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October 3, 2024 3:02 PM

Israel bombs Beirut, claims 15 Hezbollah militants killed in south Lebanon

Israel's military said it killed 15 Hezbollah militants in south Lebanon on Thursday and bombed Beirut after its forces suffered their deadliest day on the Lebanese front in a year of clashes with the Iran-backed group. Israel said it killed the Hez...

October 2, 2024 3:47 PM

What are countries doing to get nationals out of Lebanon?

Western nations are ramping up contingency plans to evacuate citizens from Lebanon after a sharp escalation in the conflict between Israel and the Lebanese armed movement Hezbollah, coupled with Iran's missile attack on Israel on Tuesday. No count...

October 2, 2024 10:34 AM

Israel vows response to Iran missile attack as fears of conflict escalation rise

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised that arch foe Iran would pay for its missile attack against Israel on Tuesday, while Tehran said any retaliation would be met with "vast destruction", raising fears of a wider war. As Washington exp...

October 1, 2024 3:03 PM

New NATO boss Rutte voices strong support for Ukraine, not worried by US vote

NATO's new chief Mark Rutte voiced strong support for Ukraine on Tuesday and said he was not worried about the upcoming U.S. presidential election as he could work with either candidate. Rutte took over from Jens Stoltenberg as NATO secretary genera...

October 1, 2024 2:52 PM

Israel says it’s targeting Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon ground raids

Israel said intense fighting erupted with Hezbollah in south Lebanon on Tuesday after its paratroopers, commandos and armoured units launched raids at the start of a ground incursion. The operation follows intense airstrikes that have devastated the...

September 29, 2024 11:20 AM

Nasrallah’s killing reveals depth of Israel’s penetration of Hezbollah

In the wake of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah's killing, Hezbollah faces the enormous challenge of plugging the infiltration in its ranks that allowed its arch enemy Israel to destroy weapons sites, booby-trap its communications and assassinate the veteran ...

September 29, 2024 10:21 AM

Pakistan’s policy of cross-border terrorism will never succeed: EAM Jaishankar at UNGA

External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S. Jaishankar on Saturday firmly stated that Pakistan’s policy of cross-border terrorism is destined to fail, warning that such actions will have serious consequences. Addressing the 79th session of the United Na...

September 28, 2024 10:47 PM

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu planning to visit India “as soon as possible”

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has said that he is planning to visit India as soon as possible, highlighting the significance of the bilateral relationship between the two nations. Speaking on the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assem...

September 27, 2024 1:06 PM

Veteran lawmaker Ishiba set to become Japan PM

Former Defence Minister Shigeru Ishiba was set on Friday to become Japan's next prime minister after winning a closely fought contest in his fifth and final attempt to lead the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. The 67-year-old prevailed over hardline...

September 27, 2024 11:17 AM

US diplomacy in Mideast falters as clock ticks down for Biden

U.S. efforts to secure a Gaza ceasefire remain stalled after nearly a year of fighting. Iran-backed Houthi rebels continue to attack Red Sea shipping. And now, despite intense U.S.-led diplomacy, the Israel-Hezbollah conflict threatens to flare into ...

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