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Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group said on Saturday (Oct 5) that they had lost contact with their potential next leader&nbsp;Hashem Safieddine, a high-level Hezbollah source said. In other news, the Congress party could make a comeback in the Indian state of&nbsp;Haryana after a decade, potentially replacing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the upcoming Assembly elections, according to exit polls released on Saturday (Oct 5).

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United States President Joe Biden said he&nbsp;is unsure whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is avoiding the Gaza ceasefire deal to influence the US presidential elections in November.&nbsp;The US president made the statement in response to a&nbsp;question during a press&nbsp;conference at the White House on Friday (Oct 4).

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Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group said on Saturday (Oct 5) that they had lost contact with their potential next leader Hashem Safieddine, a high-level Hezbollah source said.

Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group said on Saturday (Oct 5) that they had lost contact with their potential next leader Hashem Safieddine, a high-level Hezbollah source said. In other news, the Congress party could make a comeback in the Indian state of Haryana after a decade, potentially replacing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the upcoming Assembly elections, according to exit polls released on Saturday (Oct 5). Click on the headlines to read more Contact 'lost' with Nasrallah's presumed successor Safieddine:Hezbollah source Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group said on Saturday (Oct 5) that they had lost contact with their potential next leader Hashem Safieddine, a high-level Hezbollah source said. Haryana exit polls: Congress eyes comeback in Haryana after a decade The Congress party could make a comeback in the Indian state of Haryana after a decade, potentially replacing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the upcoming Assembly elections, according to exit polls released on Saturday (Oct 5). IDF plans 'serious and significant' response to Iran's missile attack Israel Defense Forces (IDF) warned that they are planning a "serious and significant" response to Iran's ballistic missile attack, reported the Times of Israel, on Saturday (Oct 5) Biden unsure if Netanyahu is delaying Gaza deal to influence US elections United States President Joe Biden said he is unsure whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is avoiding the Gaza ceasefire deal to influence the US presidential elections in November. The US president made the statement in response to a question during a press conference at the White House on Friday (Oct 4). EAM Jaishankar rules out bilateral talks during SCO visit to Pakistan India's External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar said on Saturday (Oct 5) that there are no plans to engage in talks with Pakistan during his upcoming visit to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting. Passengers travelling to or from Dubai prohibited from carrying pagers and walkie-talkies: Emirates Emirates, on Friday (Oct 4), announced that it would prohibit passengers from carrying pagers and walkie-talkies on flights to and from Dubai, Gulf News reported. The airline emphasised that any such items found in hand luggage or checked-in baggage will be confiscated by Dubai Police. Child 'trampled to death' on asylum seekers' Channel crossing boat, says French minister Several people died, including a young child, when an overcrowded boat attempted to cross the Channel to Britain, French authorities said on Saturday. J&K exit polls: NC-Congress may secure most seats with no clear majority; BJP hot on their trail Exit poll predictions for the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir announced on Saturday (Oct 5) indicated a close contest, with predictions showing the National Conference-Congress alliance in the lead and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) following close behind. IND vs BAN: Blow for India as Shivam Dube gets ruled out of T20I series India suffered a blow on the eve of the T20I series against Bangladesh as Shivam Dube was ruled out owing to a back injury on Saturday (Oct 5). Dube, who was in the team will now be replaced by Tilak Varma who featured in the Irani Cup match in Lucknow on Saturday. He will travel a short distance to Gwalior from Lucknow overnight and will be available for the opening T20I on Sunday against Bangladesh as Suryakumar Yadav’s men look to make a winning start. Jr NTR wants to work in Marvel universe, shares why he's loves Iron Man Did you know the one dream of Jr NTR that is still not fulfilled? Well, it's NTR's wish to be part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The Telugu superstar has several times previously expressed his wish to be part of the Marvel family. The actor, who has been known as a prolific actor in Indian cinema and has gained international recognition for his role in SS Rajamouli's RRR, has shared his desire to work in MCU as he went on to talk about the admiration he has for Tony Stark/Iron Man.

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More than 600 people were shot in a matter of hours in Burkina Faso in an August attack, according to a French government security assessment. The latest analysis nearly doubles the death toll cited in earlier reports. &nbsp;

The latest assessment makes the August massacre one of the deadliest single attacks in Africa in recent decades. The August 24 attack saw militants from Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) shoot people dead methodically on the outskirts of Barsalogho.&nbsp;

The militants entered the area on motorcycles and shot down villagers, who had dug trenches to defend Barsalogho. According to several videos posted by pro-JNIM accounts on social media, people lay helpless in the dirt dug out to make the trenches as the militants killed them.

