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Hundreds killed in Gaza as Israel renews attacks targeting Hamas
Washington DC (UPI) Mar 18, 2025 Israeli warplanes pounded Gaza on Tuesday, killing hundreds of Palestinians in what is the first major attack since Israel and Hamas entered a fragile U.S.-backed cease-fire in January. The resumption in fighting has killed at least 326 Palestinians, according to an update from the Gazan Ministry of Health on WhatsApp, though the casualty toll is expected to climb as it warned, "A number of victims are still under the rubble, and efforts are underway to recover them." The ministry does n ... read more |
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Hospitalised Pope calls for end to world conflictsVatican City (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 Pope Francis called Tuesday for an end to war and urged reflection in a letter published by Italy's newspaper of record, as the 88-year-old pontiff recovers from pneumonia in hospital. ... more 
Lebanon says seven killed in clashes on Syria borderBeirut, Lebanon (AFP) Mar 17, 2025 The Lebanese health ministry on Monday said at least seven people were killed and 52 wounded in clashes on the border with Syria that erupted the previous night. ... more 
Myanmar village air strike kills at least 12, says local officialLetpanhla, Myanmar (AFP) Mar 16, 2025 A Myanmar junta airstrike on a village held by anti-coup fighters killed at least 12 people according to a local administrative official, who said the bombardment targeted civilian areas. ... more 
US kills 'multiple' leaders of Iran-backed rebels in Yemen; Huthis vow 'escalation'Sanaa (AFP) Mar 16, 2025 A White House official on Sunday said a wave of United States air strikes on Yemen killed senior Huthi rebel leaders and sent a message to their Iranian backers. ... more |
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US military aid deliveries to Ukraine resume through PolandWarsaw (AFP) Mar 12, 2025 Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said on Wednesday that US military aid deliveries to neighbouring Ukraine through Poland have resumed to previous levels following US-Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia. ... more 
Israel kills senior Hezbollah militant, frees four Lebanese prisonersJerusalem (AFP) Mar 11, 2025 Israel said Tuesday it killed a senior Hezbollah militant responsible for drones and missiles, even as it freed Lebanese prisoners as a "goodwill" gesture to the country's new president. ... more 
Poland aims to offer military training to 100,000 adults a yearWarsaw (AFP) Mar 11, 2025 Poland hopes to offer military training to 100,000 civilians a year starting in 2027, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Tuesday, outlining a large-scale scheme to expand the country's army reserves. ... more 
Marco Rubio: Ukraine's 'only way' to end war is through concessionsWashington DC (UPI) Mar 11, 2025 U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday that Ukraine must surrender some of the territory seized by Russia 11 years ago if it hopes to ever end the ongoing war between the two countries. ... more
One dead as Israel army says strikes Hezbollah militant in south LebanonJerusalem (AFP) Mar 8, 2025 The Israeli military said it targeted a Hezbollah militant with an air strike in southern Lebanon on Saturday, as Lebanese media reported one killed and another wounded in an Israeli drone strike on a car. ... more |
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FARC dissidents capture 29 Colombian soldiers, police
Cali, Colombia (AFP) Mar 8, 2025 Colombian guerrillas took 29 soldiers and police hostage during a gun battle in a key cocaine-growing region, the government said Friday, a fresh blow to the country's fragile peace process. Authorities blamed a FARC dissident group for the mass abduction, which occurred in the Cauca region of southwest Colombia, an epicenter of world coca production. Officials said guerillas and members of the public confronted and overwhelmed security services who were trying to reestablish state control in tw ... read more 
Russian airstrikes kill 25, injure 40 in UkraineWashington DC (UPI) Mar 8, 2025 The Russian military killed at least 25 and injured at least 40 during airstrikes launched against the Donetsk area of Ukraine late Friday and early Saturday. ... more |
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Colombian guerillas release hostage security forcesEl Plateado, Colombia (AFP) Mar 9, 2025 Twenty-eight police officers and one soldier held hostage in southwest Colombia were released Saturday, with fresh tensions erupting in the coca-producing region after they had left. ... more 
Israeli air strike in Gaza ahead of new talks on truce with HamasGaza City, Palestinian Territories (AFP) Mar 9, 2025 Israel carried out an air strike on militants in northern Gaza on Sunday, rattling an already fragile ceasefire as it prepared for fresh talks in Doha on the future of its truce with Hamas. ... more 
Syrian state media reports Israeli air strikes in southDamascus (AFP) Mar 10, 2025 Syrian state media reported multiple Israeli air strikes in the southern province of Daraa on Monday night. ... more 
Israel military appoints new top spokesmanJerusalem (AFP) Mar 9, 2025 Israel's military on Sunday announced the appointment of a new spokesman to replace Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, who became the face of the country's war effort and is due to step down. ... more 
Ukraine's recent recruits believe 'peace won't come quickly'Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Mar 7, 2025 Former osteopath Vasyl stood proudly in the Kyiv sun as he swore an oath to defend Ukraine in a war that Kyiv fears the US is forcing it to end on Moscow's terms. ... more |
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