Dozens of gunmen from the Islamist militant group Hamas infiltrate southern Israel amid a barrage of rockets from Gaza.

Israel-Palestine Conflict: Gunmen tear through Israel's fences, take 35 Israelis hostage

Israel-Palestine Conflict: At least 100 killed in Hamas attack on Israel

On October 7, a magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck western Afghanistan, leaving 14 people dead and 78 injured, according to an official. There have been reports of landslides and victims trapped beneath collapsed structures, so the death toll could grow.

Afghanistan Earthquake 2023: Quake of 6.3 magnitude hits the nation

The Maldives has elected a new leader. Pro-China Mohamed Muizzu replaces incumbent president Ibrahim Mohamed Solih. How will this affect India-Maldives ties?

Gravitas Plus: Maldives elects Pro-China President, are India-Maldives ties in danger?

Schneider electric India recently launched an electric innovation yatra to mark 60 years of its presence in the country. This carbon neutral "Innovation hub on wheels" was launched with a mission of making India more sustainable, digital, and energy positive.

Schneider electric's sustainability push

Israel-Palestine Conflict: Italy supports Israel's right to self-defence

Israel-Palestine Conflict: Militant group launches coordinated air, land attack

Israel-Gaza Clash: Dozens of Israeli jets raid Gaza strip

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 1.8 million to 2.7 million cases worldwide result in between 81,410 and 137,880 deaths from snakebite envenoming, making it one of the most neglected tropical diseases (NTD). In an attempt to prevent fatal snakebite deaths, a Maharashtra couple has taken on this task and has so far saved over 6000 lives.

Snakebite cases on rise, Maharashtra doctor couple on a mission to save lives

In Ahmedabad, New Zealand defeated world champions England by nine wickets in the opening match of the 2023 Cricket World Cup. With 82 balls remaining, the New Zealanders easily surpassed a target of 283 thanks to centuries from Devin Conve and Rachin Rindra, who also shared a record stand of 273.

New Zealand beat holders England by nine wickets in Ahmedabad

Following a thrilling opening to the 50-over competition at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad between reigning champions England and New Zealand, Pakistan will now prepare to play the Netherlands, a team that advanced through the World Cup qualifying process. This will be Pakistan's first official T20 World Cup encounter played in India since the 2016 tournament and their first in the format in more than ten years.

ICC World Cup 2023: First game for Pakistan in India since 2016, take on Netherlands

New Zealand stun holders England in World Cup opener

This week on The West Asia Post, +A graduation ceremony in Syria's military institute took a deadly turn. +Turkiye seeks retribution for a ghastly explosion in its capital. +A year after Mahsa Amini's death, Iran's morality police strikes again. This time a 16-year-old is battling for her life. +Saudi-Iran tensions spill-over to sports. +Education takes a hit amid Lebanon's economic crisis, forces children to work.

The West Asia Post: A graduation ceremony in Syria's military institute took a deadly turn

In a move that could further deteriorate ongoing tensions between Kabul and Islamabad, Pakistan's caretaker government has launched a fresh crackdown on Afghan refugees.

Pakistan: All illegal immigrants including Afghans' ordered to leave country

Russian president Vladimir Putin praises India prime minister Narendra Modi while speaking at the Valdai discussion club in Sochi. Putin refers prime minister Modi as 'a very wise man' and said that India had made great strides under his leadership.

Russian president Vladimir Putin voices support for Bangladesh

The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Iran's imprisoned women's rights activist Narges Mohammadi on Friday, which was a blow to Tehran's theocratic leaders and a plus for demonstrators against the government.

Jailed Iranian women's rights activist Narges Mohammadi wins Nobel Peace Prize

Bangladesh has become the 33rd nation in the world to produce nuclear energy after receiving the first shipment of uranium fuel from Russia for its first nuclear power plant. The nation in South Asia is working with Rosatom, the state-owned atomic business of Russia, to construct the first of two nuclear power reactors. A Russian loan worth $12.65 billion, with a 10-year grace period, is used to finance 90% of the project. The loan has a 28-year repayment term.

Bangladesh launches power plant built by Russia in Rooppur

Snakebite cases on the rise in rural India

Due to the diplomatic fallout over the death of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, ambassadors stationed outside of New Delhi have been moved to Kuala Lumpur or Singapore.

India-Canada Diplomatic Row: Canada to reduce diplomatic staff by October 10

India raised concerns with the United States regarding US ambassador's to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

India flags US envoy’s visit to PoK, says ‘Respect our sovereignty’

After reaching an agreement with like-minded countries to strengthen cooperation on the matter, the prime leaders of the UK and Italy have banded together to demand more stringent measures on irregular migration throughout Europe. On Thursday in Granada, Spain, 47 European leaders convened for a meeting of the European Political Community, which Rishi Sunak and Giorgia Meloni hosted as side events

UK PM Rishi Sunak and Italy PM Giorgia Meloni call for tougher EU action on migration

The trial of disgraced crypto star Sam Bankman-Fried got underway on Tuesday. A jury set to determine if he committed massive fraud by stealing billions of dollars from clients.

Cryptocurrency fraud: Bankman-Fried on trial

US F-16 warplanes on Thursday shot down a drone belonging to NATO ally Turkey that was deemed a potential threat to American forces in Syria, the Pentagon said.

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France's highest mountain is shrinking. Mont Blanc, the tallest mountain in the Alps has shrunk by 2.2 metres since 2021 to its lowest height in recent memory. Experts believe the decline could be down to lower precipitation during summers and climate change.

Mont Blanc shrinks by another 2 metres

Russian President Vladimir Putin called Indian leadership "self-directed". He added that India is being led by the country's national interests. Putin was addressing the Valdai Discussion Club.

'Indian leadership is led by national interests,' Putin hits out at West while praising India

An opinion survey released on Wednesday indicated that Claudia Sheinbaum, the socialist party's presidential candidate in Mexico and a close ally of the sitting president, is now predicted to win the 2024 election with ease. According to a study conducted by the polling company Buendia & Marquez and the daily El Universal, Sheinbaum, the candidate for the National Regeneration Movement (MORENA), which was formed by President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, received 50% of the vote in a race with four other strong candidates.

Mexico's Sheinbaum leads 2024 Presidential race, shows poll

A flash flood alert has been issued in the northern and eastern districts of India's Sikkim state. The floods have reportedly occurred due to a sudden cloud burst over Lho-nak Lake in the state's Mangan district.

Sikkim flash floods: How Sikkim Flash Flood Happened

The Biden administration announced it waived 26 federal laws in South Texas to allow border wall construction on Wednesday, marking the administration’s first use of a sweeping executive power employed often during the Trump presidency.

Biden administration waives 26 federal laws to allow border wall construction in South Texas

Flash floods in the India's northeastern state of Sikkim have claimed at least 14 lives in the state while over 100 remain missing in the region, including 22 army personnel. The national disaster response force teams have also been deployed. The Indian army has started three helplines for families of the missing.

Sikkim flash floods: over a dozen dead, hundreds missing

UK's first lady, Akshata Murty made her political debut as she gate-crashed an event hosted by her husband and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Her surprise stage appearance involved a maiden speech at a political event where she narrated anecdotes laden with personal stories.

Akshata Murty takes centrestage at UK PM Rishi Sunak's event

Turkish forces have conducted new air strikes in northern Iraq and destroyed 20 targets of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), its Ministry of National Defence says.

Turkiye strikes Kurdish militants in northern Iraq

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