News for 'us airstrike'

India not bombed during Myanmar airstrike: Assam Rifles

India not bombed during Myanmar airstrike: Assam Rifles

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

The statement comes a day after claims by locals that one of the bombs dropped in Mizoram's Champai district during the attack.

Al Qaeda No 2 escapes US airstrike

Al Qaeda No 2 escapes US airstrike

Rediff.com14 Jan 2006

A spokesman at the US Central Command in Florida, the military command responsible for the region, said there had been no official report of such an attack.

Fresh airstrike kills 5 pro-Iran fighters in Iraq

Fresh airstrike kills 5 pro-Iran fighters in Iraq

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

The pro-Iran militia did not say who was responsible but Iraqi state television reported it was a US air strike.

Islamic State's 'finance chief' killed in coalition airstrike

Islamic State's 'finance chief' killed in coalition airstrike

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

The finance chief of Islamic State has been killed in a United States-led coalition airstrike, an American military spokesperson said.

'Not enough done': Biden slams Israel over killing of Gaza aid workers

'Not enough done': Biden slams Israel over killing of Gaza aid workers

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

Seven aid workers who were working for the World Central Kitchen, a charity delivering food to besieged Palestinians, were killed in the Israeli airstrike in Gaza on Tuesday. The victims comprised three British nationals, an Australian, a Polish national, an American-Canadian dual citizen and a Palestinian.

Pakistan: Airstrikes kill 42 Taliban militants

Pakistan: Airstrikes kill 42 Taliban militants

Rediff.com11 Jul 2009

At least 42 Taliban terrorists were killed in airstrikes by fighter jets and ground clashes in Pakistan's lawless tribal belt, where a deadly ambush by militants at a check-post on Friday claimed the lives of four security personnel.

Israel-Hamas conflict continues for day 3; at least 700 killed

Israel-Hamas conflict continues for day 3; at least 700 killed

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Israeli jets carried out "intense" airstrikes on targets in Gaza on Sunday afternoon.

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.

US airdrops aid, conducts airstrikes in besieged Iraqi town

US airdrops aid, conducts airstrikes in besieged Iraqi town

Rediff.com31 Aug 2014

The United States military has conducted a humanitarian air drop in the besieged Iraqi town of Amrili, home to thousands of Shia Turkomen who have been cut off from receiving food, water, and medical supplies for two months by the militants of the Islamic State, the Pentagon said.

US retaliates, bombs 85 sites of Iran-backed groups in Iraq, Syria

US retaliates, bombs 85 sites of Iran-backed groups in Iraq, Syria

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

President Joe Biden and other top US leaders had been warning for days that America would strike back at the militias, and they made it clear it wouldn't be just one hit but a "tiered response" over time.

US airstrike destroys second site of ISIS cash reserves

US airstrike destroys second site of ISIS cash reserves

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

US warplanes have reportedly destroyed a large ISIS bank in Iraq's Mosul city housing an estimated Rs 305 crore.

Afghan airstrikes take out Lashkar camps

Afghan airstrikes take out Lashkar camps

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

In a major crackdown to eliminate the terrorists' sanctuaries, Afghanistan has carried out three air strikes within a week in Kunar province, bordering Pakistan, inflicting heavy casualties on Lashkar-e-Tayiba terror group.

Israel resumes airstrikes as five-hour temporary truce ends

Israel resumes airstrikes as five-hour temporary truce ends

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

Israeli warplanes resumed bombings on Gaza after a five-hour truce ended abruptly with Hamas militants launching rocket attacks despite hectic diplomatic parleys to broker a ceasefire to end the 10 days of conflict that has killed 237 Palestinians.

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."

Kunduz airstrike 'caused primarily by human error': US

Kunduz airstrike 'caused primarily by human error': US

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

The deadly American air strike on a hospital in northern Afghan city of Kunduz that killed 22 people was caused primarily by "human error" and officers closely associated with the incident have been suspended, a top US general based in Afghanistan said on Wednesday.

China offers to ease tension between Pakistan, Iran

China offers to ease tension between Pakistan, Iran

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

China Thursday offered to play a 'constructive role' to ease tension between Pakistan and Iran following their missile strikes against each other over the last two days and asked the two countries to 'exercise restraint and calmness and avoid escalation'.

Gaza-Israel: The Carnage Continues

Gaza-Israel: The Carnage Continues

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

The war between Israel and the militant Palestinian group Hamas raged for a fifth day on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, as Israeli warplanes hammered neighbourhood after neighbourhood in the Gaza Strip, reducing buildings to rubble and sending people scrambling to find safety.

Pro-Gaza Protests In Tokyo, Dublin, Amman...

Pro-Gaza Protests In Tokyo, Dublin, Amman...

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Pro-Palestinian protests were registered in Tokyo, Japan; Beirut, Lebanon; Dublin, Ireland; Amman, Jordan on October 11, 2023.

55 militants killed in airstrikes, gun battle in Pakistan

55 militants killed in airstrikes, gun battle in Pakistan

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

At least 55 militants were killed in Pakistan military airstrikes and a gun battle with the army in the volatile northwest tribal region where a major offensive to wipe out terrorists is on, officials said.

