Just a week ahead of the country's general elections, Islamabad is struggling to contain violence in its restive northwestern region. Pakistan's security says it has killed 21 terrorists in Balochistan's Mach and Kolpur areas in operations conducted after the militant attacks.

21 terrorists killed; unrest grows in Pakistan's Balochistan & Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

<p>As many as nine people suffered injuries after a suspected corrosive substance was thrown at a mother and her two girls in south London's Clapham on Wednesday (Jan 31). The family was in the car when the incident took place shortly before 7:30 pm local time on Lessar Avenue.</p>

<p>Apart from the family, three members of the public as well as three police officers who went to help got hurt in what the fire brigade described as a "chemical incident". Five of them were taken to the hospital.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Det Supt Alexander Castle, investigating the case said although tests were being carried out to determine what the substance was, it remained clear at this stage that some&nbsp;corrosive substance was used in the attack.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Five further people were also treated at the scene. They were all taken to hospital by London ambulance service crews. Crews also used specialist equipment to detect a corrosive substance that is believed to have been used in the incident.," a fire brigade spokesperson said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>One of the eyewitnesses said there was a fight between an unidentified man and the family which escalated with the corrosive substance.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"There was a man in a white car with two children. It looked like he tried to run over a woman. They had been fighting. One girl in the back had her hand on the window - you can see the mark on the car," the eyewitness told <em>Sky News</em>.</p>

<p>"He grabbed one of the two children and violently grabbed them and slammed them on the floor. The lady then shouted 'My eyes! My eyes! Call the police, my eyes!" he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Labour’s London Assembly member for Lambeth and Southwark, Marina Ahmad, took to X (formerly known as Twitter, and corroborated the statement of the eyewitness, saying a man had assaulted the occupants in the car</p>

<p>“There has been a traffic collision with a man assaulting occupants in a car and throwing acid. Victims include children.”</p>

<p>So far, no arrest has been made but the police said it was conducting the investigation and will provide an update soon.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


As many as nine people suffered injuries after a suspected corrosive substance was thrown at a mother and her two girls in south London's Clapham on Wednesday (Jan 31).

As many as nine people suffered injuries after a suspected corrosive substance was thrown at a mother and her two girls in south London's Clapham on Wednesday (Jan 31). The family was in the car when the incident took place shortly before 7:30 pm local time on Lessar Avenue. Apart from the family, three members of the public as well as three police officers who went to help got hurt in what the fire brigade described as a "chemical incident". Five of them were taken to the hospital. Det Supt Alexander Castle, investigating the case said although tests were being carried out to determine what the substance was, it remained clear at this stage that some corrosive substance was used in the attack. “Five further people were also treated at the scene. They were all taken to hospital by London ambulance service crews. Crews also used specialist equipment to detect a corrosive substance that is believed to have been used in the incident.," a fire brigade spokesperson said. Watch | UK: Cyber attack hits London, report cites surge in attacks × Eyewitness version One of the eyewitnesses said there was a fight between an unidentified man and the family which escalated with the corrosive substance. "There was a man in a white car with two children. It looked like he tried to run over a woman. They had been fighting. One girl in the back had her hand on the window - you can see the mark on the car," the eyewitness told Sky News. "He grabbed one of the two children and violently grabbed them and slammed them on the floor. The lady then shouted 'My eyes! My eyes! Call the police, my eyes!" he added. Also read | UK: Teens accidentally murdered their own group member while killing boy, now face life sentences Labour’s London Assembly member for Lambeth and Southwark, Marina Ahmad, took to X (formerly known as Twitter, and corroborated the statement of the eyewitness, saying a man had assaulted the occupants in the car “There has been a traffic collision with a man assaulting occupants in a car and throwing acid. Victims include children.” So far, no arrest has been made but the police said it was conducting the investigation and will provide an update soon. (With inputs from agencies)

Mysterious 'corrosive' substance leaves 9 people injured in south London

Iran’s envoy to the United Nations Amir Saeid Iravani warned that Tehran would respond decisively to any attack on its territory, its interests, or Iranian nationals outside its borders, state media reported on Wednesday.

Iran warns of decisive response to any type of attack

Taiwan's military on Wednesday (January 31) simulated a scenario where China suddenly turns one of its regular drills around the island into an actual attack, on the same day China staged another "combat readiness patrol" near Taiwan.

Taiwan armed forces conduct military drills, simulate possible Chinese attack

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) has confirmed that it has been flooding tunnels in Gaza with large volumes of water in its effort to attack the terrorist infrastructure of Hamas. Watch in this report for more details!

