As tensions roil the Middle East, Denmark police on Wednesday said they were investigating two explosions in the immediate vicinity of Israel's Copenhagen embassy. The Israeli embassy said there were no injuries in the explosions nor any damage to the building.
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) named Captain Eitan Itzhak Oster, 22, who was killed in Lebanon after Israel launched 'limited' ground raids against Hezbollah in Lebanon. This came after Hezbollah said its fighters clashed with Israeli forces inside Lebanon on Wednesday.
Israel’s military said it identified 180 missiles launched from Iran shortly after 7:30 pm (local time) as sirens blazed across the country and people were instructed to move to shelters. Israel intercepted many of the missiles, though there were some direct hits damaging buildings.
Israel's foreign minister accused Guterres of refusing to condemn Iran's attack on Israel and backing "terrorists, rapists and murderers" from Iran-backed groups like Hezbollah, Hamas and more. The move deepens an already wide rift between Israel and the United Nations.
Gandhi Jayanti was celebrated on Wednesday at Chaoyang Park in China, where local schoolchildren recited his teachings in Mandarin. The event also featured a performance of Odissi dance by Beijing-based dancers set to one of his favourite bhajans.
In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs urged both parties to restrain attacking each other and asked to return to dialogue and diplomacy in order to avoid wider conflict in the region.
"Indian nationals are advised to avoid all non-essential travel to Iran. Those currently residing in Iran are requested to remain vigilant and stay in contact with the Indian Embassy in Tehran," MEA said.
Although the exact numbers for each type of missile are unknown. But US Air Force General Kenneth McKenzie told Congress in 2023 that Iran had “over 3,000” ballistic missiles. Here's a detailed report.
Israel estimated that Tehran would likely attack three of its air bases and an intelligence base. Citing a US military official, CNN reported that potential Iranian targets included air bases and intelligence command centres.
Vance and Walz trained the bulk of their attacks not on their on-stage rival, but on the running mates who weren't in the room. Both vice presidential nominees sought to convey a genial mien as they lobbed criticism at Harris and Trump, respectively.
“Iran made a big mistake tonight and it will pay for it,” Netanyahu said as he gathered his Security Cabinet for a meeting late Tuesday.
In a debate that evoked a calmer era in American politics, Tim Walz and JD Vance went after each other’s running mates and sought to shore up their campaigns’ vulnerabilities at a time of renewed fears of a regional war in the Middle East and sadness over devastation from Hurricane Helene.
Iran fired a salvo of ballistic missiles at Israel on Tuesday in retaliation for Israel's campaign against Tehran's Hezbollah allies in Lebanon. Israeli army radio said nearly 200 missiles had been launched into Israel from Iran.
Most stocks held firm on Wednesday, while oil prices and some safe haven assets rose, suggesting that the market impact of escalating Middle East tensions has been contained for now.
Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard claimed that 90 per cent of missiles it launched against Israel hit their targets successfully. However, Israel said the majority of the incoming missiles were intercepted by Israel and a defensive coalition led by the United States.
As the vice-presidential candidates delivered closing statements, the Trump campaign issued a statement saying Vance had a "dominant debate victory."
Iran fired a salvo of ballistic missiles at Israel on Tuesday in retaliation for Israel's campaign against Tehran's Hezbollah allies in Lebanon.
Iran fired close to 200 missiles on Israel, hours after the US warned of an 'imminent attack' in another escalation of the regional conflict with Hezbollah and Hamas. Most of the missiles were shot down and Israeli military reported very few injuries after the attack.
Iran attacks Israel: Indian nationals at the bomb shelters said they are in the safety room and there is no need to worry, but just before the siren blows, they need to go into the safety room.
The Israeli Army said Iran had launched over 200 missiles targeting approximately 10 million civilians.
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