The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said on Tuesday that it has struck more than 3,000 targets in Iran since its military operation began on Feb. 28. In a statement, the IDF said the strikes are part of ongoing efforts to further degrade Iran’s “core systems and capabilities.” On Monday, dozens of Israeli Air Force fighter…
Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson has urged relevant parties in the Middle East crisis to bring an immediate ceasefire and return to peace and dialogue as soon as possible. Spokesperson Lin Jian made the call on Tuesday at a news conference after the U.S. claimed to postpone planned strikes against Iran’s power plants for negotiations. Lin…
The European Union (EU) delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS has announced the roll-out support of 288 million euros to Nigeria’s healthcare, agriculture, finance, migration, climate and digital public infrastructure sectors. The delegation made the announcement at the EU-Nigeria Ministerial news conference in Abuja, to announce the roll-out funds for grant and support for the Nigerian…
China has urged all parties involved in the Middle East conflict, particularly the U.S. and Israel, to cease military operations, warning of a “vicious cycle.’’ “The one who tied the bell must be the one to untie it,” said Chinese special envoy to the Middle East Zhai Jun at a briefing after his shuttle-diplomacy trip…
Pope Leo has sharply criticised the aerial bombardments, saying they are indiscriminate and should be banned. The pope said this on Monday in his latest anti-war comments as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran enters its fourth week. Leo, the first U.S. pope, did not specifically mention the expanding conflict in a meeting with executives and…
U.S. President Donald Trump has postponed any military strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for five days following “productive conversations” with Iran. He wrote on Truth Social on Monday, delaying a previous ultimatum. Trump had threatened on Saturday to attack Iranian power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened within 48…
Israeli airstrikes struck central Beirut and the city’s southern suburbs early Wednesday, killing at least six people and injuring 24 others, according to Lebanon’s health ministry. A loud explosion was reported in the Bashoura area, which had also been targeted in an اسرائیלי strike last week. A building at the site was reduced to rubble,…
Iranian missile and drone attacks have killed seven people in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) since Feb. 28, the country’s defence ministry said on Monday. The ministry said the casualties included two military personnel and five civilians, while 145 people of various nationalities were injured. UAE air defences have intercepted 304 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise…
Israel said Wednesday that it is redeploying ground forces from the Gaza Strip to the northern border with Lebanon as fighting with the militant group Hezbollah intensified. This is amid a broader regional conflict involving Iran, Israel and U.S… In a statement, the Israeli military said it was transferring the Golani Brigade from its Southern…
Iran’s military leadership has described every ship and oil cargo for the United States, Israel and their partners in the Strait of Hormuz as a legitimate target for attacks. ”We will never allow even a litre of oil to be transported through the Strait of Hormuz for the benefit of the U.S., the Zionists and…