Several of those killed were women and children who tried to play dead. Sounds of their screams reverberate in the video along with with that of automatic gunfire.&nbsp;

JNIM is an al Qaeda affiliate based in Mali and active in Burkina Faso. If confirmed, the horrific death toll will mark one of the most brutal moments in the Sahel, a region in West Africa marked by increasing lawlessness. The United States and French militaries have been struggling to combat jihadists in the area.

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However, the forces had to leave the area following a series of coups across Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger.&nbsp;

The initial death toll by the United Nations was estimated to be at least 200. JNIM said civilians had not been attacked and it had only targeted militia members affiliated with the army, killing nearly 300 people, according to a translation by Site Intelligence Group cited by Reuters.

Before the attack, the military had asked locals to dig a vast trench network around the town to protect it from jihadists circulating nearby. The JNIM gunmen came in and attacked the defenses as they were being buily, saying that the civilians were militants, according to eyewitnesses.

 
“Large-scale deadly attacks (at least a hundred deaths) against civilian populations or defense and security forces have been occurring for several weeks at a rate that seems unsustainable for the government,” the report says.

The report also mentions that a military convoy in the village of Tawori was attacked 15 days before the Barsalogho massacre. "No fewer than 150 soldiers” were killed by jihadists in the attack, adding that the military is struggling to retain potency and credibility.

More than 600 people were shot in a matter of hours in Burkina Faso in an August attack, according to a French government security assessment. The latest analysis nearly doubles the death toll cited in earlier reports.

More than 600 people were shot in a matter of hours in Burkina Faso in an August attack, according to a French government security assessment. The latest analysis nearly doubles the death toll cited in earlier reports. The latest assessment makes the August massacre one of the deadliest single attacks in Africa in recent decades. The August 24 attack saw militants from Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) shoot people dead methodically on the outskirts of Barsalogho. The militants entered the area on motorcycles and shot down villagers, who had dug trenches to defend Barsalogho. According to several videos posted by pro-JNIM accounts on social media, people lay helpless in the dirt dug out to make the trenches as the militants killed them. Several of those killed were women and children who tried to play dead. Sounds of their screams reverberate in the video along with with that of automatic gunfire. JNIM is an al Qaeda affiliate based in Mali and active in Burkina Faso. If confirmed, the horrific death toll will mark one of the most brutal moments in the Sahel, a region in West Africa marked by increasing lawlessness. The United States and French militaries have been struggling to combat jihadists in the area. Also Read: Girl taken as ISIS slave at age 11, held captive for 10 years by Hamas, is rescued from Gaza However, the forces had to leave the area following a series of coups across Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger. The initial death toll by the United Nations was estimated to be at least 200. JNIM said civilians had not been attacked and it had only targeted militia members affiliated with the army, killing nearly 300 people, according to a translation by Site Intelligence Group cited by Reuters. Before the attack, the military had asked locals to dig a vast trench network around the town to protect it from jihadists circulating nearby. The JNIM gunmen came in and attacked the defenses as they were being buily, saying that the civilians were militants, according to eyewitnesses. “Large-scale deadly attacks (at least a hundred deaths) against civilian populations or defense and security forces have been occurring for several weeks at a rate that seems unsustainable for the government,” the report says. The report also mentions that a military convoy in the village of Tawori was attacked 15 days before the Barsalogho massacre. "No fewer than 150 soldiers” were killed by jihadists in the attack, adding that the military is struggling to retain potency and credibility.

Over 600 gunned down within hours in Burkina Faso, states French assessment

A series of explosions were heard over Beirut's southern suburbs early Saturday (Oct 5) after the Israeli army issued evacuation orders for parts of the area. According to a report by the news agency AFP, loud blasts were heard in the Lebanese capital.

