Consider This: Middle East Crisis (Part 2) - Is Regional War Imminent?
The Israeli military has continued to carry out air raids across Lebanon, while also intensifying its strikes across Gaza over the past 48 hours. This after Iran launched a missile attack at Israel in response to Israeli assassinations of top Hamas and Hezbollah leaders. Amid the soaring violence and escalating tensions, how close are we to a regional war in the middle east? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Muath Seyam, Senior Fellow at the Asia Middle East Centre for Research and Dialogue.
Fri Oct 04 2024
Consider This: Middle East Crisis (Part 1) - Is Regional War Imminent?
The Israeli military has continued to carry out air raids across Lebanon, while also intensifying its strikes across Gaza over the past 48 hours. This after Iran launched a missile attack at Israel in response to Israeli assassinations of top Hamas and Hezbollah leaders. Amid the soaring violence and escalating tensions, how close are we to a regional war in the middle east? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Ferooze Ali, Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Law and International Relations at Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin in Terengganu.
Fri Oct 04 2024
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Air raid sirens heard across Ukraine - Reports
Air raid sirens sounded in several Ukrainian regions on Saturday morning, reported Sputnik, quoting media report.
Sat Oct 22 2022
!['Missile alert': Taiwan holds air-raid exercise amid China tension 'Missile alert': Taiwan holds air-raid exercise amid China tension](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/51658740268_TAIWAN.jpg)
'Missile alert': Taiwan holds air-raid exercise amid China tension
People were ordered to stay indoors for an air-raid exercise as the island steps up preparations in the event of a Chinese attack.
Mon Jul 25 2022
![Saudi-led force admits strike in Yemen's capital hit civilians Saudi-led force admits strike in Yemen's capital hit civilians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-08/71503800142_airstrikeSaudiAr.jpg)
Saudi-led force admits strike in Yemen's capital hit civilians
The early morning attack in the Faj Attan area of Sanaa hit a vacant building but caused an adjacent apartment block to collapse, killing at least 12 people, six of them children, residents have said.
Sun Aug 27 2017
![Air raids destroy largest hospital in rebel-held parts of Syria's Aleppo Air raids destroy largest hospital in rebel-held parts of Syria's Aleppo](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-10/41475511932_KindiHospital.jpg)
Air raids destroy largest hospital in rebel-held parts of Syria's Aleppo
The largest hospital in rebel-held parts of Syria's Aleppo was "completely destroyed" in air strikes on Monday.
Mon Oct 03 2016
![At least 11 killed in coalition air raid on Yemen hospital: MSF At least 11 killed in coalition air raid on Yemen hospital: MSF](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/71471305732_YemenAirStrike.jpg)
At least 11 killed in coalition air raid on Yemen hospital: MSF
An Arab coalition air raid hit a Yemeni hospital on Monday, killing at least 11 people and injuring more than 19.
Tue Aug 16 2016
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Turkey renews Syria shelling as air raids hit MSF hospital
Turkey shelled Kurdish fighters in Syria for a third day Monday and a suspected Russian air strike on a hospital left several dead.
Mon Feb 15 2016
![Syria: Senior Hezbollah figure killed in Israeli air raid Syria: Senior Hezbollah figure killed in Israeli air raid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/81450668919_Picstory.jpg)
Syria: Senior Hezbollah figure killed in Israeli air raid
Syria: Senior Hezbollah figure killed in Israeli air raid
Mon Dec 21 2015
![US, 'partners' launch air strikes on IS jihadists in Syria US, 'partners' launch air strikes on IS jihadists in Syria](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-09/41411442043_295x200.jpg)
US, 'partners' launch air strikes on IS jihadists in Syria
Five Arab states took part in the Tuesday air raids as part of a new international coalition formed to attack the Islamic State group.
Tue Sep 23 2014
![Two Palestinians killed in Israeli air raid in Gaza: medics Two Palestinians killed in Israeli air raid in Gaza: medics](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-08/61409035363_295x200.jpg)
Two Palestinians killed in Israeli air raid in Gaza: medics
An Israeli air raid in Gaza killed two Palestinians as Israel pursued its campaign to stop rocket fire by Hamas militants from the enclave, medics said.
Tue Aug 26 2014
![Israel in deadly Gaza air raids, Egypt in new truce plan Israel in deadly Gaza air raids, Egypt in new truce plan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-07/81405003744_295x200.jpg)
Israel in deadly Gaza air raids, Egypt in new truce plan
Violence reverberated across Gaza on Monday with at least eight Palestinians killed in Israeli air strikes as Egypt proposed a new ceasefire.
Mon Aug 25 2014
![Israel launches air raids on Gaza after Hamas rocket attacks Israel launches air raids on Gaza after Hamas rocket attacks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-07/41404785607_295x200.jpg)
Israel launches air raids on Gaza after Hamas rocket attacks
Witnesses said several houses were targeted in the raids on the southern Gaza Strip.
Tue Jul 08 2014
Syria threatens retaliation over 'Israeli strike'
Syria has threatened to retaliate over what it says was an Israeli air raid, which risks taking the conflict beyond Syria's borders.
Fri Feb 01 2013
![Mali town counts dead after French strikes Mali town counts dead after French strikes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-01/51358377652_295x200.jpg)
Mali town counts dead after French strikes
Fresh graves line the rear of a school in the central Mali town of Konna where France launched its military offensive against Islamists on January 11 with air raids that also killed civilians.
Mon Jan 28 2013
![Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739756921_trakpolis.jpg)
Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire
According to police, four individuals, including three police officers, were involved in the incident.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18 Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61739755397_tbSheikhNaimQassem.jpg)
Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18
Naim Qassem says any Israeli military presence on Lebanese soil after February 18 would be considered an occupying force.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739755125_JDAM.jpg)
Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump
Trump says he lifted a Biden-era block on the export of the bombs to Israel despite a ceasefire agreement being in place.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738709801_TrumpNetanyahu.jpg)
Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan
Netanyahu again praises US President Donald Trump's plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024 Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738804705_tbRINGGITMALAYSIA.jpg)
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024
According to Mohd Afzanizam, the ringgit is poised for positive starts today amid signs of weaker consumer spending in the United States.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738813756_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked? Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707394584_TBcancer.jpg)
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739535661_Congolesepeople.jpg)
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen? How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736248917_TBCANADAPM.jpg)
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720518165_OhmatdytChildrenK.jpg)
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025