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Global community must impose a solution to stop Gaza war: EU

05 Jan 2024 08:27 AM IST

The European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, stated that since neither side can agree on a solution to the Israel-Hamas war that has now entered its 90th day, the international community must impose one, the news channel reported. “I believe that we have learned

Trump moves SC against Colorado ruling that removed him from ballot

05 Jan 2024 08:26 AM IST

Former US President Donald Trump has requested the US Supreme Court to overturn the Colorado state Supreme Court ruling that removed him from the state’s 2024 ballot under the 14th Amendment’s “insurrectionist clause,” the new channel reported. In the filing, Trump’s attorneys wrote, “In our system of ‘government of the

Putin condemns Iran blasts, terms it ‘shocking’ act of cruelty

05 Jan 2024 08:25 AM IST

Russian President Vladimir Putin extended his condolences on Wednesday for the dual explosions in Iran, which claimed the lives of at least 103 individuals near the burial site of the late General Qasem Soleimani. In a letter addressed to Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Putin

Russia, Ukraine exchange prisoners in biggest release since outbreak of war

05 Jan 2024 08:24 AM IST

In the largest prisoner exchange since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine started in February 2022, hundreds of prisoners of war were exchanged between Kyiv and Moscow on Wednesday, according to the news channel. Representatives of Ukraine announced the release of 230 captives, while representatives of Russia claimed that 248 servicemen had

Clinton, Trump figure in Epstein documents, no wrongdoing alleged

05 Jan 2024 08:23 AM IST

Newly unsealed court documents related to Jeffrey Epstein mention former Presidents Bill Clinton and Donald Trump, clarifying that they are not implicated in any wrongdoing tied to the disgraced sex trafficking financier. While Clinton is frequently mentioned, his inclusion revolves around the credibility of a witness who claimed to have

Hezbollah Chief issues stern warning, vows retaliation for killing of Hamas leader

05 Jan 2024 08:21 AM IST

After the death of Hamas deputy chief Salah al-Arouri in an alleged Israeli strike, Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah warned Israel against waging war on Lebanon and said that the killing “will not go unanswered and unpunished,” The Times of Israel reported. “If the enemy thinks of waging a war on

China ramps up tactics in preparation for Taiwan elections

05 Jan 2024 08:20 AM IST

Ahead of Taiwan’s presidential and legislative elections on January 13, China began increasing pressure on the island with doubling down on the rhetoric that reunification with China is inevitable and conducting military maneuvers in areas around Taiwan, Voice of America reported on Wednesday. Some analysts say China’s efforts to ratchet

Afghan Red Crescent Society President appeals for increased humanitarian aid

05 Jan 2024 08:20 AM IST

The demand for humanitarian help has intensified, said Matiul Haq Khalis, President of the Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS), as a result of the earthquake in Herat and the forcible expulsion of immigrants from nearby nations, including Pakistan and Iran, TOLOnews reported. Speaking during a ceremony to accept 5,500 aid

IDF spokesperson vows to expose and dismantle Hamas terror infrastructure

05 Jan 2024 08:19 AM IST

Tel Aviv: Israel Defence Forces (IDF) spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said that Israel will continue to expose the terrorist infrastructure of Hamas in Gaza, with an emphasis on Khan Yunis. While addressing a press briefing on January 3, Hagari said, “Based on these intelligence agencies, these actions by Hamas,

Israeli forces dismantle tunnels beneath Gaza’s Shifa Hospital

05 Jan 2024 08:18 AM IST

Israeli combat engineers have destroyed a significant tunnel route below Gaza’s largest hospital, the Israel Defense Forces said on Wednesday evening. In recent weeks, the fighters of the Yalam unit under the command of the combat team of the 7th brigade in the 36th division and with the cooperation of

Iranian President accuses Israel of twin explosions, warns high price for alleged crime

05 Jan 2024 08:04 AM IST

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has accused Israel of being behind the twin explosions during a memorial ceremony in southeastern Iran on Wednesday, CNN reported. He warned Israel that it would “pay a high price” for this crime. In a televised speech, Raisi said, “I warn the Zionist regime: Do not

Convicted individuals cannot contest elections: Pak SC

05 Jan 2024 08:02 AM IST

The Pakistan Supreme Court has stated that an individual convicted of a crime cannot contest an election unless the sentencing decision is suspended. The court also emphasized that a case lacking any criminal aspect should not proceed if the petitioner passes away. A three-member bench, led by Chief Justice Qazi