Palestinian health officials said at least 13 people, including women and children, were killed in two Israeli strikes on two houses in Nuseirat, one of the enclave’s eight historic refugee camps. There has been no immediate comment by the Israeli army on the two strikes. Another strike on a school sheltering displaced Palestinian families in […]
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said there were fatalities and offered condolences to the victims’ families. Transport minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit said the number of fatalities was not clear but 25 people were unaccounted for after the blaze. “Initial reports said there are 44 on board, 38 students and six teachers. As far as we know now, […]
Early on October 1, 2024, the Israeli military announced that its forces had begun “limited, localized, and targeted” ground raids in southern Lebanon, specifically targeting Hezbollah positions. These raids were supported by Israeli air force and artillery strikes, to neutralize immediate threats posed by Hezbollah militants stationed in villages close to Israel’s northern border. The […]
The electricity station, with a capacity of 360 MVA, will serve approximately 40,000 residents in Hidd and surrounding areas by transmitting power from the main grid to local substations. The water distribution station has a storage capacity of 2.34 million gallons and is equipped with advanced monitoring and control systems. The inauguration was attended by […]
Ishiba, 67, on Friday won a tight race to head the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which has governed almost constantly for decades. He says he intends to call an election for October 27. The lower house of parliament, where the LDP has a majority, approved Ishiba’s appointment early afternoon on Tuesday, with the upper house […]
Calling the campaign Operation Northern Arrows, the military said in a statement that the targets were in villages close to the border and posed “an immediate threat” to communities in northern Israel. It said the air force and artillery supported ground forces with “precise strikes.” Residents in the Lebanese border town of Aita al-Shaab reported […]
This vibrant display of culture and unity not only showcased the powerful rhythms and movements of the Haka but also reinforced its significance as a symbol of Māori identity. Historically, the Haka served as a ceremonial war dance, intended to challenge opponents and rally troops before battle. Today, it is embraced as a celebration of […]
The typhoon passed near the island of Sabtang in the Batanes group late in the morning with maximum sustained winds of 170 kilometers (106 miles) an hour and gusts of up to 215 kilometers (134 miles) an hour. The state weather service said in its latest bulletin that “significant to severe impacts from typhoon-force winds […]
Ishiba, 67, won the leadership of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) on Friday and was expected to be sworn in as prime minister on Tuesday. Ishiba is finalizing plans to dissolve parliament on October 9 ahead of general elections on October 27, public broadcaster NHK, four main national dailies, and other media reported, without […]
The Israeli strikes killed at least four people and wounded 29, the Houthi-run Health Ministry said in a statement, and residents said the bombing had caused power outages in most parts of the port city of Hodeidah. Israel’s military said in a statement that dozens of aircraft, including fighter jets, had attacked power plants and […]