Israel-Hamas War: Israel army says flooding Gaza tunnels to halt Hamas attacks

<p lang="en-US">An anti-ship missile was struck by the United States' forces in Houthi-held Yemen which they claimed was prepared to fire early on Saturday (Jan 27).&nbsp; The missile was struck hours after a British tanker in the Gulf of Aden was struck by the Iran-backed rebels with a similar munition triggering a fire in the oil tanker, which was later doused by the Indian Navy.<br />
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Joint strikes have been launched by the US and British forces which are aimed at reducing the ability of Houthis to target vessels that are moving in the key Red Sea trade route. The rebels have claimed to be in support of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, where Israel and Hamas have been engaged in the war.<br />
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A series of unilateral air raids have been carried out by Washington, however, the Houthis have vowed to continue carrying out the attacks.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="en-US"><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-hamas-war-israeli-offensive-intensifies-in-gaza-despite-icj-ruling-684231">Israel-Hamas war: Israeli offensive intensifies in Gaza despite ICJ ruling</a></p>

<p lang="en-US">The US military's Central Command (CENTCOM) claimed to have carried out another strike on Saturday morning (Jan 27) on a Houthi "anti-ship missile aimed into the Red Sea and which was prepared to launch".<br />
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"Forces subsequently struck and destroyed the missile in self-defence," CENTCOM said, in a statement shared on social media platform X.<br />
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Houthis' military spokesman Yahya Saree had earlier said that the British oil tanker, named Marlin Luanda, was struck by missiles which were launched by Yemeni naval forces, said the Houthis' military spokesman, Yahya Saree. "The strike was direct, and resulted (in) the burning of the vessel," he said.<br />
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Later, CENTCOM, confirming the strike, said, "The ship issued a distress call and reported damage. USS Carney (DDG 64) and other coalition ships have responded and are rendering assistance. No injuries have been reported at this time."</p>

<h2 lang="en-US"><strong>Oil tanker on fire in Gulf of Aden</strong></h2>

<p lang="en-US">The Houthis, on Friday (Jan 26), fired an anti-ship ballistic missile towards the Carney in the Gulf of Aden from Yemen, said CENTCOM.<br />
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"The missile was successfully shot down by USS Carney. There were no injuries or damage reported," it said.<br />
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Earlier, risk monitor Ambrey said that a Panama-flagged oil tanker "reported seeing two blasts" in the Gulf of Aden, which was corroborated by the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) of the British Navy. However, no damage was reported on the oil tanker.</p>

<p lang="en-US"><strong>Watch: Yemen Houthi rebels escalate Red sea attacks</strong></p>

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<p lang="en-US">The security firm said that the missiles blasted nearly a mile from the India-affiliated oil tanker and 200-300 metres (650-1,000 feet), which was above the waterline. UKMTO said that the missiles were detonated in the water.<br />
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In the month of November, the Houthis started targeting Red Sea shipping, stating that they were striking Israeli-linked vessels to express their solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Indian Navy responds to distress call by vessel in Gulf of Aden</strong></h2>

<p>Indian Navy's guided-missile destroyer responded to an SOS call issued by a merchant ship, Marlin Launda, after it was struck by a missile and caught fire in the Gulf of Aden, said the Indian Navy in a statement on Saturday (Jan 27).&nbsp;</p>

<p>There were 22 Indians and a Bangladeshi crew on board. On the basis of the request from MV Merlin Luanda, INS Visakhapatnam sent the Ship's NBCD team along with firefighting equipment to provide assistance to the crew in its firefighting efforts, said the Indian Navy.</p>

<p>"Indian Navy remains steadfast and committed to safeguarding merchant vessels and ensuring safety of life at sea," said the Indian Navy, in the statement.</p>

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<p>After six hours of battling the fire along with the crew of MV Marlin Luanda, the Indian Naval firefighting team&nbsp;successfully brought the fire under control. The team is currently monitoring the situation to rule out any possibility of re-ignition. &nbsp;</p>

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An anti-ship missile was struck by the United States' forces in Houthi-held Yemen which they claimed was prepared to fire early on Saturday (Jan 27). The missile was struck hours after a British tanker in the Gulf of Aden was struck by the Iran-backed rebels with a similar munition triggering a fire in the oil tanker, which was later doused by the Indian Navy.

