War & Conflict
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Israel death toll in war with Hamas rises to over 1,300
Oct 14, 2023The army announced Friday that a previous death toll of 100 had been increased to more than 1,300 when Hamas militants launched a huge offensive from the blockaded Gaza Strip. The Israeli army reported on X,... -
Norway condemns ‘unacceptable’ siege of Gaza
Oct 14, 2023Norway on Friday condemned Israel’s “unacceptable” siege of Gaza after the Hamas militant group’s bloody attack on Israel. “Israel is entitled to defend itself … but it cannot use all possible means,” Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt... -
Putin says Russian grain exports to remain high
Oct 14, 2023Russia will continue to export significant amounts of grain in 2019 according to President Vladimir Putin, despite Western sanctions brought on by Moscow’s offensive in Ukraine. “Last year, as you know, there was a historically record... -
Israel’s order to evacuate north Gaza is rejected by Hamas
Oct 14, 2023Prior to an anticipated ground invasion into the packed Palestinian territory, Hamas on Friday refused an Israeli request for 1.1 million people of northern Gaza to leave. “Our Palestinian people reject the threat of the occupation... -
Iran says US ‘cannot renege’ on deal to transfer $6bn via Qatar
Oct 13, 2023Iran stated that following Hamas’ gruesome attack on Israel, the United States “can not renege” on an agreement to deliver $6 billion in blocked cash through mediator Qatar. Since Hamas fighters stormed Israel’s southern border at... -
Red Cross says in contact with Hamas, Israel over hostages
Oct 12, 2023According to a statement released on Thursday, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is attempting to negotiate the release of hostages kidnapped into Gaza with Hamas and Israel. Since Hamas’s unexpected attack on Israel... -
Debris from destroyed drone kills two in Russia: governor
Oct 12, 2023Two people were murdered and at least two others were injured when debris from a drone that was shot down over the Russian region of Belgorod, which borders Ukraine, landed on residences, according to the regional... -
Niger military rulers order UN official out within 72 hours
Oct 12, 2023The UN is being blamed by the military commanders of Niger for impeding international recognition of the post-coup government, and they have ordered the UN coordinator to leave the nation within 72 hours. The order for... -
Russia and Kyrgyzstan to create shared air defence system
Oct 12, 2023The deal for a joint air defense system between Kyrgyzstan and Russia was approved by the parliament on Wednesday, one day before Russian President Vladimir Putin was scheduled to visit the Central Asian nation. According to... -
11 UN staff, 30 pupils at UN schools, killed in Gaza
Oct 12, 2023Since Hamas militants began their offensive on Israel, at least 11 UN employees and personnel as well as 30 children at UN institutions have died in the Gaza Strip, a spokesman said on Wednesday. “11 UNRWA...
