<p>At least 52&nbsp;people have died across&nbsp;five US states—South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina and Virginia—as of Saturday&nbsp;(Sep 28), after Hurricane Helene made landfall late Thursday as a Category 4 behemoth, breaking records as the storm worsened.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The death toll continues to rise as one of the most powerful hurricanes hit the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The officials feared that more bodies would be discovered across several states.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The hurricane continued to produce heavy rains across several states, sparking life-threatening floods.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hurricane-helene-us-coast-guard-rescues-man-and-his-dog-lost-at-sea-as-hurricane-barrels-toward-land-762506"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Hurricane Helene: US Coast Guard rescues man and his dog lost at sea as hurricane barrels toward land</strong></a></p>

<p>Millions of homes and businesses have reportedly remained out of power across Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas. It has further prompted that power outages could drag on for weeks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>More than 50 people were rescued from the roof of a hospital in Unicoi County, Tennessee, about 120 miles (200 km) northeast of Knoxville, according to state officials.</p>

<p>Several highways across multiple US states&nbsp;have been closed due&nbsp;to the mudslides.&nbsp; Meanwhile,&nbsp;rainwater also swept over roofs and snapped phone lines, while some houses have vanished from the ground.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;US: Tropical Storm Helene Causes Massive Destruction in Florida</strong></p>

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<p>The mayor of hard-hit Canton, North Carolina, called the scene “apocalyptic".&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I’m sure that number will go up as we have people we know who are trapped, and we’re trying to get to right now,” Georgia Governor Brian Kemp&nbsp;said.</p>

<h2><strong>President Biden&nbsp;</strong>approves&nbsp;emergency declaration<strong>&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>United States President Joe Biden has approved emergency declaration requests from the governors of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Alabama.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The White House stressed that about 1,500 federal disaster response personnel will be deployed.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


At least 52 people have died across five US states—South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina and Virginia—as of Saturday (Sep 28), after Hurricane Helene made landfall late Thursday as a Category 4 behemoth, breaking records as the storm worsened.

At least 52 people have died across five US states—South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina and Virginia—as of Saturday (Sep 28), after Hurricane Helene made landfall late Thursday as a Category 4 behemoth, breaking records as the storm worsened. The death toll continues to rise as one of the most powerful hurricanes hit the country. The officials feared that more bodies would be discovered across several states. The hurricane continued to produce heavy rains across several states, sparking life-threatening floods. Also read: Hurricane Helene: US Coast Guard rescues man and his dog lost at sea as hurricane barrels toward land Millions of homes and businesses have reportedly remained out of power across Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas. It has further prompted that power outages could drag on for weeks. More than 50 people were rescued from the roof of a hospital in Unicoi County, Tennessee, about 120 miles (200 km) northeast of Knoxville, according to state officials. Several highways across multiple US states have been closed due to the mudslides. Meanwhile, rainwater also swept over roofs and snapped phone lines, while some houses have vanished from the ground. Watch | US: Tropical Storm Helene Causes Massive Destruction in Florida × The mayor of hard-hit Canton, North Carolina, called the scene “apocalyptic". “I’m sure that number will go up as we have people we know who are trapped, and we’re trying to get to right now,” Georgia Governor Brian Kemp said. President Biden approves emergency declaration United States President Joe Biden has approved emergency declaration requests from the governors of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Alabama. The White House stressed that about 1,500 federal disaster response personnel will be deployed. (With inputs from agencies)

Hurricane Helene: At least 52 dead in five US states, millions of homes without power

<p>A SpaceX mission to send a spacecraft for the return of two astronauts who went to the International Space Station (ISS) on a Boeing Starliner has&nbsp;been launched on Saturday (Sep 28) from Cape Canaveral, Florida. The mission was supposed to launch on Thursday but was delayed due to the deadly Hurricane Helene which hit Florida and other parts of the United States.&nbsp;</p>

<p>NASA’s Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore will finally be brought back home after spending over 100 days longer than expected on the ISS.</p>

<p>The mission, Crew-9 took off at around 1:17 pm ET on Saturday from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.&nbsp;</p>

<p>NASA&nbsp;streamed the launch on their website.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>After the Hurricane Helene danger passed, the mission teams reset everything to launch Crew-9.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Steve Stich, manager of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program, said, “We rolled out a little late this morning. We are vertical at the pad.”</p>

<p>SpaceX has provided the service eight times in the past four years, carrying astronauts to and from the space station under NASA's Commercial Crew Program. However, the outbound leg of this mission will carry only two crew members instead of four – NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;SpaceX launches truly international astronaut team on Crew-7 flight to space station for NASA</strong></p>

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<p>The two other seats will fly empty, reserved for Williams and Wilmore to occupy on the spacecraft’s return flight in 2025.</p>

<p>“The word that comes to mind for this flight is ‘agility,’” Steve Stich said during a press&nbsp;conference ahead of the launch on Friday.</p>

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A SpaceX mission to send a spacecraft for the return of two astronauts who went to the International Space Station (ISS) on a Boeing Starliner has been launched on Saturday (Sep 28) from Cape Canaveral, Florida.

