Azerbaijan says willing to participate in resolving Russia-Ukraine conflict
Baku, Sep 7 (IANS) Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev has expressed a willingness to participate in resolving the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, should such involvement be deemed necessary, local media reported. Speaking on Friday at the International Cernobbio Forum, Aliyev highlighted Azerbaijan’s historical and diplomatic connections with both nations, underlining Azerbaijan’s readiness to engage […]
10 Palestinians killed in Israeli bombings in Gaza
Gaza, Sep 7 (IANS) At least 10 Palestinians were killed in Israeli bombings targeting two residential houses in central and southern Gaza Strip, said Palestinian sources. Palestinian security sources told Xinhua news agency on Friday that Israeli aircraft struck a house located west of the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza. Medical sources said that […]
Africa CDC warns of rising mpox cases, launches response plan with WHO
Kinshasa/Addis Ababa, Sep 7 (IANS) Africa is witnessing an “upward trend” in mpox cases, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has warned as it launched a joint continental response plan with the World Health Organisation (WHO). The six-month plan, running from September 2024 to February 2025, has an estimated budget of […]
Israeli army withdraws from Jenin after 10-day operation
Ramallah, Sep 7 (IANS) The Israeli army withdrew from the West Bank city of Jenin after a 10-day operation that left 21 people dead, according to Palestinian and Israeli sources. During the operation, Israeli forces caused significant damage to infrastructure and residential buildings, leading to power, communication, and internet outages in large areas of the […]
Palestinian girl killed by Israeli gunfire in West Bank
Ramallah, Sep 7 (IANS) A Palestinian girl was killed by Israeli gunfire in the village of Qaryut, south of Nablus in the northern West Bank, Palestinian sources said. Medical sources told Xinhua news agency on Friday that 13-year-old Bana Baker died from a gunshot wound to the chest during an attack by settlers on the […]
Pakistani man charged with plotting terrorist attack against Jews in New York on Oct 7 anniversary
New York, Sep 7 (IANS) The US Department of Justice has charged a Pakistani national with allegedly plotting to attack Jews in New York on the anniversary of the October 7 terror attacks in Israel, media reported. Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, 20, was going to carry out the attack in support of ISIS, prosecutors allege, and […]
EAM Jaishankar congratulates Thailand FM on his re-appointment
New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar has congratulated Maris Sangiampongsa on his re-appointment as the Foreign Minister of Thailand. In a post on X on Friday, EAM Jaishankar said, “Congratulate Maris Sangiampongsa on his re-appointment as the Foreign Minister of Thailand. Looking forward to continue deepening our close and multifaceted […]
Judge delays Trump’s sentencing in hush money case until after US election
New York, Sep 7 (IANS) Former US President Donald Trump will not be sentenced in his New York criminal case until after the 2024 presidential election in November, media reported. As per the CNN report on Friday, Judge Juan Merchan explained the reason that delay in the sentencing is in part to avoid any appearance […]
France’s new PM Michel Barnier to form party-inclusive govt
Paris, Sep 7 (IANS) France’s new Prime Minister Michel Barnier has said that his future government would not just be a right-wing only government. Interviewed by the French public television TF1, Barnier said on Friday evening that his government could include people from his political family, Les Republicains (The Republicans), members of the previous government, […]
US Georgia high school shooting suspect appears in court
New York, Sep 7 (IANS) The 14-year-old suspect of a campus shooting in the US state of Georgia appeared in court for a brief hearing. The shooting, which took place on Wednesday at Apalachee High School in Barrow County, Georgia, left four people killed, including two students and two teachers. Nine others, including eight students […]
