Brussels, Dec 28 (IANS) Jacques Delors, a former head of the European Commission, the executive body of the European Union (EU), and a key figure in establishing the euro currency,… Continue reading ‘Architect of EU’ Jacques Delors dies at 98
Baghdad, Dec 27 (IANS) An Iraqi Shiite militia has claimed responsibility for a rocket barrage on a US military base in Syria’s northeastern province of al-Hasakah. The militia, named Islamic… Continue reading Iraqi Shiite militia claims rocket attack on US base in Syria
United Nations, Dec 27 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Sigrid Kaag of the Netherlands as the senior humanitarian and reconstruction coordinator for Gaza. Kaag will facilitate, coordinate, monitor… Continue reading UN chief appoints Sigrid Kaag as senior humanitarian coordinator for Gaza
Jerusalem, Dec 27 (IANS) Israel has declared the expansion of its ground offensive in the central Gaza Strip, as the United Nations warned that the escalation of attacks is exacerbating… Continue reading Israel expands ground offensive in central Gaza, UN warns of ‘catastrophic’ humanitarian crisis
Jerusalem, Dec 27 (IANS) The Israel Air Force intercepted an unmanned aerial vehicle over the Red Sea while it was approaching Israel, the Israeli military has said. The military, which… Continue reading Israel shoots down drone in Red Sea: Military
Gaza, Dec 27 (IANS) At least 20,915 Palestinians have been killed, and 54,918 others wounded in the Israel-Hamas conflict since October 7, the Gaza-based Health Ministry has said. Ministry’s spokesman… Continue reading Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 20,915: Ministry
Gaza, Dec 26 (IANS) Hamas has denied that it had rejected an Egyptian proposal to end the conflict in Gaza and exchange prisoners with Israel as reported by some media… Continue reading Hamas denies ‘rejecting Egyptian ceasefire deal’
Jerusalem, Dec 26 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu toured the northern Gaza Strip and vowed to continue the fight, his office has said. Netanyahu on Monday visited the Palestinian… Continue reading Netanyahu inspects north Gaza, vows to continue fight
Moscow, Dec 26 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin attended a flag-raising ceremony for three new warships that are set to join the country’s navy, the Kremlin has reported. The Admiral… Continue reading Russia commissions 3 new warships into its navy
Kiev, Dec 26 (IANS) Ukrainian military spokesman Oleksandr Shtupun has reportedly denied the reports that Russian forces have gained full control of the town of Maryinka in the eastern Donetsk… Continue reading Ukraine denies loss of Maryinka to Russia
Kuala Lumpur, Dec 26 (IANS) Floodings have displaced 9,967 people in Malaysia as of Monday following continuous heavy rains. Those evacuated were being housed in 121 flood relief centres in… Continue reading Floods force evacuation of over 9,000 in Malaysia
Houston, Dec 25 (IANS) One person was killed and four others injured in a shooting following an altercation outside a Houston club, authorities said. After the “shootout” at about 3… Continue reading 1 killed, 4 injured in Houston shooting
Gaza, Dec 25 (IANS) A Palestinian man was killed and several others were wounded during clashes and chaos at a humanitarian aid distribution centre in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip, Palestinian… Continue reading Clashes erupt during aid distribution in Gaza; one killed
Gaza, Dec 25 (IANS) At least 70 Palestinians were killed in an Israeli airstrike on the al-Maghazi refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip, reported the state-run Palestine TV. Ashraf… Continue reading 70 killed in Israeli airstrike on refugee camp in Gaza: State media
Brussels, Dec 25 (IANS) Amid the festive ambience of European cities adorned with lights and decorations, this Christmas season is underscored by heightened security measures. The recent university shooting in… Continue reading Europe celebrates Christmas amid lingering security concerns
