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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.

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.

No water, power to Gaza until hostages freed: Israel

No water, power to Gaza until hostages freed: Israel

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Amid the ongoing war between Hamas and Israel that has claimed thousands of innocent lives, Israel's Energy Minister has warned that Tel Aviv will not allow humanitarian aid or any essential resources into Gaza until Hamas releases captives, Al Jazeera reported.

Brutal winter storm kills 32 in US, knocks out power

Brutal winter storm kills 32 in US, knocks out power

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Much of the death toll has been concentrated in and around Buffalo, located on the shores of Lake Erie in western New York state, where biting cold and heavy 'lake-effect' snow all through the Christmas weekend.

Gaza Strip cut into two, says Israel amid 'significant strikes'

Gaza Strip cut into two, says Israel amid 'significant strikes'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

The strikes are targeting tunnels, ammunition, and rockets all around Shifa. Hamas expects the IDF will enter the hospitals in one or two days.

Putin responsible for Navalny's death: Biden

Putin responsible for Navalny's death: Biden

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

United States President Joe Biden said that he is 'outraged' by the reported death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

More than 1,000 killed, 1,200 hurt as powerful earthquake strikes Morocco

More than 1,000 killed, 1,200 hurt as powerful earthquake strikes Morocco

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Local television showed images of a fallen mosque minaret with rubble lying on smashed cars.

Raging winter storm has so far killed 50 people in US

Raging winter storm has so far killed 50 people in US

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

The extreme circumstances in western New York were caused by numbing cold, howling winds, and heavy 'lake-effect' snow, which was picked up by freezing air flowing over warmer lake waters.

US strikes 2 sites 'used by Iranian troops' in Syria

US strikes 2 sites 'used by Iranian troops' in Syria

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

The United States military forces on Thursday (US local time) conducted self-defence strikes on two facilities in eastern Syria used by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and affiliated groups.

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.

Tensions escalate as China simulates 'strikes on targets in Taiwan'

Tensions escalate as China simulates 'strikes on targets in Taiwan'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

The drills kickstarted on Saturday (April 8) right after Taiwan President Tsai Ing-Wen returned from the US where she met House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, a meeting to which China strictly showed opposition to.

A Mother Mourns Her Dead Son

A Mother Mourns Her Dead Son

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

On October 13 night, a Lebanese cameraman Issam Abdallah working for the Reuters news service was killed amid escalating clashes on Lebanon's southern border with Israel.

Russia to formally annex 4 Ukraine regions on Friday amid global protests

Russia to formally annex 4 Ukraine regions on Friday amid global protests

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

The referendum by the Russian authorities on the annexation of occupied territories of Ukraine was largely seen as a "sham referendum" and has been widely criticised by various countries.

Slovak PM shot in assassination bid, 'extremely serious'

Slovak PM shot in assassination bid, 'extremely serious'

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is in 'extremely serious' condition following a shooting attack on Wednesday, according to Slovak Defence Minister Robert Kalinak.

Many US personnel hurt as Iran-backed terrorists fire missiles at Iraq airbase

Many US personnel hurt as Iran-backed terrorists fire missiles at Iraq airbase

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

US central command said that several US personnel are undergoing evaluation for "traumatic brain injuries" and at least one Iraqi service member was wounded in the attack.

International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant against Putin

International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant against Putin

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

The Hague-based ICC accused the Russian president of responsibility for war crimes committed by Russian forces in Ukraine during the war that has been ongoing for over a year.

Iran Prez dies in helicopter crash; Mohammad Mokhber to takeover

Iran Prez dies in helicopter crash; Mohammad Mokhber to takeover

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Nine people were on the helicopter that crashed in northwest Iran on Sunday, including three officials, an imam, and flight and security team members, as reported by Tasnim news.

In the name of God I ask you, stop this massacre: Pope on Ukraine invasion

In the name of God I ask you, stop this massacre: Pope on Ukraine invasion

Rediff.com13 Mar 2022

Pope Francis on Sunday condemned the "massacre" in Ukraine and said the "unacceptable armed aggression" must stop.

The Doctor Who Became A Terrorist

The Doctor Who Became A Terrorist

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Death came calling for the 71- year-old terrorist from the sky on Sunday morning in Kabul.

Banks' Digital Push Risks Customers' Safety

Banks' Digital Push Risks Customers' Safety

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

We as customers have to be conscious and careful to sidestep numerous types of frauds made possible under a mindless shift to a digital ecosystem without customer-redress procedures, warns Debashis Basu.

Human labour triumphed over machinery: Global media hail tunnel rescue

Human labour triumphed over machinery: Global media hail tunnel rescue

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

As rescuers in India on Tuesday successfully pulled out all 41 construction workers trapped in a collapsed mountain tunnel in Uttarakhand after 16 days, the global media hailed the rescue operation and provided live coverage of the dramatic development.

