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Netanyahu vows "long and difficult war"

Reported casualties mount as Israel "moves into an offensive phase" after Hamas launched surprise attacks yesterday

Salon · Oct 8, 2023

Israel is trying to regain full control of its territory following Hamas attack

Israel's military said it is still fighting Hamas militants in southern Israel after they broke through the Gaza border to launch an unprecedented wave of attacks. Israel responded with air strikes.

WEKU · Oct 8, 2023

🔴 Live: More than 700 Israelis killed, more than 100 held 'prisoner' in war with Hamas

The Israeli death toll from Hamas’s unprecedented incursion into Israel on Saturday has risen to 700, Israeli officials said on Sunday. Israel's army said it aims to evacuate all Israelis living close to the Gaza Strip within 24 hours as it deployed tens of thousands of soldiers to fight Palestinian…

France 24 · Oct 7, 2023

Blinken’s Diplomatic Push: Israel And Saudi Arabia Visit Amidst Abraham Accords Drive

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken plans to visit Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Ramallah in a bid to expand the Abraham Accords.

Zenger · Oct 3, 2023

U.N. Security Council approves sending a Kenya-led force to quell violence in Haiti

The resolution authorizes the force to deploy for one year, with a review after nine months. The non-U.N. mission would be funded by voluntary contributions, with the U.S. pledging up to $200 million.

WEKU · Oct 3, 2023

Kosovan government calls on Serbia to pull all troops from border

Demand follows part withdrawal after US warning of potential punitive measures against Belgrade

The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2023

Serbia pulls some troops back from Kosovo border after warning from US

Serbian president, Aleksandar Vučić, announces move after US threatens punitive measures over buildup of troops

The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2023

Morning Digest | India is non-Western, not anti-Western, says Jaishankar in Washington; New York flooded by heavy rains, subway partly paralysed, and more

The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day

The Hindu · Sep 30, 2023

Mexico's president slams US aid for Ukraine and sanctions on Venezuela and Cuba

Mexico's president has slammed U.S. aid for Ukraine and sanctions on Venezuela, Cuba and other nations

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023

India’s foreign minister says he briefed US officials on Canada row

Allegations India linked to Canadian Sikh leader’s killing ‘not consistent’ with New Delhi’s policy, top diplomat says.

Al Jazeera · Sep 29, 2023