Author: Venkat Narayanan

An airstrike on a school compound in central Gaza has claimed more than a 100 lives as reported by the Palestinian health officials. The Israeli strike hit the Tabeen school early Saturday morning where thousands of displaced Palestinians were taking shelter. The Hamas run Health Ministry also added that around 47 people were injured in the attack. Israel’s military did acknowledge the attack but claims that it targeted a Hamas command center within the premises. However, it did not provide enough evidence to support its assertion. Hamas on the other hand denies using the school for any military purposes. Conflicting…

The Nagasaki annual peace ceremony, in remembrance of the atomic bombing of the city during World War II, will be held on August 9th. However, this year’s event will lose its significance due to an international boycott. G7 countries and the United States have withdrawn from the ceremony hours after Nagasaki’s mayor Shiro Suzuki confirmed that Israel’s ambassador Gilad Cohen will not be invited. Mayor’s Decision and Implications Mayor Suzuki stated that the exclusion of the Israeli ambassador was not politically motivated. He insisted on maintaining a peaceful and calm atmosphere during the ceremony. The Mayor also expressed his disappointment…

For his involvement in a plot to kill the former President of the United States Donald Trump, Mr Asif Merchant, 46, was arrested on Tuesday by FBI agents. Originating in Iran, an extensive plan was hatched: documents were stolen,organized protests were held, and eventually a very detailed murder-for-hire. The Iranian Connection Merchant now faces charges of conspiracy to murder a former U.S. official. According to FBI Director Christopher Wray, the plot was “straight out of the Iranian playbook.” Authorities believe Merchant planned the attack on behalf of Iran, likely in retaliation for the 2020 killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani.…

At least five U.S. personnel were injured in a rocket attack on a military base in Iraq on Monday. The incident comes amid rising tensions in the Middle East following the recent killings of senior Hamas and Hezbollah members. Attack Details on Iraqi Military base Two Katyusha rockets struck Al Asad airbase in western Iraq, according to Iraqi security sources. U.S. official, speaking to Reuters, announced that at least five U.S. personnel were wounded. “We’re still piecing together what happened. Our priority right now is the care of our wounded personnel,”U.S. military spokesperson told Reuters reporters. One American suffered serious…

Students in Bangladesh have called for a march to Dhaka on Monday, challenging a nationwide curfew. The main aim of the protestors is to pressure Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign after deadly clashes on Sunday that killed over 100 people. Army tanks and patrol vehicles are currently patrolling the capital Dhaka’s streets. Security forces conduct foot patrols while the civilian population remains sparse. Only a few motorcycles and three-wheel taxis move about the city. Violence on Sunday claimed at least 100 lives and injured hundreds. The Bangladeshi police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse thousands of protestors.…

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has finally agreed to Fox News’ offer to participate in a presidential debate with Vice President Kamala Harris. The crucial debate ahead of the elections is scheduled to take place on September 4 in Pennsylvania. Donald Trump announced the agreement via his social media outlet, ‘Truth Social’. In the post, he specified that Fox News anchors Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum would moderate the debate. The action followed President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race because Democrats were concerned with his age and mental acuity. Trump mentioned that, unlike the June CNN debate with…