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Israel announces deaths of another 4 hostages in Hamas captivity
Jerusalem: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has said that they have confirmed the deaths of another four Israeli hostages taken to the Gaza Strip by Hamas on October 7, 2023, claiming the Gaza-ruling group is still holding their bodies.…
‘Korea-Africa Summit’ kicks off to boost economic ties
Seoul: The inaugural summit between South Korea and African nations kicked off on Tuesday to discuss expanding economic ties and cooperation in supply chain and development with the resource-rich countries.
The Korea-Africa Summit…
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad registers for June 28 presidential election in Iran
The five-day registration period will close on Tuesday, and the Guardian Council is expected to issue its final list of candidates within 10 days.
North Korea sends 600 more trash-filled balloons over border
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff called on the public to stay away from the rubbish heaps, though "no hazardous substances have been found."
Biden details a 3-phase hostage deal
The Democratic president in remarks from the White House called the proposal "a road map to an enduring cease-fire and the release of all hostages."
Netanyahu accepts invitation to address US Congress
Jerusalem; Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that he accepted the invitation to address a joint meeting of the US Congress in Washington.
In a statement, the Israeli Prime Minister said on Saturday that he plans to speak…
N.Korea sends 600 trash-carrying balloons to S.Korea: Seoul’s military
Seoul: North Korea has sent around 600 balloons carrying trash to South Korea, Seoul's military said on Sunday, despite a warning that South Korea would take "unendurably" painful measures against such provocative acts.
South Korea's…
2 terrorists killed in military operation in Pakistan
Islamabad; Pakistani security forces successfully killed two wanted terrorists and injured two others two days ago in an intelligence-based operation conducted in the northwest Peshawar district, the military said.
The Inter-Services…
Iraq welcomes UN resolution to end assistance mission by 2025
Baghdad: The Iraqi government has welcomed the UN Security Council resolution to end the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) by the end of 2025.
The government spokesman Basim al-Awadi said on Friday in a statement that the Iraqi…
70 dead in Gaza’s Jabalia camp after Israeli army’s withdrawal
Gaza: At least 70 Palestinians were found dead in northern Gaza's Jabalia refugee camp where Israel has just pulled out its armed forces after a nearly three-week offensive.
Local medical sources told Xinhua news agency on Friday that…
Iran condemns new EU sanctions on officials, entities
Tehran: Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has condemned new sanctions imposed by the EU on several Iranian officials and entities.
He made the remarks in a statement by his Ministry after the EU on Friday imposed…
Israel rejects lifting restrictions on Spanish consulate
Jerusalem: Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has announced his rejection of a request by his Spanish counterpart Jose Manuel Albares to remove the restrictions on the Spanish consulate in Jerusalem.
A week ago, Israel announced that…
Scores of animals found dead in Bangladesh in Cyclone Remal
Dhaka: Scores of wild animals have been found dead in Cyclone Remal, an official said.
Mihir Kumar Doe, senior forest conservator in Bangladesh's Khulna region, told media: "We've found the bodies of 56 wild animals, including 54 deers…
Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 36,224
Gaza: The Palestinian death toll from ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has risen to 36,224, according to a statement by health authorities in the Palestinian enclave.
During the past 24 hours, the Israeli army killed 53…
Iran’s leader urges greater Iran-Syria cooperation to overcome West’s pressure
Tehran: Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has said his country and Syria should further expand their cooperation to overcome political and economic pressure from the US and Europe.
He made the remarks in a meeting with visiting Syrian…
Israel not officially informed by Brazil about recalling ambassador
Jerusalem: The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said that no official message has been received from the Brazilian government regarding the decision to recall the ambassador to Israel Frederico Meyer.
Earlier on Wednesday, Brazil…
No indication Israel will open Rafah crossing soon: Palestine’s Health minister
Geneva: There is no indication that Israel will open the Rafah crossing soon, Palestine's Health Minister Majed Abu Ramadan said here.
"This is totally in the hands of the Israelis," Abu Ramadan told a press briefing in Geneva on…
Pakistan violated Lahore agreement with India, admits Nawaz Sharif
In an apparent reference to the Kargil misadventure, Sharif reminded his audience that Pakistan violated the agreement that was signed on February 21, 1999.
Netanyahu calls civilian deaths in Rafah a ‘tragic mishap’
Tel Aviv: Amid growing international condemnation, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that the strike which killed scores of displaced Palestinians in Rafah on Sunday was a "tragic mishap".
At least 45 people were killed…
Mideast countries, EU condemn Israel’s strikes on Rafah camp
Cairo: Countries in the Middle East and the European Union have condemned Israel's airstrike on tents housing displaced civilians in northwestern Rafah of the Gaza Strip, which reportedly resulted in the deaths of at least 45 Palestinians…