A SpaceX mission to send a spacecraft for the return of two astronauts who went to the International Space Station (ISS) on a Boeing Starliner has been launched on Saturday (Sep 28) from Cape Canaveral, Florida. The mission was supposed to launch on Thursday but was delayed due to the deadly Hurricane Helene which hit Florida and other parts of the United States. NASA’s Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore will finally be brought back home after spending over 100 days longer than expected on the ISS. The mission, Crew-9 took off at around 1:17 pm ET on Saturday from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. NASA streamed the launch on their website. LIVE: Our @SpaceX #Crew9 mission launches to the @Space_Station. Liftoff from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is scheduled for 1:17pm ET (1717 UTC). Questions? Use #AskNASA https://t.co/ShUyD36syY — NASA (@NASA) September 28, 2024 × After the Hurricane Helene danger passed, the mission teams reset everything to launch Crew-9. Also read: Stranded astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Willmore express desire to vote from space Steve Stich, manager of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program, said, “We rolled out a little late this morning. We are vertical at the pad.” SpaceX has provided the service eight times in the past four years, carrying astronauts to and from the space station under NASA's Commercial Crew Program. However, the outbound leg of this mission will carry only two crew members instead of four – NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov. Watch | SpaceX launches truly international astronaut team on Crew-7 flight to space station for NASA × The two other seats will fly empty, reserved for Williams and Wilmore to occupy on the spacecraft’s return flight in 2025. “The word that comes to mind for this flight is ‘agility,’” Steve Stich said during a press conference ahead of the launch on Friday. (With inputs from agencies)

SpaceX launches mission Crew-9 to bring stranded Starliner astronauts home

<p>United States President Joe Biden, on Saturday (Sep 28) called the death of Hezbollah chief a "measure of justice", stressing that the Lebanon-based militant group is responsible for killing hundreds of Americans under Hassan Nasrallah’s four-decade reign of terror.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hezbollah, on Saturday, confirmed that the militant group's chief was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut, a day earlier.</p>

<p>"Hassan Nasrallah and the terrorist group he led, Hezbollah, were responsible for killing hundreds of Americans over a four-decade reign of terror. His death from an Israeli airstrike is a measure of justice for his many victims, including thousands of Americans, Israelis, and Lebanese civilians," said Biden in a statement released&nbsp;by the White House.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hezbollah-leader-hassan-nasrallah-apparent-target-of-israeli-strikes-in-lebanons-beirut-who-is-he-762708"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Hassan Nasrallah: What you should know about the Hezbollah leader Israel says it has killed</strong></a></p>

<p>"The strike that killed Nasrallah took place in the broader context of the conflict that began with Hamas’s massacre on October 7, 2023. Nasrallah, the next day, made the fateful decision to join hands with Hamas and open what he called a 'northern front'&nbsp;against Israel," he&nbsp;added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Biden reiterated Washington's support to Israel for its right to defend itself against Hezbollah, Palestinian militant group&nbsp;Hamas, the Yemen-based Houthis, and any other Iranian-supported terrorist groups.</p>

<p>"The United States fully supports Israel’s right to defend itself against Hezbollah, Hamas, the Houthis, and any other Iranian-supported terrorist groups," the statement read.</p>

<p>On Friday, the US president said he directed his secretary of defence to further enhance American&nbsp;military forces' defence posture in the Middle East&nbsp;to deter aggression and reduce the risk of a broader regional war.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;IDF claims Hezbollah chief Nasrallah 'eliminated' in Beirut strike</strong></p>

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<p>The US is aiming to&nbsp;de-escalate the ongoing conflicts in both Gaza and Lebanon "through diplomatic means," Biden said. He added, that in Gaza Washington has been&nbsp;pursuing a deal&nbsp;backed by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for a ceasefire and the release of hostages.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, in Lebanon, the Biden administration has been "negotiating a deal that would return people safely to their homes in Israel and southern Lebanon. &nbsp;It is time for these deals to close, for the threats to Israel to be removed, and for the broader Middle East region to gain greater stability," the US president&nbsp;said.&nbsp;</p>

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United States President Joe Biden, on Saturday (Sep 28) called the death of Hezbollah chief a "measure of justice", stressing that the Lebanon-based militant group is responsible for killing hundreds of Americans under Hassan Nasrallah’s four-decade reign of terror.

United States President Joe Biden, on Saturday (Sep 28) called the death of Hezbollah chief a "measure of justice", stressing that the Lebanon-based militant group is responsible for killing hundreds of Americans under Hassan Nasrallah’s four-decade reign of terror. Hezbollah, on Saturday, confirmed that the militant group's chief was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut, a day earlier. "Hassan Nasrallah and the terrorist group he led, Hezbollah, were responsible for killing hundreds of Americans over a four-decade reign of terror. His death from an Israeli airstrike is a measure of justice for his many victims, including thousands of Americans, Israelis, and Lebanese civilians," said Biden in a statement released by the White House. Also read: Hassan Nasrallah: What you should know about the Hezbollah leader Israel says it has killed "The strike that killed Nasrallah took place in the broader context of the conflict that began with Hamas’s massacre on October 7, 2023. Nasrallah, the next day, made the fateful decision to join hands with Hamas and open what he called a 'northern front' against Israel," he added. Biden reiterated Washington's support to Israel for its right to defend itself against Hezbollah, Palestinian militant group Hamas, the Yemen-based Houthis, and any other Iranian-supported terrorist groups. "The United States fully supports Israel’s right to defend itself against Hezbollah, Hamas, the Houthis, and any other Iranian-supported terrorist groups," the statement read. On Friday, the US president said he directed his secretary of defence to further enhance American military forces' defence posture in the Middle East to deter aggression and reduce the risk of a broader regional war. Watch | IDF claims Hezbollah chief Nasrallah 'eliminated' in Beirut strike × The US is aiming to de-escalate the ongoing conflicts in both Gaza and Lebanon "through diplomatic means," Biden said. He added, that in Gaza Washington has been pursuing a deal backed by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for a ceasefire and the release of hostages. Meanwhile, in Lebanon, the Biden administration has been "negotiating a deal that would return people safely to their homes in Israel and southern Lebanon. It is time for these deals to close, for the threats to Israel to be removed, and for the broader Middle East region to gain greater stability," the US president said. (With inputs from agencies)

Biden calls Hezbollah chief Nasrallah's death 'measure of justice', reiterates US support to Israel

<p>Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge fell ill while addressing a public rally on Sunday in the Jasrota belt of Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district.</p>

<p>After receiving medical attention, Kharge said he was not going to die before Prime Minister Narendra Modi was removed from power.</p>

