Romania’s PSD leads in parliamentary elections: Exit polls
Bucharest, Dec 2 (IANS) Romania’s Social Democratic Party (PSD), part of the ruling coalition, is projected to win the most seats in parliamentary elections, according to exit polls. The exit polls projected PSD to secure 26.1 per cent of the vote for the Senate and 26 per cent for the Chamber of Deputies, giving it […]
Syria’s Assad meets Iranian FM, vows to intensify attacks against ‘terrorism’
Damascus, Dec 2 (IANS) Syrian President Bashar al-Assad pledged to continue combating terrorist organisations ‘with full strength and determination’ during a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Speaking in Damascus, Assad emphasised that Syria’s fight against the rebels serves not only national interests but regional stability. “Confronting terrorism, dismantling its structure, and drying up […]
Turkish-backed forces advance on Kurdish areas in Aleppo, 200,000 face isolation
Damascus, Dec 2 (IANS) Turkish-backed factions launched an offensive on Kurdish-held areas in Aleppo province, leading to the isolation of over 200,000 Syrian Kurds, a war monitor reported. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the attack, dubbed ‘Operation Dawn of Freedom,’ has targeted rural Aleppo, where over 200,000 Syrian Kurds reside, Xinhua news agency […]
Israel strikes Lebanon, cites Hezbollah ceasefire violations
Jerusalem, Dec 2 (IANS) Israel’s military confirmed that it had carried out several strikes in Lebanon over the past two days, describing the actions as efforts to “thwart” violations of the ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah. In a statement, the military said that it had targeted a church used by Hezbollah militants. According to the statement, […]
Houthi drone attack kills six in Yemen’s Taiz
Aden, Dec 2 (IANS) A Houthi drone attack on a popular market in Yemen’s Taiz province killed six people and injured eight others. The local pro-government military official, who requested anonymity, said on Sunday that “the Houthi bombing occurred in the Maqbanah district of Taiz during a busy market day when dozens of local residents […]
HIV cases in Philippines may reach 215,400 by year-end
Manila, Dec 2 (IANS) The Philippines’ Department of Health (DOH) said that the number of HIV cases or people living with HIV (PLHIV) in the country was estimated to hit 215,400 before 2024 ends. Of the estimated PLHIV, 131,335 cases have been diagnosed or laboratory-confirmed and are currently living or not reported to have died, […]
Trump taunts Biden over pardoning his son; raises case of imprisoned supporters
New York, Dec 2 (IANS) President-elect Donald Trump has taunted President Joe Biden for pardoning his son Hunter, asking if the pardon includes his supporters serving prison terms for participating in the January 6 riots when Congress was attacked In a post on Truth Social on Sunday night. he called the pardon “such an abuse […]
UAE, Saudi leaders hold talks amid escalating Syrian conflict
Abu Dhabi, Dec 2 (IANS) President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has met with visiting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss strategies to prevent further crises in the Middle East. During the meeting on Sunday, the two leaders “stressed the importance of fostering Arab cooperation in […]
4 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire in West Bank
Ramallah, Dec 2 (IANS) Four Palestinians were killed by Israeli army fire in Jenin, the northern West Bank, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. The Ministry said on Sunday in a press statement that the four victims, whose identities were still unknown, died during an “occupation assault” on the town of Sir, southeast of Jenin […]
Monitoring committee on Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal to start work within 48 hrs
Beirut, Dec 2 (IANS) A five-member monitoring committee on the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon will start its work within the next 48 hours, Lebanese security sources told media. The unnamed sources noted that the committee will be led by US General Jasper Jeffers, who recently arrived in Lebanon, with Brigadier General […]
