Israel-Hezbollah fighting intensifies, Hamas vows to rise again
Hezbollah fired rockets at Haifa, Israel's third-largest city, as Israel prepares to expand its offensive into Lebanon.
Tue Oct 08 2024
Hezbollah strikes Israel on Gaza war anniversary; fears grow over Middle East instability
Hezbollah rockets hit Israel's third-largest city of Haifa, police said.
Mon Oct 07 2024
Thousands of Israelis protest against Netanyahu's legal reforms
Some 80,000, with thousands more at protests in Jerusalem and Haifa against PM Netanyahu's judicial reform plans.
Sun Jan 15 2023
Israel plans to shut major industrial zone in Haifa and go green
A 'metropolitan park' will be built in their place, with a focus on green businesses, tourism, residences and nature.
Tue Jun 08 2021
Israel douses fires that forced mass evacuations
Firefighters have extinguished blazes that ravaged Israel and the occupied West Bank for five days and forced tens of thousands to flee, authorities said.
Mon Nov 28 2016
Thousands flee bushfires as Israel alleges 'arson terror'
Tens of thousands of Israelis fled raging bushfires in the northern city of Haifa Thursday, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said any proof of arson would be treated as "terror".
Fri Nov 25 2016
Benjamin Netanyahu says any deliberate Israel fires acts of 'terror'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday if proof was discovered that any of the fires across Israel were deliberately sparked they would be treated as acts of "terror."
Fri Nov 25 2016
Omega-3s could help smokers quit: study
Taking omega-3 supplements reduces nicotine cravings and the number of cigarettes smoked per day, according to a first-of-its-kind study conducted at the University of Haifa.
Sat Nov 08 2014
Saudi, Pakistani films in Oscars foreign long list
The Saudi entry, "Wadjda" by Haifaa al-Mansour, is an avowedly feminist movie about a young girl's quest to own a bicycle.
Mon Oct 07 2013
Elon Musk promises to award $1 mil each day to a signer of his petition
He awarded a $1 million check to an attendee of his event in Pennsylvania aimed at rallying supporters behind Donald Trump.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Zayn Malik postpones US tour dates after One Direction bandmate Liam Payne's death
Payne, 31, died on Wednesday after falling from a third-floor hotel room balcony in Buenos Aires, shocking fans of the boy band.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Why voters in a handful of swing states will decide the US presidential election
The contest will almost certainly be decided by just tens of thousands of voters a tiny fraction of the populace in a handful of states.
Sun Oct 20 2024
INSIGHT - Sudan's war risks 'lost generation' of children
A devastating crisis is unfolding in Sudan, where the most vulnerable members of society children are bearing the brunt of the violence.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 2024
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024