International

August 3, 2024 8:35 PM August 3, 2024 8:35 PM

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Middle East on Edge: Hezbollah Threatens Wider Strikes as Sweden Evacuates Embassy

In a significant escalation of tensions in the Middle East, Iran's permanent mission to the United Nations has warned that Hezbollah's future responses to Israeli actions may not be limited to military targets. This statement comes in the wake of recent Israeli strikes in Beirut that targeted reside...

August 3, 2024 5:08 PM August 3, 2024 5:08 PM

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Wildfires rage across US as adverse weather looms

In the US, firefighters continue to battle massive wildfires raging across the western States. The fire has affected four counties - Butte, Plumas, Shasta, and Tehama. 542 structures are reported destroyed and 50 damaged in Butte and Tehama counties. About 4,000 people have been evacuated. No casual...

August 3, 2024 4:41 PM August 3, 2024 4:41 PM

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Eastern Indonesia hit by 5.0-magnitude earthquake

A subterranean earthquake measuring 5.0 in magnitude jolted Indonesia's eastern Central Papua province on Saturday. The quake struck at 12.32 p.m. local time, with its epicentre located 28 km northeast of Puncak Jaya Regency at a depth of 100 km.   There have been no preliminary reports of damages o...

August 3, 2024 4:39 PM August 3, 2024 4:39 PM

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US Embassy issues security alert for its nationals in Bangladesh

The US Embassy in Dhaka has issued a security alert for US nationals residing in Bangladesh. A statement issued on its official website, US Embassy in Dhaka said that due to the unpredictable nature of the protests and the government response, U.S. citizens should practice vigilance and avoid demons...

August 3, 2024 1:57 PM August 3, 2024 1:57 PM

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Lebanese Prime Minister expresses concern over possible regional escalation

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati expressed concern over possible regional escalation and potential spillover risks. During his visit to the Lebanese army headquarters to mark the 79th Army Day, Mr. Mikati pointed out the worrying regional developments that signal an increase in the level of dang...

August 3, 2024 1:34 PM August 3, 2024 1:34 PM

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United States decides to boost military presence in West Asia amid rising tensions

The United States has decided to boost its military presence in West Asia amid rising tensions in the region. The shifts come as US leaders worry about escalating violence in West Asia in response to recent attacks by Israel on Hamas and Hezbollah leaders, which triggered threats of retaliation. In ...

August 3, 2024 7:47 AM August 3, 2024 7:47 AM

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US Vice President Kamala Harris wins Democratic party’s Presidential nomination

US Vice-President Kamala Harris has passed the threshold to clinch the Democratic presidential nomination in a vote of party delegates. Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison today announced that Ms Harris has won enough votes from Democratic delegates to win the party’s nomination for p...