US Secretary of State Antony Blinken Points to Hezbollah in Golan Heights Rocket Attack

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken Points to Hezbollah in Golan Heights Rocket Attack

US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, says there is every indication that a rocket that hit a soccer pitch in Golan Heights was fired by Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. The attack killed 12 people including children. Hezbollah has denied it was behind the strike, the deadliest to hit Israel or Israeli-controlled territory since the 7 October attacks by Hamas. Blinken says America’s support for Israel’s security is unwavering against all […]

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Majority of US voters back Biden’s decision to exit presidential race

Almost all US voters believe President Joe Biden made the right decision by dropping out of this year's presidential election, according to a new poll. A New York Times/Siena College survey found 87 percent of registered voters approved of him withdrawing from the race last Sunday. Sally Patterson reports from New York.

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Barack And Michelle Endorse Kamala Harris

Former US President, Barack Obama and his wife, the former First Lady, Michelle Obama, have given their official endorsement to Kamala Harris for President. Mitch McCann reports:

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Indian and Chinese Foreign Ministers meet at sidelines of ASEAN

More details are emerging a day after India's Foreign Minister met his Chinese counterpart at the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in Laos. New Delhi reportedly told Beijing that there's an 'urgency' to stabilize ties between the nuclear armed neighbours. Ties between India and China have been tense for more than four years now, after their troops clashed along a disputed frontier in the Himalayan region of Ladakh. Neha Poonia […]

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US Congress to Create Bipartisan Task Force to Investigate Trump Assassination Attempt

The US congress is set to establish a bipartisan task force to investigate the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump during a Pennsylvania rally. It comes as the acting director of the U.S. The Secret Service will testify before three Senate committees next week. Mitch McCann reports:

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Typhoon Gaemi hits Chinese seaboard prompting fears of widespread flooding

Typhoon Gaemi has made landfall in southeastern China after barreling across the Taiwan Strait, prompting warnings of swelling rivers, flash floods and waterlogging in cities and provinces that were hit by torrential rain just several weeks ago. Laura Westbrook has more from Hong Kong.

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Biden & Netanyahu discuss ceasefire deal

US President, Joseph Biden has met Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House - the first meeting in Washington during iden's presidency. They discussed the ceasefire deal with Hamas - which although proposed weeks ago, has not been agreed upon. And the release of dozens of hostages still being held by Hamas. It all comes a day after Netanyahu's controversial address to Congress - which saw thousands of […]

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Kamala Harris says world cannot become ‘numb’ to suffering in Gaza

US Vice President, Kamala Harris says the world cannot become "numb" to suffering in Gaza, speaking after meeting the Israeli prime minister.Benjamin Netanyahu also held talks with President Joseph Biden on Thursday, where they discussed ongoing efforts to secure a ceasefire deal. He is expected to meet with former President Donald Trump on Friday - who is vying to return to the White House in November. Sally Patterson has more. […]

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The U.N’s Antonio Guterres calls for urgent action to curb extreme heat

The United Nations Secretary General has issued an urgent call to action to better protect billions around the world exposed to crippling effects of extreme heat. Global temperatures have been rising unabated, with Sunday, Monday and Tuesday this week having been the hottest days recorded. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

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