73 killed in twin blasts at Iranian general's grave

73 killed in twin blasts at Iranian general's grave

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

As many as 73 people have been killed and 170 injured in twin blasts near the burial site of Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani in the Iranian city of Kerman on Wednesday in what officials called a terror attack, according to state media, as per CNN.

Tension escalates as Iran seizes Israel-linked ship near Strait of Hormuz

Tension escalates as Iran seizes Israel-linked ship near Strait of Hormuz

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

The MSC Aries was last seen on Friday, sailing towards the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Dubai, according to The Times of Israel.

Will stop weapons supply if...: Biden warns Israel

Will stop weapons supply if...: Biden warns Israel

Rediff.com9 May 2024

It is the first time that Biden has made such a statement, adding that the weapons sent could also be used in the operation to target the population centres.

Meet Nirmalaji's Core Budget Team

Meet Nirmalaji's Core Budget Team

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The finance minister continues to be backed by the same policy team in charting out the broad strategy as in the few earlier Budgets.

'Israel Will Engineer A Broader War'

'Israel Will Engineer A Broader War'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

'Israel is counting on the United States to enter the fray on their behalf and perform destructive strikes against these targets that are beyond Israel's conventional capabilities.' 'They may well get their way if they start a war, because the United States is still committed to Israel's security, and it won't matter whether it is Trump or Harris in the White House.'

Can China broker Pak-Iran peace deal post-missile strikes?

Can China broker Pak-Iran peace deal post-missile strikes?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

The foreign ministry's statement came amidst the reported visit of Foreign Minister Sun Weidong to Pakistan on a mediation mission.

Israeli strike kills 1st woman politburo member of Hamas

Israeli strike kills 1st woman politburo member of Hamas

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

Hamas-affiliated media reported on Thursday morning that Jamila al-Shanti, the first woman elected to the Hamas politburo was killed in an Israeli airstrike.

Doctors in Syria save lifeless baby born after airstrike

Doctors in Syria save lifeless baby born after airstrike

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

The emotional moment when doctors delivered the baby of a Syrian woman injured by an airstrike.

Muslim man sends water from PoK for Ram temple event

Muslim man sends water from PoK for Ram temple event

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

"The holy water of the Sharda Kund at the Sharda Peeth PoK was collected by Tanveer Ahmed and his team. Our civil society member across the LoC (Line of Control) carried it to Islamabad, wherefrom it was sent to his daughter Maghribi in the UK.

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.

29 more Myanmarese soldiers take shelter in India

29 more Myanmarese soldiers take shelter in India

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

With them, a total of 74 Myanmar military personnel had fled to Mizoram due to the recent gunfights with the People's Defence Force.

10,000 Children Killed In 100 Day War

10,000 Children Killed In 100 Day War

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Children in Gaza face life threatening injuries, burns, disease, inadequate medical care, and losing their parents and loved ones.

IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's fate unclear post airstrikes

IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's fate unclear post airstrikes

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Conflicting reports have emerged about the fate of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who is believed to have been grievously injured in a coalition air strike in March.

3 Palestinian students shot in US

3 Palestinian students shot in US

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

The students -- Hisham Awartani, Tahseen Ahmed and Kinnan Abdalhamid -- were walking on Prospect Street after visiting a relative in Burlington for the Thanksgiving holiday when "they were confronted by a white man with a handgun."

Retired Indian colonel working for UN killed in Rafah

Retired Indian colonel working for UN killed in Rafah

Rediff.com14 May 2024

A retired Indian colonel working with the United Nations was killed in Gaza when the vehicle he was travelling in came under attack in strife-torn Rafah, the 'first international' casualty for the world body since the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict.

In Grief, They Mourn Their Dead

In Grief, They Mourn Their Dead

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

Mourners pray next to bodies of Palestinians killed in Israeli air strikes during their funeral.

BRO to fence major portion of 1,700-km India-Myanmar border: Official

BRO to fence major portion of 1,700-km India-Myanmar border: Official

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

The ministry of home affairs has identified around 1,700 km of fencing that needs to be done, BRO's additional director general (East) PKH Singh said.

2,000 from Myanmar flee to India as forces, militia group clash in Chin state

2,000 from Myanmar flee to India as forces, militia group clash in Chin state

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

The fighting started after the PDF attacked two military bases at Khawmawi and Rihkhawdar in Chin state near the Indian border, he said, adding that the fighting continued till Monday.

Gaza-Israel: Who Remembers The Innocent Dead?

Gaza-Israel: Who Remembers The Innocent Dead?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Israelis and Palestinians bury their dead.

Hamas tries to enter Israel via sea, several terrorists killed

Hamas tries to enter Israel via sea, several terrorists killed

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Israeli Navy forces intercepted and thwarted an attempted infiltration by a group of Hamas terrorists from the Gaza Strip into Israel via the sea on Tuesday evening, The Times of Israel reported.

Don't return to bury the dead: Israel warns Gazans amid truce

Don't return to bury the dead: Israel warns Gazans amid truce

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

Reiterating warnings made in dropped leaflets, the IDF's Arabic spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Avichay Adraee directed Palestinians to continue moving south of Wadi Gaza.