Foreign News Archives - Page 7 of 14

January 18, 2024January 18, 2024

Pakistan Launches Retaliatory Strikes Into Iran, With Reports Of Seven Killed

Pakistan has launched retaliatory missile strikes into Iran, reportedly killing seven people, after Iran carried out strikes in Pakistan late on Tuesday. Pakistan said its strikes had hit "terrorist hideouts" in Iran's Sistan-Baluchestan province. Three women and four children were killed,

January 17, 2024January 17, 2024

Intense Israeli Strikes In South Gaza City As Hostages Sent Medicine

Residents of Khan Younis in southern Gaza say they have faced one of the most intense nights of air strikes since the start of Israel's offensive. Videos showed flames light up the sky as the sounds of Israeli bombings and gunfire

January 17, 2024January 17, 2024

Pakistan Condemns Deadly Iranian Missile Strike On Its Territory

Iran launched a missile attack apparently targeting militant bases in western Pakistan which killed two children, officials in Islamabad said. The operation hit two sites in Balochistan linked to the militant group Jaish al-Adl, Iran's state TV said. Iran attacked targets

January 15, 2024January 15, 2024

Mine Landslide Kills 22 People In Tanzania

Twenty-two people have died following a landslide at an illegal mine in northern Tanzania, officials said. The incident occurred at Ng’alita mine in Bariadi district, Simiyu region on Saturday, district commissioner Simon Simalenga said. It occurred after a group of people

January 12, 2024January 12, 2024

Zambia Limits Worship Time To Two Hours To Curb Cholera

Churches in Zambia have been ordered to limit worship time to two hours as part of measures to curb the spread of cholera. No sale of perishable and ready-to-eat foods in all churches, Ndiwa Mutelo, a senior official in charge of religious affairs, said. https://googleads.g.doubleclick.net/pagead/ads?client=ca-pub- Worshippers have

January 11, 2024January 11, 2024

Israel Officials Support Gaza Destruction,Court Hears

Israel's plan to "destroy" Gaza comes from "the highest level of state", the UN's top court has heard. The claims were made by South African lawyers as it presented its case accusing Israel of genocide at the International Court of Justice.

January 10, 2024January 10, 2024

Gloria Maya Musu-Scott: Liberia’s Ex-Chief Justice Sentenced To Life For Murder

Liberia’s former chief justice and justice minister Gloria Maya Musu-Scott has been sentenced to life in prison for the brutal murder of her niece. It marks the fall from grace of one of Liberia’s most famous judges and politicians, who prided

January 9, 2024January 9, 2024

‘Brink Of War’: Hezbollah-Israel Trade Further Strikes Across Border

The Israeli army and Hezbollah, based in Lebanon, have again traded fire across the border. The Iran-backed Hezbollah on Tuesday launched a drone attack on an Israeli command base. Israel retaliated with air strikes, while it is also reported to have

January 9, 2024January 9, 2024

US Officials Renew Calls For Israel To Reduce Civilian Casualties In Gaza

US officials have reiterated calls for Israel to ease its assault on Gaza as the Ministry of Health in the besieged Palestinian territory reports hundreds of more deaths. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is visiting the Middle East amid growing

January 8, 2024January 8, 2024

Ousman Sonko: Gambian Ex-Minister Goes On Trial In Switzerland For Murder

A Gambian former interior minister has gone on trial in Switzerland, charged with crimes against humanity. Ousman Sonko fled there in 2016, shortly before Gambian President Yahya Jammeh, accused of heading a repressive regime, lost power. Mr Sonko, 54, was arrested