A series of explosions were heard over Beirut's southern suburbs early Saturday (Oct 5) after the Israeli army issued evacuation orders for parts of the area. According to a report by the news agency AFP, loud blasts were heard in the Lebanese capital. Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, meanwhile, said that it was engaged in ongoing clashes with Israeli troops in the Lebanon border area after earlier saying it forced Israeli soldiers to retreat there. Israeli troops forced to retreat "Israeli enemy soldiers renewed an attempt to advance towards the vicinity of the municipality in the village of Adaysseh", and Hezbollah fighters confronted the attempt "and clashes are continuing", the group said in a statement. Also read | Hezbollah's slain leader Hassan Nasrallah temporarily buried in secret location, says report It said earlier that its fighters had forced Israeli troops to "retreat" in the same area. Hezbollah also said that it targeted troops in south Lebanon's Yarun area with a "rocket salvo", and at two points across the border with rockets. Hezbollah and Israel have been exchanging near-daily cross-border fire for almost a year, with the group saying it is acting in support of Palestinian ally Hamas over the Gaza war. Civilian death toll in Lebanon 'totally unacceptable' More than 2,000 people have been killed in Lebanon so far in Israel's attacks across the country. On Friday, the United Nations (UN) said that the civilian death toll from the Israeli campaign was totally unacceptable. "I can tell you that the Secretary-General is very concerned about the increasing toll on civilians that we're seeing across the immediate region. Beirut residential areas, as you know, were once again subjected to intense overnight Israeli airstrikes, apparently injuring rescue workers. Also, strikes continued unabated in other parts of Lebanon. The toll on civilians from this campaign is totally unacceptable," UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said. “All parties must do whatever they can at all times to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure and ensure that civilians are never put in harm's way,” Dujarric added. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel-Hezbollah conflict: Series of explosions heard over southern Beirut

Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group said on Saturday (Oct 5) that they had lost contact with their potential next leader&nbsp;Hashem Safieddine, a high-level&nbsp;source from the Lebanon-based group&nbsp;told news agency AFP.&nbsp;

"Contact with Sayyed Safieddine has been lost since the violent strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs" early Friday, the source told AFP, requesting anonymity to discuss sensitive matters.&nbsp;

"We don't know if he was at the targeted site, or who may have been there with him," the source added.&nbsp;

Israeli airstrikes on Beirut's southern suburbs in Lebanon have kept rescue workers from searching the site of another attack&nbsp;suspected to have killed Hezbollah's potential next leader&nbsp;Hashem Safieddine, reported Reuters citing three Lebanese security sources, on Saturday.&nbsp;

One of the sources said Safieddine, who was reportedly supposed to take over the Lebanon-based militant group after the death of Hezbollah chief&nbsp;Hassan Nasrallah,&nbsp;has been "unreachable" since the Israeli&nbsp;strike on Friday (Oct 4), which targeted an underground bunker in Beirut.&nbsp;

On Friday morning, the Israeli military said that the airstrike in Beirut targeted Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters. However, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) did not reveal who was at the underground bunker.

Watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hezbollah War: Nasrallah's Presumed Successor Safieddine Said to Be Target of Latest Strikes

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Israel carried out a large strike on Beirut's southern suburbs late&nbsp;Thursday.&nbsp;

On Friday, Israeli Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani said that the military is still assessing the Thursday night strikes, which he said targeted Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters.&nbsp;

The Israeli strikes on Hezbollah's HQ killed its chief Hassan Nasrallah last week.&nbsp;

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<h2>Israeli strike reportedly targeted Safieddine</h2>

Earlier on Friday, Axios reporter Barak Ravid, citing an Israeli source, said in a post on social media platform X that Israel reportedly targeted senior Hezbollah official Hashem Safieddine.

He is said to be the heir of slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. However, no official statement has been released to confirm Ravid's report.

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.

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Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group said on Saturday (Oct 5) that they had lost contact with their potential next leader Hashem Safieddine, a high-level source from the Lebanon-based group told news agency AFP.

Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group said on Saturday (Oct 5) that they had lost contact with their potential next leader Hashem Safieddine, a high-level source from the Lebanon-based group told news agency AFP. "Contact with Sayyed Safieddine has been lost since the violent strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs" early Friday, the source told AFP, requesting anonymity to discuss sensitive matters. "We don't know if he was at the targeted site, or who may have been there with him," the source added. Israeli airstrikes on Beirut's southern suburbs in Lebanon have kept rescue workers from searching the site of another attack suspected to have killed Hezbollah's potential next leader Hashem Safieddine, reported Reuters citing three Lebanese security sources, on Saturday. One of the sources said Safieddine, who was reportedly supposed to take over the Lebanon-based militant group after the death of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, has been "unreachable" since the Israeli strike on Friday (Oct 4), which targeted an underground bunker in Beirut. On Friday morning, the Israeli military said that the airstrike in Beirut targeted Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters. However, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) did not reveal who was at the underground bunker. Watch | Israel-Hezbollah War: Nasrallah's Presumed Successor Safieddine Said to Be Target of Latest Strikes × Israel carried out a large strike on Beirut's southern suburbs late Thursday. On Friday, Israeli Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani said that the military is still assessing the Thursday night strikes, which he said targeted Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters. The Israeli strikes on Hezbollah's HQ killed its chief Hassan Nasrallah last week. Also read: Israeli strikes near Beirut airport reportedly targeted presumed Nasrallah successor Israeli strike reportedly targeted Safieddine Earlier on Friday, Axios reporter Barak Ravid, citing an Israeli source, said in a post on social media platform X that Israel reportedly targeted senior Hezbollah official Hashem Safieddine. He is said to be the heir of slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. However, no official statement has been released to confirm Ravid's report. 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)

