US sending more troops to the Middle East as violence rises between Israel, Hezbollah
The U.S. is sending a small number of additional troops to the Middle East in response to a sharp spike in violence between Israel and Hezbollah forces in Lebanon.
No quick fix to crisis, Sri Lanka’s new president tells nation
Dissanayaka seeks international support to rebuild economy; PM Gunawardena resigns shortly before the oath-taking ceremony.
US Adds Troops, Deploys USS Harry Truman to Middle East
"Part of the risk here is miscalculation and the potential for this spiraling into a wider regional conflict."
SC to consider in-chambers review of verdict on sub-classification of quota
The Supreme Court is scheduled to consider in-chambers on Tuesday a batch of pleas seeking review of its judgment which held that states are constitutionally empowered to make sub-classifications within the Scheduled Castes, which form a socially heterogeneous class, for granting reservation.
Cats have more freedom than Afghan women - Meryl Streep
A cat may "feel the sun on her face" in a park but girls do not have such freedoms under the Taliban, she said.
Display owner's name, install cameras: UP govt cracks down on eateries
Taking cognisance of incidents of spitting and mixing of urine in eatables in Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday directed that the name and address of operators, proprietors and managers should be mandatorily displayed at all food centres.
Israel Strikes 1,600 Hezbollah Targets, Declares ‘Special Emergency Situation’
Home Front Command closed schools in northern Israel, and the Transportation Ministry banned sailing in Lake Kinneret.
US Opposes Israeli Ground Invasion of Southern Lebanon
“We obviously do not believe that a ground invasion of Lebanon is going to contribute to reducing tensions in the region, to preventing an escalatory spiral of violence."
Antisemitic Hate Crimes in US Hit New Record in 2023
Jews represent just two percent of the population in the United States.
Sweden says Iran behind 2023 Quran burning hacker attack
Swedish intelligence chief says hacker group wanted "to paint the picture of Sweden as an Islamophobic country".
Global reaction to potential Israel-Hezbollah ‘spiral of violence’
US urges against any Israeli ground invasion targeting Hezbollah; Iran president says Hezbollah "cannot stand alone" against Israel.
‘Spitting and mixing of urine in eatables’: U.P. restaurants told to install CCTVs, eateries to display names of proprietors
‘Spitting and mixing of urine in eatables’: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath mandates display of operator details, CCTV installation, and strict action against food adulteration in Uttar Pradesh.
Netanyahu Decides on ‘Phased’ Attacks on Hezbollah
Israeli fighter pilots and other forces destroyed more than 1,300 Hezbollah targets in the first day of the operation.
Planting of 21,000 saplings under Tamil Nadu Green Mission begins in Sivakasi
Tamil Nadu Green Mission launches planting of 21,000 saplings to combat climate change and increase green cover.
Women's prisons could close as Justice Secretary makes major announcement
Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood branded women’s prisons 'desperate places' that are 'hurting mothers and breaking homes' and 'forcing women into a life of crime'
Tinubu declines assent to bill extending retirement age of National Assembly staffers
President Tinubu said his decision to withhold assent to the bill was concluded after careful examination and consultation.
Tinubu asks Senate to confirm Kekere-Ekun as CJN
President Tinubu appointed Mrs Kekere-Ekun as the CJN in August following the retirement of her predecessor, Olukayode Ariwoola.
Israeli Airstrike Kills Hezbollah Commander Ibrahim Qubaisi, Key Missile Units Leader, In Beirut
An Israeli airstrike in Beirut killed Ibrahim Qubaisi, a top Hezbollah commander who, according to the IDF, has commanded several missile units and was involved in launching missiles toward Israeli civilians.
Fewer women could be sent to prison as government announces 'historic' reform
Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood said a new women's justice board will be tasked with reducing the number of women going into prison, with the 'ultimate ambition' of having fewer women's prisons.
Demo calls for Occupied Territories Bill to be enacted
A demonstration calling on the Government to enact the Occupied Territories Bill has taken place outside Leinster House this afternoon.
IDF Confirms Hezbollah Missile Commander Killed in Targeted Airstrike
The IDF said other senior officers in the Iranian proxy's armed forces were also present in the apartment when Qabisi was killed. Dahieh is a Hezbollah stronghold.
Tanzania arrests opposition leaders, blocks protests
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Hezbollah Fires 300+ Rockets at Northern Israel Since Midnight
In response, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a direct threat: "He who has a missile in his living room and a rocket in his garage will not have a home."
How the City of Toronto plans to redesign vacant home tax program
The City of Toronto is still playing catch-up from last year's vacant home tax debacle.
County could be next to discuss possible ban on homeless people sleeping outside
So far, both the city of Las Vegas and Henderson have such bans in place.
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