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Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa has unveiled a national initiative aimed at the reconstruction of Gaza, a region devastated by recent hostilities. In a live address from Ramallah, Mustafa emphasized that the Palestinian Authority has already extended aid to over 400,000 individuals in Gaza......
In a significant escalation of military operations, Israel has intensified its bombardment of Gaza and southern Lebanon, coinciding with the anniversary of Hamas' attack on October 7, 2023. Airstrikes targeted various locations, including a mosque in Deir Al-Balah, resulting in the deaths of at least......
Baran Abed and Mahdi Pourbaghi, a couple married for over a decade, had recently embarked on a new chapter in Canada. Their journey took a devastating turn when Abed's body was discovered in a suitcase, leaving the Iranian community in St. John’s grappling with shock and sorrow. The couple’s......
In an exclusive interview, Aidarous al-Zubaidi, the vice-chair of Yemen's UN-recognized government, has expressed grave concerns over the recent US-UK airstrikes in Yemen. The airstrikes, intended to curb the Houthi disruption of commercial shipping, have failed to significantly weaken the group's......
The Israeli military has urged civilians in southern Lebanon to evacuate areas near Hezbollah positions as it escalates its bombing campaign against its northern neighbor, signaling the potential onset of a broader military operation. According to Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency, Israel......
Israel has launched a series of airstrikes on southern Lebanon, citing an Iranian-led assassination plot as the catalyst. The attacks, which targeted Hezbollah's communications equipment, have resulted in a significant loss of life and sparked fears of an all-out war. The past two days have witnessed......
In a shocking turn of events, a 73-year-old Jewish Israeli civilian, Moti Maman, has been arrested and indicted for his alleged involvement in a plot orchestrated by Iran to assassinate high-ranking Israeli officials. The revelation comes at a critical juncture, with Israel teetering on the edge of an......
In a devastating escalation of violence, shelling at a bustling market in southeastern Sudan has resulted in the deaths of at least 21 people and left over 70 others wounded, according to the Sudan Doctors Network. The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are alleged to be behind the attack in the......
Israeli air strikes on military sites in central Syria resulted in the deaths of at least 14 individuals, according to reports from Syrian state media. The Syrian news agency Sana has reported that these attacks, which occurred on Sunday night in the Masyaf area of Hama province, also left 43 people......
Efforts are underway to prevent a potential environmental disaster as a Greek-owned and flagged tanker, MV Sounion, targeted by Houthi rebels, risks spilling around one million barrels of oil into the Red Sea. The vessel was abandoned by its crew off the coast of Oman after being struck on 21 August......
In a devastating incident that has sent shockwaves through the international community, at least 28 Pakistani pilgrims lost their lives when their bus overturned in central Iran. The accident, which occurred late Tuesday in the province of Yazd, has left an additional 23 passengers injured, with seven......
American Airlines has announced the suspension of all flights to and from Israel until April 2025, joining a growing list of international carriers halting air travel to the region. This decision comes as Israel faces heightened security concerns and potential retaliatory attacks from various groups......
In a significant development reflecting the economic ramifications of the prolonged Gaza conflict, Fitch Ratings has downgraded Israel's credit rating from A+ to A. This decision comes as the devastating war approaches its first anniversary with no clear resolution in sight. The credit ratings agency's......
