes of military gear while it was conducting military exercises in the remote mountainous Tibet region, the PLA Daily, the... read more »

10 gunned down near China ‘Belt and Road’ p...

HIGHLIGHTS The attack on the Pakistani labourers took place some 20 kilometres from the emerging port city of Gwadar Gwadar’s deep-water port is the... read more »

China gives former general suspended death sentence for...

Chinese hackers snooped on five EU ministries, says US security firm

BEIJING – A top Chinese military officer has been given a suspended death sentence for corruption, state media said Monday, in a case where he was exposed as... read more »

China’s migrant population to reach 310 mn by 203...

China’s migrant population, the workforce behind its massive development in the last few decades, will touch 310 million by 2030, almost the same as the... read more »

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Thai army chief says coup could happen

Thai army chief says coup could happen

Bangkok – Thai army chief Prayuth Chan-ocha Friday said a military coup could happen, depending on the situation, media reported. “The door to a coup is neither shut nor open, but a... read more »

Thai govt rejects call to delay elections after clashes

Thai govt rejects call to delay elections after cl...

Johannesburg – The Thailand Government has rejected calls by the election commission to postpone February elections. The decision by the... read more »

South Korea develops air defence vehicle

South Korea develops air defence vehicle

Seoul – South Korea’s arms procurement agency said Friday that it completed development of a multi-purpose air defence vehicle with guided missiles... read more »

Thailand election body urges delay in polls amid clash

Thailand election body urges delay in polls amid clash

 Thailand’s election commission on Thursday urged the government to delay the upcoming polls as clashes between security forces and anti-government... read more »

Kim Jong-Un warns war can break out without any prior n...

Kim Jong-Un warns war can break out without any prior notice

Melbourne – North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has urged the country’s military to bolster its combat readiness, saying a war could break out... read more »

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Breaking News: Iran Fires 180 Ballistic Missiles at Israel

In a significant escalation on October 1, 2024, Iran launched around 180 ballistic missiles at Israel in retaliation for recent Israeli military operations in Lebanon and the assassination of... read more »

Lebanon Crisis Escalates as Turkey and Iran Condem...

The ongoing conflict in Lebanon has reached critical levels as tensions between Israel and Hezbollah surge, sparking international concern and... read more »

Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah Killed in Israeli Air...

Beirut, Lebanon – September 28, 2024: Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah, was confirmed dead following an Israeli airstrike targeting the... read more »

Israel Shuts Down Al-Jazeera Office in West Bank, Raisi...

Ramallah, West Bank — Israeli forces have closed Al-Jazeera’s office in the West Bank, citing security concerns. The raid follows a previous ban on... read more »

Second Wave of Deadly Explosions in Lebanon Targets Com...

Lebanon faced a new wave of attacks as walkie-talkies and pagers, reportedly rigged with explosives, detonated across the country. The blasts killed at least... read more »

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Macklemore’s Dubai Boycott Sparks Debate Over UAE’s R...

Dubai, UAE – September 2024: U.S. rapper Macklemore recently canceled a highly anticipated concert in Dubai, citing moral concerns over the UAE’s alleged involvement in Sudan’s ongoing... read more »

UAE Announces Amnesty and Discounted Airfares for ...

In a significant move to address the challenges faced by visa overstayers, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched a new initiative offering... read more »

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23 people killed in Afghanistan crash

KABUL: An Afghan spokesman says 23 people were killed when a passenger van and a fuel tanker collided in western Afghanistan. Raouf Ahmadi, a spokesman for the provincial police chief in western... read more »

Gunmen kill 15 civilians travelling in central Afg...

 Suspected Taliban gunmen stopped two vehicles in central Afghanistan and shot dead 15 passengers at the side of the road, officials said on Friday,... read more »

More cameras on Bahrain’s main roads

MANAMA: Roadway surveillance is to be stepped up in a bid to ensure safety and reduce accidents. More cameras will be installed on main roads across Bahrain to... read more »

“no way” he’ll recognize Israel as a Jewish state ̵...

West Bank – The Palestinian President says there’s “no way” he’ll recognize Israel as a Jewish state and accept just a portion of... read more »

Nepal poll panel prepares final election results

Kathmandu – After one-and-a-half-months, Nepal’s Election Commission has prepared the final results of the Nov 19 Constituent Assembly election,... read more »

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Exploding Pagers in Lebanon and Syria: A Sophisticated Attack Against Hezbollah Raises Reg...

A recent wave of pager explosions has rocked Hezbollah in Lebanon and Syria, killing at least nine people, including an 8-year-old girl, and injuring thousands. The incident, attributed to... read more »

IDF Ground Forces Chief Steps Down Amid Gaza Conflict: A Significant Reshuffle in Israel’s...

In a significant and unexpected development, Major General Tamir Yadai, the Chief of Ground Forces for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), has resigned from his position amidst the ongoing... read more »

PIL in Indian Supreme Court Seeks to Halt Arms Exports to Israel Amid International Legal ...

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court of India demanding a halt to the export of arms, ammunition, and military equipment to Israel. The petition, led by... read more »

Turkey Detains Liridon Rexhepi in Major Mossad Espionage Bust

In a significant intelligence operation, Turkish authorities have arrested Liridon Rexhepi, a Kosovo national identified as the head of Mossad’s financial network in Turkey. Rexhepi,... read more »

Protests Erupt Nationwide Over Gaza Hostage Deal in Israel: A Nat...

This past weekend, Israel has been shaken by some of the largest protests in its history, ignited by the government’s handling of a controversial hostage deal with Hamas. The streets of Tel... read more »