<p>Congress leaders said Kharge is now stable after a check-up by doctors.</p>

<h2><strong>PM Modi speaks to Kharge</strong></h2>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Kharge and enquired about his health after the Congress President fell ill &nbsp;during an election rally in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kharge fell ill while he was paying tribute to a head constable who was killed in an ongoing operation with terrorists in Kathua. Two other police personnel have been injured in the incident and one terrorist has been killed.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/your-three-generations-indias-home-minister-dares-rivals-to-restore-article-370-in-jammu-kashmir-762289"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;‘Your three generations...,’ India’s home minister dares rivals to restore Article 370 in Jammu-Kashmir</strong></a></p>

<p>"He was addressing a public rally in Jasrota when he felt uneasy and dizzy. His colleagues helped him onto a chair," Congress General Secretary Gulam Ahmed Mir told PTI.</p>

<p>He added that the Congress president is stable.</p>

<p>After being administered medical assistance at the rally venue, Kharge said, "I am 83 years old. I am not going to die so early. I will stay alive till PM Modi is removed from power..." "I wanted to talk. But due to dizziness, I have sat down. Please pardon me," he said.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;India: Encounter Breaks Out Between Terrorists and Security Forces in J&amp;K’s Kulgam</strong></p>

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<p>Later, highlighting the role of Congress prime ministers, Kharge added, "Who has freed Bangladesh? Indira Gandhi did it. 'Jai Jawan Jain Kisan' slogan was given to us. Pakistan was defeated by us. Lal Bahadur Shastri defeated it. This is Congress." Kharge had flown to Jasrota to address a rally to garner support for his party candidates in the assembly polls.</p>

<p>He is also scheduled to address another public rally in Ramnagar in Udhampur district.</p>

<p>Jammu and Kashmir Congress vice president Ravindra Sharma said Kharge felt dizzy and was taken to a room, where doctors were called for a check-up. They will advise whether he can attend the second rally or not, he said.</p>

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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge fell ill while addressing a public rally on Sunday in the Jasrota belt of Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district. After receiving medical attention, Kharge said he was not going to die before Prime Minister Narendra Modi was removed from power.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge fell ill while addressing a public rally on Sunday in the Jasrota belt of Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district. After receiving medical attention, Kharge said he was not going to die before Prime Minister Narendra Modi was removed from power. Congress leaders said Kharge is now stable after a check-up by doctors. PM Modi speaks to Kharge Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Kharge and enquired about his health after the Congress President fell ill during an election rally in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday. Kharge fell ill while he was paying tribute to a head constable who was killed in an ongoing operation with terrorists in Kathua. Two other police personnel have been injured in the incident and one terrorist has been killed. Also read: ‘Your three generations...,’ India’s home minister dares rivals to restore Article 370 in Jammu-Kashmir "He was addressing a public rally in Jasrota when he felt uneasy and dizzy. His colleagues helped him onto a chair," Congress General Secretary Gulam Ahmed Mir told PTI. He added that the Congress president is stable. After being administered medical assistance at the rally venue, Kharge said, "I am 83 years old. I am not going to die so early. I will stay alive till PM Modi is removed from power..." "I wanted to talk. But due to dizziness, I have sat down. Please pardon me," he said. Watch | India: Encounter Breaks Out Between Terrorists and Security Forces in J&K’s Kulgam × Later, highlighting the role of Congress prime ministers, Kharge added, "Who has freed Bangladesh? Indira Gandhi did it. 'Jai Jawan Jain Kisan' slogan was given to us. Pakistan was defeated by us. Lal Bahadur Shastri defeated it. This is Congress." Kharge had flown to Jasrota to address a rally to garner support for his party candidates in the assembly polls. He is also scheduled to address another public rally in Ramnagar in Udhampur district. Jammu and Kashmir Congress vice president Ravindra Sharma said Kharge felt dizzy and was taken to a room, where doctors were called for a check-up. They will advise whether he can attend the second rally or not, he said. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

PM Modi speaks to Congress President Kharge after he falls ill during J&K rally

<p>The body of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah was reportedly recovered from the site of the air attack on Beirut's southern suburbs on Sunday, &nbsp;a day after the Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah confirmed its chief's death in an Israeli airstrike.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes hit the Yemeni port city of Hodeida on Sunday according to Houthi media. This comes a day after the rebel group, backed by Iran, claimed responsibility for launching a missile at Israel's Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv.</p>

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<p>Israeli airstrikes hit the Yemeni port city of Hodeida on Sunday (Sep&nbsp;29), according to Houthi media, a day after the rebel group, backed by Iran, claimed responsibility for launching a missile at Israel's Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv.</p>

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<p>A day after the Lebanon-based militant group&nbsp;Hezbollah confirmed the death of its chief&nbsp;Hassan Nasrallah in Israeli airstrike, his body was recovered on Sunday (Sep 29) from the site of the air attack on Beirut's southern suburbs and was intact, reported news agency Reuters, citing&nbsp;a medical source and a security source.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Israel Defense Forces (IDF), on Sunday (Sep 29), claimed&nbsp;that Hezbollah's underground headquarters that was attacked on Friday was located just 53 metres from a United Nations school in the Lebanese capital city of&nbsp;Beirut,&nbsp;stressing that the militant group hides among civilians.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Days after eliminating Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, Israel launched a fresh series of strikes on the Iran-backed group's stronghold in Beirut on Sunday (Sep&nbsp;29).</p>

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<p>Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, on Sunday (Sep 29), said that the killing of Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps Deputy Commander Brig General Abbas Nilforoushan in Lebanon by Israel in airstrikes "will not go unanswered".&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Two men from the Meitei community were allegedly abducted by suspected 'Kuki militants' on Sunday (September 29) and were seen,&nbsp;in a viral video, appealing to Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh to save their lives.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-says-it-killed-top-hezbollah-leader-nabil-kaouk-762959"><strong>Israel says it killed top Hezbollah leader Nabil Kaouk in airstrike</strong></a></p>

