insert_link World The US launches airstrikes in Yemen The US military carried out airstrikes in Yemen against the Iran-backed Houthis, targeting five underground weapons storage facilities. The facilities were holding various weapons components used to target vessels in the Middle East. US Defence Secretary, Lloyd Austin, says they will continue to make clear to the Houthis that there will be consequences for their illegal and reckless attacks. today17 October, 2024
insert_link World UN voices concern over peacekeeper safety in Lebanon At least 21 people have been killed in an Israeli air strike in northern Lebanon. Meanwhile, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denied purposefully targeting peacekeepers in Lebanon but has repeated calls for them to leave combat areas. Richard Gowan is the United Nations Director at the Crisis Group - he says the UN is concerned about its peacekeeping troops. today15 October, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics India says it can handle oil supply impact amid Middle East conflict India says it will be able to navigate its way through any hit to oil supplies as a result of the Middle East conflict. India depends on imports to meet most of its demand for the fossil fuel. With the details, Rebecca Bundhun from Mumbai. today8 October, 2024
insert_link World Israel marks one year since October 7th attacks Israel is marking a year since the October 7th attacks by Hamas. Services are taking place across Israel and the world. Around 1200 people were killed and over 250 were taken hostage. Adam Ma'anit's cousin was taken hostage by Hamas and he says more can be done to get the hostages home. Hamas' surprise 7 October attack resulted in the deaths of 1,200 people, kicking off 12 months […] today7 October, 2024
insert_link World UN Security Council calls for restraint in the Middle East The United Nations Security Council members have voiced concern over the escalating tensions in the Middle East. The council convened an emergency session on Wednesday following Iran's missile attack on Israel on Tuesday. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York. today3 October, 2024
insert_link World The UK charters a flight for Britons to leave Lebanon The UK government has chartered a commercial flight out of Lebanon for Britons wanting to leave amid escalating violence. There are concerns about rising violence in the Middle East after Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed in Israeli airstrikes on Beirut at the weekend. UK Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, says the flight will leave Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport tomorrow. today1 October, 2024
insert_link World UNRWA warns of worsening crisis in Lebanon More than one million people across Lebanon have been uprooted by ongoing and deadly Israeli airstrikes across the country, including one reported early Monday morning in a residential area of central Beirut, adding to fears of a full-scale invasion. Here’s the director of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in Lebanon, Dorothy Klaus. Israel meanwhile says a 'limited, localised' ground operation is underway in […] today1 October, 2024
insert_link World Millions displaced in Lebanon Lebanon says a million people may be displaced as Israel continues air strikes. Israel says it has also attacked military targets of the Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen. Chris Watts works with the charity Future Academy in refugee camps in Lebanon. Militant group Hamas meanwhile says its leader in Lebanon, Fatah Sharif, was killed alongside his wife and two children in an Israeli strike in the south of […] today30 September, 2024
insert_link Uncategorized uMkhonto weSizwe condemns Israel’s ground invasion in Lebanon The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has condemned any form of Israeli ground invasion in Lebanon. More than 50 people were killed in yesterday's strikes, two days after Israel assassinated Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut. MK Party’s, Wesley Douglas, says Israel’s act of aggression is a dangerous escalation that risks plunging the world into widespread conflict. today30 September, 2024
