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Israel Launches Fresh Strikes On Lebanon After Warnings

Israeli raids hit south Lebanon on Thursday as its military said it was striking Hezbollah weapons storage facilities, a day after Lebanese and Israeli civilian representatives held their first direct talks in decades.

Published on: 04.12.2025 20:15
Anti-Hamas Militia Leader Yasser Abu Shabab Killed In Gaza

The head of an armed Palestinian faction that opposes Hamas in Gaza has been killed, Israeli media reported on Thursday, in what would be a blow to Israeli efforts to support Gazan clans against the Islamist movement.

Published on: 04.12.2025 19:32
5 Mysterious Drones Spotted Near Zelensky's Jet As He Lands In Dublin

An Irish navy ship spotted up to five drones operating near the flight path of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's aircraft as he arrived for a state visit to Ireland on Monday, local media reported on Thursday.

Published on: 04.12.2025 19:09
New York Times Sues Pentagon Over Restrictive Media Policy

The New York Times on Thursday filed a lawsuit challenging the Pentagon's new restrictive media policy, saying it was unconstitutional and asking a...

Published on: 04.12.2025 18:59
Israel Says It Killed Nearly 40 Hamas Fighters Trapped In Gaza Tunnels

The Israeli military said on Thursday that its forces have killed around 40 Hamas militants who had been trapped in tunnels below Rafah in southern Gaza, in an area now under Israeli control.

Published on: 04.12.2025 18:57
"Want Real peace, Not Appeasement": Ukraine On Truce With Russia

Ukraine wants "real peace, not appeasement" with Russia, its foreign minister said on Thursday at the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the security and rights body seeking a role for itself in a post-war Ukraine.

Published on: 04.12.2025 18:55
Meet Israel's New Mossad Chief: General Who Has Never Worked In Intelligence

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday picked his military secretary, a general with no background in intelligence, as the next head of the country's foreign intelligence agency Mossad.

Published on: 04.12.2025 18:43
Explained: Did Trump Administration Commit War Crime In Boat Attack Off Venezuela

Members of Congress have said they will investigate whether the US military broke the law by allegedly killing two survivors of a strike on a suspected drug trafficking vessel in the Caribbean. The White House has defended the strike as lawful.

Published on: 04.12.2025 18:30
PM Modi's Big Welcome For Putin: Hug, Carpool Ride, Then Private Dinner

Russian President Vladimir Putin landed in New Delhi on Thursday evening for a 27-hour visit that India views as a reaffirmation of one of its oldest and most resilient strategic partnerships in the world.

Published on: 04.12.2025 18:12
Mark Zuckerberg Plans 30% Budget Cuts To Build Metaverse, Layoffs Loom

Meta Platforms Inc.'s Mark Zuckerberg is expected to meaningfully cut resources for building the so-called metaverse, an effort that he once framed as the future of the company and the reason for changing its name from Facebook Inc.

Published on: 04.12.2025 17:49
Warrant Against Sheikh Hasina's Son Over 2024 Bangladesh Protests

Bangladesh's International Crime Tribunal (ICT) on Thursday has issued an arrest warrant against Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Published on: 04.12.2025 17:06
Hong Kong Removes Construction Netting After Deadly Fire That Killed 159

Workers began removing protective netting from construction sites across Hong Kong on Thursday to comply with a government order after the city's deadliest fire in decades.

Published on: 04.12.2025 16:52
Putin India Visit LIVE Updates: PM Modi Hosts Private Dinner For Putin Ahead Of India-Russia Summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin is in India for his two-day state visit. The Russian delegation will hold discussions on cooperation in areas such as trade, economy, science, technology, and culture.

Published on: 04.12.2025 16:36
Porn Site Fined 1 Million Pounds For Failing To Check Age Of Users In UK

Britain's media watchdog on Thursday slapped a 1 million pounds ($1.3 million) fine on a company for failing to ensure robust age checks on its 18 pornography websites.

Published on: 04.12.2025 16:32
In Pics: PM Modi Greets Vladimir Putin At Delhi Airport With Hug, Handshake

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on Thursday evening for a 27-hour visit.

Published on: 04.12.2025 15:59
New Zealand Man Swallows $19,000 James Bond-Inspired Pendant, Police Await Nature's Course

The stolen item is a Faberge x 007 Octopussy egg pendant, which is a limited edition with only 50 made globally.

Published on: 04.12.2025 15:43
"Russia Is India's Strategic Partner In Technology Defence": Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that Russia remains India's strategic partner in technology and defence despite the recent geopolitical developments.

Published on: 04.12.2025 15:13
"Our Countries Tied With Time-Proven Friendship": Russia Defence Minister

Andrei Belousov said that both nations are friends based on mutual respect.

Published on: 04.12.2025 15:12
Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia To Be Flown To London For Advanced Care

The interim government in Bangladesh has announced special prayers across the country for former prime minister and BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. Temples, churches, pagodas and other places of worship have been requested to hold prayers for her.

Published on: 04.12.2025 14:47
Sri Lanka Cyclone Survivors Afraid To Go Home, Stuck In Relief Centres

Residents of Kithulbadde village in central Sri Lanka say they have been left in the lurch after last week's deadly cyclone, and many are stuck in relief centres, as damaged infrastructure has made them wary of returning home.