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<p>The Israel Defence Forces on Sunday announced that they have killed the top Hezbollah leader, Nabil Kaouk, the commander of Hezbollah's Preventive Security Unit and the deputy head of Hezbollah’s central council.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/wont-die-till-pm-modi-removed-from-power-congress-president-kharge-after-falling-ill-762973"><strong>'Won't die till PM Modi removed from power': Congress President Kharge after falling ill</strong></a></p>

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<p>Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge fell ill while addressing a public rally on Sunday in the Jasrota belt of Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district.&nbsp;After receiving medical attention, Kharge said he was not going to die before Prime Minister Narendra Modi was removed from power.</p>

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<p>The Indian Premier League (IPL) mega-auctions are fast approaching as franchises get ready to stamp their authority for the upcoming season. While the on-field battle begins not before March 2025, the off-field battle is taking shape after the IPL governing council announced the retention rules on Saturday (Sep 28). The IPL governing council has now also set a deadline of October 31 for the franchises to finalise the player retentions for the next three years.</p>

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<p>Former pilot and popular Indian YouTuber Gaurav Taneja aka Flying Beast has finally broken his silence on the ongoing rumours about&nbsp;his&nbsp;infidelity and separation from his wife Ritu Rathee. On Saturday, Taneja shared a note on Instagram urging his followers not to form assumptions or expect any official explanation from him.&nbsp;</p>


The body of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah was reportedly recovered from the site of the air attack on Beirut's southern suburbs on Sunday, a day after the Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah confirmed its chief's death in an Israeli airstrike.

The body of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah was reportedly recovered from the site of the air attack on Beirut's southern suburbs on Sunday, a day after the Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah confirmed its chief's death in an Israeli airstrike. Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes hit the Yemeni port city of Hodeida on Sunday according to Houthi media. This comes a day after the rebel group, backed by Iran, claimed responsibility for launching a missile at Israel's Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv. Click on the headlines to read more Israeli airstrikes pound key Yemeni port after Houthis fire missiles targeting central Israel Israeli airstrikes hit the Yemeni port city of Hodeida on Sunday (Sep 29), according to Houthi media, a day after the rebel group, backed by Iran, claimed responsibility for launching a missile at Israel's Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv. Body of Hezbollah chief Nasrallah recovered from site of Israeli air attack in Lebanon: Report A day after the Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah confirmed the death of its chief Hassan Nasrallah in Israeli airstrike, his body was recovered on Sunday (Sep 29) from the site of the air attack on Beirut's southern suburbs and was intact, reported news agency Reuters, citing a medical source and a security source. ‘Hezbollah hides among civilians’: Israel claims militant group’s HQ located 53 metre from UN school in Beirut The Israel Defense Forces (IDF), on Sunday (Sep 29), claimed that Hezbollah's underground headquarters that was attacked on Friday was located just 53 metres from a United Nations school in the Lebanese capital city of Beirut, stressing that the militant group hides among civilians. Israel hits Hezbollah stronghold with ‘precise’ airstrikes; Iran mourns Nasrallah's death Days after eliminating Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, Israel launched a fresh series of strikes on the Iran-backed group's stronghold in Beirut on Sunday (Sep 29). Iran foreign minister says killing of IRGC deputy commander 'will not go unanswered' Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, on Sunday (Sep 29), said that the killing of Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps Deputy Commander Brig General Abbas Nilforoushan in Lebanon by Israel in airstrikes "will not go unanswered". Two abducted men seek help in viral video; Manipur CM blames ‘Kuki militants’ for kidnapping them Two men from the Meitei community were allegedly abducted by suspected 'Kuki militants' on Sunday (September 29) and were seen, in a viral video, appealing to Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh to save their lives. Israel says it killed top Hezbollah leader Nabil Kaouk in airstrike The Israel Defence Forces on Sunday announced that they have killed the top Hezbollah leader, Nabil Kaouk, the commander of Hezbollah's Preventive Security Unit and the deputy head of Hezbollah’s central council. 'Won't die till PM Modi removed from power': Congress President Kharge after falling ill Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge fell ill while addressing a public rally on Sunday in the Jasrota belt of Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district. After receiving medical attention, Kharge said he was not going to die before Prime Minister Narendra Modi was removed from power. IPL governing council sets October 31 as deadline for player retentions The Indian Premier League (IPL) mega-auctions are fast approaching as franchises get ready to stamp their authority for the upcoming season. While the on-field battle begins not before March 2025, the off-field battle is taking shape after the IPL governing council announced the retention rules on Saturday (Sep 28). The IPL governing council has now also set a deadline of October 31 for the franchises to finalise the player retentions for the next three years. Indian YouTuber Gaurav Taneja reacts to divorce and infidelity rumours: 'Men are made villains very fast' Former pilot and popular Indian YouTuber Gaurav Taneja aka Flying Beast has finally broken his silence on the ongoing rumours about his infidelity and separation from his wife Ritu Rathee. On Saturday, Taneja shared a note on Instagram urging his followers not to form assumptions or expect any official explanation from him.

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<p>Rescue teams on Sunday resumed searching for at least 48 migrants who went missing the day before when their boat overturned just as it was being rescued off Spain's Canary Islands, killing at least nine people.</p>

<p>Hopes of finding survivors were slim as sea rescue teams searched the waters off El Hierro, an island in the Atlantic archipelago.</p>

<p>It is the latest in a series of such disasters off the coast of Africa.</p>

<p>"The search operation is resuming," Spain's maritime rescue organisation told AFP.</p>

<p>The 48 are "presumed dead", Canaries regional president Fernando Clavijo told journalists on Saturday night.</p>

<p>More bodies will likely appear "over the next two, three days", washed up by the current, he added.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/spain-migrant-boat-capsizes-near-canary-islands-at-least-9-dead-and-48-missing-762773"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;At least 9 dead, 48 missing after migrant boat capsizes near Spain's Canary Islands</strong></a></p>

<p>Twenty-seven migrants were rescued and nine bodies were recovered after the boat, which had set out from Nouadhibou in Mauritania, some 800 kilometres (nearly 500 miles) away, overturned off El Hierro.</p>

