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October 10, 2023 4:53 PM

Global Leaders Unite in support of Israel amidst escalating conflict

In a world gripped by violence and uncertainty, leaders from around the globe have joined forces to stand firmly behind the State of Israel as it faces a wave of unprecedented attacks by Hamas terrorists. The international community's resounding mess...

October 9, 2023 12:33 PM

Iran’s UN mission says Tehran not involved in Hamas attacks

Iran's mission to the United Nations said on October 11 that Tehran was not involved in one of the bloodiest attacks in Israel's history when Islamist group Hamas killed 700 Israelis and abducted dozens more. "The resolute measures taken by Palestin...

October 9, 2023 9:30 AM

Five militants of Ansar Al Islam arrested in Dhaka, Bangladesh

In Bangladesh, counter terrorism police on Saturday arrested five members of banned militant outfit Ansar Al Islam, including its nayeb-e-amir, from Jatrabari in Dhaka. The Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit of Dhaka Metropolitan ...

October 9, 2023 9:10 AM

Erdogan says Turkey will ramp up diplomacy in Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on October 8 that Turkey was determined to ramp up diplomatic efforts to achieve calm in the fighting between Israeli and Palestinian forces, but added that a two-state solution was the only way to achieve region...

October 9, 2023 9:07 AM

ICC World Cup: Kohli, Rahul fightback with record 165-run stand to outclass Australia

India's chase master Virat Kohli and KL Rahul orchestrated a remarkable comeback as the duo stitched a momentous 165-run stand to humble Australia in their opening game of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Rahul remained unbeaten on 97 off 115 balls, ...

October 8, 2023 5:46 PM

Two Israelis, one Egyptian shot dead in Alexandria – Israeli foreign ministry

Two Israeli tourists and their Egyptian guide were shot dead on Sunday in the Egyptian city of Alexandria, the Israeli foreign ministry said. A policeman alleged to have carried out the shooting in the Sawari district of Alexandria was in custody, t...

October 8, 2023 5:47 PM

Massive rockets fired from Gaza into Israel

Massive rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip into Israel in Hamas' surprise attack on Saturday, while a number of Hamas fighters from Gaza penetrated into southern Israel. Responding to the Hamas attack, Israel launched air-strikes on targets in t...

October 8, 2023 2:56 PM

Afghanistan earthquakes kill 2,053, Taliban says, as death toll spikes

Powerful earthquakes in Afghanistan have killed more than 2,000 people and injured more than 9,000, the Taliban administration said on Sunday, in the deadliest tremors in years in the quake-prone mountainous country. Amid the confusion, the death to...

October 8, 2023 1:42 PM

Azerbaijan’s president says France will be to blame if new conflict starts with Armenia

Azerbaijan's president scolded the European Union and warned that France's decision to send military aid to Armenia could trigger a new conflict in the South Caucasus after a lightening Azerbaijani military operation last month. Azerbaijan's Preside...

October 8, 2023 11:31 AM

Myanmar Supreme Court rejects jailed Suu Kyi appeals

The Supreme Court in military-ruled Myanmar has rejected appeals against six corruption convictions for the jailed former leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Suu Kyi, in detention since the military toppled her government in a 2021 coup, faces 27 years in pris...

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