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Israel army says it struck Hezbollah rocket launchers in Lebanon
The Israeli army said Thursday it struck Hezbollah medium-range rocket launchers at a military site belonging to the pro-Iranian Hezbollah movement in southern Lebanon.The army said Hezbollah rocket launchers...
Rosita Missoni, co-founder of Italian label, dies aged 93
Rosita Missoni, co-founder of the eponymous Italian knitwear label Missoni, has died aged 93.The news was confirmed by the president of Italy's Lombardy region, Attilio Fontana, who praised the...
Israel’s judiciary reins in far-right police minister
Israel's Supreme Court on Thursday thwarted a bid to enlarge the powers of far-right Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir in a further showdown between the country's top judges...
Hamas police chief among 40 reported killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza
More than 40 Palestinians have been killed in 15 Israeli air strikes across the Gaza Strip, according to the territory's Hamas-run Civil Defence service.The chief of Gaza's police force...
Ukraine aims to step up exports despite war
Ukraine intends to increase its exports even further in the approaching fourth year of the war begun by Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday in his daily video broadcast.The...
Ukraine says its unusual missile-armed sea drones have scored hits on multiple Russian helicopters in the Black Sea
Ukraine's naval drones fired missiles at — and hit — three Russian helicopters earlier this week.The first-of-its-kind combat engagement occurred off the coast of Crimea.It's the latest achievement for...
Syrian delegation makes first official visit to Saudi Arabia
A high-level delegation from Syria's transitional government visited Saudi Arabia on Thursday, marking their first foreign trip and signalling a warming of ties with the oil-rich monarchy.The team, including...
Advancetrack expands to Australia, New Zealand
Advancetrack, an accountancy outsourcing firm, has expanded its operations into Australia and New Zealand, marking a significant step in its global growth strategy. The firm has also introduced a...
Drunken officer freed suspects to celebrate New Year, Zambian police say
A drunken police officer in Zambia freed 13 suspects from custody so that they could go and celebrate the new year, officials say.Detective inspector Titus Phiri was arrested after...
Kenya urges end to secondhand textile misinformation
According to the Mitumba Consortium Association of Kenya (MCAK) over 95% of imported secondhand clothes are not waste, yet operators face punitive taxes and regulations that threaten their decades...
Boy of eight survives five days in lion-inhabited game park
An eight-year-old boy has been found alive after surviving five days in a game park inhabited by lions and elephants in northern Zimbabwe, according to a member of parliament.The...
Russian forces suffered more than 420,000 casualties taking 1,600 square miles of territory in 2024: ISW
Russia suffered over 420,000 casualties taking 1,600 square miles of territory in 2024, per the ISW.Russia's losses in its invasion of Ukraine soared toward the end of the year.An...