<p>The tragedy hit when rescuers arrived to assist the migrants after they themselves called emergency services, Spanish officials said.</p>

<p>Migrants rushed to one side of the precarious boat, causing it to tip.</p>

<p>The migrants "had gone two days without food or water", which may have fuelled their panic, Anselmo Pestana, head of the Canary Islands prefecture, told journalists in the port of La Estaca.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Spain Migrant Boat Tragedy: 9 Killed As Boat Capsizes Near Canary Islands</strong></p>

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<p>Spanish government sources said the boat may have been carrying up to 90 people, instead of 84 as originally announced, which could put the number of missing at more than 50.</p>

<p>This disaster follows the death of 39 migrants in early September when their boat sank off Senegal while attempting a similar crossing to the Canaries, from where migrants hope to reach mainland Europe.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Thousands of migrants have died in recent years setting off from west Africa to reach Europe via the Atlantic aboard overcrowded and often dilapidated boats.</p>

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Rescue teams on Sunday resumed searching for at least 48 migrants who went missing the day before when their boat overturned just as it was being rescued off Spain's Canary Islands, killing at least nine people.

Rescue teams on Sunday resumed searching for at least 48 migrants who went missing the day before when their boat overturned just as it was being rescued off Spain's Canary Islands, killing at least nine people. Hopes of finding survivors were slim as sea rescue teams searched the waters off El Hierro, an island in the Atlantic archipelago. It is the latest in a series of such disasters off the coast of Africa. "The search operation is resuming," Spain's maritime rescue organisation told AFP. The 48 are "presumed dead", Canaries regional president Fernando Clavijo told journalists on Saturday night. More bodies will likely appear "over the next two, three days", washed up by the current, he added. Also read: At least 9 dead, 48 missing after migrant boat capsizes near Spain's Canary Islands Twenty-seven migrants were rescued and nine bodies were recovered after the boat, which had set out from Nouadhibou in Mauritania, some 800 kilometres (nearly 500 miles) away, overturned off El Hierro. The tragedy hit when rescuers arrived to assist the migrants after they themselves called emergency services, Spanish officials said. Migrants rushed to one side of the precarious boat, causing it to tip. The migrants "had gone two days without food or water", which may have fuelled their panic, Anselmo Pestana, head of the Canary Islands prefecture, told journalists in the port of La Estaca. Watch | Spain Migrant Boat Tragedy: 9 Killed As Boat Capsizes Near Canary Islands × Spanish government sources said the boat may have been carrying up to 90 people, instead of 84 as originally announced, which could put the number of missing at more than 50. This disaster follows the death of 39 migrants in early September when their boat sank off Senegal while attempting a similar crossing to the Canaries, from where migrants hope to reach mainland Europe. Thousands of migrants have died in recent years setting off from west Africa to reach Europe via the Atlantic aboard overcrowded and often dilapidated boats. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Search resumes for 48 missing after migrants boat capsizes near Spain's Canary Islands

<p>Two men from the Meitei community were allegedly abducted by suspected 'Kuki militants' on Sunday (September 29) and were seen,&nbsp;in a viral video, appealing to Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh to save their lives.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The two men, identified as Oinam Thoithoi Singh and Thokchom Thoithoiba Singh, appealed in a video, shared on social media on Sunday morning. “Save our lives,” the men, in white T-shirts, said in the video.</p>

<p>One of the abductees made a sincere appeal to save their lives by fulfilling the demands of their abductors.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the demands are not known yet.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-violence-hit-manipur-on-high-alert-after-900-militants-arive-from-myanmar-760732"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;India: Violence-hit Manipur on high alert after 900 militants arrive from Myanmar</strong></a></p>

<p>Initially, three men were kidnapped, and out of them, one was rescued.</p>

<p>All three men were residents of Thoubal district and were on their way to appear in the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) general duty recruitment test at Keithelmanbi when they went missing, the family of one of the three men rescued by the army on Saturday told local media.</p>

<h2><strong>Manipur CM holds meeting</strong></h2>

<p>Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh held a meeting with MLAs from various parties to discuss the situation in the violence-hit state to rescue the two men abducted by suspected 'Kuki militants'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He assured that the state government was taking steps for the duo’s safe release.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Manipur violence: Manipur CM N Biren Singh condemns Jiribam attack</strong></p>

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<p>“Held a meeting with all the MLAs from both the ruling and Opposition parties at my secretariat today. Addressed the current situation in the state, particularly focusing on the rescue of the abduction of two innocent youths by Kuki militants,” Singh posted on X.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We condemn such heinous acts and our government is working to secure the safe release of the victims,” he added.&nbsp;</p>

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Two men from the Meitei community were allegedly abducted by suspected 'Kuki militants' on Sunday (September 29) and were seen, in a viral video, appealing to Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh to save their lives.

Two men from the Meitei community were allegedly abducted by suspected 'Kuki militants' on Sunday (September 29) and were seen, in a viral video, appealing to Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh to save their lives. The two men, identified as Oinam Thoithoi Singh and Thokchom Thoithoiba Singh, appealed in a video, shared on social media on Sunday morning. “Save our lives,” the men, in white T-shirts, said in the video. One of the abductees made a sincere appeal to save their lives by fulfilling the demands of their abductors. However, the demands are not known yet. Also read: India: Violence-hit Manipur on high alert after 900 militants arrive from Myanmar Initially, three men were kidnapped, and out of them, one was rescued. All three men were residents of Thoubal district and were on their way to appear in the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) general duty recruitment test at Keithelmanbi when they went missing, the family of one of the three men rescued by the army on Saturday told local media. Manipur CM holds meeting Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh held a meeting with MLAs from various parties to discuss the situation in the violence-hit state to rescue the two men abducted by suspected 'Kuki militants'. He assured that the state government was taking steps for the duo’s safe release. Watch | Manipur violence: Manipur CM N Biren Singh condemns Jiribam attack × “Held a meeting with all the MLAs from both the ruling and Opposition parties at my secretariat today. Addressed the current situation in the state, particularly focusing on the rescue of the abduction of two innocent youths by Kuki militants,” Singh posted on X. “We condemn such heinous acts and our government is working to secure the safe release of the victims,” he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Two abducted men seek help in viral video; Manipur CM blames ‘Kuki militants’ for kidnapping them

