Israel army chief vows to return remains of officer slain in 2014 Gaza war
. JERUSALEM: Israel’s military chief pledged Saturday to bring home the remains of an officer killed more than a decade…
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Russian attack hits Ukraine energy infrastructure: Kyiv
. Ukraine Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga. Photo: AFP KYIV: A Russian attack hit Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, killing two people and…
Philippines warns of deadly storm surges as Typhoon Fung-wong nears super typhoon strength
Philippines warns of deadly storm surges as Typhoon Fung-wong nears super typhoon strength Typhoon Kalmaegi flooded swathes of the central…
Putin orders study on potential nuclear test, work under way, says Russian FM
Lavrov said Putin’s November 5 order on a possible nuclear test is being implemented and reviewed Putin order was in response…
Trump boycotts G20 summit, cites ‘human rights abuses’ in South Africa
Trump accused South Africa of “killing and slaughter” of Afrikaners and “illegal” farm seizures US President Donald Trump speaks to…
Israeli settler attacks against Palestinians reach record number in October, UN say
Home to 2.7 million Palestinians, the West Bank was meant for a future state, but Israeli settlements keep expanding More…
North Korea warns of ‘offensive action’ amid US-South Korea security talks
Pyongyang slams Washington, Seoul for their ‘hostile’ stance as tensions rise in Korean peninsula North Korea’s Defence Minister No Kwang…
UN warns 'intensified hostilities' ahead in Sudan
. United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk attends a news conference in Geneva, Switzerland. PHOTO: REUTERS PORT…
Iran unveils monument to ancient victory
. Iran monument. Photo: AFP TEHRAN: Crowds packed central Tehran on Friday for the unveiling of a statue celebrating an…
UN warns Gaza aid still too slow, US eyes peace plan vote
. UN spokesperson Farhan Haq. Photo: Radio Pakistan UNITED NATIONS: Despite some progress in delivering food to Gazans, the territory,…