News for '-jazeera'

22 killed, 8 hurt as fire engulfs Lithium battery plant in South Korea

22 killed, 8 hurt as fire engulfs Lithium battery plant in South Korea

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Citing information from corporate officials, fire official Kim Jin-young stated that the nationality of the remaining deceased worker was not yet determined.

Heavy rains, flood leave 56 dead, thousands homeless in Brazil

Heavy rains, flood leave 56 dead, thousands homeless in Brazil

Rediff.com5 May 2024

Governor Eduardo Leite declared a state of emergency as the region grapples with the aftermath of the catastrophic weather event.

Israel attacks UN-run school in Gaza, killing at least 40

Israel attacks UN-run school in Gaza, killing at least 40

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

According to IDF, "Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists who belonged to the Nukhba Forces were operating in the compound."

Israel's chief of military intel quits over Oct 7 Hamas attack

Israel's chief of military intel quits over Oct 7 Hamas attack

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

Israel's military intelligence chief Major-General Aharon Haliva resigned on Monday, citing failure to prevent Hamas's deadly surprise attack last October.

'Pakistan Is Very Active In Bangladesh'

'Pakistan Is Very Active In Bangladesh'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

'The government is saying 88 Hindus have been killed, but it could be much more.' 'Their properties are being looted, their businesses have been ransacked. I am getting distress calls from there.' 'Muslims who believe in the philosophy of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman are also under attack. Most of those who have fled Bangladesh after Sheikh Hasina's fall are Muslims.'

3 sons of top Hamas leader killed in Israeli strike

3 sons of top Hamas leader killed in Israeli strike

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

'Through the blood of the martyrs and the pain of the injured, we create hope, we create the future, we create independence and freedom for our people and our nation'

AlJazeera's plans for India

AlJazeera's plans for India

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

The Arab media network had applied to the information and broadcasting ministry about six months ago to allow its English channel into the country. The channel is still waiting for government approvals.

When Coast Guard Came To Ajin's Rescue

When Coast Guard Came To Ajin's Rescue

Rediff.com9 May 2024

A Coast Guard ALH MK III helicopter conducted a medical evacuation of 26-year-old Ajin, a Tamil Nadu fisherman, from his boat Jazeera 40 nautical miles off Beypore.

Israel's big remark as fresh device blasts kill 20 in Lebanon

Israel's big remark as fresh device blasts kill 20 in Lebanon

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

In the latest attacks, at least 20 people lost their lives and over 450 were injured, authorities said, according to a report by Al Jazeera.

'No place beyond us': Bibi warns Iran as Hezbollah strikes back

'No place beyond us': Bibi warns Iran as Hezbollah strikes back

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a warning to Iran's Ayatollah regime and asserted that those who target Israel will face consequences and that no location in Iran or the Middle East is beyond Israel's reach.

Kuwait's Jazeera Airways keen to spread its wings in Indian skies

Kuwait's Jazeera Airways keen to spread its wings in Indian skies

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

Jazeera Airways started flying to India 18 months ago, servicing Ahmadabad, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi and Mumbai.

Ground offensive on Lebanon imminent: Israel warns Hezbollah

Ground offensive on Lebanon imminent: Israel warns Hezbollah

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Halevi's remarks came after Hezbollah fired a missile at central Israel on early Wednesday and Israel responded with airstrikes, which have killed 569 people and wounded 1,835 others, Al Jazeera reported.

Day after Nasrallah, Israel kills another top Hezbollah leader Qaouk

Day after Nasrallah, Israel kills another top Hezbollah leader Qaouk

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

Qaouk was a commander of Hezbollah's preventative security unit and a member of their executive council.

Israel strikes Beirut, top Hezbollah commander among 9 killed

Israel strikes Beirut, top Hezbollah commander among 9 killed

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Photos from a suburb of Beirut in the south, where Hezbollah is widely supported, according to The Washington Post, showed massive damage to cars and buildings as well as rubble in the streets.

New illness spreading in China, WHO seeks info

New illness spreading in China, WHO seeks info

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

World Health Organisation (WHO) has sought more information from Beijing on information about an outbreak of pneumonia in northern China that appears to be mostly affecting children, Al Jazeera reported.

Cop shoots dead 2 Israelis, 1 local at Egyptian tourist site

Cop shoots dead 2 Israelis, 1 local at Egyptian tourist site

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Quoting an unidentified security official, Al Jazeera reported that another person was wounded in the attack, which took place at Pompey's Pillar site in Alexandria.

Al Jazeera suppressed Laden tapes

Al Jazeera suppressed Laden tapes

Rediff.com23 Oct 2003

The news channel admits having video tapes from the Al Qaeda which it never aired.

Israel targets weapons depots in Beirut; Iran cancels all flights

Israel targets weapons depots in Beirut; Iran cancels all flights

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) intensified its campaign in Lebanon with targeted airstrikes on Hezbollah strongholds in Beirut, hitting key weapons depots and terror infrastructure overnight, according to a report by Times of Israel.

Did not ask for ceasefire in Gaza: Biden after speaking with Netanyahu

Did not ask for ceasefire in Gaza: Biden after speaking with Netanyahu

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

In a statement later, the White House said Biden and Netanyahu discussed Israel's military campaign in Gaza, including its "objectives and phasing".