<p>The Israel Defense Forces (IDF), on Sunday (Sep 29), claimed&nbsp;that Hezbollah's underground headquarters that was attacked on Friday was located just 53 metres from a United Nations school in the Lebanese capital city of&nbsp;Beirut,&nbsp;stressing that the militant group hides among civilians.&nbsp;</p>

<p>They further said that Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah was eliminated after the IDF targeted&nbsp;the underground headquarters, which is embedded beneath civilian buildings.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/body-of-hezbollah-chief-nasrallah-recovered-from-site-of-israeli-air-attack-sources-762970"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Body of Hezbollah chief Nasrallah recovered from site of Israeli air attack in Lebanon: Report</strong></a></p>

<p>Nasrallah was killed along with over 20 additional Hezbollah terrorist, the IDF said in a post on X.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Israeli military stressed that this proves that Hezbollah "hides among civilians", endangering the lives of the common people of Lebanon.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the Israeli&nbsp;military, among those killed at Hezbollah’s underground headquarters in the Dahiyeh suburb of Beirut are:&nbsp;"Ali Karaki, the commander of Hezbollah’s Southern Front; Ibrahim Hussein Jazini, head of Nasrallah’s personal security unit; Samir Tawfiq Deeb, an adviser to Nasrallah; Abd al-Amir Muhammad Sablini, responsible for Hezbollah’s force buildup; and Ali Nayef Ayoub, responsible for Hezbollah’s firepower."</p>

<p>The IDF said Jazini and Deeb were among the closest people to the Hezbollah chief, and, as such, were “a significant source of knowledge regarding the ongoing functioning of the Hezbollah terror organization and Nasrallah in particular.”</p>

<p id="0">Hezbollah also confirmed that its top commander, Ali Karaki, died in the strike that killed Nasrallah in an underground compound where senior Hezbollah figures were meeting.</p>

<p id="2">Karaki was considered an&nbsp;influential Hezbollah leader&nbsp;who headed&nbsp;the Southern Command&nbsp;and organised&nbsp;most military operations against Israel.</p>

<p id="4"><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hezbollah war: All Eyes On Nasrallah's Heir</strong></p>

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<p>The IDF, on Sunday, confirmed that it carried out an airstrike in Beirut and&nbsp;described it&nbsp;as "targeted".&nbsp;</p>

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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF), on Sunday (Sep 29), claimed that Hezbollah's underground headquarters that was attacked on Friday was located just 53 metres from a United Nations school in the Lebanese capital city of Beirut, stressing that the militant group hides among civilians.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF), on Sunday (Sep 29), claimed that Hezbollah's underground headquarters that was attacked on Friday was located just 53 metres from a United Nations school in the Lebanese capital city of Beirut, stressing that the militant group hides among civilians. They further said that Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah was eliminated after the IDF targeted the underground headquarters, which is embedded beneath civilian buildings. Also read: Body of Hezbollah chief Nasrallah recovered from site of Israeli air attack in Lebanon: Report Nasrallah was killed along with over 20 additional Hezbollah terrorist, the IDF said in a post on X. 53 meters. That’s the distance between a @UN school and Hezbollah’s underground headquarters where Hassan Nasrallah was eliminated alongside 20+ additional terrorists. The terrorists were in Hezbollah’s central headquarters, located in the heart of Beirut, embedded beneath… pic.twitter.com/eTor8mBGhU — Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) September 29, 2024 × The Israeli military stressed that this proves that Hezbollah "hides among civilians", endangering the lives of the common people of Lebanon. According to the Israeli military, among those killed at Hezbollah’s underground headquarters in the Dahiyeh suburb of Beirut are: "Ali Karaki, the commander of Hezbollah’s Southern Front; Ibrahim Hussein Jazini, head of Nasrallah’s personal security unit; Samir Tawfiq Deeb, an adviser to Nasrallah; Abd al-Amir Muhammad Sablini, responsible for Hezbollah’s force buildup; and Ali Nayef Ayoub, responsible for Hezbollah’s firepower." The IDF said Jazini and Deeb were among the closest people to the Hezbollah chief, and, as such, were “a significant source of knowledge regarding the ongoing functioning of the Hezbollah terror organization and Nasrallah in particular.” Hezbollah also confirmed that its top commander, Ali Karaki, died in the strike that killed Nasrallah in an underground compound where senior Hezbollah figures were meeting. Karaki was considered an influential Hezbollah leader who headed the Southern Command and organised most military operations against Israel. Watch | Israel-Hezbollah war: All Eyes On Nasrallah's Heir × The IDF, on Sunday, confirmed that it carried out an airstrike in Beirut and described it as "targeted". Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Hezbollah hides among civilians’: Israel claims militant group’s HQ located 53 metre from UN school in Beirut

<p>A day after the Lebanon-based militant group&nbsp;Hezbollah confirmed the death of its chief&nbsp;Hassan Nasrallah in Israeli airstrike, his body was recovered on Sunday (Sep 29) from the site of the air attack on Beirut's southern suburbs and was intact, reported news agency Reuters, citing&nbsp;a medical source and a security source.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hezbollah chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah was killed on Friday in a specifically targeted Israeli airstrike&nbsp;on Beirut as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) intensified the attacks on Lebanon.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The two sources said that Nasrallah's body had no direct wounds and that it appeared the cause of death was blunt trauma from the force of the blast, reported Reuters.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nasrallah-death-netanyahu-reveals-he-gave-the-order-to-kill-hezbollah-chief-he-would-have-quickly-762857"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Nasrallah death: Netanyahu says he personally authorised operation to kill Hezbollah chief; warns Iran, Sinwar</strong></a></p>

<p>Following Nasrallah's death, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel had "settled the account" with a "mass murderer".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We settled the score with the one responsible for the murder of countless Israelis and many citizens of other countries, including hundreds of Americans and dozens of French," said the Israeli PM.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hezbollah War: Peak Tensions After Hassan Nasrallah's Death</strong></p>

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<p>This comes after Netanyahu is said to have issued the directive to neutralise Nasrallah, as Hezbollah would have regenerated if he had been allowed to live.&nbsp;</p>

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A day after the Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah confirmed the death of its chief Hassan Nasrallah in Israeli airstrike, his body was recovered on Sunday (Sep 29) from the site of the air attack on Beirut's southern suburbs and was intact, reported news agency Reuters, citing a medical source and a security source.

