Lufthansa suspends flights to Lebanon until October 16 due to Middle East situation. Earlier decision to halt flights to Tel Aviv extended until October 22. Ongoing hostilities between Israel and Lebanese militants following Hamas attack. Lufthansa, the renowned German airline, has taken the significant step of suspending all of its flights to Lebanon. This suspension … Read more
Gaza hospitals face severe resource shortage, says Palestinian Health Ministry. Urgent plea for healthcare professionals, beds, medications, and services in Gaza. Jordanian Field Hospital personnel urged to stay and support healthcare efforts. The Palestinian Ministry of Health declared a severe shortage of resources in hospitals within the Gaza Strip on Saturday. “The hospitals in the … Read more
Western Afghanistan hit by another earthquake after two recent deadly quakes. A 6.3 magnitude quake struck 28km north of Herat, causing one death and over 100 injuries. Unicef reports more than 90% of victims were women and children. Western Afghanistan experienced another earthquake, following two recent major quakes that claimed over 1,000 lives in the … Read more
Congressman Steve Scalise of Louisiana secured the Republican nomination for the next Speaker of the House. Born on October 6, 1965, in New Orleans, Scalise is a prominent figure in American politics. Scalise’s career began in the Louisiana State Legislature from 1996 to 2008. In a stunning political development, Congressman Steve Scalise of Louisiana has … Read more
A Kenyan schoolbook with an illustration of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was withdrawn after objections. Mentor Publishing Company apologized and removed the offensive drawing from future editions. They will collaborate with the Muslim Education Council for a full book catalog review. A schoolbook in Kenya that featured an illustration of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) has been … Read more
Netanyahu and Gantz agree to form an emergency unity government. The focus of this government is on addressing the ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza. Unrelated policies and legislation will not be pursued during this time. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and centrist opposition leader Benny Gantz have reached an agreement to establish an emergency … Read more
Russia initiated limited-scale offensives in the 85th week of the conflict with Ukraine. Russian forces attempted to halt the Ukrainian advance in various regions. Despite Russian efforts, Ukraine continued its counteroffensive. In the 85th week of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Russia initiated a series of limited-scale offensives. It seemed that their objective … Read more
French troops are withdrawing from Niger, heading to Chad, escorted by Niger’s military. The withdrawal was ordered by Niger’s military rulers, who took power in July. About 1,500 French soldiers are leaving by road. French troops have initiated their withdrawal from their bases in Niger. The initial convoy of soldiers was accompanied by Niger’s military … Read more
US pledges $200 million military aid for Ukraine, including air defense and rockets. Funding was excluded from the recent bill, raising questions about US commitment. NATO meeting in Brussels addresses Russian energy infrastructure concerns. The United States has announced a new $200 million military assistance package for Ukraine, which includes air defense systems and rocket … Read more
Al-Qassam Brigades launch rockets at Ben Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv. Hamas claims responsibility for the attack. Incoming flights to the airport were denied landing, redirected, or instructed to circle. Al-Qassam Brigades recently launched multiple rockets in the direction of Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, Israel. Hamas’ Al-Qassam has claimed responsibility for this attack. Incoming … Read more
Al-Qassam Brigades target Ben Gurion airport in retaliation for alleged civilian attacks. Egypt discusses providing aid via the Gaza-Egypt border during a limited ceasefire through the Rafah crossing. Humanitarian aid would pass through the Rafah border crossing, linking Gaza and Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula. In a retaliatory move, Hamas’ military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, declares its … Read more
President Joe Biden confirmed a minimum of 14 Americans killed in Hamas attacks. Ongoing efforts to find unaccounted Americans in Israel. Joe Biden and Jake Sullivan’s updates on American casualties. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller informed the media that the casualty count of Americans in Israel is anticipated to increase. “Every day we get new … Read more
Norway and Sweden arrange evacuation flights for their citizens in Israel. Response to worsening security conditions. Departure from Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv. In response to the escalating conflict in the region, Norway and Sweden have extended offers to evacuate their citizens from Israel by providing flights. “Today we are setting up a Norwegian … Read more
Pope Francis urges Hamas to release hostages. Pope calls for peace in Israel-Hamas conflict. Pope acknowledges Israel’s self-defense right. Pope Francis urged Hamas to release all the individuals it has taken as hostages during its unprecedented assaults on Israel. “I pray for those families who have seen a day of celebration turned into a day … Read more
UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly arrived in Israel on Wednesday. His visit shows UK support for Israel following Hamas attacks. Cleverly is set to meet survivors of the attacks and senior Israeli leaders. The UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly made his arrival in Israel on Wednesday, as confirmed by a spokesperson from the British Foreign … Read more
President Biden condemns Hamas’s attack on Israel as “sheer evil.” Critics accuse Biden of echoing Israeli rhetoric in his speech. Biden expresses support for Israel without direct mention of Gaza Palestinians. US President Joe Biden characterizes the Hamas attack on Israel as profoundly malevolent. “There are moments in this life – I mean this literally … Read more
Israeli forces kill Palestinian man and injure three at West Bank checkpoint. Taxi targeted by Israeli forces near Nablus, injuring three men. Harvard students criticize Israel’s Gaza war actions. A Palestinian man was fatally shot, and three others were wounded by Israeli soldiers at the Al Jalameh checkpoint near the West Bank city of Jenin, … Read more
Harvard student coalition issues pro-Palestinian statement amid Israel-Gaza conflict. The statement blames the Israeli government for the ongoing violence and labels it an apartheid regime. Harvard alumni, including Elise Stefanik and Ted Cruz, condemn the statement. A coalition comprising 34 student organizations at Harvard University has released a pro-Palestinian statement in response to the ongoing … Read more
Hamas’ recent attack on Israel was led by Mohammed Deif, a revered Palestinian resistance leader. Deif’s survival through seven assassination attempts draws comparisons to Osama Bin Laden. Severe injuries have left Deif wheelchair-bound, with the loss of hands, legs, and an eye. Hamas’ attack on Israel was masterminded by the enigmatic figure Mohammed Deif, a … Read more
Current casualties: 900 Israelis and 849 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and West Bank. Israeli forces have blocked roads, with only military vehicles allowed. Military alert suggests potential Palestinian fighter infiltration, unconfirmed. The current figures show that there have been at least 900 Israeli casualties and 849 Palestinian casualties, including those in the Gaza Strip … Read more
Tensions rise in the southern Lebanon-Israel border region due to recent clashes. Rockets launched from southern Lebanon towards Israel, attributed to Palestinian factions. Israeli forces respond with artillery fire; some rockets are intercepted, and others land in uninhabited areas. Tensions are escalating in the border region between southern Lebanon and Israel, where there have been … Read more
UN aid worker among four British nationals released from Afghan detention. Foreign Office expresses appreciation for their release. Online reports identify Kevin Cornwell and Miles Routledge. One of the individuals released from detention in Afghanistan is a UN aid worker, and there are a total of four British nationals among them. The Foreign Office said … Read more
Cameroon’s media regulator lifts suspension on Canal+ Elles TV channel. The channel faced penalties for broadcasting content with a homosexual theme. Canal+ Elles is a subsidiary of Canal + International, a French media company. The media regulator of Cameroon has decided to lift its suspension on Canal+ Elles, a TV channel that was penalized in … Read more
Hertsmere Borough Council, Elstree, and Borehamwood show solidarity amid Israel-Gaza violence. Council offices are illuminated in blue and white, flying the Israeli flag. Hertsmere has a 17% Jewish population; Borehamwood twinned with Shoham, Israel. Amid the ongoing violence in Israel and Gaza, Hertsmere Borough Council, along with Elstree and Borehamwood, have illuminated their council offices … Read more
In San Francisco, a man drove into the Chinese consulate and was shot by police. The consulate condemned the incident, and China’s foreign ministry accused the individual of forced entry. The consulate temporarily closed parts and expressed diplomatic discontent. In San Francisco, police fatally shot a man who drove his car into the Chinese consulate … Read more
Protests in Guatemala demand Attorney-General Porras’s resignation, accusing her of blocking Arévalo’s anti-corruption plans. Giammattei calls for blockades to end, seeking a peaceful power transfer on January 14. Demonstrators allege Arévalo’s party suspension aims to thwart his January inauguration. Tension in Guatemala is escalating as protests led by supporters of President-elect Bernardo Arévalo enter their … Read more
Artillery strike on Myanmar camp kills 29, including children. Camp in KIO-controlled area; part of ongoing Kachin conflict. Increased military attacks linked to Kachin support for anti-junta groups. An artillery strike on a displaced persons camp near the Chinese border in north-east Myanmar has resulted in the tragic loss of at least 29 lives, including … Read more
Top Polish military officials resign ahead of crucial election and amid Ukraine conflict. Generals Andrzejczak and Piotrowski stepped down, citing concerns over military politicization. The government denies allegations of meddling in the military and judiciary, curbing media freedom. Just before a crucial election and amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Poland’s top two military officials, … Read more
