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Biden warns Israel against Iran oil strikes as war fears mount
International —5 October, 2024 16:36
US President Joe Biden on Friday advised Israel against striking Iran's oil facilities, saying he was trying to rally the world to avoid the escalating…
Israel extends evacuation warnings in Lebanon, signaling a wider offensive
The Israeli military on Thursday warned people to evacuate a…
An American bomb from WWII explodes at a Japanese airport
An unexploded U.S. bomb from World War II that had been buried…
Israel vows to make Iran pay for missile attack
Israel vowed to make Iran "pay" for firing a barrage of missiles at its territory, with Tehran warning on Wednesday it would launch an even bigger attack if it is targeted. Iran launched…
US, Israel warn of response to Iranian missile attack
The United States said Tuesday that it was discussing a joint response after Iran fired a barrage of missiles at Israel, warning Tehran of "severe consequences".Israel vowed it would…
Indian-controlled Kashmir votes in final phase of polls to elect local govt
Voting in the final phase of the election to choose a local government in Indian-controlled Kashmir began Tuesday, the first such vote since Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government…
Israeli forces start 'targeted ground raids' in south Lebanon
The Israeli army said Tuesday that troops have started "ground raids" in villages in southern Lebanon, after militant group Hezbollah said it had targeted "enemy soldiers" at the countries'…
Hezbollah's acting leader vows to fight on after Nasrallah's death
Hezbollah's acting leader vowed Monday to keep battling Israel and said the Lebanese militant group was prepared for a long fight even after much of its top command was wiped out,…
A powerful typhoon is lashing northern Philippine islands
A powerful typhoon was lashing the northernmost islands of the Philippines Monday, prompting officials to evacuate villagers, shut down schools and inter-island ferries and warn of…
100,000 have fled Lebanon for Syria due to Israeli strikes: UN
Some 100,000 people have fled to Syria from Lebanon due to Israeli air strikes, a figure that has doubled in two days, the United Nations' refugee head said on Monday. "The number…
EU to hold emergency talks on Lebanon escalation
European foreign ministers will hold emergency talks Monday on the situation in Lebanon, Brussels said, as Israel presses on with air strikes after killing Hezbollah leader Hassan…
Nasrallah's body found: source close to Hezbollah
The body of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, killed in an Israeli air strike on southern Beirut, has been recovered, a source close to the movement told AFP on Sunday. "His body…
Trump launches into 'dark speech' on illegal immigration
Donald Trump on Saturday called Democrat Kamala Harris "mentally impaired" and said illegal immigrants are out to cut the throats of ordinary Americans in their own homes as he doubled…
Iran VP says Hezbollah chief's killing will lead to Israel's 'destruction'
Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref said Saturday that the killing of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah in an air strike in the Lebanese capital will bring about Israel's…
Europeans, Arab and Muslim nations launch a new initiative for an independent Palestinian state
European, Arab and Islamic nations have launched an initiative to strengthen support for a Palestinian state and its institutions, and prepare for a future after the war in Gaza and…
Myanmar junta bombs opposition-held town hours after talks offer
Myanmar's junta carried out fresh air strikes on an opposition-held town Friday, hours after issuing an unprecedented invitation to its enemies for talks on the country's civil war.…
Trump and Zelenskyy will meet as tensions rise
Donald Trump is set to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as public tensions have been rising between the two over Ukraine's defense against Russia's invasion, reports…