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Morning news brief: South Korea issues arrest warrant for Yoon; Israel intercepts missile from Yemen, and more

As the 30-day deadline imposed by Washington looms, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the US Ambassador to the United Nations, expressed alarm over the "catastrophic humanitarian crisis" in Gaza, stating that "Israel's words must be matched by action on the ground.

Morning brief: US urges Israel to address Gaza humanitarian crisis; Harris' closing argument speech, and more

The United States (US) is not expecting a ceasefire in the ongoing Gaza war before Joe Biden leaves the White House. Citing top sources in the White House, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Thursday (Sept 19) that the prospects of a peace deal have waned following a recent surge of violence.

Morning brief: Gaza war updates; X blocked again in Brazil, and more

Japanese radio equipment maker Icom Inc. said on Thursday (Sep 19) that it had stopped producing the model of handheld reportedly used in recent blasts in Lebanon around a decade back.

Morning brief: Lebanon explosions; Iranian hackers tried to tip 2024 US polls, and more

The Indian Navy on Friday (Mar 29) freed a hijacked Iranian vessel and rescued 23 Pakistani nationals in the Arabian Sea. The operation began in the early hours on Friday as Indian Navy warship INS Sumedha caught the hijacked vessel ‘FV A1-Kambar’.

Morning news brief: Indian Navy rescues 23 Pak nationals; Baltimore bridge collapse, and more

As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues to press for an assault on Rafah, US President Joe Biden warned that an Israeli operation in Rafah would deepen anarchy in Gaza.

Morning news brief: US rules out support for Israel's Rafah plan; Putin hails Crimea as 'New Russia', & more

The US military on Sunday (Mar 17) shot down a drone reportedly launched by Yemen-based Houthi rebels. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) stated that there were no reports of damage or injuries from ships in the area.

Morning news brief: US takes down Houthi drone in Red Sea; Russian presidential polls, and more

Yemen-based Houthi rebels said they attacked a US ship in the Red Sea in the wake of the US, and British airstrikes. Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea said that the military operations will be escalated by the group during Ramadan, an Islamic holy month, in solidarity with Palestinians who are involved in the Gaza war.

Morning news brief: Houthi rebels attack US ship in Red Sea; anti-CAA protests in Assam; and more

President Joe Biden on Saturday said that Netanyahu's approach in the Gaza war was "hurting Israel more than helping Israel". The remarks were made by Biden in an interview aired on Saturday (Mar 9).

Morning news brief: Blast kills two in Pakistan; Biden chides Netanyahu over Gaza war; and more

Iranian-backed Houthi rebels on Sunday reportedly struck an Indian-flagged oil tanker in the Red Sea. The attack, which was unsuccessful, prompted the vessel to head back towards India.

Morning brief: Houthis' unsuccessful drone strike on Indian-flagged tanker, 1 dead in Florida shooting, & more

At least 116 people have been killed in the Gansu province after a strong, shallow tremor, according to the state broadcaster CCTV citing provincial earthquake relief headquarters.

Morning brief: Death toll in China quake rises to 116, latest from Israel-Hamas war, and more

All five members of the so-called 'Samosa Caucus' in the US Congress have warned New Delhi that Pannun murder plot can have damaging impact on the US-India ties if the case is not actively probed by New Delhi.

Morning brief: USA's 'Samosa Caucus' warns India over Pannun probe, Putin's warning for 2024 elections, & more

We are tracking the latest updates on the Israel-Hamas war. At the time of writing the Morning Brief, a report by the news agency Reuters on Sunday (Dec 10) said that hospitals in the southern Gaza Strip are overwhelmed by the rising numbers of people injured in heavy Israeli bombardments.

Morning brief: Israel-Hamas war updates, UPenn president steps down, and more

Today, the results for the 2023 assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, and Rajasthan will be announced. The counting of votes began at 8 am.

Morning brief: BJP dominates in MP, Rajasthan assembly polls, 1 dead in attack near Eiffel tower, and more

Loud explosions were heard from the Gaza Strip as fighting between Israel and Hamas stretched into the second day on Saturday following the end of the ceasefire.

Morning brief: Latest from Israel-Hamas war, US orders Saudi fund to exit Altman's AI startup and more