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Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah Killed...

Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah Killed in Israeli Airstrike

Beirut, Lebanon – September 28, 2024: Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah, was confirmed dead following an Israeli airstrike targeting the group’s central command in Beirut. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) launched the attack on September 27, using U.S.-made bunker-buster bombs to... read more »

Israel Shuts Down Al-Jazeera Office in W...

Israel Shuts Down Al-Jazeera Office in West Bank, Raising Global Concerns o...

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 the network in Israel, with Israeli soldiers tearing down a banner of Shireen Abu Akleh, a journalist killed by Israeli forces in 2022.... read more »

Anura Kumara Dissanayake Declared Winner...

Anura Kumara Dissanayake Declared Winner of Sri Lanka’s 2024 Presiden...

Colombo, Sri Lanka — In a landmark victory, Anura Kumara Dissanayake of the National People’s Power (NPP) has won the 2024 Sri Lankan presidential election, securing 42.31% of the vote. Dissanayake, a leftist politician known for his anti-elite and pro-working class stance, triumphed in a... read more »

Second Wave of Deadly Explosions in Leba...

Second Wave of Deadly Explosions in Lebanon Targets Communication Devices, ...

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 20 and wounded over 450, intensifying the tension with Israel. Israeli officials call this a “new phase” of warfare, while the... read more »

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Suicide bomber attacks checkpoint near new Iraq PM’s house

BAGHDAD: A suicide bomber attacked a checkpoint near the Baghdad home of new Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi on Tuesday, two police sources and local media said. “The suicide bomber blew... read more »

Nawaz Sharif approves three-member bench for Musharraf's treason case

Nawaz Sharif rejects demand for his resignation

In a televised address to the nation on Tuesday, Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif rejected demands for his resignation and reiterated that his... read more »

Pakistan summons Indian envoy over cross border firing

Pakistan on Monday summoned a top Indian diplomat over recent cross-border firing which left one person dead, officials said. Paramilitary force Pakistan... read more »

9 killed in heavy rains in southwest China

At least nine people were killed and 11 others went missing after heavy rains lashed southwest China for the last two days. Nine deaths were reported in Xishui... read more »

Pakistan claims 2 citizens killed in firing from across...

Pakistan on Monday claimed that at least two of its citizens were killed and three others injured in alleged firing by Indian soldiers from across the Line of... read more »

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Iran lodges strong protest with Pakistan over killing of 14 border guards

Iran lodges strong protest with Pakistan over killing of 14 borde...

Islamabad – Iran has asked Pakistan to take measures to control the border more seriously. The call from Iran comes as it lodged a strong protest over the martyrdom of its 14 border guards in a... read more »

Dubai unveils `world’s largest’ Al-Maktoum airport

Dubai unveils `world’s largest’ Al-Maktoum airport...

Sydney – The Gulf emirate of Dubai unveiled passenger operations at its Al-Maktoum International airport, which is touted to be the world’s... read more »

Cheney skeptical about U.S. negotiations with Iran over...

Cheney skeptical about U.S. negotiations with Iran over nuke programme

Washington – Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney has expressed skepticism about the Obama administration’s ability to strike a negotiation with Iran... read more »

Syria submits plan for chemical weapons’ destruct...

Syria submits plan for chemical weapons' destruction

Damascus – Syria has submitted an initial declaration of its chemical weapon programme, including a general plan of their destruction, the Organisation... read more »

Syrian refugees in Lebanon exceed 800,000: UN

No confirmation on invitees for Syria conference: UN

Beirut – The number of Syrians who have fled their war-torn country to neighbouring Lebanon has exceeded 800,000, the latest UN refugee agency report... read more »

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Indian Embassy in Israel Issues Advisory to Stay Vigilant

The Indian Embassy in Israel has issued an advisory for Indian nationals living in the country, urging them to stay vigilant and adhere to safety protocols amid escalating tensions in the... read more »

Turkey Warns U.S. About Israel’s Intentions After Haniyeh Assassination

Turkey has issued a stern warning to the United States regarding Israel’s actions and intentions following the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, a prominent Hamas leader. The incident... read more »

Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh Assassinated in Tehran

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated early Wednesday morning in Tehran, Iran, according to statements from Hamas and Iranian officials. Haniyeh, 62, was killed in an airstrike on... read more »

Quad Countries Call for End to Violence in Ukraine, Gaza, and Myanmar

The Quad countries, comprising the United States, India, Japan, and Australia, have collectively called for an end to violence in Ukraine, Gaza, and Myanmar. They emphasized the need for... read more »

Latest News on the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election

The 2024 U.S. presidential election is shaping up to be highly competitive. Following President Joe Biden’s announcement to exit the race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris, the... read more »