Contact 'lost' with Hezbollah chief Nasrallah's presumed successor Hashem Safieddine: Reports

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American and British military forces launched coordinated strikes on more than a dozen Houthi-controlled sites in Yemen on Friday. The attacks targeted key weapons systems, military bases, and other infrastructure utilised by the Iranian-backed Houthi militants.

US and UK Forces Strike Key Houthi Sites in Yemen

An Indian naval fleet has arrived at Iran’s southern port city of Bandar Abbas to conduct a joint exercise with the Iranian Navy in the Persian Gulf. Watch in for more details!

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Bosnia's government has declared a state of emergency after at least 16 people were killed in flooding and landslides caused by a severe rainstorm.

Bosnia: Heavy Rainfall and Landslides Kill 16 People

Several people died, including a young child, when an overcrowded boat attempted to cross the Channel to Britain, French authorities said on Saturday.

Another would-be asylum seeker was injured and airlifted to hospital after the dinghy issued a call for assistance on Saturday morning.

A French tow vessel, the Abeille Normandie, picked up 14 people on board, including the deceased during a rescue mission between 8:00 and 9:00 am, officials said.

"Yet again, several migrants lost their lives trying to reach Britain by crossing the Channel," the Pas-de-Calais prefecture in northern France said.

"A child was trampled to death," France's hard-line interior minister, Bruno Retailleau, said on X, adding that several other people had died in the "appalling drama".

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"The smugglers have the blood of these people on their hands and our government will intensify the fight against these gangs who enrich themselves by organising these deadly crossings," Retailleau added.

French officials said the accident was not a shipwreck and the dead child had been found in the boat, not in the water.

Olivier Barbarin, the mayor of the coastal town of Le Portel in northern France, said the child was around four years old.&nbsp;

The injured person was airlifted to hospital in Boulogne, northern France.

The other passengers continued their journey.

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French authorities seek to stop people taking to the water but do not intervene once they are afloat except for rescue purposes, citing safety concerns.&nbsp;

<h2>'Misery and despair'&nbsp;</h2>

The Boulogne-sur-Mer public prosecutor's office confirmed the dead child had been "very young" but did not immediately release other details.

Barbarin said the 14 passengers rescued had disembarked at the town's commercial port.

Channel crossings to Britain by undocumented asylum seekers have ballooned since 2018 despite repeated warnings about the perilous journey.

The Channel has heavy maritime traffic, icy waters, and strong currents.

The French and British governments have sought to stop the flow of undocumented migrants, who may pay smugglers thousands of euros per head for the passage to England from France aboard small boats.

France's new right-wing prime minister, Michel Barnier, said on Tuesday the country needed a stricter immigration policy.

He vowed to be "ruthless" with people traffickers, who he said "exploit misery and despair" that pushed undocumented asylum seekers to risk trying to cross the Channel and the Mediterranean.&nbsp;

The latest tragedy comes after eight migrants died in mid-September when their overcrowded vessel capsized while trying to cross the Channel.&nbsp;

In early September at least 12 people including six minors, mostly from Eritrea, died off the northern French coast when their loaded boat capsized.

The number of migrants arriving in Britain by crossing the Channel in small boats has topped 25,000 since the start of the year.

Stopping the small boat arrivals on England's southern coast was a key issue in Britain's general election in July.

British Interior Minister Yvette Cooper has said the government aims over the next six months to achieve the highest rate of deportations of failed asylum seekers in five years.

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Several people died, including a young child, when an overcrowded boat attempted to cross the Channel to Britain, French authorities said on Saturday. Another would-be asylum seeker was injured and airlifted to hospital after the dinghy issued a call for assistance on Saturday morning.

