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Turkish Airlines pilot dies mid-flight, forcing emergency landing
A Turkish Airlines pilot died after collapsing mid-flight, forcing the Turkish national carrier to make an emergency landing in New York, the airline said on Wednesday. The plane had taken off from the western US…
Hopfield, Hinton win Nobel Prize for Physics, pushing AI to new heights
John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton, two visionary scientists, have been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics for pioneering the development of artificial neural networks. Their breakthrough technology has…
Iran Threatens To Hit Back Against Any Israeli Strike
Iran said on Monday it would respond firmly to any Israeli attack on its soil, stressing that it did not want a wider war in the region. Penultimate Tuesday, Iran launched around 200 missiles in its second…
War On Gaza: 1 Year Of Killings, Hunger, Displacements
Today makes it exactly a year since the war in Gaza started. On the 7th of October, 2023 Hamas militants staged the worst-ever attack on Israel. On that fateful day, hundreds of Hamas fighters infiltrated…
Failing Gaza: Pro-Israel bias uncovered behind the lens of Western media
Ten journalists who have covered the war on Gaza for two of the world’s leading news networks, CNN and the…
US to mount ceasefire pressure on Israel, Arab leaders – Harris
The United States will not ease its “pressure” on Israel and Arab leaders in the Middle East to reach a deal on hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza, Vice President Kamala Harris said in an interview released Sunday.…
China evacuates 215 nationals from Lebanon
China said Saturday that it has evacuated 215 of its nationals from Lebanon, where Israel has been carrying out intense bombardments since last month, resulting in over 1,100 deaths. This week, Israel said its…
Israeli airstrikes kill 46 in 24 hours – Lebanese officials report
Lebanese health officials announced late Wednesday that Israeli airstrikes have claimed the lives of 46 people and left 85 others wounded across the country in the past 24 hours. The escalating violence, which…
We won’t support attack on Iran’s nuclear sites – U.S tells Israel
US President Joe Biden says he will not support an Israeli attack on sites related to Tehran’s nuclear program. “The answer is no,” Biden said Wednesday,…
Israel bans UN secretary-general from entering country
Israel Katz, Israeli foreign minister, has announced a ban preventing Antonio Guterres, secretary general of the United Nations (UN), from entering the country. In an X post on Wednesday, Katz termed Guterres…
Eight Israeli Soldiers Killed During Fighting In South Lebanon
Amid the crisis in the Middle-East, eight Israeli soldiers have been killed in combat in south Lebanon, the Israeli military said in a…
What is Israel’s Iron Dome defence system and is it effective? All to know
Iran fired at least 180 ballistic missiles at Israel on Tuesday evening in a military salvo that Tehran said was its response to Israel’s mounting attacks on Lebanon and the assassinations of leaders of Iranian…
Israel, Hezbollah In Deadly Fighting On Lebanon Border
Israeli forces battled Hezbollah militants in Lebanon on Wednesday, with Israel announcing the first death of a soldier since it launched cross-border raids. Confirmation of the fighting in two border areas came…
Iran airspace closed, flights cancelled amid Israeli retaliation fears
Iran has extended the closure of its airspace as it expects Israeli retaliation following its attack on the enemy country on Tuesday evening. All flights have been cancelled until 5 am (0130 GMT) on Thursday to maintain…
‘We’re ready for war’ – Iran issues stern warning to Israel
Iran has issued a stern warning to Israel, asserting its readiness for any retaliatory moves in the wake of escalating tensions. This follows a series of missile strikes launched by Iran against Israel early…
Walz, Vance Clash At Policy-Heavy Vice Presidential Debate
Democrat Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance clashed over the Middle East crisis, immigration, taxes, abortion, climate change and the economy on Tuesday at a vice presidential debate that was heavy on policy…
Refugees contribute $124b to U.S. economy
Biden sets 125,000 as 2025 admission target President Joe Biden has signed the presidential determination on refugee admissions for Fiscal Year 2025, setting the refugee admissions target at 125,000 for the upcoming…
‘Coming to America’ Actor John Amos Dies At 84
John Amos, an actor best known for his roles ‘Good Times,’ ‘The Roots,’ and ‘Coming to America’ is dead. The actor died aged 84. Before his demise he was nominated by Emmy. His son Kelly Christopher "K.C." Amos…
Biden orders military to shoot down Iranian missiles targeting Israel
President Joe Biden ordered the US military on Tuesday to “aid Israel’s defence” and shoot down Iranian missiles targeting Israel, the White House said. Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee…
Israeli PM Netanyahu Will Be Stopped Same Way Hitler Was Stopped –Turkish President
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Tuesday accused the members of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government of wanting to provoke a regional war to stay in power. Erdoğan who is calling for the…
London drug kingpin Ahmed who compared himself to Escobar jailed nine years
A notorious drug dealer who compared himself to infamous cartel leader Pablo Escobar has been sentenced to nine and half years in prison. Shahen Ahmed, 34, of Stevedore Street, Tower Hamlets, was convicted of…
Iran launches missile attacks on Israel
The Israeli military says Iran has launched missiles towards the country.It added that sirens have sounded all across Israel and urged citizens to move to…
Iran Preparing Imminent Missile Attack On Israel, U.S. Warns, Vows ‘Severe Consequences’
The United States is warning of a potential imminent ballistic missile attack from Iran against Israel. A senior White House official confirmed the news to Fox News on Tuesday, stressing the urgency of the situation.…
Jimmy Carter becomes first ex-US president to reach 100 years
Jimmy Carter has marked his 100th birthday, making him the first former US president to reach triple digits. The former president became a centenarian on Tuesday after spending the last 19 months in hospice care.…