A drone footage of Gaza shows the scale of destruction in the Palestinian enclave since the beginning of the war between Israel and the militant group Hamas. The video shows how the once lively and vibrant Gaza has turned into a wasteland of rubble and twisted steel after more than six months of Israeli bombardment.

Video: Before and after drone footage shows destruction of Gaza more than six months into Israel-Hamas war

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told a Senate panel on Tuesday that there is no proof that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza as part of its assault against Palestinian Islamist group Hamas. "We don't have evidence of that," Austin informed the Senate Armed Services Committee.

US has no evidence of unfolding genocide in Gaza: Pentagon chief

South Africa crackdown on corruption saw its first victim in now ex-speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula who was arraigned and charged with money laundering. Her case came weeks before the nation heads to polls and has added to the woes of the ruling ANC.

South Africa's speaker becomes first victim of graft war

According to the government, the number of fatalities in Gaza since October 7 has reached 33,360, with 75,993 injuries. The missing number exceeds 7,000, with the assumption that they are buried beneath the rubble following six months of Israeli bombing. 9,560 women and almost 14,500 children are among the dead. Watch to know more.

Displaced Gazans return to rubble, over 33,000 killed 62 percent homes destroyed

The Russia's use of glide bombs is adding to the country's fires advantage as it attempts to make a breakthrough in the lines of Ukrainian defenders. Watch in for more details!

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Israel deploys C-Dome defence system for the first time. Officials intercept aerial target crossing into Israeli territory with ‘C-Dome’ naval defence system. Mounted on German-made warships, C-Dome uses the same interceptor as the iron Dome.

IDF deploys C-Dome after 'hostile aircraft' enters Eilat

Israeli attacks leave Gaza in ruins, over 33,000 killed 62 percent homes destroyed

International human rights organizations have denounced the United States for allegedly putting Israel at danger of involvement in its war crimes by giving it diplomatic and military backing. Biden encountered growing resistance from his own government to US backing for Israel. Watch to know more.

Explained: US military aid to Israel under scrutiny

The question is if Israel and Hamas are inching towards another brief military pause. Will there be another hostage deal for the release of Israeli hostages who are presently in the custody of Hamas? Watch to know more.

Israel-Hamas war: PM Benjamin Netanyahu determined to forge a hostage deal: Spokesperson

The Israeli military has fired two soldiers after an inquiry concluded that an attack that killed seven World Central Kitchen workers in Gaza was the result of "mistaken identification." Watch to know more.

Israel probes strike that killed aid workers, Australia appoints senior official to study probe

Thousands of Israeli anti-government protesters rallied in Tel Aviv demanding the release hostages still held by the Hamas group in Gaza and to hold early elections. Watch in for more details!

Israel War: Anti-Netanyahu protesters press for the return of hostages

As tensions along Israel's northern border threaten to spill over into open war, the Israeli Defence forces has worked to prepare its troops for mobilization. The war in Gaza has been raging for six months. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas War: Israeli armed forces prepare for action on the northern front

One of the worst floods in decades have hit a string of Russian regions in the Ural Mountains and Siberia in recent days. Flood waters triggered by melting snow have hit a large area stretching from Russia's Ural mountains to the border area with Kazakhstan. At least 10,000 homes were flooded, leaving thousands of people with only their pets and a few belongings as they fled.

Russia Floods: Record flood waters rise in Russia's Urals and Siberia, forcing thousands to evacuate

Iranian news outlet ISNA claims that Iran has unveiled nine different types of missiles that are long enough to reach Israeli territory. Watch to know more.

Iran's '9 tyres of missiles' warning, speed of missiles range from March 5 to 14

The Israeli military has announced the withdrawal of its ground soldiers from Khan Younis in southern Gaza, following months of violent combat that left much of the city in ruins. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Sunday that its 98th division had "concluded its mission" in Khan Younis. Watch to know more.

Israel-Hamas war: Israeli troops withdraw from Southern Gaza

China’s military conducted a naval and air patrol in the disputed South China Sea on Sunday – the same day the Philippines, US, Japan and Australia held joint drills in the area. Watch to know more.

Japan, Australia, Philippines and US hold joint military drills in South China Sea

Israel-Hamas war: PM Netanyahu determined to forge a hostage deal: Spokesperson

In compliance with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi's orders, Egypt has decided to increase the number of trucks carrying humanitarian food aid, medical supplies, and subsistence supplies for the Palestinian brothers in the Gaza Strip. As of today, Sunday, at least 300 trucks a day will enter the Strip from the Egyptian side via the Rafah crossing, according to Head of State Information Service (SIS) Diaa Rashwan.

Israel-Hamas war | Over 300 aid trucks enter Gaza, experts say aid not enough to meet needs

Thousands of Arabs and pro-Palestinian supporters have boycotted major U.S. firms, over their alleged backing of Israel's military actions in Gaza. How are local companies making use of this social wave?

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Dissent is growing against Benjamin Netanyahu. Israelis want him out and the message is clear. Israeli opposition banking on the anger has called for elections later this year. Will Netanyahu be forced to step down during an ongoing war?

Israel: Thousands rally against PM Netanyahu, protesters want him to quit

According to a Ukrainian government minister cited on Monday, Ukraine has requested Elon Musk's SpaceX Aerospace firm to take action to stop Russia from using its Starlink terminals for communications in territories that are under Moscow's control. Watch to know more.

Ukraine seeking action to stop Russian use of Starlink: Minister

The Israel-Gaza war completed six months and the conflict is still going on. Watch to know the timeline of how the major events unfolded.

Israel-Hamas war: Timeline of major events

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