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Hamas threatens to kill Israel hostages over Gaza strikes
Israel has pounded the Gaza Strip over the past three days after Hamas militants surged into southern Israeli towns in a surprise attack that has left hundreds killed.
Grim prospects if Israel launches ground assault on Gaza
Israel's government on Monday said it would immediately cut (its) water supply to Gaza as part of a "complete siege" on the Hamas-controlled territory.
Heavy flooding in southern Myanmar displaces more than 10,000 people
One of the leaders of an emergency rescue team in Bago told The Associated Press that the flooding was at least 7-8 feet (2.44 meters) deep in low-lying areas and 3-4 feet downtown.
Opinion polls show Australians likely to reject Indigenous Voice to Parliament at referendum
Indigenous Australians have worse outcomes on average than other Australians in a range of measures including health, employment, education, incarceration and suicide rates.
Israel and Gaza at war after Hamas launches surprise attack
Gun battles raged into the night between Israeli forces and hundreds of Hamas fighters in at least 22 Israel locations, including at least two where gunmen were holding hostages, the army said.
Sderot: More than 200 Israelis died in a…
American mountaineer, local guide dead after avalanches hit Tibetan mountain; two others missing
At least 120 people in the Indian Himalayas were killed by avalanches over the past two years.
8-year-old Akshaj Udaiwal youngest to scale Turkey’s Mt. Ararat
Often referred as ‘Mountain Boy’, Akshaj was a native of Ongole and has been residing in Mascot with his parents.
Centre uses 1955 Act to grant citizenship as CAA yet to take off
The government granted citizenship to non-Muslim migrants from the three countries in several districts of Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Haryana, and Punjab in 2016, 2018, and 2021.
Afghanistan rescuers work through the night after deadly quake; death toll to ‘rise very…
As night fell in Sarboland village of Zinda Jan district, an AFP reporter saw dozens of homes razed to the ground near the epicentre of the quakes, which shook the area for more than five hours.
Today’s Motto: ‘If a window of opportunity appears, don’t pull down the…
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PM Modi: India stands in solidarity with Israel at this difficult hour
A surprise attack by Hamas militants from Gaza at daybreak killed at least 300 Israelis on Saturday forcing PM Netanyahu declared "war".
Major airlines cancel dozens of flights to Tel Aviv
"Given the current security situation in Tel Aviv, Lufthansa is cancelling all flights to and from Tel Aviv up until and including Monday", a spokesman for the German carrier told AFP.
Biden promises ‘rock solid’ support for Israel, Netanyahu vows revenge after deadly…
Hamas is backed by Iran, a fierce foe of Israel, with Iran's supreme leader declaring he was "proud" of Saturday's attacks.
Toll in strong earthquake in west Afghanistan rises to about 120
Hundreds of fatalities were possible, according to a USGS preliminary estimate.
Today’s Motto: ‘The ones who are crazy enough to think they can change the…
As every day makes a new beginning in life, it brings new opportunities, opens new avenues, to perform and make a mark, to write a Page in history Book !
Jailed Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi wins Nobel Peace Prize for fighting oppression of women
Authorities arrested Mohammadi in November after she attended a memorial for a victim of violent 2019 protests in Iran.
Three days after flash floods hit Sikkim, Army personnel among 103 people missing
In a statement, the Defence Ministry said the search for the missing Indian Army personnel continued.
Donald Trump endorses Jim Jordan to succeed Kevin McCarthy as House speaker
The announcement came hours after Texas Rep. Troy Nehls said Thursday night that Trump had decided to back Jordan's bid and after Trump said he would be open to serving as an interim leader himself.
Afghan diplomats in India seek asylum amidst embassy closure
While the confusion persists in India over the Afghan embassy and lots of Afghan nationals in India are seeking visa extensions, China is pursuing the Taliban.
Amid spat with India, Canada cracks whip on eight Sikh youths found in possession of firearms
All those arrested are between 19 to 26 years of age and have been charged with 'possession of loaded or prohibited or restricted firearms'.