Israel to intensify military operations in Gaza if hostages not released
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a stern warning on Wednesday, stating that Israel would intensify its military operations in Gaza if Hamas does not agree to a deal for…
Palestinian authorities suspended Al Jazeera transmission
Palestinian authorities suspended broadcast operations of Qatar-based Al Jazeera Media Network in Palestine, citing its failure to meet regulations, the Palestinian official news agency WAFA reported Wednesday. The Palestinian Ministerial…
Milan stars enforcing strict limits on smoking tobacco products
The Italian city of Milan on Wednesday began enforcing strict limits on smoking tobacco products to improve health outcomes and municipal air quality. Milan has widened a previous ban to…
Knife attack in western Berlin on New Year’s Eve
Several people were injured, including two hospitalized, in a random knife attack in western Berlin on New Year’s Eve, German police reported Tuesday. The incident took place around 11:50 a.m.…
Dissolving the French National Assembly in June created more division
French President Emmanuel Macron acknowledged on Tuesday night that dissolving the French National Assembly in June created more division than resolution. The dissolution aimed to give the voice back to…
New tourist tax has come into effect across Russia
A new tourist tax has come into effect across Russia on Wednesday, replacing the previous resort fee, RIA Novosti news agency reported on Wednesday. From Jan. 1, 2025, travelers staying…
Israeli Air Force killed Anas Muhammad Saadi Masri
The Israeli military announced Tuesday that the Israeli Air Force killed Anas Muhammad Saadi Masri, commander of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) movement’s rocket unit in northern Gaza, in an…
Iran brushes off involvement in escalating Red Sea tension
Iran’s envoy to the United Nations (UN) has rejected the accusations by the United States and Britain about Tehran’s role in escalating tensions in the Red Sea, Iran’s official news…
Series of airstrikes hit Yemen’s capital Sanaa on Tuesday afternoon
A series of airstrikes hit Yemen’s capital Sanaa on Tuesday afternoon, targeting military sites under Houthi control, Houthi-run al-Masirah TV reported. Two of the airstrikes hit the Defense Ministry building…