Several people died, including a young child, when an overcrowded boat attempted to cross the Channel to Britain, French authorities said on Saturday. Another would-be asylum seeker was injured and airlifted to hospital after the dinghy issued a call for assistance on Saturday morning. A French tow vessel, the Abeille Normandie, picked up 14 people on board, including the deceased during a rescue mission between 8:00 and 9:00 am, officials said. "Yet again, several migrants lost their lives trying to reach Britain by crossing the Channel," the Pas-de-Calais prefecture in northern France said. "A child was trampled to death," France's hard-line interior minister, Bruno Retailleau, said on X, adding that several other people had died in the "appalling drama". Also read: Search resumes for 48 missing after migrants boat capsizes near Spain's Canary Islands "The smugglers have the blood of these people on their hands and our government will intensify the fight against these gangs who enrich themselves by organising these deadly crossings," Retailleau added. French officials said the accident was not a shipwreck and the dead child had been found in the boat, not in the water. Olivier Barbarin, the mayor of the coastal town of Le Portel in northern France, said the child was around four years old. The injured person was airlifted to hospital in Boulogne, northern France. The other passengers continued their journey. Watch | Spain: 9 Migrants Dead, 48 Missing After Boat Capsizes Near Canary Islands | World News | WION × French authorities seek to stop people taking to the water but do not intervene once they are afloat except for rescue purposes, citing safety concerns. 'Misery and despair' The Boulogne-sur-Mer public prosecutor's office confirmed the dead child had been "very young" but did not immediately release other details. Barbarin said the 14 passengers rescued had disembarked at the town's commercial port. Channel crossings to Britain by undocumented asylum seekers have ballooned since 2018 despite repeated warnings about the perilous journey. The Channel has heavy maritime traffic, icy waters, and strong currents. The French and British governments have sought to stop the flow of undocumented migrants, who may pay smugglers thousands of euros per head for the passage to England from France aboard small boats. France's new right-wing prime minister, Michel Barnier, said on Tuesday the country needed a stricter immigration policy. He vowed to be "ruthless" with people traffickers, who he said "exploit misery and despair" that pushed undocumented asylum seekers to risk trying to cross the Channel and the Mediterranean. The latest tragedy comes after eight migrants died in mid-September when their overcrowded vessel capsized while trying to cross the Channel. In early September at least 12 people including six minors, mostly from Eritrea, died off the northern French coast when their loaded boat capsized. The number of migrants arriving in Britain by crossing the Channel in small boats has topped 25,000 since the start of the year. Stopping the small boat arrivals on England's southern coast was a key issue in Britain's general election in July. British Interior Minister Yvette Cooper has said the government aims over the next six months to achieve the highest rate of deportations of failed asylum seekers in five years. 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.

Child 'trampled to death' on asylum seekers' Channel crossing boat, says French minister

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy visited on Friday (October 4) the northern Sumy region, from where Ukraine launched a major incursion into the neighboring Russian Kursk region. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine's Zelensky Visits Sumy Region Bordering Russia's Kursk Province

As tensions escalate in the Iran-Israel conflict, Israel faces critical decisions on how to respond, ranging from military strikes to strategic diplomacy. Meanwhile, Iran's next moves remain uncertain, with potential retaliatory actions or further regional destabilization on the horizon. The unfolding situation poses significant risks for the broader Middle East.

Iran-Israel War: How Israel Could Respond and What Iran Might Do Next

Lebanon's Ambassador to India Dr Rabie Narsh has said that India can play a "very good role" in the de-escalating the situation in West Asia. His remarks come at a time when his country is facing strikes from Israel, while tensions escalate across the region. Hezbollah, based in Lebanon, has also launched a volley of rockets into Israel, pushing the situation closer to a potential wider conflict. Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal, Ambassador Narsh said," we call upon our friends in the Indian government to put more pressure on the Israeli government to end this crazy war....we tell them that we want their good offices with Israel, to de-escalate the war and to end the war". The Ambassador also confirmed that India plans to send medical humanitarian situation his country very soon. He termed the situation "very bad" in Lebanon and that his govt is ready to implement UNSC resolution 1701. Resolution 1701, passed in 2006, aimed to end hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah by calling for Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon and Hezbollah's disarmament south of the Litani River. Ambassador Narsh pointed, "Every item of 1701 we are ready to implement. And there was agreement, from all parties of Lebanon, including Hezbollah."

Lebanon's Envoy Dr Rabie Narsh Says India Can Help De Escalate The West Asia Situation

Israeli airstrikes on Beirut's southern suburbs in Lebanon have kept rescue workers from searching the site of another attack suspected to have killed Hezbollah's potential next leader Hashem Safieddine, reported Reuters citing three Lebanese security sources, on Saturday (Oct 5).

Hezbollah's Next Leader Killed In Strike?

Anger and protests have been sparked by the alleged kidnapping and murder of a girl in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas area who had left home to attend a coaching lesson. In addition, a police camp has been set on fire and vandalized.

