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US urgently tries to shape Israel’s response to Iran
The United States knows Israel will retaliate after Iran's major missile attack, and even says it supports such a move, but is trying to influence the nature of the response, warning against targeting Tehran's nuclear facilities.
US…
With bulging in-tray, Ishiba becomes Japan PM
Shigeru Ishiba became Japanese prime minister on Tuesday, seeking to restore the ruling party's popularity and tackle a demographic crisis, a lacklustre economy and fears over China's military build-up.
Ishiba, 67, says he intends to…
UN chief calls for immediate ceasefire in Lebanon
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appealed on Tuesday for an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon and for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country to be respected, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said.
"An…
ISRAEL’S INCURSION INTO LEBANON US out of step as world reacts to offensive
The United States appeared out of step with the rest of the globe as it pledged its support for Israel's ground incursion into Lebanon.
While voices from across the world yesterday urged a ceasefire and a step back from the brink of…
US presidential polls: Trump rails against immigrants
Donald Trump railed against immigrants in the country illegally in an often-graphic speech in Pennsylvania on Sunday evening, his fourth campaign stop in a month in what has become the presidential campaign's most hotly contested state.…
Japan’s incoming PM Ishiba calls polls for Oct 27
Japan's incoming prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, said yesterday he will call a general election for October 27 following his victory in one of the closest ever leadership races for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.
The poll, which…
Hezbollah ready for any Israel ground offensive: deputy
Hezbollah's deputy leader Naim Qassem said Monday the Iran-backed group was ready to face any Israeli ground operation, warning that the battle could last a long time.
In a televised address, Qassem also said Hezbollah would choose a…
Refrain from full-scale war
World leaders lined up at the United Nations on Tuesday to call on Israel to refrain from a full-scale war in Lebanon, with the organization's chief warning the situation was on the "brink."
The UN General Assembly, the high point of…
US Muslim group endorses Harris, says Trump bigger danger
US Muslim advocacy group Emgage Action on Wednesday endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris despite its ongoing concern over the war in Gaza, saying former President Donald Trump posed a greater danger with his promise…
Modi accuses JMM of patronising Bangladeshi, Rohingya infiltration
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today accused Jharkhand state's ruling coalition led by Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) of patronising Bangladeshi and Rohingya infiltration for vote bank politics.
Addressing a meeting in Jamshedpur,…