Lloyd Austin reaffirms US support to Israel, warns Iran of ‘serious consequences’
Washington, Oct 1 (IANS) US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin reiterated America’s strong support for Israel’s right to defend itself against Hezbollah and prevent attacks similar to those on October 7. In a phone conversation with Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, Austin emphasised the need for a diplomatic resolution to protect civilians on both sides […]
Nepal to aid bereaved families as flood death toll rises to 209
Kathmandu, Oct 1 (IANS) The Nepali government has decided to provide 200,000 Nepali rupees ($1,497) in compensation to each of the bereaved families, as the death toll from monsoon rain-induced floods and landslides hit 209. A three-day national mourning starting from Tuesday was also announced following a cabinet meeting, Xinhua news agency reported on Monday. […]
Germany evacuates citizens from Lebanon
Berlin, Oct 1 (IANS) Germany’s Federal Ministry of Defence has said that an Air Force A321 aircraft flew to Beirut to evacuate German citizens from Lebanon amid rising concerns in the region. The Federal Foreign Office on Monday warned against travel to Lebanon, advising German nationals to leave the country, Xinhua news agency reported. The […]
Israeli Defence Minister warns ‘next phase’ in conflict with Hezbollah
Jerusalem, Oct 1 (IANS) Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has warned of an impending new phase in Israel’s offensive against Hezbollah, amid reports of planned ground operations in Lebanon. “The next phase of the war against Hezbollah will start soon and bring a significant change in the security situation,” Gallant told local authorities on Monday […]
Lebanon ready to implement UN resolution, deploy army on southern border: PM
Beirut, Oct 1 (IANS) Lebanon Prime Minister Najib Mikati has said that his country is ready to implement UN Resolution 1701 to ease tensions on its southern border with Israel. Mikati, speaking after meeting Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, said on Monday that Lebanon was willing to deploy its army south of the Litani river in […]
Lebanese army soldier killed in Israeli airstrike on Lebanon
Beirut, Oct 1 (IANS) A Lebanese army soldier was killed following injuries sustained in an Israeli drone attack in southern Lebanon, according to Lebanese official and military sources. The sources told Xinhua news agency on Monday that an Israeli drone fired an air-to-surface missile at a motorcycle carrying two individuals near a Lebanese army checkpoint […]
6 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrike on house in Gaza
Gaza, Oct 1 (IANS) At least six Palestinians were killed in an Israeli airstrike targeting a house in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, according to Palestinian medical sources and eyewitnesses. Eyewitnesses reported on Monday that Israeli aircraft struck a home in the Mufti area north of the camp, completely destroying it. Medical sources […]
Iran vows to enhance cooperation with Russia
Tehran, Oct 1 (IANS) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasised the need to strengthen bilateral cooperation with Russia to counter the West’s “cruel” sanctions. Pezeshkian made the remarks in a meeting with visiting Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin in Tehran, urging the two sides to accelerate the implementation of joint projects, according to a statement […]
Superstar Rajinikanth stable, cathlab procedure underway in Chennai hospital
Chennai, Oct 1 (IANS) Superstar Rajinikanth, who was admitted to a private hospital in Chennai following a stomachache, was stable on Tuesday, sources in the medical facility said. Though the private hospital has not issued a medical bulletin till now, sources told IANS that the actor was stable and undergoing a procedure at the Cathlab […]
Ram Rahim parole issue: Haryana govt to take final call
Chandigarh, Oct 1 (IANS) Controversial Dera Sacha Sauda sect chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, serving a 20-year jail sentence for raping two of his disciples, may be out on parole before October 5, the day for the Assembly polls in Haryana, sources said on Tuesday, adding that the final call, however, will be taken by […]
