24 US troops injured in attacks on Mideast bases since start of Gaza war
Washington: Approximately 24 US troops have been injured in attacks on American bases across Iraq and Syria since the start of the Israel-Gaza conflict, a US Central Command (CENTCOM) spokesperson told Sputnik in a statement. “Multiple one-way attack drones launched against US and Coalition forces were engaged with one destroyed at al-Tanf Garrison, Syria,” the […]
Japan to continue to pursue policy of resolving territorial issues with Russia
Tokyo :Japan will continue to adhere to the course of resolving the territorial problem with Russia and concluding a peace treaty, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Monday. “Relations with Russia are in a difficult state, but we will continue to pursue the course of resolving the territorial problem and concluding a peace treaty,” […]
Hollywood celebrities call on Biden to help de-escalate Israeli-Palestinian violence
Los Angeles: Hollywood celebrities have issued an open letter to U.S. President Joe Biden, calling on him to help stem the escalating Israeli-Palestinian violence in recent weeks. “We ask that, as President of the United States, you call for an immediate de-escalation and ceasefire in Gaza and Israel before another life is lost,” said the […]
Israeli airstrike on Jabalia camp in Gaza claims lives of 30 people
Gaza: The death toll from the Israeli airstrike on the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza has reached 30 people, Al Jazeera broadcaster reported, citing local civil defense forces, adding that most of the victims are women and children. On Sunday, Palestinian news agency WAFA reported that 13 people were killed and dozens were injured […]
Gaza violence results in nearly 900 new widows: UN
United Nations: Out of the 493,000 women and girls displaced from their homes by the violence in Gaza, there are an estimated 900 new widows, a UN spokesman said on Friday. UN Women estimated the number of widows from the number of women who became the heads of households following their male partner’s death, said […]
12 Palestinians, 1 Israeli police killed in West Bank refugee camp clashes
Ramallah: At least 12 Palestinians and one Israeli officer were killed on Thursday in clashes in a refugee camp east of the West Bank city of Tulkarm, Palestinian sources said. The Palestinian Ministry of Health confirmed in a statement that 12 Palestinians were killed in “an attack” in the Nur Shams refugee camp, adding seven […]
Biden lectures Americans on importance of continued U.S. support for Israel, Ukraine
Washington: U.S. President Joe Biden tried to convince the American people in a speech Thursday night that the United States must continue supporting Israel and Ukraine amid the two countries’ respective conflicts. Addressing the nation from the Oval Office of the White House during prime time, the president said ensuring Israel’s success in the conflict […]
China renews yellow alert for rainstorms
Beijing:China’s National Meteorological Center on Friday renewed a yellow alert for rainstorms, as heavy downpours are expected to lash southern parts of the country. From 2 p.m. Friday to 2 p.m. Saturday, heavy rainfall is expected in parts of Guangxi and Guangdong, the center said. Some parts of these regions may experience heavy downpours, with […]
Philippine president leaves for Saudi Arabia to attend ASEAN-GCC summit
Manila: Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos left for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Thursday morning to participate in the inaugural summit between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) leaders. In his departure speech, Marcos said the summit on Friday will discuss “the challenges of major political developments and concrete […]
EU to hold emergency meeting
Moscow: The European Union will hold an emergency summit on the Middle East conflict via video conference on Tuesday. Members of the European Council will discuss the latest escalation between Israel and Palestine in order to define a common position and outline a course of action that reflects the complexity of the situation. The EU […]