Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that Israel has “no choice but to finish the job and complete the defeat of Hamas,” defending a planned military offensive in Gaza despite mounting criticism at home and abroad. Speaking to foreign media in Jerusalem, Netanyahu stressed that the objective is not to occupy Gaza but to…
Firefighters in Italy are battling a fierce wildfire sweeping across the slopes of Mount Vesuvius, prompting authorities to shut down all hiking routes to the iconic volcano near Naples. The blaze, which has been burning through the Vesuvius National Park since Friday, has intensified over the weekend, forcing emergency teams into a race against time…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has firmly ruled out any possibility of ceding Ukrainian land, dismissing suggestions from Washington that a potential peace deal with Russia could involve territorial swaps. His remarks come as the United States and Russia prepare for high-stakes talks aimed at ending the war. The diplomatic push gained momentum after U.S. President…
Germany has announced it will suspend all exports of military equipment to Israel that could be used in the Gaza Strip, in response to Israel’s newly approved plan to take control of Gaza City. The move, revealed by Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Friday, marks a significant policy shift for Berlin, which has long been regarded…
American astronaut Jim Lovell, best known as the commander of the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission that turned into one of space exploration’s greatest survival stories, has died at the age of 97, NASA announced on Friday. Lovell’s leadership during the 1970 mission—intended to be humankind’s third lunar landing—became the stuff of legend after a catastrophic…
Russian President Vladimir Putin engaged in a series of high-level calls on Friday with the leaders of China, India, and three former Soviet states, briefing them on his recent contacts with the United States regarding the ongoing war in Ukraine. The diplomatic flurry comes just days after Putin met in Moscow with Steve Witkoff, the…
US Vice President JD Vance met with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy on Friday at a historic estate south of London, where their discussions centered on global economic issues, the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, and Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The meeting underscored the close yet occasionally differing approaches between Washington and London on some of…
Israel’s security cabinet has approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to take control of Gaza City, intensifying the Israel-Gaza conflict nearly two years after the war began. The decision, seen as a major escalation in Gaza military operations, has sparked strong criticism from both international allies and within Israel. Germany, a long-standing partner of Israel,…
A large column of thick smoke was seen billowing near the Chitgar area of Tehran, sparking concern among residents and drawing the attention of emergency services. The dark plume, visible from several parts of the city, prompted speculation about a possible fire or industrial incident in the vicinity. Local media and eyewitnesses reported that the…
Hyderabad is experiencing major flooding as relentless and extreme rainfall continues to batter the city, causing widespread disruption and raising concerns about public safety. Streets have transformed into rivers, homes and businesses have been inundated, and transportation across many parts of the city has ground to a halt. The downpour, which began earlier today, quickly…