Published on: 04.12.2025 14:46

News from Arabic Countries

Putin challenges US pressure on India over Russian oil during state visit

Putin questions US pressure on India's Russian oil purchases as Modi gives the Russian president a warm welcome.

Published on: 04.12.2025 21:42
US senators unveil bill to keep Trump from allowing AI chip sales to China

The bill comes as the Trump gov't mulls greenlighting sales of Nvidia's H200 artificial intelligence chips to China.

Published on: 04.12.2025 21:37
Who was Yasser Abu Shabab, Israel-backed militia leader killed in Gaza?

Abu Shabab became prominent last year leading an armed group operating in Israeli-controlled areas of Gaza.

Published on: 04.12.2025 21:19
Gaza war amputees mark International Disabilities Day

Palestinians with a range of disabilities came together to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

Published on: 04.12.2025 20:39
FIFA World Cup draw to be announced as trophy arrives in Washington

The FIFA World Cup 2026 draw takes place Friday in Washington, DC, where the trophy has been on display.

Published on: 04.12.2025 20:14
Last foreign carriers halt flights to Venezuela after Trump’s airspace ban

Copa, Wingo, Satena, and Boliviana halt Venezuela flights, citing navigation signal issues and safety concerns.

Published on: 04.12.2025 20:14
What is at stake in French presidential visit to China?

Talks to include trade imbalances and China's support for Russia.

Published on: 04.12.2025 19:56
Four countries to boycott Eurovision 2026 over Israel’s inclusion

Ireland, Spain, Netherlands, and Slovenia refuse to participate in next year's event after calling for Israel to be bann

Published on: 04.12.2025 19:48
Rwanda, DRC presidents sign ‘Washington Accord’ peace deal

The presidents of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have signed the “Washington Accord” peace deal.

Published on: 04.12.2025 19:29
Qatar keep alive FIFA Arab Cup hopes with Syria draw as Palestine top group

Tense FIFA Arab Cup group finale awaits as Asian Cup holders Qatar held by Syria while Palestine also draw with Tunisia.

Published on: 04.12.2025 19:25
US authorities arrest suspect in 2021 Washington, DC, pipe bomb case

The arrest of a Virginia man potentially ends a five-year mystery that highlighted rise of political violence in the US.

Published on: 04.12.2025 18:46
From Mogadishu to Minneapolis, Somalis reject Trump’s bigoted remarks

Minnesota legislator Omar Fateh says Trump's 'disgraceful' comments are meant as 'political theatre' to rally his base.

Published on: 04.12.2025 18:40
Can Africa choose economic partners on its own terms?

Africa's minerals and young workforce are attracting global interest as China, the US and Europe compete for influence.

Published on: 04.12.2025 18:27
Qalqilya targeted as Israel escalates raids in northern West Bank

Raids lead to arrest of Palestinians, as Israeli violence surges across northern occupied West Bank.

Published on: 04.12.2025 18:02
Russia’s Putin found ‘morally responsible’ for nerve agent death in UK

Dawn Sturgess, 44, was unwittingly caught up in an assassination attempt against the former Russian spy Sergei Skripal.

Published on: 04.12.2025 17:25
UN warns Sudan’s Kordofan faces mass atrocities as fighting spreads

Rights chief fears another wave of violence similar to el-Fasher as death toll mounts across strategic region.

Published on: 04.12.2025 17:09
Netanyahu will win again, because in Israel, ‘there is none like him’

His supporters defend him, his opponents cannot look past him and the centre keeps trying to bargain with him.

Published on: 04.12.2025 16:56
Stalled Moscow talks collide with Zelenskyy’s corruption crisis

Stalled Moscow talks with the US and Vladimir Putin offered little relief to Ukrainians reeling from years of war.

Published on: 04.12.2025 16:31
Trump updates: DRC, Rwanda leaders in Washington sign peace deal

These are the updates for Thursday, December 4, 2025, as US President Donald Trump hosts a peace-deal signing ceremony.

Published on: 04.12.2025 16:31
Another devastating Israeli strike on Lebanon captured on video

Video captured an Israeli strike destroying a building in southern Lebanon, this time in al-Majadel.

Published on: 04.12.2025 16:19
Israel hits multiple towns in southern Lebanon as attacks intensify

Strike on Jbaa follows warnings for more attacks as Israel continues daily attacks despite year-old ceasefire.

Published on: 04.12.2025 16:06
Why is Belgium opposed to using Russian assets to support Ukraine?

Belgium is pushing back against a plan to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine's economy and war effort.

Published on: 04.12.2025 15:39
Nigerian parents left in suspense weeks after kidnappers abduct 300

Parents in rural Nigeria still have no idea what has happened to their children weeks after kidnappers abducted 300.

Published on: 04.12.2025 15:19
Mother recounts escape from landslide amid Indonesia floods

Indonesian mother Sri Yuni Pardede fled with her baby as landslides struck her community in North Tapanuli.

Published on: 04.12.2025 15:16
Has the Pentagon really exonerated Pete Hegseth over Signal leaks?

US defense secretary was accused of putting military personnel in danger when he used messaging app to discuss strikes.

Published on: 04.12.2025 15:08