Israel-Gaza war The Israel-Gaza war has gone on for six months, and tensions have spilled into the surrounding region. The war: On Oct. 7, Hamas militants launched an unprecedented cross-border attack on Israel that included the taking of civilian hostages at a music festival. (See photos and videos of how the deadly assault unfolded). Israel…
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Iranian forces seized an Israeli-linked cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, as the world braced for Tehran’s feared retaliation for a deadly Israeli strike on…
When Vladimir Putin finally spoke about the worst terrorist attack to hit Russia in 20 years, he swept over the glaring failure of his security state to prevent the assault, which left at least 133 dead, despite a clear warning from the United States on March 7 that a strike on a concert hall could…
The Syl hotel attacked by militants from Al-Shabaab. — AFP/File Witnesses report blasts and heavy gun fires from hotel. Somali president calls “strategic meeting” after attack. Gunmen storm popular hotel that hosts prominent figures. Militants from the Al-Shabaab group, backed by Al-Qaeda, have accepted responsibility for attacking the SYL hotel near the presidential palace in…