An anti-ship missile was struck by the United States' forces in Houthi-held Yemen which they claimed was prepared to fire early on Saturday (Jan 27). The missile was struck hours after a British tanker in the Gulf of Aden was struck by the Iran-backed rebels with a similar munition triggering a fire in the oil tanker, which was later doused by the Indian Navy. Joint strikes have been launched by the US and British forces which are aimed at reducing the ability of Houthis to target vessels that are moving in the key Red Sea trade route. The rebels have claimed to be in support of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, where Israel and Hamas have been engaged in the war. A series of unilateral air raids have been carried out by Washington, however, the Houthis have vowed to continue carrying out the attacks. Also read: Israel-Hamas war: Israeli offensive intensifies in Gaza despite ICJ ruling The US military's Central Command (CENTCOM) claimed to have carried out another strike on Saturday morning (Jan 27) on a Houthi "anti-ship missile aimed into the Red Sea and which was prepared to launch". "Forces subsequently struck and destroyed the missile in self-defence," CENTCOM said, in a statement shared on social media platform X. Houthis' military spokesman Yahya Saree had earlier said that the British oil tanker, named Marlin Luanda, was struck by missiles which were launched by Yemeni naval forces, said the Houthis' military spokesman, Yahya Saree. "The strike was direct, and resulted (in) the burning of the vessel," he said. Later, CENTCOM, confirming the strike, said, "The ship issued a distress call and reported damage. USS Carney (DDG 64) and other coalition ships have responded and are rendering assistance. No injuries have been reported at this time." Oil tanker on fire in Gulf of Aden The Houthis, on Friday (Jan 26), fired an anti-ship ballistic missile towards the Carney in the Gulf of Aden from Yemen, said CENTCOM. "The missile was successfully shot down by USS Carney. There were no injuries or damage reported," it said. Earlier, risk monitor Ambrey said that a Panama-flagged oil tanker "reported seeing two blasts" in the Gulf of Aden, which was corroborated by the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) of the British Navy. However, no damage was reported on the oil tanker. Watch: Yemen Houthi rebels escalate Red sea attacks The security firm said that the missiles blasted nearly a mile from the India-affiliated oil tanker and 200-300 metres (650-1,000 feet), which was above the waterline. UKMTO said that the missiles were detonated in the water. In the month of November, the Houthis started targeting Red Sea shipping, stating that they were striking Israeli-linked vessels to express their solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. Indian Navy responds to distress call by vessel in Gulf of Aden Indian Navy's guided-missile destroyer responded to an SOS call issued by a merchant ship, Marlin Launda, after it was struck by a missile and caught fire in the Gulf of Aden, said the Indian Navy in a statement on Saturday (Jan 27). There were 22 Indians and a Bangladeshi crew on board. On the basis of the request from MV Merlin Luanda, INS Visakhapatnam sent the Ship's NBCD team along with firefighting equipment to provide assistance to the crew in its firefighting efforts, said the Indian Navy. "Indian Navy remains steadfast and committed to safeguarding merchant vessels and ensuring safety of life at sea," said the Indian Navy, in the statement. Captain Avinash Rawat, Captain of MV Marlin Luanda which came under missile strike: "Really appreciate the other navies, they also helped us, but it was the Indian Navy who went out of the book & helped us out" https://t.co/gDSY3PnmAV — Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) January 27, 2024 × After six hours of battling the fire along with the crew of MV Marlin Luanda, the Indian Naval firefighting team successfully brought the fire under control. The team is currently monitoring the situation to rule out any possibility of re-ignition. Breaking: First visuals of Indian Navy's firefighting team in action onboard MV Marlin Luanda which came under missile attack. https://t.co/fcuaQ5RVEP pic.twitter.com/xHSS9akjdt — Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) January 27, 2024 × Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

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The United States, Canada, Italy and Australia have stopped funding for United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinians. This comes after 12 UNRWA employees have been accused of being involved in the 7th of October attack in Israel. To know more watch this interview with Professor of International Relations, Scott Lucas, Clinton Institute, University College Dublin.

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US negotiators have drafted a tentative agreement bringing together Israeli and Hamas demands that would see the rest of the hostages released and a pause in fighting in Gaza for up to two months as per reports.

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After the setback at the International Court of Justice where Israel faces serious charges of genocide, Israelis are up in arms calling for the sacking of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In the latest scuffles have begun to break out between Israeli police and protesters.

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<p>Israel's army on Tuesday (Jan 23) confirmed that 24&nbsp;soldiers were killed in the Gaza Strip in a single day, making it the biggest daily death toll for the Israeli army since it started a ground operation against Hamas on October 27. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Among them, 21&nbsp;soldiers lost their lives after a tank and a building were hit by a rocket-propelled grenade, said military spokesman Daniel Hagari in a televised statement.</p>

<p>Hagari said that a total of 21 soldiers lost their lives in an explosion which took place in central Gaza.</p>

<p>He said that the troops were operating around 600 metres from the border while destroying structures and Hamas sites as part of the efforts of the army to establish a buffer zone which will allow the residents of Israeli border communities to go back to their homes.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-makes-first-death-toll-estimate-of-hamas-fighters-report-682133">Hamas justifies October 7 attacks in report, Netanyahu rejects conditions for hostage release</a></p>

