Israel warns 'powerful hurricane' will strike skies of Gaza City

IANS | September 8, 2025 3:23 PM

Jerusalem, Sep 8 (IANS) Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz on Monday warned that a "powerful hurricane" will strike the skies of Gaza City later in the day, making it clear that it was a "final warning" to Hamas to release the hostages and lay down their weapons.

Gen Z rebels: Curfew in Nepal as youths protest over ban on social media platforms; PM Oli defends decision

IANS | September 8, 2025 2:25 PM

Kathmandu, Sep 8 (IANS) Youths belonging to Gen Z held protests in Nepal on Monday against alleged corruption and the government's decision to ban social media platforms, leading to curfew, local media reported. Protesters gathered at Maitighar in Kathmandu on Monday to express their anger against the government's decision, while Nepal Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli continued to defend his decision to impose ban on social media sites.

Pakistan fostering jihadists to weaken Baloch voices: Report

IANS | September 8, 2025 1:26 PM

Quetta, Sep 8 (IANS) For decades, Pakistan's military establishment has fostered and harboured jihadist groups as tools of regional strategy to silence Baloch voices of resistance against Islamabad's atrocities, a report said on Monday.

Trump indicates readiness for next phase of sanctions against Russia

IANS | September 8, 2025 6:57 AM

New York, Sept 8 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has signaled his readiness to escalate sanctions against Russia amid continued Russian defiance over the Ukraine war, but he did not specify what those measures would be as he confronts Moscow's intransigence in ending the conflict.