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The Israeli military did not immediately comment on the blasts, which occurred just hours after Israel announced it was expanding its war objectives, initially sparked by Hamas attacks on October 7, to include fighting Hezbollah along the Lebanon border.

UN special coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, called the day's events "an extremely concerning escalation in an already unacceptably volatile context." She urged all parties to avoid further actions or aggressive rhetoric that could spark a broader conflict.

Prime Minister to visit US from September 21 to 23; Trump calls him 'fantastic man'

Hundreds of people were wounded in Beirut's suburbs and other parts of Lebanon after their handheld pagers exploded on Tuesday.

Israel repeatedly says it targets Hamas militants in retaliation for the October 7 attacks in southern Israel that killed about 1,200 people

“There is no place for political violence or any violence in our country,” Biden said after being briefed on the shooting at Trump’s golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida. He added, “I have directed my team to ensure the Secret Service has every resource and measure necessary to guarantee the former President’s safety.”

Israel accuses Hamas and other armed groups of endangering civilians by operating in residential areas

Other heritage sites on Times Travel list are Taj Mahal, Hampi, Great Wall of China, Myanmar's Bagan, Indonesia's Borobudur, Vietnam's Halong Bay, Kyoto's Historical Monuments of Japan, Jordan's Petra, the Rice Terraces of the Philippines Cordilleras

As of September 14 evening, over 72,900 homes and over 78,000 households have been affected, displacing over 3,20,000 people to temporary shelters across the country

US Secret Service confirms one or more of its agents "opened fire on a gunman" located near boundary of Trump's golf course, and an "AK-47 style rifle" was recovered

The former President says he was safe and well, and authorities held a man in custody

Isaacman became 264th person to perform a spacewalk since the former Soviet Union scored the first in 1965

Says the country has thus far exercised restraint in utilising its nuclear capabilities in response to Western involvement in Ukraine

According to Gaza-based health authorities, the toll from ongoing Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip increased to 41,182

Both the astronauts, including Butch Wilmore, emphasised the significance of fulfilling their civic duty despite being in orbit

Lao Cai, Cao Bang and Yen Bai have been the hardest-hit provinces with fatalities climbing to 111, 43 and 49, respectively

The Modified Vaccinia Ankara-Bavarian Nordic (MVA-BN) vaccine is approved for active immunization against smallpox, Mpox, and related orthopoxvirus infections in adults aged 18 and older. It is administered as a 2-dose injection, with doses spaced 4 weeks apart.

The report released on Thursday highlighted the severe strain on Gaza's already struggling healthcare system, noting that severe limb injuries are the primary cause of rehabilitation needs. The report estimates that these injuries impact between 13,455 and 17,550 individuals, according to Xinhua news agency.

Says they will be forced to make "appropriate decisions" based on the new threats

Move comes two days after US and Britain pledged nearly $1.5 billion in additional aid to Ukraine

Washington also supports creating two permanent seats for Africa in addition to non-permanent membership for African countries

To fund heavy-duty tank trailers; systems include spare and repair parts, tool kits and technical and logistics support which will be delivered in 2027

In rejecting another debate, the former President suggested that a “prizefighter" who loses a bout is always the one to call for a rematch

At the Ground Zero commemoration, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, both contenders in the tight presidential race, shook hands with President Joe Biden and Republican vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance observing. This encounter, the second after their debate in Philadelphia, saw Trump smile and gently pat Harris' hand with his left hand.