A day after the Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah confirmed the death of its chief Hassan Nasrallah in Israeli airstrike, his body was recovered on Sunday (Sep 29) from the site of the air attack on Beirut's southern suburbs and was intact, reported news agency Reuters, citing a medical source and a security source. Hezbollah chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah was killed on Friday in a specifically targeted Israeli airstrike on Beirut as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) intensified the attacks on Lebanon. The two sources said that Nasrallah's body had no direct wounds and that it appeared the cause of death was blunt trauma from the force of the blast, reported Reuters. Also read: Nasrallah death: Netanyahu says he personally authorised operation to kill Hezbollah chief; warns Iran, Sinwar Following Nasrallah's death, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel had "settled the account" with a "mass murderer". "We settled the score with the one responsible for the murder of countless Israelis and many citizens of other countries, including hundreds of Americans and dozens of French," said the Israeli PM. Watch | Israel-Hezbollah War: Peak Tensions After Hassan Nasrallah's Death × This comes after Netanyahu is said to have issued the directive to neutralise Nasrallah, as Hezbollah would have regenerated if he had been allowed to live. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Body of Hezbollah chief Nasrallah recovered from site of Israeli air attack in Lebanon: Report

<p>Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, on Sunday (Sep 29), said that the killing of Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps Deputy Commander Brig General Abbas Nilforoushan in Lebanon by Israel in airstrikes "will not go unanswered".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Nilforoushan, the deputy commander of IRGC operations, was killed on Friday (Sep 27) in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut, that also eliminated Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In 2022, Nilforoushan faced&nbsp;sanctions by the United States&nbsp;and the US said that he was “directly in charge of protest suppression” amid demonstrations in Iran over the death of Mahsa Amini following her&nbsp;arrest for allegedly not wearing her headscarf to the liking of police.</p>

<p>The IRCG released a statement on Saturday, describing him as the Revolutionary Guards'&nbsp;“military adviser in Lebanon.”</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nasrallah-death-netanyahu-reveals-he-gave-the-order-to-kill-hezbollah-chief-he-would-have-quickly-762857"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Nasrallah death: Netanyahu says he personally authorised operation to kill Hezbollah chief; warns Iran, Sinwar</strong></a></p>

<p>The statement praised Nilforoushan for his role in defending the “Resistance Front” and Iran and expressed condolences over his death to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, his family, comrades, and the people of Iran.</p>

<h2><strong>Pope Francis called for 'immediate ceasefire' in Lebanon&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Pope Francis called for an immediate ceasefire in&nbsp;Lebanon and the wider Middle East on Saturday as he ended a three-day visit to Belgium.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hezbollah War: Peak Tensions After Hassan Nasrallah's Death</strong></p>

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<p>"I call on all parties to immediately cease fire in Lebanon, Gaza, the rest of Palestine, and Israel,"&nbsp;Francis said as Israel continues to target the Hezbollah armed group in Lebanon.&nbsp;</p>

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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, on Sunday (Sep 29), said that the killing of Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps Deputy Commander Brig General Abbas Nilforoushan in Lebanon by Israel in airstrikes "will not go unanswered".

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, on Sunday (Sep 29), said that the killing of Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps Deputy Commander Brig General Abbas Nilforoushan in Lebanon by Israel in airstrikes "will not go unanswered". Nilforoushan, the deputy commander of IRGC operations, was killed on Friday (Sep 27) in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut, that also eliminated Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah. In 2022, Nilforoushan faced sanctions by the United States and the US said that he was “directly in charge of protest suppression” amid demonstrations in Iran over the death of Mahsa Amini following her arrest for allegedly not wearing her headscarf to the liking of police. The IRCG released a statement on Saturday, describing him as the Revolutionary Guards' “military adviser in Lebanon.” Also read: Nasrallah death: Netanyahu says he personally authorised operation to kill Hezbollah chief; warns Iran, Sinwar The statement praised Nilforoushan for his role in defending the “Resistance Front” and Iran and expressed condolences over his death to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, his family, comrades, and the people of Iran. Pope Francis called for 'immediate ceasefire' in Lebanon Pope Francis called for an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon and the wider Middle East on Saturday as he ended a three-day visit to Belgium. Watch | Israel-Hezbollah War: Peak Tensions After Hassan Nasrallah's Death × "I call on all parties to immediately cease fire in Lebanon, Gaza, the rest of Palestine, and Israel," Francis said as Israel continues to target the Hezbollah armed group in Lebanon. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Iran foreign minister says killing of IRGC deputy commander 'will not go unanswered'

<p>The Israel Defence Forces on Sunday announced that they have killed top Hezbollah leader, Nabil Kaouk, the commander of Hezbollah's Preventive Security Unit and &nbsp;the deputy head of Hezbollah’s central council.</p>

<p>Kaouk's death comes after Israel killed Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah in airstrikes at Hezbollah's Headquarters on Friday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He was reportedly one of those being considered to succeed Hassan Nasrallah.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Kaouk was a veteran member of Hezbollah going back to the 1980s and had previously served as Hezbollah’s military commander in southern Lebanon.</p>

