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Israel orders fresh evacuations in Gaza
The Israeli army ordered a fresh evacuation of areas in southern and central Gaza previously designated as a humanitarian safe zone yesterday, saying the areas had been used by Hamas as a base for firing mortars and rockets towards…
Thai MPs elect Shinawatra heiress as PM
The 37-year-old daughter of billionaire Thaksin Shinawatra became Thailand's prime minister yesterday, the third member of the influential but divisive clan to lead the country.
Paetongtarn Shinawatra -- the youngest leader in Thailand's…
US talking to India, neighbouring countries about recent events in Bangladesh
Washington has been in touch with New Delhi and other countries in the region to discuss the recent developments in Bangladesh and push for an end to violence.
US State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said this at a…
Israel intensifying attacks on Gaza schools
Last week more than 100 people were killed after Israel hit a school in Gaza City sheltering displaced Palestinians, as the United Nations accused Israel of intensifying attacks on schools.
The targeting of al-Talbin School on…
India will always be supportive of Bangladesh’s growth: Modi
In his first public comments on the developments in Bangladesh, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today expressed hope that the situation in the country normalises soon.
"India will always be supportive of the growth and…
Tensions with israel: Iran rejects Western calls for restraint
Iran yesterday rejected Western calls to stand down its threat to retaliate against Israel for the killing of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran late last month.
The Islamic republic and its allies have blamed Israel for…
‘Concerned’ about civilian deaths in Gaza
Russian President Vladimir Putin yesterday told Palestinian Authority President Mahmud Abbas that Moscow was "concerned" about civilian deaths in Gaza.
"We are concerned above all about civilian losses," Putin said, according to…
US approves $20 billion weapons package for Israel
US President Joe Biden's administration on Tuesday approved more than $20 billion in new weapons sales to Israel, brushing aside pressure from rights activists to stop arms deliveries over the death toll in Gaza.
The sale comes as Biden…
China test-flies biggest cargo drone
China flew its biggest-yet unmanned cargo aircraft designed for civilian use, as the world's top drone-making nation steps up test flights of autonomous aerial vehicles (UAVs) that could ultimately ferry everything from takeouts to people.…
Japan PM Kishida to exit party leadership race
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Wednesday he will not seek re-election as head of his party, meaning the end of his premiership after just under three years.
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party, which has governed Japan almost…