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Israel threatens to ‘eliminate’ Iran’s supreme leader after missile strike escalates regional tensions

Middle East – Tensions in the Middle East have reached a new and dangerous height after Israel’s Defence Minister Yoav Gallant vowed that eliminating Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is now a key war objective following a deadly missile barrage launched by Tehran. 
“Iran has crossed all red lines…

Iran launches more attacks on Israel; 8 killed, dozens wounded

Agencies

Iran has launched a fresh wave of ballistic missile attacks targeting several cities in Israel, including Tel Aviv and Haifa, killing at least eight people and injuring dozens. The latest escalation follows renewed Israeli airstrikes on Tehran earlier in the day. 
According to Iranian sources,…

UN slashes global aid plan as funding plummets

‘Brutal funding cuts leave brutal choices,’ says UN humanitarian chief, as priorities shift to critical emergencies.

The United Nations has announced major reductions to its global humanitarian efforts, citing what it calls the “deepest funding cuts ever” as the reason behind a significant scale-back of its aid ambitions.…

Tragedy in the skies: Indian family perishes in Air India flight crash

BANSWARA – What began as a hopeful journey toward a new life abroad ended in unimaginable tragedy, as an Indian family of five was among the victims of the Air India Flight 171 crash on its way to London.

Dr. Pratik Joshi, a software professional who had been living in London since 2016, had long dreamed of bringing his…

Israel kills nearly 100 in Gaza within 24 hours, halts aid deliveries

Gaza City – At least 95 Palestinians have been killed and 440 others injured in Israeli attacks across Gaza over the past 24 hours, according to the territory's Health Ministry. 
Israel’s military has also warned Gaza residents, many of whom are on the brink of starvation, to avoid roads leading to US-backed aid…

Hamas agrees to US proposal for Gaza ceasefire – sources

Sources confirm ceasefire deal includes two-stage hostage release and prisoner swap.

Gaza City – Hamas has reportedly agreed to a United States-brokered proposal for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza, sources familiar with the negotiations have told Al Jazeera. 
According to the sources, the draft…