Beirut, Jan 12 (IANS) Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati has urged an end to Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon during discussions with US envoy Amos Hochstein. “We want peace and… Continue reading Lebanese PM urges calm on Israel-Lebanon border during meeting US envoy
Moscow, Jan 12 (IANS) Russia could resort to the use of nuclear weapons if its launchers are attacked by Western missiles, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev… Continue reading Russia to use nuclear weapons if attacked by Western missiles: Medvedev
Washington, Jan 12 (IANS) President Joe Biden has said that he ordered the strikes “in direct response to unprecedented Houthi attacks against international maritime vessels in the Red Sea” as… Continue reading Biden says strikes on Yemen’s capital in retaliation to Houthi attacks in Red Sea
Washington, Jan 12 (IANS) The US and UK militaries launched strikes against several used by the Houthi rebels in Yemen, a US official and a UK official told the media.… Continue reading US and UK carry out airstrikes against Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen
Tel Aviv, Jan 11 (IANS) The Hostages and Missing Families Forum has said that 50,000 people participated at a mass prayer rally at the Western Wall, Jerusalem, on Wednesday for… Continue reading 50K people participate in mass prayer in Jerusalem for return of hostages
Jerusalem, Jan 11 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel “has no intention” of maintaining the occupation of Gaza or displacing civilians. Netanyahu made the remarks on… Continue reading Israel won’t continue occupying Gaza: Netanyahu
Rome, Jan 11 (IANS) Italy’s Parliament has approved a resolution reaffirming the country’s support for Ukraine for another year in that country’s conflict with Russia. Both Houses of the Italian… Continue reading Italian Parliament votes to continue to support Ukraine
Geneva, Jan 11 (IANS) Holiday gatherings and the globally dominant JN.1 variant fueled the spread of Covid-19 across the world in December, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus head of the WHO, said.… Continue reading Holiday gatherings, JN.1 variant fuel Covid-19 spread: WHO
Beirut, Jan 11 (IANS) German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has vowed to offer 15 million euros ($16.45 million) to support the Lebanese army amid growing fears of escalating tensions with… Continue reading German FM vows to offer 15 mn euros to support Lebanon’s army
Tel Aviv, Jan 10(IANS) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has said that it has killed a senior commander of Hezbollah responsible for several drone attacks on Israel. The IDF spokesman… Continue reading Senior Hezbollah commander killed in Israeli airstrike
Jerusalem, Jan 10 (IANS) The Israeli Health Ministry has reported the detection of new cases of monkeypox and measles in the country. The Ministry did not specify the exact number… Continue reading Israel reports new cases of monkeypox, measles
Gaza, Jan 10 (IANS) The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has urged protection for medical facilities and workers in the Gaza Strip, as they were facing a severe… Continue reading ICRC urges protection for medical facilities, staff in Gaza
Washington, Jan 10 (IANS) US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin was diagnosed with prostate cancer in December and underwent a minimally invasive procedure, Walter Reed National Military Centre officials said in… Continue reading US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin diagnosed with prostate cancer
Ramallah, Jan 10 (IANS) Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Ishtaye has urged the Norwegian side and the international community to pressure Israel to release all unlawfully deducted amounts from the tax… Continue reading Palestinian PM urges Israel to release deductions from tax transfer to PA
Tel Aviv, Jan 9 (IANS) An Israeli delegation has reached Cairo for negotiations on a possible deal for the release of hostages currently under Hamas captivity in Gaza. Israeli government… Continue reading Israeli delegation in Cairo for hostage release negotiations
