Israel vows to retaliate after Iran fires nearly 200 missiles in ‘extensive’ attack
Iran has launched a barrage of missiles at Israel – in an attack Benjamin Netanyahu labelled a “major mistake” as he said: “It will pay.” In a move anticipated by…
After Iran’s attack on Israel, the Biden White House is desperately trying to avert a wider war in the Mideast
The Biden administration’s monthslong effort to avert a full-blown war between Israel and Iran is now being put to the most difficult test yet after Tehran on Tuesday launched a…
Israel says launches Lebanon ground offensive, escalating conflict
THE Israeli army said it launched a ground offensive in Lebanon and that its forces engaged in clashes Tuesday, further escalating the conflict after a week of intense air strikes…
Ishiba elected Japanese PM, unveils cabinet lineup
SHIGERU Ishiba, leader of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), was officially elected the country’s prime minister on Tuesday after winning a majority of votes in both houses of parliament.…
Russia, China settling 95% of payments in own currencies – ambassador to Beijing
TODAY, 95 per cent of settlements between Russia and China are carried out without the participation of third-country currencies, Russian Ambassador to China Igor Morgulov said in an interview with…
Iran launches missile attack on Israel, but Israeli military says no casualties reported
Sirens blared across Israel and loud booms were heard late Tuesday after Iran launched a missile attack on the country. The Israeli military said its missile defense systems carried out…
What we know about Iran’s missile attack on Israel
Iran has launched hundreds of missiles towards Israel, with at least some striking Israeli territory. It is the second attack by Iran this year, after it fired hundreds of missiles…
Vucic says Russia holds initiative on battlefield, sceptical of Ukraine’s prospects
RUSSIA has the initiative on the battlefield when it comes to the conflict with Ukraine, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic told US media on Monday. “The Russians have the initiative on…
Xi vows greater national achievements, contributions to humanity’s peace, development
PRESIDENT Xi Jinping on Monday said Chinese people will score more remarkable achievements and make greater contributions to the noble cause of peace and development of humanity. Xi, also general…
China provides vibrant digital trade cooperation platform with intl expo
THE third Global Digital Trade Expo (GDTE), concluding here on Sunday, has been a vibrant platform for fostering global partnerships in digital commerce and thus sustainable growth. Held in Hangzhou,…