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Israel strikes Gaza as US report criticises war conduct

Shawdesh desk: Israeli strikes hit Gaza on Saturday after renewed US criticism over its conduct of the war and a UN warning of “epic” disaster if an outright invasion of crowded Rafah

All opposition leaders will be in jail if BJP wins elections: Kejriwal

Shawdesh desk: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said that all opposition leaders, including his West Bengal counterpart Mamata Banerjee, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and RJD leader

North Korea to deploy new multiple rocket launcher this year: KCNA

Shawdesh Desk: North Korea will equip its military with a new 240mm multiple rocket launcher starting this year, state media said on Saturday, adding a ‘significant change’ for the army’s

First ‘extreme’ solar storm in 20 years brings spectacular auroras

Shawdesh Desk: The most powerful solar storm in more than two decades struck Earth on Friday, triggering spectacular celestial light shows from Tasmania to Britain — and threatening possible disruptions

Israel hits Gaza after ending truce talks

Shawdesh Desk: Israel launched fresh strikes in the Gaza Strip on Friday after negotiators pursuing a long-stalled truce agreement left talks in Cairo without having secured a deal. AFP journalists

Israel orders evacuation from Rafah area

Shawdesh Desk: Israel’s military on Monday called for the evacuation of Palestinians from eastern Rafah ahead of a ground invasion of the city, as Gaza aid officials said Israeli jets

Israel orders evacuation from Rafah area in south Gaza

Shawdesh Desk: The Israeli army Monday called on Gazans living in eastern Rafah to head to an “expanded humanitarian area” in the Palestinian territory, ahead of an expected military operation

US halts weapons shipment to Israel

Shawdesh Desk: The Biden administration halted a shipment of ammunition bound for Israel last week, Axios first reported, as pressure rises over the Israeli military’s promised invasion of Rafah in