India: 'rape, Murdered, Body Found In Marshy Land': Protests Erupt In West Bengal

United States President Joe Biden said he&nbsp;is unsure whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is avoiding the Gaza ceasefire deal to influence the US presidential elections in November.&nbsp;The US president made the statement in response to a&nbsp;question during a press&nbsp;conference at the White House on Friday (Oct 4).

"Whether he’s trying to influence the election, I don’t know - but I’m not counting on that," Biden said.&nbsp;

The US president bluntly added, "No administration has helped Israel more than I have. None, none, none," he said. "And I think [Netanyahu] should remember that."

The Biden administration for months now has ignored the narrative that Israel could intentionally hold up the peace deal for Gaza and instead blamed the several breakdowns in talks with Hamas on the Palestinian militant group.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-hamas-war-us-not-expecting-ceasefire-before-joe-biden-leaves-white-houses-760240">Also read:&nbsp;Israel-Hamas war: US not expecting ceasefire before Joe Biden leaves White House</a>

Meanwhile, some Democrats (Biden's party)&nbsp;have raised concerns that Netanyahu is ignoring the calls to negotiate a hostage release and ceasefire deal to harm the party's chances of winning the presidential election in&nbsp;November.

Earlier this week, Democratic Senator Chris Murphy told CNN: “I don’t think you have to be a hopeless cynic to read some of Israel’s actions, some of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s actions, as connected to the American election.”

According to the polls, the intensifying West Asia crisis and the failure to secure a diplomatic agreement are affecting Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, who replaced him as the Democratic presidential candidate.&nbsp;

Watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hamas war: Iran- Israel War: US President Biden Says, 'Will Not Support Attack On Iran's Nuclear Sites' |US not expecting ceasefire before Joe Biden leaves White House

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Biden has been pushing for a diplomatic agreement between Israel and Hamas for months now and on several occasions said that they are close to making a deal.&nbsp;

A deal before the election would be a major boost for the president and the Democratic Party, however, it appears to be increasingly unlikely.

Meanwhile, Netanyahu rejected the White House's suggestion that the deal was close. "Hamas is not there with a deal. There’s not a deal in the making, unfortunately,” the Israeli prime minister said earlier this month just hours after a US official said it was 90 per cent complete.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

United States President Joe Biden said he is unsure whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is avoiding the Gaza ceasefire deal to influence the US presidential elections in November.

United States President Joe Biden said he is unsure whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is avoiding the Gaza ceasefire deal to influence the US presidential elections in November. The US president made the statement in response to a question during a press conference at the White House on Friday (Oct 4). "Whether he’s trying to influence the election, I don’t know - but I’m not counting on that," Biden said. The US president bluntly added, "No administration has helped Israel more than I have. None, none, none," he said. "And I think [Netanyahu] should remember that." The Biden administration for months now has ignored the narrative that Israel could intentionally hold up the peace deal for Gaza and instead blamed the several breakdowns in talks with Hamas on the Palestinian militant group. Also read: Israel-Hamas war: US not expecting ceasefire before Joe Biden leaves White House Meanwhile, some Democrats (Biden's party) have raised concerns that Netanyahu is ignoring the calls to negotiate a hostage release and ceasefire deal to harm the party's chances of winning the presidential election in November. Earlier this week, Democratic Senator Chris Murphy told CNN: “I don’t think you have to be a hopeless cynic to read some of Israel’s actions, some of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s actions, as connected to the American election.” According to the polls, the intensifying West Asia crisis and the failure to secure a diplomatic agreement are affecting Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, who replaced him as the Democratic presidential candidate. Watch | Israel-Hamas war: Iran- Israel War: US President Biden Says, 'Will Not Support Attack On Iran's Nuclear Sites' |US not expecting ceasefire before Joe Biden leaves White House × Biden has been pushing for a diplomatic agreement between Israel and Hamas for months now and on several occasions said that they are close to making a deal. A deal before the election would be a major boost for the president and the Democratic Party, however, it appears to be increasingly unlikely. Meanwhile, Netanyahu rejected the White House's suggestion that the deal was close. "Hamas is not there with a deal. There’s not a deal in the making, unfortunately,” the Israeli prime minister said earlier this month just hours after a US official said it was 90 per cent complete. (With inputs from agencies)

Biden unsure if Israel's Netanyahu is delaying Gaza peace deal to influence US elections

Lahore's key roads were sealed off with containers as PTI launched its protest at Minar-e-Pakistan. Watch to know more.

