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  1. Iran, Hungary urged not to let tension increase in West Asia

    In a phone call, Iran's acting Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani and Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto on Friday discussed regional issues of common interest and bilateral relations, according to a statement issued by the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Xinhua news agency reported. Exchanged...
  2. UN warns of threat of 'full-scale' war along Israel-Lebanon border, where Indian peacekeepers are deployed (LD)

    "The UN is deeply concerned by the increased intensity of exchanges of fire across the Blue Line yesterday, which increases the risk of a full-scale war," the office of Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' spokesman said on Friday. .“Climbing can and should be avoided. “We reiterate that the...
  3. United Nations warns of increasing tension on Lebanon-Israel border

    The world body highlighted rising tensions after an increase in firing between Lebanese and Israeli forces on Friday, Xinhua news agency reported.This latest escalation of hostilities, which occurred on Thursday, "increases the risk of full-scale war", according to a note from the Office of...
  4. Israel: Sirens sound in Galilee amid Hezbollah rocket attack

    Tel Aviv [Israel], Sirens sounded across northern Israel amid Hezbollah rocket and drone attacks Thursday morning.Residents of communities in the Upper Galilee, the Golan Heights and the coastal cities of Akko and Nahariya sought refuge. Hezbollah claims it launched 200 rockets and drones in...
  5. Hezbollah fires rockets at Israel in retaliation for commander's killing

    In Tel Aviv [Israel], Hezbollah has escalated tensions with Israel by launching a large barrage of rockets following the assassination of a senior commander in southern Lebanon, Al Jazeera reported.The Lebanese armed group, known for its close ties to Iran, confirmed the death of Muhammad...
  6. Team India will play Tri-Nation Friendly Tournament against Vietnam, Lebanon in October

    New Delhi [India], The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has announced that Team India will participate in a Tri-Nation friendly tournament in Vietnam in October.The AIFF said the Blue Tigers will face hosts Vietnam and Lebanon in the tri-nation friendly tournament."The senior Indian...
  7. Football: India to face Vietnam and Lebanon in Tri-Nation friendly tournament in October

    This will be the senior team's first international appearance after missing out on a chance to progress to the third round of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers after losing against Asian Champions Qatar in the final game of the second round of qualifiers.The senior men's team is currently without...
  8. India issues precautionary advisory to citizens in Lebanon to stay in touch amid tensions

    New Delhi [India], The Indian Embassy in Lebanon has issued an advisory for Indian citizens to keep in touch with the embassy amid the recent situation as a "matter of precaution" so that they can quickly contact at the earliest possible time.In a weekly briefing on Friday, Ministry of...
  9. Embassy in constant touch with Indian nationals in Lebanon, advisories issued for abundant precaution: Artha

    New Delhi, Amid the evolving security environment in Lebanon, the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday said the Indian Embassy in Beirut is in "constant contact" with Indian nationals there, adding that they have been issued a warning as a matter of "an abundance of caution."MEA official...
  10. 35 rockets fired from Lebanon, missiles fell on Israel

    "The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) aerial defense array successfully intercepted most of the launches," the Israeli military said in a statement.No deaths or injuries were reported, according to the country's Magen David Adom rescue service.The Merom HaGalil regional council said in a...
  11. India, US issue travel advisory for Lebanon amid rising security concerns

    New Delhi [India], Amid rising tensions and a volatile security landscape in Lebanon, both India and the United States have issued stern travel warnings, urging their citizens to exercise caution and reconsider their travel plans to the nation. from the Middle East.The Russian embassy in...
  12. State comptroller warns Israel unwilling to evacuate north due to ministerial fight if war escalates

    Tel Aviv [Israel], An unresolved disagreement between the defense and interior ministries leaves Israel unprepared to properly evacuate residents of northern communities if the conflict with Hezbollah escalates, state comptroller Matanyahu Englman warned Thursday."The unresolved reality, nine...
  13. UN chief expresses 'deep concern' over increasing violence between Israel, Hezbollah

    Speaking to reporters on Friday at UN headquarters in New York, the UN chief warned that one wrong move could trigger a catastrophe for the entire region and beyond, the Xinhua news agency reported."A reckless move and, frankly, beyond imagination," he said.He stressed that an expansion of...
  14. Cyprus rejects Hezbollah's threats as not based on 'reality'

    Nasrallah said, should Cyprus make its airports and military bases available to Israeli forces, it would "become part of the war".But the Cyprus government said Nasrallah's statements were inconsistent with the truth."The signals put forth by Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah do not...
  15. UN High Commissioner warns of 'full-scale' Israel-Lebanon war

    "I am extremely concerned by the escalating situation between Lebanon and Israel," Turki told the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on Tuesday.The Turks also called for a halt to fighting and to do everything "to prevent a full-scale war".Since the beginning of the war in the Gaza Strip more...
  16. Israel approves US$13.4 million plan for firefighting trucks in the north

    Tel Aviv [Israel], The Israeli government on Sunday approved a proposal to purchase about 200 fire trucks for northern communities.The 50 million shekels (US$13.4 million) plan will procure 40 vans and 150 all-terrain vehicles, which will be deployed with volunteer firefighting teams...
  17. One killed, several injured in Israeli attack in Lebanon

    Lebanon's national news agency said a house in the public was targeted.According to Lebanese security sources, the deceased civilian was a woman. He said that children are also included among the injured.Israel said it was investigating the report.The Israeli attack came as Hezbollah...
  18. 160 rockets fired at northern Israel: Israeli army

    Early in the morning, the army said that about 90 projectiles launched from Lebanon had been identified. According to the report of Xinhua news agency, the National Fire and Rescue Authority said that the rockets caused fires in many areas.Later in the morning, about 70 rockets were fired...
  19. Israeli forces attack Hezbollah's weapons network inside Lebanon

    Tel Aviv [Israel], Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that overnight Israel Air Force warplanes attacked a military compound of Hezbollah's Unit 4400 – the terrorist organization's logistics reinforcement unit – which supplies weapons to Lebanon and within Lebanon. Works in transportation.In...
  20. Israeli forces resume fighting in central Gaza as Hamas tries to regroup

    TEL AVIV [Israel], Israel Defense Forces said on Wednesday that based on intelligence that Hamas is trying to regroup in central Gaza, Israeli troops attacked the terrorist group in the areas of Burij and Deir al-Balah. Resumed campaign against.The activity began with a series of air strikes...