Typhoon Shanshan makes landfall in Japan’s Kagoshima
Tokyo, Aug 29 (IANS) A powerful storm, Shanshan, has landed in the southwestern Japanese prefecture of Kagoshima, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), on Thursday. The 10th typhoon of the year, classified as “very strong”, is moving northward near Satsumasendai city at about 15 kilometres per hour, reports Xinhua news agency. By 8:00 a.m. […]
Kyiv again deceived everyone: Russia’s Deputy Permanent Representative at UNSC
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) Dmitry Polyanskiy, Deputy Permanent Representative of Russia to the United Nations spoke at the UNSC briefing on Ukraine, and asserted that the Kyiv regime has once again deceived everyone engaging in peace talks after it attacked the Kursk region. Referring to the August “Kursk adventure,” Polyanskiy reiterated that Ukraine itself […]
Israel security cabinet to meet today after Hamas leader’s call for suicide bombing
Tel Aviv, Aug 29 (IANS) After former Hamas Chief Khaled Mashal called for resumption of suicide bombings, the Israeli security cabinet will meet on Thursday to discuss the situation. The Arab media reported that in a public programme at Istanbul (Turkey) on Wednesday, Mashal said that the Hamas will have to resume to suicide bombings […]
Humanitarians in UN armoured vehicle escape Israeli gunfire in Gaza
United Nations, Aug 29 (IANS) Two humanitarian workers in a UN-marked armoured vehicle escaped physically unharmed a salvo of Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) gunfire in Gaza, a UN spokesman said. “Yesterday (Tuesday) evening, a clearly marked UN humanitarian vehicle — part of a convoy that had been fully coordinated with the IDF — was struck […]
US reports more illnesses, deaths in Listeria outbreak
Los Angeles, Aug 29 (IANS) The US has reported more than 50 illnesses and eight deaths in Listeria outbreak, according to the latest data released by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Listeria is a hardy germ that can remain on surfaces, like meat slicers, and foods, even at refrigerated temperatures, Xinhua […]
Telegram CEO Durov released on bail, but formally put under investigation
Paris, Aug 29 (IANS) Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of the encrypted messaging service Telegram, was released after paying a five-million-euro (about $5.6 million) bail, but he is required to report to the police twice a week, Paris Public Prosecutor Laure Beccuau said. Durov is officially placed under investigation on six charges and he […]
Yemen’s Houthis permit rescue operation of burning oil tanker in Red Sea
Sanaa, Aug 29 (IANS) Yemen’s Houthi spokesperson Mohammed Abdulsalam has said that the group has agreed to permit the rescue operation and towing of a burning oil tanker in the Red Sea. Abdulsalam, who is based in Oman, was quoted by Houthi-run al-Masirah TV as saying on late Wednesday that the decision was made “after […]
Zelensky says his troops continue to expand territory under control in Kursk
Kyiv, Aug 29 (IANS) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the Ukrainian troops have taken further areas in Russia’s Kursk region. “The Commander-in-Chief (Oleksandr Syrskyi) also reported on our operation in the Kursk region. We continue to expand the territory under our control in the designated areas near the border of Ukraine,” Zelensky said […]
Arab League condemns Israeli attack on West Bank
Cairo, Aug 29 (IANS) Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul-Gheit has condemned the recent deadly Israeli military operation in northern West Bank. The “raids, brutal attacks, and killings” conducted by Israel in the northern West Bank, coupled with the destruction of infrastructure and the besieging of hospitals there, represent a serious escalation that threatens to push […]
9 Palestinians killed in large-scale Israeli military operation in West Bank
Ramallah, Aug 29 (IANS) Nine Palestinians were killed during a large-scale Israeli military operation in northern West Bank, according to Palestinian and Israeli sources. Palestinian security sources said on Wednesday that the operation targeted the West Bank cities of Jenin, Tubas, and Tulkarm, as well as their camps, destructing local infrastructure. The operation is being […]