<p>“As far as we know, at around 4 pm, an RPG was fired by terrorists at a tank securing the forces, and simultaneously, an explosion occurred at two two-story buildings. The buildings collapsed due to this explosion, while most of the forces were inside and near them,” he said.</p>

<p>Hagari added that the explosion occurred most probably because of mines planted by troops to demolish the buildings, however, the cause of the detonation is still being investigated.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>PM Netanyahu says Army investigating 'disaster'</strong></h2>

<p>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said&nbsp;that the army is investigating&nbsp;the "disaster" which led to the deaths of 21 soldiers in Gaza "The IDF (Israeli army) has launched an investigation of the disaster. We must learn the necessary lessons and do everything to preserve the lives of our warriors," said Netanyahu, in a statement.</p>

<h2><strong>‘Deaths compel us to achieve war’s goals’, Israel's defence minister reacts to deadly attack</strong></h2>

<p>Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, reacting to the reports of the attack, said that it is a “difficult and painful morning”.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Our hearts are with the dear families in their most difficult times. This is a war that will determine the future of Israel for decades to come – the fall of the soldiers compels us to achieve the goals of the fighting,” wrote the defence minister.</p>

<h2><strong>Names of the best of our sons added to headstones of heroes: President Herzog</strong></h2>

<p>Israeli President Isaac Herzog, expressing his grief about the killing of 21 soldiers, said that “more and more of the best of our sons” have died in the war.</p>

<p>“An unbearably difficult morning, in which more and more names of the best of our sons are added to the gravestones of heroes, in a war that has no justice,” wrote Herzog on X.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Israel-Hamas war: War will continue at all fronts, says PM Netanyahu</strong></p>

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<p>“The intense battles are taking place in an extremely challenging space, and we send strength to the soldiers of the IDF and the security forces, who are working with endless determination to realise the goals of the fighting,” he added.</p>

<p>“On behalf of the entire nation, I console the families and pray for the healing of the wounded,” he wrote. “Even on this sad and difficult morning, we are strong and remember that together we will win," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Israel's army on Tuesday (Jan 23) confirmed that 24 soldiers were killed in the Gaza Strip in a single day, making it the biggest daily death toll for the Israeli army since it started a ground operation against Hamas on October 27.

Israel's army on Tuesday (Jan 23) confirmed that 24 soldiers were killed in the Gaza Strip in a single day, making it the biggest daily death toll for the Israeli army since it started a ground operation against Hamas on October 27. Among them, 21 soldiers lost their lives after a tank and a building were hit by a rocket-propelled grenade, said military spokesman Daniel Hagari in a televised statement. Hagari said that a total of 21 soldiers lost their lives in an explosion which took place in central Gaza. He said that the troops were operating around 600 metres from the border while destroying structures and Hamas sites as part of the efforts of the army to establish a buffer zone which will allow the residents of Israeli border communities to go back to their homes. Also read: Hamas justifies October 7 attacks in report, Netanyahu rejects conditions for hostage release “As far as we know, at around 4 pm, an RPG was fired by terrorists at a tank securing the forces, and simultaneously, an explosion occurred at two two-story buildings. The buildings collapsed due to this explosion, while most of the forces were inside and near them,” he said. Hagari added that the explosion occurred most probably because of mines planted by troops to demolish the buildings, however, the cause of the detonation is still being investigated. PM Netanyahu says Army investigating 'disaster' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the army is investigating the "disaster" which led to the deaths of 21 soldiers in Gaza "The IDF (Israeli army) has launched an investigation of the disaster. We must learn the necessary lessons and do everything to preserve the lives of our warriors," said Netanyahu, in a statement. ‘Deaths compel us to achieve war’s goals’, Israel's defence minister reacts to deadly attack Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, reacting to the reports of the attack, said that it is a “difficult and painful morning”. “Our hearts are with the dear families in their most difficult times. This is a war that will determine the future of Israel for decades to come – the fall of the soldiers compels us to achieve the goals of the fighting,” wrote the defence minister. Names of the best of our sons added to headstones of heroes: President Herzog Israeli President Isaac Herzog, expressing his grief about the killing of 21 soldiers, said that “more and more of the best of our sons” have died in the war. “An unbearably difficult morning, in which more and more names of the best of our sons are added to the gravestones of heroes, in a war that has no justice,” wrote Herzog on X. Watch: Israel-Hamas war: War will continue at all fronts, says PM Netanyahu “The intense battles are taking place in an extremely challenging space, and we send strength to the soldiers of the IDF and the security forces, who are working with endless determination to realise the goals of the fighting,” he added. “On behalf of the entire nation, I console the families and pray for the healing of the wounded,” he wrote. “Even on this sad and difficult morning, we are strong and remember that together we will win," he said. (With inputs from agencies)

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