Seven Persons Die In Hurricane Beryl
At least seven people have been killed so far after a powerful hurricane hit Jamaica with heavy winds and rain.
Four Dead, 60 Wounded In Mumbai Billboard Collapse
Reports say four people were killed and at least 60 injured after a billboard collapsed during a fierce storm in India’s financial capital Mumbai
37 People Die In Indonesian Volcanic Eruption
At least 37 people have died following the eruption of the most active volcano, Mount Marapi, in Sumatra, Indonesia.
UN General Assembly Set To Back Palestinian Bid For membership
The United Nations General Assembly is set to back a Palestinian bid to become a full U.N. member.
Israel Criticises Terms Of Gaza Ceasefire With Hamas Amid Talks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said a proposal for a new Gaza ceasefire is far from Israel’s basic requirements but negotiations will continue.
Three Israeli Soldiers Killed By Hamas Rocket Launched Near Aid Crossing
Israeli Defense Forces, IDF, say three of its soldiers have been killed in a rocket attack fired by Hamas near one of the main crossings, the Kerem Shalom crossing, used to deliver aid into Gaza.
Turkey Suspends Trade Relationship With Israel
Turkey has announced the suspension of all trade with Israel, saying it is because of the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza.
Joe Biden Calls US Allies India And Japan ‘Xenophobic’
US President Joe Biden has called Japan and India “xenophobic”, grouping them together with Russia and China as countries that “don’t want immigrants”.
Storms Claim 10 Lives In Brazil
The Brazilian civil defense agency on Thursday said the death toll from deadly storms that have lashed the southern part of the country since Monday rose to 10, with 21 others still missing.
Israeli Military Strikes Gaza Tunnel in Retaliatory Attack
The Israeli military says they have struck an operational tunnel shaft and a mortar launch post in Gaza, in response to a number of launches targeted at their troops in the Gaza Strip.