Israel attacks Rafah after Hamas claims responsibility for deadly rocket attack
More than a million Palestinians are sheltering in Rafah, near the border with Egypt.
Mon May 06 2024
Israeli strikes target Hamas in Lebanon and Gaza after rocket attack
Loud blasts rocked different areas of Gaza, as Israel said its jets hit 10 targets including tunnels and weapons manufacturing and development sites of Hamas.
Fri Apr 07 2023
Russian missiles rain down on Ukraine towns as Putin says he is open to talks
The war on Ukraine did not pause for Christmas despite Russian President Vladimir Putin saying he was open to negotiations, with his forces launching more than 40 rocket attacks on Christmas Day.
Mon Dec 26 2022
Blinken condemns rocket attacks in call with Palestinian leader Abbas - State Department
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in a telephone conversation with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas, condemned rocket attacks and called for de-escalation of tensions between Palestine and Israel.
Thu May 13 2021
Iraq rocket attack hits US forces, killing contractor
The barrage of rockets hit in and near a military air base occupied by the US-led coalition at Erbil International Airport.
Tue Feb 16 2021
US 'outraged' by rocket attack that killed women, children
The attack and subsequent condemnation come after the U.S. threatened to close its embassy in Baghdad.
Wed Sep 30 2020
Indonesia foils militant plot to attack Singapore
Indonesian police on Friday arrested six suspected militants over a plot to launch a rocket attack on an up-market Singapore waterfront district, officials said.
Fri Aug 05 2016
Israel launches strikes into Syria after rocket attack
Rockets hit an Israeli village near the Lebanese border on Thursday and Israel struck back in the Syrian Golan Heights saying the rare salvo had been launched there by Palestinian militant group.
Fri Aug 21 2015
Israel army says strikes Gaza 'sites'
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the IDF to retaliate forcefully to the Hamas breach of the ceasefire.
Fri Aug 08 2014
Israelis turn to smartphones to track incoming rocket attacks
A Red Alert app has been developed providing real-time alerts when rockets are launched from Gaza.
Fri Jul 11 2014
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
Obama talks with Israel, Egypt on Gaza attacks
US President Barack Obama spoke with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi about rocket attacks being launched from Gaza into Israel.
Thu Nov 15 2012
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024