Monday, 06 May, 2024

International

Iran fires air defense batteries near Isfahan after spotting drones

Iran fired air defenses at a major air base and a nuclear site near the central city of Isfahan after spotting drones early Friday morning, raising fears of a possible Israeli strike in retaliation for Tehran's unprecedented drone-and-missile assault on the country. It was unclear

Israeli missile hits Iran, US officials confirm

Two US officials confirm to CBS News that an Israeli missile has hit Iran. The strike follows last weekend's retaliatory drone and missile attack against Israel, which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had vowed to respond to. Officials were tightlipped about the location or

Iran unveils new long-range air defense system at military parade

During a military parade on Wednesday, the Iranian armed forces showcased a range of military equipment, including drones and long-range ballistic missiles days after it attacked Israel. Among the showcased arsenal was the newly enhanced long-range air defense system named Bawar-373.

Ukraine warns of WW3 ahead of US aid vote

Ukraine's prime minister has told the BBC there will be a "Third World War" if Ukraine loses its conflict with Russia, as he urged the US Congress to pass a long-stalled foreign aid bill. Denys Shmyhal expressed "careful optimism" that US lawmakers would pass

EU to tighten Iran sanctions after Israel attack

The EU has agreed to expand sanctions on Iranian producers of drones and missiles following Tehran's unprecedented attack on Israel. "It's very important to do everything to isolate Iran," European Council President Charles Michel said. The bloc already has

Over 11,000 evacuated in northern Indonesia as volcano erupts

More than 11,000 people have been told to evacuate and air travel in the region has been disrupted after a volcano in northern Indonesia erupted multiple times. Mount Ruang, located in North Sulawesi Province, first erupted at 9:45pm (13:45 GMT) on Tuesday, sending billowing clouds of

Dubai airport chaos as UAE and Oman reel from deadly storms

Heavy rain has continued to batter Gulf states, causing deadly flash floods and disrupting flights at the world's second-busiest airport. Dubai International Airport warned of "very challenging conditions" and advised some passengers not to turn up due to areas being

US and EU eye new sanctions on Iran after attack on Israel

The United States and the European Union say they are looking at imposing further sanctions on Iran, after its attack on Israel at the weekend. US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said she expected to take action "in the coming days", while EU foreign policy chief Josep

Suu Kyi moved to house arrest amid heatwave

Myanmar’s jailed former leader and Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest as a health measure amid a severe heatwave, the military has said. Major General Zaw Min Tun told foreign media on Tuesday that Aung San Suu Kyi and the president of her

Chhattisgarh: Security forces kill 29 Maoist rebels in India

Security forces say they have killed 29 Maoist rebels in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh, days before the country goes to polls. The incident took place in Kanker area close to Bastar, which is a stronghold of the rebels. The state police say this is the highest number of

Kids among at least 40 killed in past 24 hours

Strikes hit a playground and busy market in Maghazi refugee camp with at least 40 Palestinians killed throughout Gaza in the past day as Israel’s onslaught on civilians continues. Iran marks Army Day as the international community fearfully watches for Israeli retaliation after

Lawrence Wong to take over PM on May 15: Singapore 

Singapore has announced that Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will take over as the country’s next leader on May 15. Wong, 51, will succeed Lee Hsien Loong who has held the top job for 20 years. Lee will “relinquish his office on 15 May 2024”, the Prime

Truss endorses Trump to win US presidential election

Liz Truss has endorsed Donald Trump to win this year's US presidential election, saying the "world was safer" when he was in the White House. The UK's shortest-serving prime minster said the world was "on the cusp of very, very strong conflict" and needed

Sydney church stabbing declared a 'terrorist' attack

Australian police have declared Monday's stabbing at a Sydney church a religiously motivated "terrorist act". A 16-year-old boy was arrested after a bishop, a priest and churchgoers were attacked during mass at the Assyrian Christ The Good Shepherd Church. At least

Israel vows retaliation over Iran attack after calls for restraint

Israel is considering its response to an unprecedented attack by Iran on Saturday in which 300 missiles and drones were launched. Israel's war cabinet met on Monday, but did not say what they had decided to do. Projectiles were fired at Israel from Iran, Iraq, Syria and Yemen

Trump's historic hush-money trial to begin in New York

Donald Trump will set foot in a New York courthouse on Monday and become the first former US president to stand trial in a criminal case. He is accused of falsifying his business records to disguise a hush-money payment made to Stormy Daniels, a former adult film star, shortly before

19 dead, two missing after Indonesia landslide

At least 19 people have been found dead and two more are missing after a landslide in central Indonesia, local authorities said on Sunday (Apr 14). The dead and two survivors were evacuated from two landslide-hit villages in Tana Toraja regency, South Sulawesi province on Saturday

At least 33 killed in Afghanistan flash floods

At least 33 people have been killed over three days of heavy rains and flash flooding in Afghanistan, according to the government’s disaster management department. “From Friday onwards, because of the rains there were flash floods which caused high human and financial

Middle East 'on the brink' after Iran attack on Israel: UN chief

It's time to "step back from the brink", says UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, after Iran's attack on Israel late on Saturday. He tells the UN security council that people in the Middle East face the danger of a devastating full-scale conflict. His comments

Iran warns Israel against 'reckless' retaliation

Iran has warned Israel that any "reckless" retaliation to its unprecedented aerial attack would receive a "much stronger response". More than 300 drones and missiles were launched at Israel by Iran overnight, following the 1 April Israeli strike on Iran's