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Israeli forces arrest 250 Hamas terrorists, seize weapons

08 Mar 2024 04:48 AM IST

Israeli soldiers apprehended 250 Palestinian terrorists in Khan Yunis, the Israel Defence Forces said on Wednesday. Members of the IDF’s Commando Brigade working with the elite Shayetet 13 unit raided terror infrastructure in the city’s Hamad Towers district. The soldiers apprehended many terrorists who surrendered, including a Hamas sniper cell

GAZA WAR ‘TRAGEDY FOR HUMANITY’: CHINA

08 Mar 2024 04:47 AM IST

Affirming strong support for Palestine amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, China has termed the ongoing war in Gaza as a “tragedy for humanity” and a “disgrace for civilization,” Xinhua reported. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday also voiced Beijing’s support for Palestine to be made a

Israeli Forces Capture 250 Terrorists in Khan Yunis

07 Mar 2024 16:49 PM IST

250 Palestinian terrorists were captured by Israeli soldiers in Khan Yunis, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Wednesday. Working with the elite Shayetet 13 unit, members of the IDF’s Commando Brigade raided terror infrastructure in the Hamad Towers region of the city. Many terrorists, including two Hamas squad commanders

BNM Report: Five Extrajudicial Killings, 33 Disappearances in Feb

07 Mar 2024 12:39 PM IST

At least 33 documented cases of enforced disappearances were reported across various regions of Balochistan, according to the Human Rights Department of the Baloch National Movement (BNM), Paank. This indicates a concerning increase in military actions and enforced disappearances in the region, as reported by The Balochistan Post. In February

Haiti gang leader warns of civil war, ‘genocide’, unless PM Ariel Henry steps down

07 Mar 2024 05:28 AM IST

Haitian gang leader Jimmy Cherizier, has warned of initiating a civil war and “genocide” unless Prime Minister Ariel Henry steps down from his post, reported Al Jazeera. Jimmy Cherizier, also known as Barbecue, and other armed criminal gangs, who control large swathes of the country, launched a coordinated assault to

Nikki Haley to quit Republican presidential candidate race

07 Mar 2024 05:26 AM IST

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley will announce her exit from the presidential race, CNN reported citing sources familiar with her plans on Wednesday. According to the report, Haley had emerged as former President Donald Trump’s sole rival in the Republican presidential primary campaign, and while he rolled to victory in

US: Trump projected to win in at least 11 Super Tuesday states

07 Mar 2024 05:25 AM IST

Former US President Donald Trump is projected to win in Republican primary contests in at least 11 Super Tuesday states, which include Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Minnesota, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia, CNN reported. Trump will win the Massachusetts Republican primary while his rival former South Carolina

US Consul General stresses need for Pakistan to take urgent action to adapt to climate change

07 Mar 2024 05:23 AM IST

US Consul General in Lahore, Kristin K Hawkins, emphasised that Pakistan needs to take urgent action to adapt to climate change, stressing that the country has been among the top 10 most vulnerable countries in the climate risk index for the last 20 years, reported The News International. During her

Zulfikar Ali Bhutto didn’t get fair trial: Pak Supreme Court

07 Mar 2024 05:21 AM IST

Pakistan’s Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, who was hanged 44 years ago after being convicted of murder, didn’t get a fair trial. Bhutto, the founder of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) now run by his grandson and former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari,

Israel: Airstrike kills 2 Hamas terrorists

07 Mar 2024 05:18 AM IST

The Israeli military killed two Hamas terrorists who participated in the October 7 attacks on Jewish communities near the Gaza border, the Israel Defence Forces said on Wednesday morning. The two were killed in an airstrike on Hamas military infrastructure in the northern Gaza town of Beit Hanoun. Both took

India, South Korea have become truly important partners for each other: Jaishankar

06 Mar 2024 13:12 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted the growing partnership between India and South Korea during his two-day visit to the country. He emphasized the steady growth in bilateral exchanges and expressed India’s interest in expanding cooperation to new areas such as critical and emerging technologies, semiconductors, green hydrogen, and nuclear

After winning eight primaries on Super Tuesday, Trump is ready to face off with Biden

06 Mar 2024 08:36 AM IST

Donald Trump solidified his hold on the Republican presidential nomination by securing significant victories in the “Super Tuesday” primaries, positioning himself for a likely rematch with President Joe Biden in November. In the “Super Tuesday” primaries, encompassing 15 states, Trump secured triumphs, including key wins in Texas, California, and Virginia.