International

August 4, 2024 7:56 AM

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Hezbollah fires Katyusha rockets into northern Israel, escalating tensions

The Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah fired a barrage of Katyusha rockets into northern Israel last night, targeting the town of Beit Hillel. Hezbollah, which is backed by Iran, said that this attack was the most recent in a string of assaults carried out in solidarity with the Palestinian peop...

August 3, 2024 8:54 PM

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At least 35 people killed in suicide bombing and gun attack in Somalia

The local authorities in Somalia have confirmed on Saturday that at least 35 people have been killed and 126 have been injured in a suicide bombing and gun attack on a beachside hotel in its capital, Mogadishu.   Al-Shabab, an al-Qaeda-linked armed group that control large parts of southern and...

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

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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

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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

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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...