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 […]
The army in a statement said it “calls on citizens to preserve national unity and not to be drawn into actions that may affect civil peace at this dangerous and delicate stage”, following the massive Friday strike that killed Nasrallah and as Israeli attacks continue. “The Israeli enemy is working to implement its destructive plans […]
Bigger rice shipments from India would beef up overall global supplies and soften international prices by forcing other major exporters of the staple such as Pakistan, Thailand, and Vietnam to reduce their rates, traders said. New Delhi set a floor price for non-basmati white rice exports of $490 per metric ton, a government order said. […]
In the letter, Iran’s UN envoy Amir Saeid Iravani called on the Council to “take immediate and decisive action to stop Israel’s ongoing aggression and prevent… from dragging the region into full-scale war.” A spokesperson of Hezbollah has said that the resistance group’s leader Hassan Nasrallah was martyred in Israeli strike in Beirut. “Sayyed Hassan […]
Flooding brought traffic and normal activity to a standstill in the Kathmandu valley, where 37 deaths were recorded in a region home to 4 million people and the capital. Authorities said students and their parents faced difficulties as the rain damaged university and school buildings and needed repair. “We have urged the concerned authorities to […]
“125 Ukrainian fixed-wing UAVs were destroyed and intercepted by air defence systems on duty,” the ministry said on Telegram. Sixty-seven were destroyed over the Volgograd region in southern Russia, where governor Andrey Bocharov said falling debris from the drones sparked grass fires but no casualties or damage. Another 17 were downed over the Belgorod region […]
