Hezbollah says it will escalate war with Israel after Hamas leader killed OCCUPIED JERUSALEM/CAIRO: Lebanon’s Hezbollah group said on Friday it was moving to a new and escalating phase in... Published 18 Oct, 2024 11:17am
World Israel foreign minister claims Hamas leader Sinwar is dead US, Israeli defense chiefs speak amid news of Sinwar's death Updated 17 Oct, 2024 11:52pm
World Israeli strike hits municipal building in south Lebanon, mayor among 6 killed BEIRUT/WASHINGTON: Israel launched an airstrike on Wednesday on the municipal headquarters in Nabatieh, a major town... Published 16 Oct, 2024 05:52pm
World UN inquiry finds Israel of crime of ‘extermination’ in destruction of Gaza health system Children in particular have borne the brunt of Israeli attacks, it says Published 10 Oct, 2024 10:08pm
World Israeli tanks push deeper into Jabalia in northern Gaza, residents say CAIRO: Israel sent tanks deeper into Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip on Tuesday and advised people to leave as it... Published 08 Oct, 2024 03:17pm
World Israel-Hezbollah fighting intensifies, Hamas vows to rise again OCCUPIED JERUSALEM/BEIRUT: Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel’s third-largest city of Haifa and Hamas vowed to rise... Updated 08 Oct, 2024 01:13pm
World ‘Dark day’: Victims mourned around the globe on Oct 7 anniversary PARIS: Mourners and leaders around the world on Monday voiced horror and a desire for peace at tearful memorials... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
World ‘Year of suffering’: Gazans tired on October 7 anniversary GAZA STRIP: One year after Israel unleashed aggression in Gaza, the Palestinian territory is unrecognisable and its... Updated 07 Oct, 2024 08:48pm
World Israel army says more troops deployed near Gaza ahead of October 7 anniversary OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The Israeli military said Sunday it deployed more troops to defend southern communities and... Published 06 Oct, 2024 05:07pm
World UN chief calls for end to ‘shocking violence’ on Hamas attack anniversary UNITED NATIONS: The UN secretary-general denounced Hamas and called for an immediate end to the “shocking violence... Updated 06 Oct, 2024 03:33pm
World Global pro-Palestinian rallies call for end to Gaza bloodshed as Oct 7 anniversary approaches About 40,000 demonstrators march through central London while thousands gather in Paris, Rome, Manila, Cape Town and New York City Updated 06 Oct, 2024 07:39pm
World EU’s Borrell says recognising Palestine is not a gift to Hamas MADRID: European Union’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said Friday said that recognising a Palestinian state... Published 24 May, 2024 01:42pm
World Erdogan says Israel will ‘set sights’ on Turkiye if Hamas defeated ISTANBUL: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday claimed that Israel would “set its sights” on Turkiye if it... Published 15 May, 2024 05:39pm
World Biden admin plans $1bn in new arms for Israel despite Rafah threat WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden’s administration informed Congress on Tuesday of a $1 billion weapons package for... Updated 15 May, 2024 03:56pm
World Local official says Israeli strike kills 3 in south Lebanon BEIRUT: A local official in southern Lebanon said an Israeli strike on a village Sunday killed a couple and their... Published 05 May, 2024 04:09pm
World Latest round of Gaza truce talks expected in Egypt GAZA STRIP: Talks to strike a Gaza truce were expected to resume Sunday after Hamas rejected any deal that failed to... Published 05 May, 2024 12:34pm
World Joe Biden says ‘order must prevail’ on US campuses amid protests WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden insisted Thursday that “order must prevail” on college campuses after weeks of... Updated 03 May, 2024 10:49pm
World US Defence Secretary says there was no indication Hamas planning attack on US troops HONOLULU: US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Thursday he did not see any indication Hamas was planning any... Published 03 May, 2024 10:38am
World Antony Blinken says US ‘determined’ to get Israel-Hamas deal ‘now’ TEL AVIV: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken renewed calls for Hamas to accept a ceasefire deal on Wednesday as he... Updated 01 May, 2024 09:54pm
World Police arrest dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters in Columbia University raid NEW YORK: New York City police raided Columbia University late on Tuesday to arrest dozens of pro-Palestinian... Published 01 May, 2024 10:50am
World Hamas delegation to arrive in Egypt for Gaza truce talks OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: A Hamas delegation is due to arrive Monday in Egypt, where it will respond to Israel’s latest... Published 29 Apr, 2024 12:07pm
World Senior US, French officials in Middle East seeking to ease Gaza war RIYADH: French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne said on Monday talks on a ceasefire in Gaza were progressing as he... Updated 29 Apr, 2024 02:59pm
World France’s foreign minister looks to prevent Israel-Hezbollah conflict escalation in Lebanon visit BEIRUT: France’s foreign minister will push proposals to prevent further escalation and a potential war between... Published 28 Apr, 2024 10:22am
World Joe Biden jabs Trump in election-year roast at correspondents' dinner WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden delivered an election-year roast on Saturday night at the annual White House... Updated 28 Apr, 2024 10:46am
World Hamas says it received Israel's response to its ceasefire proposal CAIRO: Hamas said it had received on Saturday Israel’s official response to its latest ceasefire proposal and will... Updated 27 Apr, 2024 05:17pm
World UN official says it could take 14 years to clear debris in Gaza Israel's military campaign in Gaza has reduced much of the narrow, coastal territory of 2.3 million people to a wasteland with most civilians homeless, hungry and at risk of disease Updated 26 Apr, 2024 09:47pm
World No let-up on 200th day of Israeli aggression GAZA STRIP: The Israeli aggression in its retaliation against Hamas entered its 200th day on Tuesday with fears... Updated 23 Apr, 2024 09:30pm
World Hamas to stay in Doha if ‘useful’ for Gaza war mediation: Qatar DOHA: Qatar said on Tuesday that Hamas’s political leadership would stay in Doha as long as their presence remained... Published 23 Apr, 2024 06:08pm
World Hamas leader Haniyeh to hold Turkiye talks ISTANBUL: Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh will meet Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday with... Published 20 Apr, 2024 12:12pm
World Hamas leader Haniyeh to visit Turkiye this weekend: Erdogan ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erodgan said Wednesday he will host the leader of Palestinian group Hamas,... Updated 17 Apr, 2024 08:40pm