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Israeli army says 8 of its soldiers died during combat ops in Lebanon

Jerusalem/IBNS: At least eight Israeli soldiers were killed in combat operations in Lebanon on Wednesday, marking the first losses in the force since the Israeli Army crossed the border to target Hezbollah, media reports said.

Tibetan protesters demonstrate outside Chinese embassy in Delhi on national day observation

Tibetan protesters demonstrated outside the  Chinese Embassy in Delhi on a day when the country celebrated its national day.

BYC condemns Pakistan for its anti-terrorism laws against peaceful activists

The  Baloch Yakjehti Committee has condemned the Pakistani government's use of anti-terrorism laws against peaceful activists.

Pakistan: Police officer, friend gangrape class 10 student

A police officer and his friend gang-raped a class 10 student who was trying to release her father from custody in Pakistan's Kot Momin region, media reports said.

Thailand: School bus fire leaves 23 dead, police arrest driver

Thailand police have arrested the driver of a bus which caught fire and left 23 people, including students, dead in Bangkok city, media reports said.

Pakistan: Two criminals snatch handbag of British diplomat's wife in Islamabad

Two suspected street criminals snatched the handbag of the wife of a British diplomat in Islamabad city of Pakistan.

Middle-East tension: India directs citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Iran

The Indian government on Wednesday advised its nationals to avoid non-essential travel to Iran amid the growing escalation of tension in the Middle East area.

Iran made a big mistake: warns Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu after Tehran launches missiles

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday warned that Iran made “a big mistake” by firing 181 missiles towards Israel, media reports said.

Iran fires over 100 missiles at Israel, IDF says threat over for now and vows to retaliate

In a sharp escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, Iran launched a massive missile attack with as many as 100 projectiles on Israel Tuesday, media reports said.

Maharaja Ranjit Singh statue vandalised in Canada

In a distressing act of vandalism, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Ji’s statue in Brampton, Canada, was defaced by Hosaam Hamdan, a Palestinian protester, alongside other Islamic extremists.

Pakistan:20 labourers abducted by armed men

At least 20 labourers were abducted by armed men in the Musakhel region of Pakistan.

RED FM radio journalist stabbed in Calgary for speaking against Khalistani extremism

RED FM radio journalist stabbed in Calgary for speaking against Khalistani extremism

Knife attack in Shanghai supermarket leaves three dead

At least three people died and 15 others were injured in a knife attack incident at a supermarket in China's Shanghai city, media reports said.

Israel-Hezbollah crisis: IDF launches ground operation in south Lebanon amid escalating Middle East tension

The Israel Defense Forces has launched limited raids in south Lebanon against Hezbollah and its infrastructure that are located close to the northern border.

Middle East conflict: Israel confirms elimination of Hezbollah’s medium-range rockets unit's commander

The Israel Defense Forces on Tuesday confirmed the killing of the commander of Hezbollah’s medium-range rockets unit during an airstrike in Beirut.

Nepal flood: Indian government working on safe evacuation of citizens

The Indian government on Monday said it is coordinating with the Nepali government to ensure the safe evacuation of its nationals currently stranded in the flood-hit neighbouring country.

Pakistan: Nine cops injured after roadside blast hits their vehicle

At least nine Pakistani policemen were injured after a roadside blast hit their vehicle in Bajaur on Saturday.

Israel informs US it is conducting limited operations focussed on Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon, says State Department spokesperson Miller

The Israeli government has informed the USA that it is conducting limited operations focused on Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon which is located close to the border, a top State Department official said.

Canadian Museum of History to house memorial monument on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

An Indian Residential School Memorial Monument, towering six-metre, would be unveiled on Monday, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at Gatineau, Que, starting at 6 p.m.

Canadian Museum of History to house a memorial monument on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

An Indian Residential School Memorial Monument, towering six-metre, would be unveiled on Monday, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at Gatineau, Que, starting at 6 p.m.

Several lifesaving drugs remain missing from Pakistani markets

The health system in Pakistan is facing a tough challenge with a significant number of essential and lifesaving drugs remaining missing from the markets across the country.

IDF confirms Hamas leader Fateh Sherif Abu el-Amin killed in airstrike 

The Israel Defense Forces on Monday confirmed top Hamas leader in Lebanon  Fateh Sherif Abu el-Amin was killed during an airstrike in Tyre city.

Middle East Conflict: Palestinian armed group says three members killed in Israeli airstrike

At least three people belonging to the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) were killed in an airstrike conducted by Israel in Beirut's Kola region on Monday.

Suspected armed terrorists kill seven labourers in Pakistan

Armed terrorists stormed into an under-construction building in Khuda-i-Abadan area of Panj­gur town in Pakistan on Saturday when they killed seven labourers, media reports said.

Saudi Arabia promotes ‘appeasement and development’ in the Middle East and beyond, says Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud at UNGA

The Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia highlighted the country’s work to support peace efforts in the region and beyond in his address to the UN General Assembly on Saturday.

World needs UN since challenges mount across the globe: Egyptian leader

Egypt’s Foreign Affairs Minister Badr Ahmed Mohamed Abdelatty said it is time to “ring the alarm bells” as the international system is currently showing its structural shortcomings that come from ineffectiveness, double standards and inequality at a time of occupation, hunger, terrorism and injustice. Sketching out a path forward, he first stressed that there is no alternative to the multilateral system.

Turkish social media influencer Kubra Aykut dies after falling from fifth floor of apartment in Istanbul, authorities suspect suicide

A Turkish social media influencer, who had gained attention after marrying herself, has died after falling from the fifth floor of a luxury apartment building in Istanbul city.

Australian police seize around 50 kg of illicit drugs at Sydney Airport within 48 hours

IDF says top Hezbollah leader Nabil Qaouk eliminated during an airstrike in Beirut

The Israeli military on Sunday said another top leader of the Iran-backed armed outfit Hezbollah group has been eliminated.

Hezbollah chief Nasrallah’s death: Joe Biden calls Israel’s action a 'measure of justice'

Iran has called for an emergency United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting over Israel's military actions in Lebanon and the broader region.