IDF kills Hamas deputy leader in Lebanon

Tel Aviv (IANS) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) claimed on Tuesday that it has neutralised the deputy leader of Hamas, Saleh al-Arouri, in Lebanon.

Hamas has confirmed the assassination, though the IDF is yet to issue an official statement…

Japan earthquake toll increases to 30 as search continues for survivors

Tokyo (IANS) At least 30 people have died after a series of powerful earthquakes, with the major one measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale, hit central Japan and the surrounding areas, with rescue teams on Tuesday scrambling to search for survivors.

16 injured in massive air attack on Kiev

Kiev (IANS) At least 16 people were injured on Tuesday in massive Russian missile and drone attack on Kiev, the Ukrainian capital city's mayor Vitali Klitschko said.

In a post on Telegram, the Mayor said Tuesday's attack, which the…

‘Top-intensity quakes might strike central Japan over next week’

Tokyo (IANS) Central Japan may experience earthquakes with maximum intensity on its seven-tier scale system in the coming week, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said on Monday.

The remarks were made during a briefing after an earthquake…

Release of 50 hostages kidnapped from Israel likely to happen soon

Tel Aviv (IANS) With a crucial meeting of the Israeli war cabinet to be held on the New Year's eve, the possibilities of release of around 50 hostages from Israel who were kidnapped by Hamas on October 7 is likely to happen soon.

The war…

Death toll in China earthquake rises to 151

Beijing (IANS) The death toll of the 6.2-magnitude earthquake that jolted northwest China on December 18 has risen to 151, official sources said on Sunday.

As per the provincial earthquake relief headquarters, the death toll rose to 34 in Qinghai…

21 killed in Ukrainian shelling on Russia

Moscow (IANS) At least 21 people, including three children, were killed and 110 others wounded in Ukrainian shelling on the Russian border city of Belgorod, official sources said on Sunday.

Belgorod Governor posted on social media: "The number…

US Navy destroys Houthi boats attempting to board a container ship on Red Sea

London (IANS) The US Navy has destroyed Houthi "small boats" attempting to board a container ship on Red Sea, the media reported.

Four vessels from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen fired upon the Maersk Hangzhou and got to within metres of…

Israel rejects South Africa's 'baseless' genocide case at ICJ

New Delhi (IANS) Israel has rejected South Africa’s launch of a genocide case against at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), media reports said.

Reports said that Israel has termed it as a “baseless blood libel” with no “legal merit”.

Israeli army lacked plan to counter Oct 7 Hamas offensive: report

New Delhi (IANS) The Israeli army was “undermanned” and “out of position” during the October 7 attack by Hamas, a media report said.

Israeli army was so poorly organised that soldiers communicated in impromptu WhatsApp groups and relied on…