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UN Calls for Probe Into Alleged Shooting of Afghan Migrants at Iran Border

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has urged for an investigation into reports that a large group of Afghan migrants was shot and killed at the Afghanistan-Iran border.

NATO Gathers in Brussels to Reassess Future of U.S.-Led Fight Against Islamic State

Ten years after the launch of the U.S.-led mission against the Islamic State (ISIS), NATO allies met in Brussels on Thursday to discuss the future of the coalition.

Israeli security cabinet informed that Hamas leader Sinwar is likely dead.

Reports have surfaced that Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas and the mastermind behind the deadly October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, may have been killed, according to Israeli officials and media.

North Korea labels South Korea a ‘hostile state,’ hinting at constitutional changes.

North Korea has officially designated South Korea as a "hostile state," marking a significant shift in its stance toward its southern neighbour. This move...

Biden travels to Germany for discussions on Ukraine and the Middle East.

U.S. President Joe Biden is set to depart for Berlin on Thursday for a brief yet significant visit with the leaders of Germany, France, and Britain

Gaza unemployment soars to 80% amid economic collapse, UN agency reports.

Unemployment in Gaza has surged to nearly 80% since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas conflict, the International Labour Organization (ILO) reported on Thursday, signaling an almost total collapse of the enclave's economy.

Iran cautions Israel against retaliating for the missile attack.

As fears of a broader Middle East conflict rise, Iran's Revolutionary Guards commander, Hossein Salami, warned Israel on Thursday against any retaliation following Iran’s October 1 missile barrage.

Biden’s Final Months See New Approach to U.S. Military Aid to Israel Amid Iran Tensions

As President Joe Biden nears the end of his term, his administration is adopting a new approach toward U.S. military aid to Israel, aiming to influence its ongoing confrontation with Iran and Iran-backed militant groups.

One Direction’s Liam Payne dies after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires.

Former One Direction singer Liam Payne has tragically passed away at the age of 31 after falling from a third-floor balcony at a hotel in Buenos Aires.

SpaceX sues California regulator, citing political bias against CEO Elon Musk, impacting launch operations.

Elon Musk's company, SpaceX, has formally accused a regulatory body in California of engaging in politically motivated discrimination. This accusation arose in response to...

Trump expected to contest any election defeat, though his options are limited.

Trump, known for his contentious rejection of the 2020 election results, has signaled that he may not accept the outcome of the November 5 election if he does not win, citing concerns of widespread voter fraud.

Israel’s bulky pager device fooled Hezbollah.

Israel has been accused of launching a series of lethal attacks on Hezbollah using weaponized pagers that exploded killing 39 people and wounding over 3,400 in Lebanon.

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