<p>Moreover, the US had also announced sanctions against him in 2020.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Israel has intensified its attacks in Lebanon and specially Hezbollah's strongholds in southern Beirut and the Bekaa valley, where reportedly the group has been keeping their rockets.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nasrallah-death-netanyahu-reveals-he-gave-the-order-to-kill-hezbollah-chief-he-would-have-quickly-762857"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Nasrallah death: Netanyahu says he personally authorised operation to kill Hezbollah chief; warns Iran, Sinwar</strong></a></p>

<p>The Israeli military has claimed that they have hit dozens of Hezbollah targets in the past hours.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In response, Iran has vowed to avenge Hezbollah chief's death on Saturday. Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden on Saturday said that the killing provided a "measure of justice".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lebanon to hold three days of mourning</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hezbollah War: Peak Tensions After Hassan Nasrallah's Death</strong></p>

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<p>Lebanon government announced that the country will hold three days of official mourning for Hezbollah chief Nasrallah on Monday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Over 1000 people have been killed in Lebanon by Israeli attacks in the past &nbsp;two weeks, according to the Lebanon health ministry. Moreover, about one million Lebanese people &nbsp;have been displaced by the strikes, including hundreds of thousands since Friday.&nbsp;</p>

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The Israel Defence Forces on Sunday announced that they have killed top Hezbollah leader, Nabil Kaouk, the commander of Hezbollah's Preventive Security Unit and the deputy head of Hezbollah’s central council.

The Israel Defence Forces on Sunday announced that they have killed top Hezbollah leader, Nabil Kaouk, the commander of Hezbollah's Preventive Security Unit and the deputy head of Hezbollah’s central council. Kaouk's death comes after Israel killed Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah in airstrikes at Hezbollah's Headquarters on Friday. He was reportedly one of those being considered to succeed Hassan Nasrallah. אתמול, צה״ל חיסל את המחבל נביל קאווק, מפקד יחידת הביטחון המונע של חיזבאללה וחבר המועצה המרכזית של חיזבאללה. מטוסי קרב של חיל האוויר בהכוונה מדויקת של אמ"ן, תקפו וחיסלו את המחבל נביל קאווק>> — צבא ההגנה לישראל (@idfonline) September 29, 2024 × Kaouk was a veteran member of Hezbollah going back to the 1980s and had previously served as Hezbollah’s military commander in southern Lebanon. Moreover, the US had also announced sanctions against him in 2020. Israel has intensified its attacks in Lebanon and specially Hezbollah's strongholds in southern Beirut and the Bekaa valley, where reportedly the group has been keeping their rockets. Also read: Nasrallah death: Netanyahu says he personally authorised operation to kill Hezbollah chief; warns Iran, Sinwar The Israeli military has claimed that they have hit dozens of Hezbollah targets in the past hours. In response, Iran has vowed to avenge Hezbollah chief's death on Saturday. Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden on Saturday said that the killing provided a "measure of justice". Lebanon to hold three days of mourning Watch | Israel-Hezbollah War: Peak Tensions After Hassan Nasrallah's Death × Lebanon government announced that the country will hold three days of official mourning for Hezbollah chief Nasrallah on Monday. Over 1000 people have been killed in Lebanon by Israeli attacks in the past two weeks, according to the Lebanon health ministry. Moreover, about one million Lebanese people have been displaced by the strikes, including hundreds of thousands since Friday. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel says it killed top Hezbollah leader Nabil Kaouk in airstrike

<p>Hamas accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of telling "blatant lies" in his speech to the UN General Assembly on Friday.</p>

<p>Netanyahu "continued his series of blatant lies and escalated his threats against the peoples of the region, while... expanding his circle of crimes to include our people in Lebanon", a statement from the Palestinian group said.</p>

<p>Delegates representing Lebanon, Iran, the Palestinians, and others exited the room as Netanyahu took the rostrum for his speech, where he dashed hopes for a 21-day truce in the offensive against Hezbollah proposed by France and the US.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/audience-shouts-shame-shame-as-israels-netanyahu-addresses-unga-762572"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Audience shouts 'shame', delegates walk out as Israel's Netanyahu addresses UNGA</strong></a></p>

<p>As the one-year anniversary of the Israel-Hamas war approaches, hundreds of people have died in Israeli strikes on Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon this week.</p>

<p>Hamas accused Netanyahu of "repeating the same lies he has used to justify the campaign of extermination against unarmed civilians in Gaza" and "false claims" about the group's October 7 attacks that triggered the war.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Netanyahu's UNGA Address: Israel PM Warns Iran That Israel Can Strike Anywhere</strong></p>

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<p>Netanyahu "insists on expanding aggression against the peoples of the region and continuing his brutal crimes, backed by a criminal US policy that provides political and military cover for these crimes", the statement said.</p>

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Hamas accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of telling "blatant lies" in his speech to the UN General Assembly on Friday. Netanyahu "continued his series of blatant lies and escalated his threats against the peoples of the region, while.

Hamas accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of telling "blatant lies" in his speech to the UN General Assembly on Friday. Netanyahu "continued his series of blatant lies and escalated his threats against the peoples of the region, while... expanding his circle of crimes to include our people in Lebanon", a statement from the Palestinian group said. Delegates representing Lebanon, Iran, the Palestinians, and others exited the room as Netanyahu took the rostrum for his speech, where he dashed hopes for a 21-day truce in the offensive against Hezbollah proposed by France and the US. Also read: Audience shouts 'shame', delegates walk out as Israel's Netanyahu addresses UNGA As the one-year anniversary of the Israel-Hamas war approaches, hundreds of people have died in Israeli strikes on Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon this week. Hamas accused Netanyahu of "repeating the same lies he has used to justify the campaign of extermination against unarmed civilians in Gaza" and "false claims" about the group's October 7 attacks that triggered the war. Watch | Netanyahu's UNGA Address: Israel PM Warns Iran That Israel Can Strike Anywhere × Netanyahu "insists on expanding aggression against the peoples of the region and continuing his brutal crimes, backed by a criminal US policy that provides political and military cover for these crimes", the statement said. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Hamas hits out at Netanyahu's 'blatant lies' at UNGA

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