Over 100 Hezbollah rockets target Israel's Haifa, deploys first reserve division into Lebanon

Jerusalem/Beirut (IANS) Hezbollah forces fired nearly 105 rockets toward Haifa Bay, the Upper Galilee, and Central Galilee on Tuesday, the Israeli military said, adding that interceptors were deployed to counter the attack.

A woman in her 70s…

Macron talks with Netanyahu amid tensions over arms embargo

Paris (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a telephone conversation about the Middle East situation after the latter criticised the French leader's call for an arms embargo on Israel. 

New India-UAE bilateral treaty to ensure continuity of investment protection: Centre

New Delhi (IANS) The enforcement of the new Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) between India and the United Arab Emirates will give continuity of investment protection to people from both the countries, the government said on Monday. 

The earlier…

Karachi blast: Death toll mounts to three as China condemns attack on its nationals

Karachi (IANS) Two Chinese were among three killed and around a dozen other people injured in a massive explosion near Karachi airport late Sunday night. 

Confirming the death of Chinese nationals on Monday, the country's embassy in Islamabad…

Will end war when we complete all goals: Netanyahu at Oct 7 mourning meeting

Jerusalem (IANS) Expressing gratitude to the heroism of male and female fighters in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and security personnel - regular and reserve, army and police, Shin Bet and Mossad - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on…

Maldives President Muizzu to begin 5-day state visit to India today

New Delhi (IANS) Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu is all set to begin his five-day (October 6-10) state visit to India on Sunday following an official invitation extended by his Indian counterpart Droupadi Murmu, an official said. 

After assuming…

'Will win with or without your support': Netanyahu slams Western leaders amid calls for arms embargo

Jerusalem (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has slammed French President Emmanuel Macron, who in a recent radio interview called for halting the supply of weapons to Israel for its operations in Gaza, saying all "civilized" countries…

Maldives President Muizzu arrives in India on first state visit

Male/New Delhi (IANS) Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu arrived in New Delhi late Sunday afternoon on a five-day state visit - his first since assuming office - at the invitation of President Droupadi Murmu. 

During the visit, he is scheduled…

US-UK coalition launches airstrikes on Yemeni capital, cities: Houthi TV

Sanaa (IANS) Warplanes of the US-UK naval coalition launched 12 airstrikes on the Yemeni cities of Sanaa, Hodeidah, and Dhamar, the Houthi-run media reported. 

In the capital, Sanaa, the coalition conducted four strikes, targeting the Military…

Death toll rises to 87 after ferry sinks in Congo

Goma (IANS) At least 87 people have been reportedly killed after a ferry sank on Lake Kivu in the eastern Congo.

The ferry, coming from the town of Minova in the South Kivu province, capsized on Thursday near the port of Kituku, on the outskirts…