Israel's ex-PM calls for destruction of Iran nuclear facilities after attack

Former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett on Wednesday called for a decisive strike to destroy Iran's nuclear facilities in the wake of the massive missile barrage fired by Tehran at Israel.
2 October 2024, 09:59 AM

Israel embassy in Sweden target of shooting, no one hurt: police

Swedish police said Wednesday that a shooting had occurred at the Israeli embassy Stockholm the day before, adding that no-one was hurt and that an investigation had been opened.
2 October 2024, 09:03 AM

Iran says it warned US against intervening after attack on Israel

Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said Wednesday that Tehran has warned the United States against intervening following Iran's attack on Israel.
2 October 2024, 07:38 AM

Mexico's Sheinbaum takes office, making history as first woman president

When Claudia Sheinbaum takes her oath of office on Tuesday, formally becoming Mexico's first woman president, she will adopt a new government logo that nods to the aspirations of young girls
2 October 2024, 07:36 AM

Iran says attack on Israel is over as fears grow of wider conflict

"Our action is concluded unless the Israeli regime decides to invite further retaliation," Iranian foreign minister said in a post on X early on Wednesday.
2 October 2024, 03:05 AM

Iran confirms firing 200 missiles at Israel: state TV

Iran fired 200 missiles at Israel, state TV reported Wednesday, a barrage that Israel vowed to make Tehran "pay" for
2 October 2024, 02:52 AM

Iran launched twice as many missiles as in last attack on Israel: Pentagon

Iran launched about twice as many ballistic missiles Tuesday as it did in its previous direct attack on Israel earlier this year, the Pentagon said
1 October 2024, 20:27 PM

Iran threatens 'crushing attacks' if Israel responds

Iran's Revolutionary Guards threatened to carry out "crushing attacks" against arch-foe Israel if it retaliates for a missile attack by the Islamic republic on Tuesday.."If the Zionist regime reacts to Iranian operations, it will face crushing attacks," the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp
1 October 2024, 20:04 PM

45 dead after two migrant boats sink off Djibouti: UN

At least 45 people have died after two migrant boats sank off the coast of Djibouti, the UN's migration agency said Tuesday
1 October 2024, 20:03 PM

Israeli airstrikes kill 37 in Gaza

Israeli airstrikes killed at least 37 people in Gaza yesterday, Palestinian medics said and fighting ramped up, as the Israeli military said it had been targeting command centres used by Hamas members.
1 October 2024, 19:47 PM

Israeli troops invade southern Lebanon

Israel’s elite units launched limited ground raids into southern Lebanon yesterday, as arch-foe Hezbollah fired missiles at Tel Aviv, with the US warning it had indications Iran may be preparing to enter the fray with a ballistic missile attack on Israel.
1 October 2024, 19:36 PM

Israel military says Iran missile attack over, citizens can leave shelters

The Israeli military said on Tuesday the missile attack from Iran was over and people could leave air raid shelters
1 October 2024, 18:45 PM

Hamas praises 'heroic' missile attacks launched by Iran

Hamas praised on Tuesday what it called Iran's "heroic" missile attacks avenging the deaths of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, and Iranian Brigadier General Abbas Nilforoushan
1 October 2024, 18:36 PM

‘I chose freedom over justice’

Julian Assange, the founder of whistleblower media group WikiLeaks, told European lawmakers yesterday his guilty plea to US espionage accusations was necessary because legal and political efforts to protect his freedom were not sufficient.
1 October 2024, 18:00 PM

NYT endorses Harris as ‘only patriotic choice’ for president

The New York Times editorial board on Monday endorsed Kamala Harris, calling the Democrat “the only patriotic choice for president” in the race against Trump.
1 October 2024, 18:00 PM

School bus fire in Thailand kills 23

At least 23 people died in Thailand when a school bus carrying more than 40 students and teachers on a field trip caught fire in the outskirts of the capital Bangkok, police said yesterday.
1 October 2024, 18:00 PM

US out of step as world reacts to offensive

The United States appeared out of step with the rest of the globe as it pledged its support for Israel’s ground incursion into Lebanon.
1 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Iran fires 180 missiles at Israel

Iran launched around 180 missiles at Israel last night in response to the killings of Tehran-backed militant leaders, prompting alarm across the region and vows of retaliation.
1 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Israel vows response after Iran hits it with salvo of ballistic missiles

Israeli military says attacks serious, will have consequences
1 October 2024, 16:48 PM

At least 6 dead in suspected terror attack in Tel Aviv

Israeli police said gunmen opened fire in Israel's commercial capital Tel Aviv on the boundary with Jaffa on Tuesday andthere were a number of casualties
1 October 2024, 16:48 PM