Gaza, Oct 9 (IANS) The Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), a militant group that operates in Palestinian territories, has announced that it has taken custody of 30 Israelis. In a televised… Continue reading Palestinian Islamic Jihad claims it holds 30 Israelis
Gaza, Oct 9 (IANS) Qatar is mediating an urgent prisoner swap between Hamas and Israel, a source in the militant group has said. “With the US support, Qatar is seeking… Continue reading Qatar mediates urgent prisoner swap between Hamas, Israel
Jerusalem/Gaza, Oct 9 (IANS) The death toll of Hamas’ unprecedented surprise attack on Israel rose to 700, while at least 413 others were reportedly killed in Israel’s retaliatory attacks on… Continue reading Over 1,100 dead after Hamas attack and Israel’s retaliation
Toronto, Oct 8 (IANS) Canada’s national weather service had publicly apologised and reissued an advisory, which singled out Diwali fireworks as a reason to prepare for poor air quality last… Continue reading Environment Canada issued Diwali advisory in 2022 despite warnings: Report
Jerusalem, Oct 8 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged to retaliate firmly against the rocket and infiltrating attack by the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), which has killed at… Continue reading Israeli PM vows retaliation after Hamas offensive
Jerusalem, Oct 8 (IANS) The Israel Defense Forces were engaged in a massive build-up of forces Saturday night, calling up large numbers of reservists and preparing for war as it… Continue reading Massive IDF call-up as gunfights continue in towns; 300 Israelis dead, rockets persist
Herat, Afghanistan, Oct 8 (IANS) At least 120 people were killed and around 1,000 others injured as earthquakes shocked Afghanistan’s Herat and other western provinces, a local official from Herat… Continue reading 120 dead, around 1,000 injured following earthquakes in Afghanistan
Washington, Oct 8 (IANS) The Governor of the US state of California has vetoed a legislation adding caste to the list of banned grounds for discrimination, saying it is already… Continue reading California Governor vetoes cast ban bill
Geneva, Oct 7 (IANS) The Unicef has revealed that more than 43 million children have been displaced from their homes by floods, storms, droughts and wildfires over the six years… Continue reading Over 43mn kids displaced by floods, storms, droughts, wildfires between 2016-2021
