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Israeli deputy commander dies in militant attack near Lebanon border
In a post on X, the IDF said: "The Deputy Commander of the 300th Brigade, LTC Alim Abdallah—from the Druze village of Yanuh-Jat—was killed yesterday (Monday) when confronting terrorists who infiltrated Israel from Lebanon. The IDF sends its heartfelt condolences to his family and will continue to support them."
S.Korea, US. Japan stage trilateral drills for 1st time in 7 years
The two-day exercise, which began on Monday in international waters southeast of the southern resort island of Jeju along with anti-piracy drills, came after the three countries' defence chiefs agreed to resume the trilateral exercises during their meeting in Singapore in June, reports Yonhap News Agency.
US states move to secure Jewish institutions amid Hamas-Israel violence
In a statement on Monday, President Joe Biden said: "In cities across the country, police departments have stepped up security around centers of Jewish life, and the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and other federal law enforcement partners are closely monitoring for any domestic threats in connection with the horrific terrorist attacks in Israel."
Won't negotiate on hostage issue under Israeli airstrikes: Hamas
"It has become clear that the enemy’s hostages are at risk to the same extent as our people in light of the aggression against the Gaza Strip," CNN quoted Abu Obaida, spokesperson for al-Qassam Brigades -- the armed wing of Hamas, as saying on Monday night.
US truck workers go on strike after agreement fails
Covering 4,000 unionised workers, the tentative agreement differs based on location and job, reports Xinhua news agency.
11 Americans dead in Hamas-Israel conflict: Biden
"As we continue to account for the horrors of the appalling terrorist assault against Israel this weekend and the hundreds of innocent civilians who were murdered, we are seeing the immense scale and reach of this tragedy. Sadly, we now know that at least 11 American citizens were among those killed -- many of whom made a second home in Israel," the President was quoted as saying in a statement released by the White House on Monday.
Armed groups kill Pak mining official as resource nationalism surges in Balochistan
Pakistani newspaper, The News International reports that the PMDC official was traveling to the Sor Range in a car along with his driver, Muhammad Zakir, when a bicycle bomb exploded in a crowded market area near a police station in Quetta. While Mirza died on the spot, his driver was critically injured.
Largest Hindu temple outside Asia to open for public in New Jersey on Oct 18
It is claimed that the temple is larger than the Bridgewater Lord Venkateshwara temple in New Jersey and the Pittsburgh temple of the same name.
Guterres reiterates 'utter condemnation' of 'abhorrent' Hamas attack; cautions against escalation
"I recognise the legitimate grievances of the Palestinian people, but nothing can justify these acts of terror and the killing, maiming and abduction of civilians," he said.
Israel orders complete siege of Gaza; death toll rises to 1200
The US State Department has confirmed that the death toll on each side has risen to 1200, while also confirming the deaths of nine Americans. The death toll includes over 700 in Israel and more than 500 in Gaza.
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