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World Court opens Gaza genocide hearing
Published on 11/01/2024
» THE HAGUE - The International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Thursday opened hearings in a case in which South Africa is demanding an emergency suspension of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, where it says Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians.
Houthi missiles target Red Sea shipping lanes
Reuters, Published on 10/01/2024
» WASHINGTON - US and UK forces shot down 21 drones and missiles fired by Yemen-based Houthis on Tuesday into the Southern Red Sea towards international shipping lanes, the US military's Central Command said.
Chinese balloons rattle Taiwan
Published on 06/01/2024
» TAIPEI - Taiwan’s defence ministry accused China on Saturday of threatening aviation safety and waging psychological warfare on the island’s people with a recent spate of balloons spotted near or over the island, days before Taiwanese elections.
Myanmar rebels take control of key town near Chinese border
Reuters, Published on 06/01/2024
» YANGON - A Myanmar rebel alliance has gained control of a key town along the country's volatile northern border with China after weeks of fierce fighting with junta troops, the alliance and the junta said.
Israel plans more targeted approach in Gaza
Published on 05/01/2024
» Israel has announced a more targeted approach in hunting down Hamas fighters and their leaders as its aerial assaults continue to pounded the Gaza Strip, sending thousands of families fleeing.
Iran blasts raise concern about wider Mideast conflict
Published on 04/01/2024
» Iran said explosions that killed almost 100 people in a central province were aimed at punishing it for its stance against Israel’s invasion of Gaza, adding to concerns that the war against Hamas could tip into a broader regional conflict.
Shells from Myanmar hit Chinese town
Published on 04/01/2024
» BEIJING - Five people in a Chinese town near Myanmar were wounded on Wednesday by stray artillery shells from across the border, local media reported, as fighting between the Myanmar junta and rebels persisted despite talks.
S.Korea, US conduct firing drills near N.Korea border
Reuters, Published on 04/01/2024
» SEOUL - South Korean and United States troops have conducted joint combat firing drills near the border with North Korea involving heavy weapons, as Pyongyang lambasted the allies for dangerous moves pushing the region to the brink of "an inferno of nuclear war."
‘Terrorist attacks’ in Iran kill at least 100
Published on 03/01/2024
» DUBAI - Two explosions caused by “terrorist attacks” killed more than 100 people and wounded scores at a ceremony in Iran to commemorate top commander Qassem Soleimani who was killed by a US drone in 2020, Iranian officials said on Wednesday.
‘Hawkish’ China awaits Taiwan vote
Published on 03/01/2024
» BEIJING - The arms race across the Taiwan Strait and Chinese military pressure against the island Beijing claims as its “sacred” territory is unlikely to end no matter who wins Taiwan’s closely watched elections.