PTI's Protest At Lahore's Minar-E- Pakistan

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky&nbsp;has announced that he will present his country’s "victory plan" at an upcoming meeting of Kyiv’s supporters in Ramstein, Germany next week, Saturday (Oct 12).

While specific details of the plan have not been disclosed publicly, it has already been shared with United States President Joe Biden and the candidates running in the&nbsp;US presidential election. The meeting, to be held at the US airbase in Ramstein, close to Frankfurt, will bring together more than 50 of Ukraine's allies, including Biden himself.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-agencies-warn-of-threats-on-upcoming-first-anniversary-of-gaza-war-764713">US agencies warn of threats on upcoming first anniversary of Gaza war</a>

“We are preparing for the 25th Ramstein meeting on October 12, which will be the first to take place at the leaders' level,” Zelensky&nbsp;said in a post&nbsp;Telegram, on Saturday (Oct 5). He added that he would outline “clear, concrete steps towards a just end of the war,” stressing that Russia can be stopped by “the determination of our partners and the strengthening of Ukraine.”

Kyiv has referenced this plan multiple times over recent months as the war with Russian forces, which invaded Ukraine nearly 1,000 days ago, continues. According to a US State Department spokesperson, the plan includes "a number of productive steps" that the US intends to discuss with Ukraine.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-unsure-whether-netanyahu-delaying-peace-gaza-deal-to-influence-us-elections-764783">Biden unsure whether Netanyahu delaying Gaza deal to influence US elections</a>

However, a report by the Wall Street Journal, citing unnamed US officials, claims the plan does not offer a full strategy for defeating Russian forces. Instead, it reiterates Ukraine’s requests for additional weapons and permission to strike targets inside Russia using Western long-range weaponry.

At the last Ramstein meeting in September, Zelensky&nbsp;asked for more military aid to fend off Russian advances.

The&nbsp;upcoming meeting in Germany comes at a crucial time for Ukraine, just ahead of the US election in November, which could potentially affect the support Kyiv receives from its key ally.

Republican candidate Donald Trump has been openly critical of the large sums of money the US has provided to Ukraine and has echoed some of the narratives Russia has promoted about the conflict.

(With inputs from agencies)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that he will present his country’s "victory plan" at an upcoming meeting of Kyiv’s supporters in Ramstein, Germany next week, Saturday (Oct 12).

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that he will present his country’s "victory plan" at an upcoming meeting of Kyiv’s supporters in Ramstein, Germany next week, Saturday (Oct 12). While specific details of the plan have not been disclosed publicly, it has already been shared with United States President Joe Biden and the candidates running in the US presidential election. The meeting, to be held at the US airbase in Ramstein, close to Frankfurt, will bring together more than 50 of Ukraine's allies, including Biden himself. Also read: US agencies warn of threats on upcoming first anniversary of Gaza war “We are preparing for the 25th Ramstein meeting on October 12, which will be the first to take place at the leaders' level,” Zelensky said in a post Telegram, on Saturday (Oct 5). He added that he would outline “clear, concrete steps towards a just end of the war,” stressing that Russia can be stopped by “the determination of our partners and the strengthening of Ukraine.” Kyiv has referenced this plan multiple times over recent months as the war with Russian forces, which invaded Ukraine nearly 1,000 days ago, continues. According to a US State Department spokesperson, the plan includes "a number of productive steps" that the US intends to discuss with Ukraine. Also read: Biden unsure whether Netanyahu delaying Gaza deal to influence US elections However, a report by the Wall Street Journal, citing unnamed US officials, claims the plan does not offer a full strategy for defeating Russian forces. Instead, it reiterates Ukraine’s requests for additional weapons and permission to strike targets inside Russia using Western long-range weaponry. At the last Ramstein meeting in September, Zelensky asked for more military aid to fend off Russian advances. The upcoming meeting in Germany comes at a crucial time for Ukraine, just ahead of the US election in November, which could potentially affect the support Kyiv receives from its key ally. Republican candidate Donald Trump has been openly critical of the large sums of money the US has provided to Ukraine and has echoed some of the narratives Russia has promoted about the conflict. (With inputs from agencies)

Ukraine’s Zelensky to unveil 'victory plan' at crucial Ramstein meeting with Biden and Western allies

Hezbollah chief Nasrallah's presumed successor Safieddine 'unreachable': Report

Police in Pakistan's capital fired tear gas as they clashed with supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who were holding an anti-government rally in defiance of a ban on gatherings in the city.

Pakistan Police Clash With Supporters Of Former PM Khan In Islamabad

The voting for the Haryana Assembly election began on Saturday (October 5) across all 90 constituencies of the state. Polling began at 7 am and concluded at 6PM.

