Tripoli, June 13 (IANS) The Ras Ajdir border crossing, a vital land link between Libya and Tunisia, will partially reopen on Thursday following months of closure, the Libyan Interior Ministry… Continue reading Libya-Tunisia border crossing to partially reopen after months of closure
Amman, June 13 (IANS) Jordan’s Foreign Ministry has condemned “the continuous and escalating incursions by extremist settlers” into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound under the protection of Israeli Police. Castigating the… Continue reading Jordan condemns Israeli settlers’ ‘incursions’ into Al-Aqsa Mosque compound
Washington, June 13 (IANS/DPA) An unmanned surface vessel launched by Iran-backed Houthi rebels has hit a Greek-owned and operated ship off the coast of Yemen, the US Central Command (CENTCOM)… Continue reading US: Greek-owned vessel damaged by Houthi attack
Brussels, June 13 (IANS/DPA) NATO Defence Ministers are in Brussels on Thursday and Friday for two days of talks to agree on a training support mission for Ukraine as well… Continue reading NATO defence ministers to back Ukraine training and support mission
Prague, June 13 (IANS/DPA) The Czech Republic has added the purchase of up to 77 Leopard 2A8 modern battle tanks from German production to its list of strategic defence projects.… Continue reading Czech Republic approves plan to buy upto 77 Leopard tanks from Germany
Washington, June 12 (IANS/DPA) US President Joe Biden is planning to make another Patriot air defence system available to Ukraine to fend off Russian aerial attacks, the media reported, citing… Continue reading US to provide another Patriot system to Ukraine: Report
Mexico City, June 12 (IANS) Mexico’s legislature could approve a bill to reform the judicial system in September, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said, downplaying market “jitters” over the controversial… Continue reading Mexican president says judicial reform bill could be approved in September
Ramallah, June 12 (IANS) Six Palestinians were killed by the Israeli army in the village of Kafr Dan, northwest of Jenin in the northern West Bank, the Palestinian Health Ministry… Continue reading 6 Palestinians killed by Israeli army in West Bank
Jerusalem, June 12 (IANS) US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said that Hamas’ welcoming of a United Nations resolution that backs a proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza… Continue reading Blinken ‘hopeful’ on Gaza ceasefire after Hamas signals acceptance
Doha/Cairo, June 12 (IANS) Qatar and Egypt have received a response from Hamas regarding the proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, according to a statement by the Qatari… Continue reading Qatar, Egypt receive Hamas response to Gaza truce proposal: Ministry
Rome, June 11 (IANS) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s far-right party has strengthened its hand with a strong showing in the European Parliament elections which ended two days ago. However,… Continue reading Italy’s largest parties gain ground in European Parliament vote
United Nations, June 11 (IANS) The UN Security Council with near unanimity signed on to a deal proposed by the US for a ceasefire in Gaza in exchange for the… Continue reading UNSC endorses Gaza hostage freedom for ceasefire deal proposed by US
Beirut, June 11 (IANS) Hezbollah has said that it shot down an Israeli drone over southern Lebanon. Hezbollah said on Monday in a statement that its fighters ambushed a Hermes… Continue reading Hezbollah shoots down Israeli drone over Lebanon
Jerusalem, June 11 (IANS) The Israeli military has said it has established a new battalion solely focused on operating the country’s Iron Dome aerial defence system to better intercept the… Continue reading Israel establishes new Iron Dome battalion amid rising drone attacks from Lebanon
Jerusalem, June 11 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has welcomed the reported discussions in the White House to negotiate a unilateral deal with Hamas to free five US… Continue reading Israel ‘welcomes’ potential US unilateral negotiations with Hamas to free American hostages
