Israeli police raises toll of people killed in music festival on Oct 7
Jerusalem, Nov 18 - Israeli police have raised the number of people killed at the Nova music festival by Hamas militants on October 7 to at least 364, up from the previous figure of 270.
Left-wing Israeli party to stage Jewish-Arab pro-ceasefire protest today
Tel Aviv, Nov 18 - Israel's left-wing Hadash party will stage a Jewish-Arab anti-war protest calling for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip on Saturday afternoon.
Israeli shekel bounces back to record high against USD amid war
Jerusalem, Nov 18 - The Israeli shekel has bounced back to its highest value against the US dollar (USD) since the raging war with the Hamas erupted on October 7.
Finland closes 4 crossing points on Russian border
Helsinki, Nov 18 -The Finnish government has ordered the closure of four crossing points on the country's border with Russia in an effort to halt an alleged surge of asylum seekers.
Israel begins probe into sexual violence committed by Hamas amid Oct 7 attacks
Jerusalem, Nov 18 - Israeli police have initiated an investigation into cases of rape and sexual violence committed by Hamas terrorists amid the October 7 unprecedented attacks against the Jewish nation.
1 killed in US hospital shooting, suspect shot dead
Washington, Nov 18 - At least one person was killed in a shooting inside the lobby of a psychiatric hospital in the US state of New Hampshire, while the suspect was shot dead by a police trooper, authorities said.
2 airbases housing US-led coalition forces attacked in Iraq
Baghdad, Nov 18 - Two airbases housing the US-led coalition forces in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region and western Iraq were attacked by drones.
IDF to search for Hamas terrorists in South Gaza
Tel Aviv, Nov 18 - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will be launching its operations in South Gaza after it received intelligence reports of several Hamas' top leaders hiding out there.
Complete victory in Gaza will push away future wars: Israel Defense Minister
Tel Aviv, Nov 18 - Israel Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said that a complete win for Israel in Gaza will push away future wars for a long time.
Biden signs stopgap spending Bill, averts govt shutdown
Washington, Nov 17 - US President Joe Biden has signed the stopgap spending Bill of the house into law, averting an immediate government shutdown and keeping funds flowing to federal agencies, ensuring the employees are not furloughed but a contentious fight over spending
After continuous gunfight, 29 more Myanmar Army soldiers flee to Mizoram
Aizawl, Nov 17 - A total of 29 more Myanmar soldiers, including a major and a captain fled to Mizoram after their camp in the neighbouring country was captured by anti-military insurgents, top police officials said on Friday.
Indian-American businessman in Alabama Congressional District race
New York, Nov 17 - An Indian-American businessman and real estate broker is among 21 candidates who have qualified to run for Congress in Alabama state's 2nd District as a Democrat.
Egypt says ready to receive newborns from Gaza’s largest hospital
Cairo, Nov 18 - Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi has instructed the country's medical sector to receive newborn babies from the Al-Shifa Hospital, the enclave's largest medical facility that suspended its operation on November 11 after it ran out of fuel.
9 prominent leaders hailing from India named in ‘Time 100 Climate’ list
New York, Nov 17 - Nine prominent leaders hailing from India have been named to the 'Time 100 Climate', the magazine's first-ever list of the world's most influential leaders driving business to real climate action.
Body of another Israeli hostage found near Gaza hospital: IDF
Jerusalem, Nov 17 - The Israel military on Friday said the body of another hostage was found near the Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza, just a day after the remains of a 65-year-old abductee was discovered in the premises of the largest medical facility
Tim Cook, Elon Musk greet Xi Jinping at gala dinner
San Francisco, Nov 17 - From Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to Apple chief Tim Cook, top tech honchos and corporate leaders met Chinese President Xi Jinping during a gala dinner here during his state visit.
S.Korea to return remains of 25 Chinese troops killed in Korean War
Seoul, Nov 17 - The remains of 25 Chinese troops killed in the 1950-53 Korean War will be sent to their home country next week, marking the 10th repatriation of its kind, the Defence Ministry said on Friday.
Israeli forces continue to comb Gaza’s largest hospital, expand raids
Jerusalem, Nov 17 - Israeli forces have continued to comb Gaza's largest hospital, Al-Shifa, expanding their searches for hostages and militant activity to other hospitals in the area, while all communications have collapsed across the besieged enclave due to the depletion of fuel.
Australian police officer shot dead
Adelaide, Nov 17 - A 53-year-old police officer was shot dead at a rural property in South Australia state, officials confirmed on Friday.
Judge temporarily lifts gag order against Trump in civil fraud trial
Washington, Nov 17 - A US appeals court judge has temporarily lifted a gag order placed on former President Donald Trump in his ongoing civil fraud trial in New York.