Haryana Assembly Election 2024: Voting Ends, 41.13% Voter Turnout Recorded As Of 3 PM

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu will be visiting India from October 6 to 10, the foreign ministry said today. This will be his first bilateral visit to India

Maldives: President Muizzu to Visit India From October 6-10

Donald Trump returned to North Carolina on Saturday, campaigning in the southern battleground state with direct appeals to women, asserting that he would be a stronger advocate for them than Vice President Kamala Harris, who is running to become the first female president.

US Elections 2024: Harris rallies in Michigan, Trump holds town hall in North Carolina

The Pakistani capital Islamabad was put on lockdown on Friday in preparation for a demonstration by supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan.

Pak Capital Locked Down To Thwart PTI Rall

Israel Defence Forces (IDF) warned that they are planning a "serious and significant" response to Iran's ballistic missile attack, according to reports.

Israel Planning Serious Response To Iranian Attack: Report

Indian Warships Reach Iranian Port for Drills Amid West Asia Tensions

Sky News political editor Beth Rigby pulled out of an interview with former United Kingdom&nbsp;Prime Minister Boris Johnson after she was told she could not record the audio or make a transcript of the conversation.&nbsp;

The former prime minister had promised to “reveal what really happened during my time as [London] mayor, foreign secretary and PM” during the conversation next week.&nbsp;

Beth Rigby shared a post on X, saying "I was looking forward to interviewing Boris Johnson at Cheltenham but regrettably, I can’t go ahead with the event because I am not allowed [to] make an audio recording or transcript of the interview."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bbc-cancels-former-british-pm-boris-johnsons-interview-over-pre-sent-notes-764173">Also read:&nbsp;BBC cancels former British PM Boris Johnson's interview over pre-sent notes</a>

“As a journalist in conversation with a former PM at a public event, I can only proceed if we do it on the record. I’m sorry to have to pull out," she added.&nbsp;

This comes days after the BBC cancelled Johnson's interview after the presenter Laura Kuenssberg mistakenly sent him her briefing notes.

Kuenssberg said she had sent Johnson the briefing notes “in a message meant for my team”, adding that the error was "embarrassing and disappointing" and meant it was "not right for the interview to go ahead".&nbsp;

Watch |&nbsp;Former UK PM Boris Johnson Claims Netanyahu Bugged His Bathroom

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“It’s very frustrating, and there’s no point pretending it’s anything other than embarrassing and disappointing, as there are plenty of important questions to be asked. But red faces aside, honesty is the best policy. See you on Sunday," Kuenssberg added.&nbsp;

The former UK PM was expected to discuss Brexit, his government’s handling of the COVID-19&nbsp;pandemic, and the Partygate scandal.&nbsp;

Boris Johnson served as the UK prime minister from 2019 to 2022 and has a memoir, Unleashed, being published next week.

(With inputs from agencies)

Sky News political editor Beth Rigby pulled out of an interview with former United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson after she was told she could not record the audio or make a transcript of the conversation.

Sky News political editor Beth Rigby pulled out of an interview with former United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson after she was told she could not record the audio or make a transcript of the conversation. The former prime minister had promised to “reveal what really happened during my time as [London] mayor, foreign secretary and PM” during the conversation next week. Beth Rigby shared a post on X, saying "I was looking forward to interviewing Boris Johnson at Cheltenham but regrettably, I can’t go ahead with the event because I am not allowed [to] make an audio recording or transcript of the interview." Also read: BBC cancels former British PM Boris Johnson's interview over pre-sent notes “As a journalist in conversation with a former PM at a public event, I can only proceed if we do it on the record. I’m sorry to have to pull out," she added. This comes days after the BBC cancelled Johnson's interview after the presenter Laura Kuenssberg mistakenly sent him her briefing notes. Kuenssberg said she had sent Johnson the briefing notes “in a message meant for my team”, adding that the error was "embarrassing and disappointing" and meant it was "not right for the interview to go ahead". Watch | Former UK PM Boris Johnson Claims Netanyahu Bugged His Bathroom × “It’s very frustrating, and there’s no point pretending it’s anything other than embarrassing and disappointing, as there are plenty of important questions to be asked. But red faces aside, honesty is the best policy. See you on Sunday," Kuenssberg added. The former UK PM was expected to discuss Brexit, his government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Partygate scandal. Boris Johnson served as the UK prime minister from 2019 to 2022 and has a memoir, Unleashed, being published next week. (With inputs from agencies)

British broadcaster backs out of interview with former PM Boris Johnson over recording ban

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