Prigozhin made some mistakes: Putin's first remarks on Wagner chief's death

Prigozhin made some mistakes: Putin's first remarks on Wagner chief's death

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

The Russian President also expressed "sincere condolences" to the families of those who died.

Russia replaces Ukraine war commander with General who planned invasion

Russia replaces Ukraine war commander with General who planned invasion

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

The right-hand man of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Gerasimov was one of only three, including the President and defence minister, who were in charge of plotting the invasion of Ukraine.

Iran warns Israel of possible action, says regime crossed red lines

Iran warns Israel of possible action, says regime crossed red lines

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

Mentioning the recent attacks on US forces in Syria and Iraq, he added, "The US sent messages to the Axis of Resistance but received a clear response on the battlefield."

19 foreigners among 151 killed, 76 hurt in Seoul Halloween stampede

19 foreigners among 151 killed, 76 hurt in Seoul Halloween stampede

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

The agency also reported that the victims in their 20s accounted for the age group most affected by the horrific Seoul Halloween stampede.

Putin annexes four regions in occupied Ukraine

Putin annexes four regions in occupied Ukraine

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Putin said the residents in the four annexed regions will now be Russia's "citizens forever".

Time to speak up: What women want from elections

Time to speak up: What women want from elections

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Ahead of the upcoming elections, political parties have started announcing incentives to benefit women, but what do women truly seek for genuine gender parity, asks Nivedita Mookerji.

US President Biden In Middle East For First Time

US President Biden In Middle East For First Time

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

POTUS is on a four-day visit to Israel and Saudi Arabia.

No crater at hospital blast site proves we didn't do it: IDF

No crater at hospital blast site proves we didn't do it: IDF

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

Hours after a deadly blast at a civilian hospital in the besieged Gaza Strip killed hundreds of people, Israel on Wednesday claimed that a lack of a crater at the blast site proves that it was not an air strike by its forces as claimed by Hamas-run health ministry.

Russia drops mutiny charges against Prigozhin; Wagner forces to hand over arms

Russia drops mutiny charges against Prigozhin; Wagner forces to hand over arms

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

The Wagner forces also shot down several Russian aircraft, leading to the deaths of an undisclosed number of airmen whom Putin has praised as "fallen hero pilots."

War in Afghanistan is 'over', declares Taliban

War in Afghanistan is 'over', declares Taliban

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

Taliban deputy leader Mullah Baradar on Sunday said that the terror group's victory, which saw all of the country's major cities fall in a week, was unexpectedly swift and had no match in the world.

Israeli airstrike on Gaza hospital kills hundreds: Health officials

Israeli airstrike on Gaza hospital kills hundreds: Health officials

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

A Gaza civil defence chief stated on Al-Jazeera television that over 300 people were killed in the explosion at Al-Ahli al-Arabi Hospital.

Other fronts may open up if Israel continues bombing Gaza: Iran FM

Other fronts may open up if Israel continues bombing Gaza: Iran FM

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Upon his arrival in Beirut on Thursday, the Iranian minister said, "Some European officials asked me if there were any chances that new fronts might open up against the Zionist regime?"

How Modi Lost While Winning

How Modi Lost While Winning

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

For the first time in his political career, he failed to carry his party to even a working majority -- and again, for the first time in his career, he finds himself in a situation where he cannot rule by dictatorial fiat, points out Prem Panicker.

No plan to overthrow power in Russia, says Wagner chief in audio message

No plan to overthrow power in Russia, says Wagner chief in audio message

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin on Monday said the purpose of the march towards Moscow was to stop the destruction of the private military company and "bring to justice those who, through their unprofessional actions, made a huge number of mistakes during the special military operation".

Islamic State chief in first video in 5 years

Islamic State chief in first video in 5 years

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi last appeared in 2014 during a sermon at the Great Mosque in Mosul. The speech marked the rise of self-declared "caliphate" of IS in Iraq and Syria.

England, Australia boards dismiss spot-fixing allegations

England, Australia boards dismiss spot-fixing allegations

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Allegations of spot-fixing by English cricketers have been dismissed by the England and Wales Cricket Board's Integrity Team and Cricket Australia.

Sting claims corruption in cricket; ICC demands complete footage

Sting claims corruption in cricket; ICC demands complete footage

Rediff.com27 May 2018

The ICC said it is investigating but also stated that the channel has not cooperated in the matter.

Taliban captures Afghanistan's third provincial capital

Taliban captures Afghanistan's third provincial capital

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

Earlier, the Taliban took control over Jawzjan province's capital Sheberghan and Nimroz province's capital Zaranj.

Afghanistan 'free nation': Taliban hails US exit

Afghanistan 'free nation': Taliban hails US exit

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

Taliban hails US departure from Afghanistan as 'historic moment'.