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Israel will not accept rocket fire from Lebanon: PM
Speaking at a cabinet meeting on Sunday, Bennett said that the Lebanese government and army "should take responsibility for what happens in their backyard", reports Xinhua news agency. The Prime Minister made the remarks a day after the armed Lebanese group, Hezbollah fired rockets at Israeli territory.
China-Taliban ties: Keeping terrorism on the back burner?
By describing the Taliban as a "pivotal military and political force" in Afghanistan but remaining silent about the latter's association with terror, amid reports that members of several Pakistan-based terror groups are at present fighting on its side against the Afghan national forces, China has sent a disturbing message to the world about its political ethics.
Dixie Fire grows to 2nd largest in California's history
Dixie Fire, raging in Northern California, was at 463,477 acres and only 21 per cent contained, said the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) in an incident report on Sunday. The fire surpassed the Mendocino Complex Fire, which scorched 459,123 acres in 2018, reports Xinhua news agency. nIn California's history, it's now only behind the massive 2020 August Complex Fire, which burned 1,032,648 acres, according to Cal Fire.
Typhoon Lupit makes landfall in Japan
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, Lupit, the ninth typhoon of the year, is expected to reach the Sea of Japan after making landfall near Kure in Hiroshima prefecture, reports Xinhua news agency. It will also bring downpours and strong winds to western, eastern and northern Japan areas through Tuesday. People are recommended to be vigilant against possible mudslides and floods.
How murder of diplomats in Mazar-e-Sharif 23 years ago permanently scarred Iran-Pak ties
The killings in 1998 after the Taliban had overrun the city, known as a trading hub, when commerce flourished along the Silk Road, was pivotal in embittering ties between Iran and Pakistan. The embers of the sorrowful incident are still aglow. Known for their long memories, the Iranians have once again bugled that, from their side, there is no closure to the tragedy.
8-yr-old Hindu boy becomes youngest person charged with blasphemy in Pak
According to the Guardian news report, the boy's family is in hiding and many of the Hindu community in the conservative district of Rahim Yar Khan in Punjab province, have fled their homes after a Muslim crowd attacked a Hindu temple after the boy's release on bail last week. Troops were deployed to the area to quell any further unrest. On August 7, 20 people were arrested in connection with the temple attack.
Vladimir Putin to attend UNSC debate to be chaired by PM Modi
Among the other prominent dignitaries expected to attend the debate are Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, who is also President of the African Union, and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. In light of the ongoing Covid pandemic, Modi will preside over the discussion virtually. President Putin's attendance is being regarded as a major gesture.
Taliban overruns another Afghan provincial capital
"Taliban militants took control of all government offices roughly at the evening on Sunday in Taluqan. They also broke the provincial prison and released the inmates," resident Mohammad Salim told Xinhua news agency on Sunday. The security forces retreated to areas on the outskirts of the city, he said.
Taliban kidnap, forcibly marry teenage girls
The Mail newspaper on Sunday reported that whenever the extremists capture a new town or district, they issue orders through the speakers of local mosques for the names of wives and widows of all local government and police personnel to be handed over. The group has rounded up hundreds of young women to be married off to their militants as a "war booty", local residents told the newspaper.
Pakistan may target dissidents on British soil
British security sources are understood to be concerned that Pakistan, a strong UK ally - particularly on intelligence issues - might be prepared to target individuals on British soil. The Observer reported that further warnings have been given by other intelligence services across Europe to Pakistani dissidents, including rights activists from the Pakistani province of Balochistan.
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