Hamas chief killed by Israel's short range projectile: Iran

Hamas chief killed by Israel's short range projectile: Iran

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

The statement by IRGC which was televised on the country's state media, came, three days after Haniyeh was killed at his accommodation in northern Tehran following his attendance at the inaugural ceremony of Iran's new president Masoud Pezeshkian.

Egypt pardons 2 Al Jazeera journalists

Egypt pardons 2 Al Jazeera journalists

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Al-Jazeera colleagues Mohamed Fahmy and Baher Mohamed were among the pardoned group.

Al Jazeera journalists sentenced to 3 years in prison in Egypt

Al Jazeera journalists sentenced to 3 years in prison in Egypt

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

The three -- Canadian national Mohammed Fahmy, Australian journalist Peter Greste and Egyptian producer Baher Mohammed -- were sentenced after a lengthy retrial.

Al Jazeera's English channel from Nov 15

Al Jazeera's English channel from Nov 15

Rediff.com3 Nov 2006

It will relay 12 hours of live news plus interview programmes, and in-depth features and analyses from the world's hot spots over 24 hours.

Mpox a public health emergency of global concern: WHO

Mpox a public health emergency of global concern: WHO

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

This comes amid a rapid surge in spread of the disease in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, and its detection in neighbouring countries as well.

Putin critic Alexei Navalny found dead in prison

Putin critic Alexei Navalny found dead in prison

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

The death of the jailed Russian-opposition leader, 47, has been reported by state media which further cited the prison service of the Yamalo-Nenets region where he had been serving his sentence.

Jazeera Air to fly to Mumbai, Delhi

Jazeera Air to fly to Mumbai, Delhi

Rediff.com3 Jul 2006

Kuwait's new budget carrier Jazeera Airways on Monday launched flights to Mumbai and Delhi, planning to increase the number of destinations in the country in the near future.

Hamas accepts Qatari-Egypt ceasefire plan for Gaza

Hamas accepts Qatari-Egypt ceasefire plan for Gaza

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Thousands of people flee eastern Rafah after Israel orders people to evacuate as fears of a full-blown military assault on the city sheltering more than one million displaced people grow.

Jazeera Air tickets to Kuwait @ Rs 850

Jazeera Air tickets to Kuwait @ Rs 850

Rediff.com30 Oct 2006

Jazeera Airways, the first private airline of the Gulf region, on Monday offered one-way tickets to Kuwait from three Indian cities at a rock bottom Rs 850 plus taxes for a limited period.

'Pro-China' leader Muizzu wins Maldivian presidential polls

'Pro-China' leader Muizzu wins Maldivian presidential polls

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) candidate Mohamed Muizzu, won the Maldivian presidential elections on Saturday, Al Jazeera reported citing local media.

No damage to Iran's nuclear sites amid Israel attack: IAEA

No damage to Iran's nuclear sites amid Israel attack: IAEA

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

In a statement released on Friday, the United Nations Atomic Watchdog said it is monitoring the situation very closely.

'Radical Islamists' behind Moscow attack, admits Putin

'Radical Islamists' behind Moscow attack, admits Putin

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

However, he suggested that Ukraine was also somehow involved.

Qatar plans to sell Al Jazeera TV

Qatar plans to sell Al Jazeera TV

Rediff.com31 Jan 2005

Qatar, under intense American pressure, is exploring ways to sell the controversial Al Jazeera television, according to a report in the New York Times.

Disease could kill more in Gaza than bombs: WHO

Disease could kill more in Gaza than bombs: WHO

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

More lives in Gaza are at risk from diseases than bombings, warns the World Health Organisation (WHO) amid the ongoing Israeli siege, Al Jazeera reported.

Jazeera Airways to fly Delhi, Mumbai from Jul 1

Jazeera Airways to fly Delhi, Mumbai from Jul 1

Rediff.com19 Jun 2006

Kuwait's new national airline, Jazeera Airways, will start direct flights to New Delhi and Mumbai from July 1.

133 dead in Russia terror attack; 4 gunmen among 11 arrested

133 dead in Russia terror attack; 4 gunmen among 11 arrested

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

The Islamic State of Iran and Syria has claimed responsibility for the massive attack on concert hall in the Russian capital, CNN reported.

3 Al Jazeera journalists arrested for flying drone over Paris

3 Al Jazeera journalists arrested for flying drone over Paris

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Three Al Jazeera journalists have been taken into custody for the alleged illegal flying of a drone in Paris after being spotted by the police in the Bois de Boulogne area, a report said.

Al Jazeera penalised for showing wrong map, off air for 5 days

Al Jazeera penalised for showing wrong map, off air for 5 days

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

International news channel Al Jazeera was on Wednesday forced to go off air in the country for five days as the government penalised it for repeatedly showing wrong maps of India.

How Hamas infiltrated Israel by land, sea and air

How Hamas infiltrated Israel by land, sea and air

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

In an unprecedented attack that few Israelis saw coming on the Jewish holiday of Simchat Torah on Saturday, Hamas fired thousands of rockets and sent dozens of fighters into Israeli towns near the Gaza Strip.

India TV to bring Al Jazeera to you

India TV to bring Al Jazeera to you

Rediff.com2 Sep 2004

Al Jazeera, the Qatar-based news network, which shot to limelight with Al Qaeda tapes and the coverage of Afghanistan and Iraq wars, on Thursday signed an exclusive news bulletin sharing agreement with India TV.